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Up Close: After helping his invalid wife breastfeed for 6 months, this new dad has fresh appreciation for mums Mr Delon Chen hand-expressed his wife’s milk while she was laying on the hospital bed after surgery. He also helped to support breastfeeding sessions during her recovery period as she was unable to lift their baby daughter. 👶🏻 https://tdy.sg/3DtZDKk @todayonlinesg

Big Read: 'Cabernet and chill: Wine culture thrives as bottle sales surge, but it's no bed of roses for bars and restaurants From vino bars in neighbourhood supermarkets to wine pairing classes for Singaporean food, wine culture here is shedding its "snobby" image as more people embrace wine appreciation in its various forms. 🍷 https://tdy.sg/4g6R8n4 @todayonlinesg

Voices: A year on from my dad’s death, I still have many regrets Ms Chua Jia Ling still wonders: "Did I do enough for him? Did I relieve his pain where I could or was I just another burden in his darkest moments? Would it have made any difference if I’d been there to hold his hand through his last breath?" 👴💔 https://tdy.sg/41x9RUl @todayonlinesg

Adulting: 'There she goes again' – Is it wrong to cut ties with a sibling you've fallen out with? "Ultimately, relationships require effort from both sides. If a sibling is unwilling to engage respectfully, you may need to disengage for your well-being," one counsellor said. 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦https://tdy.sg/41vBFbK @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: Woodlands shopkeepers lament slow business as easier border crossing draws more shoppers to JB “Even if the prices between Singapore and Johor are similar, Singaporeans don’t feel the pain when they pay in ringgit," an optometry shop owner said. 🛒https://tdy.sg/4gxGnKf @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Bus drivers in Singapore aren't getting any younger. Here is why it's a big problem When Mr Ahmad Shakir told his primary school teacher that he wanted to become a bus captain, his teacher told him to pick another ambition. "Change needs to start early on," the driver said. 🚌 https://tdy.sg/4gQMlX5 @todayonlinesg

Voices: The serious business of joking around at work (and why it’s worth getting right) "Done right, humour is the secret sauce that makes dull days in the office bearable and stressful moments manageable," business owner Kelvin Kao says. "Done wrong, it’s an express ticket to awkward silences, strained relationships, or worse – a HR summons." 💼😂 https://tdy.sg/4gpAChX @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: There’s no need to feel guilty about ‘wasting’ your leave just because you’re not travelling overseas Why do Singaporeans instinctively assume that when people go on leave, they are bound to travel abroad for a holiday break? 🧘‍♀️🧘🍵https://tdy.sg/3OJ59LA @todayonlinesg

Up Close: 'Support is there if you reach out': Ex-delinquent wept as social worker remained constant figure in his life Mr Daren Kwang Poh Chun said that former peers from his delinquent past were sceptical of his efforts to become a social worker. "The first thing they would say was, ‘So what scam are you into now?'" ❤️https://tdy.sg/4g3gB0I @todayonlinesg

Big Read: From high rollers to rollercoaster geeks, Singapore's IRs are reeling them in but is it enough to stay ahead? After enjoying much success in the past decade, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa will soon have to grapple with competition from spanking new integrated resorts across Asia Pacific. 🎢💴 https://tdy.sg/49oyQuV @todayonlinesg

Voices: Studying for a degree while nursing and parenting full-time was no joke. But I’d do it again "I know that not everybody gets the opportunity to pursue this kind of upskilling, and I’m grateful for it, especially in a field like nursing," says Ms Peh Xueli. Here's how this working mum-of-two pulled it off. 👩‍🎓💪 https://tdy.sg/4ioROpj @todayonlinesg

Adulting: The art of finding joy in a hobby that I'm awful at Why is it so hard to continue in a hobby you're not very good at? It’s not as though karaoke enthusiasts are necessarily good singers, gardeners never kill any plants, and home cooks always whip up delicious meals. 🤾‍♂️ https://tdy.sg/3Vp2k6h @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'I felt I was blamed': How applying for maternity leave can be stressful One female business owner said that regular check-ins with employees help to foster open communication. She urged workers to tell the firm early about any family planning decisions. “Please let us know first. There’s no bias or judgement. We just need to plan ahead." 👶🏻https://tdy.sg/3CYtWbU @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment efforts Prospective candidates who rejected the invitation to contest at the upcoming General Election said that there has been an increase in scrutiny on political office holders, with family members dragged into the spotlight. 🔗 https://tdy.sg/3ZHUur3 @todayonlinesg

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Adulting: At the workplace, women who adjust their persona to be more ‘masculine’ do so at their own risk Ms Andrea Tan recalled that she once had a lively debate with a female colleague about system requirements and after that, some teammates branded them as “fierce women” to avoid. 👭https://tdy.sg/499uHuV @todayonlinesg

Voices: My social media habit is making me an anxious mum, and it’s time to stop “Instead of feeling empowered, educated or enlightened, my late-night doom-scrolling often leaves me feeling inadequate. Like I can’t measure up to the mums I follow on social media," mum-of-five Kelly Ang said. 👩‍🍼📱 https://tdy.sg/41aKyY7 @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Does hypnotherapy help to improve focus and make you a better worker? Can hypnosis help to improve your focus and performance at work? Experts explained what the technique entails. 😵‍💫 https://tdy.sg/49jx7qP @todayonlinesg

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