Trailblazer Christine Amour-Levar is on a mission – and she’s not taking no for an answer.

AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGAPORE ART-MEETS-STREETWEAR LABEL MASH-UP, CO-HOST OF THE FASHION-FOCUSED PODCAST ‘IN THE VITRINE’, RESEARCHER, CURATOR AND FASHION LECTURER AT LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS DANIELA MONASTERIOS TAN OFFERS SOME WISE WORDS.

Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

NG YI-XIAN Executive director, Etonhouse International Education Group

Time to tune in to some empowered women characters. On your watch list: The Witcher and Sex Education which are both on Netflix.

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

This year’s Great Women Of Our Time award recipients are an audacious bunch and the world is better off because of their work. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these true game-changers.

With no exams in Primary 1 and 2, how do you tell if your kid is up to speed in learning? Here’s what you can do.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

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A new wave of interior designers have brought forth innovation, awe-inspiring designs and an almost-obsessive appreciation for detail. Here are 10 stellar studios – all established within the last five years – that are turning heads with their fresh approach.

Where are all the girls in science? CLEO tries to decipher this issue.

Known for vanquishing beasts onscreen, 15-year-old Millie Bobby Brown is just as gutsy in person, speaking her mind on family, love rumours and what makes a teenager tick today.

With yoga and even language immersion classes for kids aged below two, these childcare centres aren’t just creches – they’re schools of life.

Many Singapore parents still prefer popular elite schools, but there are more important factors you should consider before Primary 1 registration fever hits. EVELINE GAN runs you through the checklist.

Where fathers would discourage their sons from pursuing a career in racing, Logan Ravishankar is behind his all the way.

INSTEAD OF FEEBLE RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'T KEEP, HERE'S A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOT BY LOOKING WITHIN, CHANGING YOUR MINDSET, AND EFFECTING REAL CHANGE AROUND YOU.

Now there are no exams or graded tests in Primary 1 or 2. And this changes everything! Should you invest more in tuition to ensure Junior is still learning at the correct pace, or will enrichment classes bring more long-term benefits? Here's how to find the mix that works best.

Co-curricular activities (CCAs) aren’t just frivolous frills. They teach kids important life skills that can’t be found in a classroom lesson. EVELINE GAN finds out how to select the right one for your child.

It's the biggest change to the Singapore school system in decades, and it sounds great – except, how do you tell if your child is learning, and at the right pace? EVELINE GAN fi nds out how you can be sure your child is up to speed in learning.

Looking for a preschool with a difference? Mulberry Learning nurtures well-rounded children with imaginative minds, positive attitudes and strength of character.

Who does actor Yao Wenlong worry more about: His 12-year-old son or three-year-old daughter? Find out also why he didn’t send them to school in Singapore.

Once you have kids, it’s easy to leave exercise and proper nutrition on the backburner. Here’s how you can start living healthily again, even when you think you have no time to do so.

Would you enrol your little one in a large childcare centre that can hold up to 1,000 kids? EVELINE GAN reports on this hot trend in estates with high demand.

Beyond IQ and EQ, leaders of tomorrow should also cultivate an inquisitive mind to stay adaptable to change.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

Some Singapore preschools integrate arts education into their curricula. EVELINE GAN finds out how this approach helps your kid learn better.

Bond, Play And Learn With Your Kids

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

A British boarding system with an Eastern academic slant makes Marlborough College Malaysia the ideal school for future generations.

In this instalment of our preschool series, EVELINE GAN takes a look at what inclusive preschools offer kids with and without special learning needs.

In the second instalment of our preschool series, EVELINE GAN finds out what makes the Montessori method unique among preschools.

BANKER-TURNED-ENTREPRENEUR ANNA HAOTANTO IS ON A MISSION TO HELP WOMEN CHART THEIR OWN FINANCIAL DESTINIES.

Choosing the right preschool from almost 1,400 child care centres in Singapore can be a daunting process. SASHA GONZALES asks the experts how you can fi nd the best fit for your little one.

Children learn best by playing. Some parents here take this philosophy to heart, creating child-led spaces in their homes that allow their little ones to explore and become independent on their own terms.

When should you start educating your kids about the birds and the bees, and how much should you share at each age? We ask the experts.

Instead of going to primary school like their peers, a small group of Singapore kids spend their days being schooled at home by their mothers. Why do they choose this unconventional route? We ask four families.

Your kids don’t have to be of a certain age for you to have the talk with them. Here’s how to discuss the birds and the bees with children of all ages, honestly and comfortably. BY SASHA GONZALES.

In a rare interview, prominent architect Albert Hong tells The Peak why his proudest achievement is not about the landmarks he’s built.

Once viewed as an impractical course of study for dreamers and artists, a liberal arts education can in fact offer aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs a broad range of skills necessary to succeed in an age of increasing social awareness and interaction.

Enrichment may be a rite of passage for most kids in Singapore, but it’s important to do your homework before you sign up and keep tabs on what Junior is learning, says SASHA GONZALES. PHOTOGRAPHY

From schoolmarms to classroom angels, SEED Institute sheds light on what makes these four iconic types of early childhood professionals so unforgettable – and the reasons behind them all.

Hear what the students from SEED Institute have to say about their experiences as preschool teachers!