📱 New Screen Time Guidelines for Kids in Singapore – Key Insights from Jessie Liew, Senior Psychol
This time, we took a different approach—instead of just sharing the new screen time guidelines, we sat down with an expert to dive deeper into the topic and bring you insights straight from the source! Meet Jessie Liew, a Digital Parenting Coach with a background in cybersecurity & clinical hypnotherapy. Having seen a rise in screen addiction during the pandemic, she now helps families build healthier digital habits. Here are some key takeaways from our interview: ✅ Quality over quantity—not all screen time is bad! ✅ Co-view & guide—help kids engage meaningfully with content. ✅ Set healthy boundaries—age-appropriate limits support better development. We’d love to hear from you, parents! What do you think about the new guidelines? Do you have your own tips for managing screen time? Share your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ #ScreenTimeGuidelines #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting #HealthyScreenHabits #theAsianparentSingapore
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Celebrate the National Family Festival with a FRESH, MOULD-FREE HOME! Humidity is no joke in Singapore, especially when it affects the space you share with your loved ones. In the spirit of National Family Week, let’s protect our homes together and give your family the clean, fresh air they deserve 💙 We're teaming up with Slurpy Bear to give away 2 of their Refillable Dehumidifier Starter Pack worth SGD 39 each, for 2 lucky winners, the perfect home essential for your family! An eco-friendly solution that prevents mould and musty odours, all while helping you cut down on plastic waste. ♻️ Each Starter Pack includes: 🌿 1 refillable dehumidifier box 🌿 18 refills in a large screw bag 🌿 Reusable & sustainable – no more throwing away plastic every month! 🎁 2 winners will receive a Slurpy Bear Starter Pack each! To join: 💬 Answer this question in the comments: “Which part of your home needs Slurpy Bear’s refillable dehumidifier the most, and why?” 📅 Giveaway period: May 28 – June 10 📧 Winners announced via email on June 12 Make sure your profile email is updated and check your spam, just in case! With Slurpy Bear, you're not just fighting humidity, you're doing it the eco-friendly way 🌱 Let’s create safer, fresher homes for our families together. 🏡 #theAsianparent #theAsianparentSingapore #SlurpyBearSG #GiveawaySG #theAsianparentSG #NationalFamilyFestival2025 #EcoFriendlyLiving #Dehumidifier #SGMums #SGParents
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Ask The Expert: What No One Tells You About Postpartum
What No One Tells You About Postpartum: The Emotional Shifts Every Parent Should Know Ask The Expert with Kate Minosora, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Us Therapy Becoming a parent changes everything, not just your routines, but your emotions too. While we often hear about the physical recovery after birth, the emotional journey can be just as intense... and much less talked about. In this special Ask The Expert session, we’re joined by Kate Minosora, a Senior Clinical Psychologist from Us Therapy, to shed light on the emotional shifts that happen during the postpartum period, from unexpected mood swings to quiet identity changes. 💬 Got questions? Ask away! From July 14–21, submit your questions via theAsianparent app. 📺 Then tune in on July 22, as Kate answers them and offers practical insights to help parents feel more seen, supported, and emotionally prepared. Let’s talk about what really happens, because no parent should go through postpartum in silence. #AskTheExpert #theAsianparentSingapore #UsTherapy #postpartum #parenting
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