Need Christmas gift ideas that aren't loud, flashy, or forgotten in a week? Here are purposeful, developmentally rich toys - and experiences - that children love and that genuinely support their growth.

A neighbour’s complaint about my toddler’s footsteps made me question how far parents are expected to go to keep the peace. But children’s laughter and stomps aren’t noise — they’re life. Here’s why empathy matters more than silence in HDB living.