"Raising kids is like riding a rollercoaster, but with the insights from Singapore's parent bloggers, the journey becomes more manageable and fulfilling."
Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, full of highs and lows, confusion, and at the end of the day, pure joy. In this age of technology, seeking advice and encouragement from other parents can be a lifesaver. Singapore has fantastic parent bloggers who generously share their stories, tips, and ideas online. These passionate people provide a treasured wealth of knowledge and support for parents in Singapore and abroad. They’re like your virtual best friends, sharing their real-life parenting experiences and practical advice.
1. Diana Gale – thedomesticgoddesswannabe.com
The Domestic Goddess Wannabe is a popular blog among foodies. Diana Gale, the brain behind it, genuinely enjoys cooking, baking, and sharing tasty recipes with her readers. As a parent herself, Diana understands the challenges of preparing meals for the family and strives to provide helpful tips and culinary inspiration.
Diana’s blog serves as a virtual gathering place for parents who share a common love for cooking, filled with a range of sweet and savoury recipes. Not only does Diana provide helpful culinary ideas, baking techniques, and guidance, but she also complements her recipes with stunning pictures, making her blog visually captivating and irresistibly tempting to food enthusiasts.
2. Angeline Yeh – strawberrycoatedkisses.com
The blog called strawberrycoatedkisses.com is a must-visit for all those seeking interesting content. It is managed by Angeline Yeh, a mother of two children. The blog is organized into five different categories. In the “Motherhood” section, readers can delve into Angeline’s personal journey as a mother, including her valuable reviews on various products and toys. For fashion enthusiasts, the “Fashion” category is the perfect spot to discover Angeline’s chic looks and trendy outfit ideas. The “Beauty” section provides comprehensive reviews on skincare products, haircare, and even beauty surgery. The “Lifestyle” section offers a glimpse into Angeline’s daily life, sharing stories about home decor, attending events, and her children’s art classes. Lastly, the “Travel” section takes readers on exciting adventures to enchanting destinations like Prague, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Bali, and more.
3. Neetu Mirchandani – supermommy.com.sg
Managed by Neetu Mirchandani, a Californian who has called Singapore her home for over 15 years, this blog offers a personal touch to its readers, as evident from its tagline, “From one supermom to another.” Neetu generously shares her valuable experiences, insights, and helpful tips on motherhood and family life, creating a relatable and informative platform for fellow parents.
Alongside parenting topics, supermommy.com.sg covers a wide range of interests such as health, wellness, travel, cooking recipes, and general lifestyle topics. One noteworthy feature of the blog is its shopping segment, where Neetu provides recommendations on places to visit and items to purchase for kids and moms alike. This includes everything from top brunch spots to helpful tips for purchasing jewellery. This comprehensive and engaging blog serves as a valuable resource for parents seeking inspiration, helpful information, and enjoyable content.
4. Jennifer Lim – dinomama.com
dinomama.com is an awesome parenting and lifestyle blog started by Jennifer Lim. This blog covers a whole bunch of interesting topics that parents can relate to, like cool parenting experiences, reminiscences about school days, arts and crafts, fascinating books, and even photography skills. You can also find posts about product reviews and DIY projects. Plus, there are giveaways that readers can participate in.
5. Elizabeth Wu – motherkao.com
Elizabeth Wu, also known as “Motherkao,” is a mother of three children named Ben, Becks, and Nat. She enjoys sharing her experiences as a mom and the progress of her kids, such as their milestones at different months and when they say “mama” for the first time. Her blog is heartwarming and relatable, appealing to mothers everywhere. Additionally, Elizabeth Wu provides her personal insights and reviews on skincare products, furniture, and food.
6. Zoe Liu – bakeforhappykids.com
Bake for Happy Kids is a food blog that you also don’t want to miss! Zoe, a passionate home baker, a Singaporean who has been living in Melbourne, Australia for the past decade, brings you the best of both food cultures. From delectable cakes and cookies to scrumptious bread and pastries, the blog has a wide array of mouthwatering recipes to satisfy your cravings. Zoe’s recipes are carefully tested and come with super detailed step-by-step instructions. You can even watch her bake on her YouTube channel, which makes recreating these amazing treats at home so much easier.
7. Andy and Mengchoo – sengkangbabies.com
This blog is run by Andy and Mengchoo, a couple who love sharing their family adventures and experiences. Their lovely family includes four kids named Wen Wei, Wen Kang, Wen Yi, and Wen Xin.
sengkangbabies.com delves into various fascinating themes such as travel destinations and lifestyle-related content. You’ll discover captivating insights into their exciting travel escapades and uncover some useful tips along the way. They also provide reviews of incredible events happening right in Singapore and have their own YouTube channel where you can watch their videos and join in on their adventures firsthand.
8. Meiling Wong – universalscribbles.com
Universal Scribbles is created by Meiling Wong, who knows a thing or two about parenthood, work, education, and so much more. What sets universalscribbles.com apart from other blogs is its comprehensive work section. It contains useful tips and strategies for moms who are making a comeback to work. You’ll find helpful advice on crafting a killer resume to score those job interviews, as well as strategies for busy working mothers who are juggling it all. It’s very relatable and perfect for moms who are rocking their careers while raising a family.
9. Dianaruth – mumcraft.com
This is a heartwarming blog created by Dianaruth, a Singapore-based mom who is passionate about motherhood, art, crafting, and DIY projects. It’s a fantastic resource for parents seeking creative ideas and inspiration to keep their children engaged in fun and educational activities. On mumcraft.com, Diana shares her own experiences in crafting and DIY projects, offering step-by-step guides and practical tips for families to enjoy together.
10. Kelvin Ang – cheekiemonkie.net
Kelvin Ang, the creator of Cheekiemonkie.net, shares his own personal experiences, insights, and recommendations to provide valuable information and inspiration to other parents and readers. It features recommendations for new family-friendly travel destinations as well as indoor and outdoor activities for kids. There are reviews of various attractions and events, product suggestions and discussions on general lifestyle topics. In addition, Kelvin Ang has authored a book titled ‘Got Kids, Go Where?‘ which contains 500 activities for parents to engage in with their children specifically in Singapore.
11. Adeline Tan – growingwiththetans.com
Adeline Tan, the author of this blog, used to work as a teacher. She eventually started chronicling her family’s adventures on her blog. Adeline takes pleasure in writing reviews about different products, services, and places related to children. Her main aim is to assist other parents in feeling more supported and knowledgeable. Additionally, her blog occasionally features exciting giveaways for readers to participate in.
12. Edmund Tay – edunloaded.com
Edmund Tay / Ed is a Daddy Blogger from Singapore who enjoys writing about his experiences as a parent. Surprisingly, Ed was never adept at handling children, so the idea of launching a blog about his own kids was the furthest thing from his mind. Besides writing about parenting, Ed is also an advocate for families. This blog was awarded Best Parenting Blog in the Singapore Parenting Category at Influence Asia 2016.