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Why this S'pore couple stopped at 2 children
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (614+ words) A Singaporean couple who once dreamed of having four children have stopped at two, citing rising living costs, childcare expenses and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Speaking to Berita Minggu, 42-year-old humanities teacher Nurhasfalilah Abdul Aziz said…...
Mum appeals for empathy after woman tells her crying toddler to be quiet on MRT train
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (452+ words) Welcome to Stomping Ground — a space where Stompers share reflections, personal essays and social commentaries that spark conversation and insight. A mother is hoping to encourage greater understanding towards families with young children after an upsetting encounter on an MRT…...
Neil Humphreys: Stand up for pregnant women on the MRT... and the nation!
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (815+ words) A pregnant commuter went viral this week after being left to stand on her MRT ride from Tiong Bahru to Jurong East. She was not offered a seat, which left her disappointed. It also left me disappointed. She’s carrying a…...
S'pore's fertility rate sinks to new low of 0.87, citizen population could shrink by early 2040s
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1410+ words) Theresa TanThe Straits TimesFeb 26, 2026 Singapore's resident total fertility rate (TFR) sank to a new low of 0.87 in 2025, according to preliminary figures, deepening concerns over how this trend and the rapidly ageing population will reshape society and the economy. Deputy Prime…...
Parenting influencers give out goodie bags on first SIA business class flight in case their baby cries
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (489+ words) A parenting influencer couple gave out goodie bags containing snacks, a greeting note, and earplugs to other passengers while boarding their first Singapore Airlines business class flight — just in case their baby cried. Captioned "Nerve wrecking #couplegoals", the Jan 7 TikTok…...