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What I Wished My Parents Said When I Told Them I Was Gay: Real LGBTQ Coming Out Stories & Resources for Support

"Mum, there's something I need to tell you..." How would you react if…

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Parenting Tips: 4 Steps to Raising Global-Ready Teens

An international school teacher's perspective on how today’s education looks nothing like our…

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Your Daughter and Her Period: Why It’s Important to Talk About It

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Parenting a Transgender Child: How to Support Your Child, and Your Own Feelings

A mama in Singapore shares her story about parenting her transgender child Did…

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A Mama’s Take On Fortnite: The Online Video Game Kids Are Playing. It’s a (Bloodless) War, Not Just a Battle

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Posted 2 years ago | By Jennifer

Is Tuition in Singapore Really Necessary? Teacher Tips on How to Help Your Child at Home (+ Choose a Tutor)

An educator (and mama) shares the pros and cons of tuition in Singapore,…

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Isn't it so cray-cray hot at the moment? We would

Isn't it so cray-cray hot at the moment? We would love us a freezing cold popsicle spritzer - preferably in Watermelon Mint or maybe Coconut Water Lychee pop! Eat them icy, wait til they melt - it's win-win either way! Find out where to get 'em in our link in bio!

We'll be honest--as Muslim Singaporeans, hearing a

We'll be honest--as Muslim Singaporeans, hearing about the tightened restrictions just a week before Hari Raya/Eid wasn't easy. Last year, we celebrated both our kids' first Hari Raya in lockdown and it was tough, especially if you're familiar with the fact that many Malay families in Singapore usually go HARD during Hari Raya and visit at least five households a day in the first week or so (Hari Raya lasts a month here!). This year, we thought we would be able to go back to 'normal', but we're happy that we get to do house visits in groups of 5 at least. But our hearts go out to the larger families of 6, 7, 8 or more, who won't get to visit relatives together. And to the non-Singaporean mamas here who are away from your hometowns and extended families, we feel for you too. Our thoughts are also with all those oppressed or suffering all over the world during this difficult time. We hope that despite the tightened measures and the current situation, we all find the true meaning of Eid. It's a time to gather with family and friends, indulge in wholesome food, look back on good times and forgive each other for any wrongdoings in the past so we can move forward. No matter how you spend this Eid, we hope you do it with love, and that you'll be healthy in safe wherever you are. Selamat Hari Raya and Eid Mubarak, mamas ⭐🌙❤️⁠
- Syazana, Atikah & the Sassy Mama team

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🦖 Dinosaur fans, listen up! Your kids will roar

🦖 Dinosaur fans, listen up! Your kids will roar with excitement when you take them to these 8 places to see life-sized dinosaurs in Singapore!⁠⁠ SWIPE TO SEE MORE (or see our link in bio for where to find these 🦕 dinos).
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"Even though I was happy I could support my childr

"Even though I was happy I could support my children in their needs, there were many times I felt empty. Here I was, looking after other people’s kids. I showered them, cooked for them, played with them. I even slept with them every night. From morning until it was morning again I would be there for those kids, even later when they started going to playgroup. My employer asked me to teach them how to count, and how to spell the alphabet. I taught them with love and responsibility. But then I realised that I never had the chance to do all those things for my own kids. I missed all those precious moments." As we celebrate Mother’s Day, do remember there are many mothers in Singapore who are far from their children. We hear from Indonesian mama and FDW Novia Arluma, who had to leave her 6-year-old son and 1.5-year-old daughter behind in Indonesia when she came to work in Singapore. More in our link in bio. We may be a day late, but here's wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all our amazing helpers ❤️

Crackly topped fudgy centred brownies. Want some?

Crackly topped fudgy centred brownies. Want some? Skip on over to our link in bio - where you can get yourself a FREE downloadable of Sassy Mama tested recipes to plan lunchboxes or make after-school (or, let's face it, #WFH) snacks. You are most welcome! Happy Monday mamas - have a good week!⁠
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Happy Mother's Day!. Here's to you, mama ❤️

Happy Mother's Day!. Here's to you, mama ❤️

"27 years ago I became a mother. I was 18 years ol

"27 years ago I became a mother. I was 18 years old, back in the days before social media and parenting communities... It was a strange thing: being old enough to carry and care for a child, but still years away from being old enough to drink alcohol or go out dancing. Being old enough to pay bills and rent and have responsibility for a human being, but not being old enough to be listened to or respected as a parent. I didn’t have the life experience or maturity to demand any of it, but I sure felt entitled to it and like I had all the answers. Like most teenagers.⁠
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It was messy, it was beautiful and it was lonely."⁠
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(the lady behind many of Sassy Mama's interview photoshoots) reflects on becoming a parent at the age of 18. Read the full piece in our link in bio.⁠
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