Spreading The Gift Of Joy To Single Parents

We were featured on MeWatch “Gift Of Joy” series on 27 Dec 2023, as Joakim Gomez had a chat with our Assistant Manager, Lemuel and two client parents Shirley and Vicky. Lemuel spoke in greater detail about our CareNights programme, especially how it fosters guidance and support for vulnerable children. Also, Shirley and Vicky […]
No dating post kids? Student care centre organises movie nights for kids, so parents can go on dates

Mr Luc Choo and his wife Lindt Tan spend the date nights going for dinners and running errands before picking up their child, Lucinda, from FUN Commune. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG Published: APR 28, 2024 Venessa Lee SINGAPORE – A student care centre is encouraging the parents of the children in its care […]
Healing from childhood trauma: What a child needs to feel safe again after abuse and adverse experiences

Photo by Nurjannah Suhaimi/TODAY In the second of a four-part series on adverse childhood experiences — ahead of World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day on April 23 — TODAY spoke to medical professionals and people who work with children on how they help children rise above adversity after traumatic or abusive experiences, and […]
We are featured on CNA! Senior Manager Josephine talks about her meaningful work in the social service sector.

Catch Josephine, Senior Manager (Training), Family Wellness Division, as she highlights how Morning Star Community Services help children to develop important life skills and self-management. We would like to thank Channel NewsAsia for this feature!
Love Delayed Episode 2: “Let Me Postpone Having a Child”

Why Young Couples Aren’t Making Babies Love Delayed About the show: Aaron Mossadeg, a love-wary actor and commitment-phobe, explores what delays love, marriage and parenthood in Singapore and Asia, seeking answers and solutions from around the world. This video was originally published on CNA Insider on 15 February 2024 Love Delayed […]
Dinner with the kids: Family meals improve well-being, bonding and even grades

Parents Cheryl Wee and Roy Fong with their children (from left) Emma, Elly and Marc having a meal at home. The couple aim to have dinner with their kids almost every day. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO Published: JAN 15, 2024 Venessa Lee SINGAPORE – Ms Cheryl Wee and her husband Roy Fong, both […]
More night childcare help for needy parents who are busy at work or taking classes

Morning Star Community Services, which runs evening support programme CareNights, has about 60 children across four centres. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE Published: JUL 8, 2023 Amelia Teng SINGAPORE – More childcare help in the evenings is available for parents from low-income households who work odd hours, with the expansion of a programme by Daughters of Tomorrow […]
Sorry, not sorry: Tips on teaching your kids to apologise

Published: APR 2, 2023 Elisa Chia When a nine-year-old boy was asked to apologise to his friend for saying something hurtful, he did so but then threw in a vulgarity. Ms Josephine Loh from Morning Star Community Services cites the case as an example of forcing a child to say sorry when he […]
Hong Kong actor Vincent Wong and experts on the dos and don’ts of apologising to kids

Published: APR 2, 2023 Elisa Chia Whenever the conversation switches from his career to his only child, Hong Kong actor Vincent Wong’s eyes light up and his face softens. The 39-year-old speaks animatedly about their favourite daddy-daughter activities, such as playing badminton, jogging and eating burgers. He also looks forward to picking her up […]
New programme trains more seniors to care for grandchildren

Kopi Sessions for Grandparents is an opportunity to meet like-minded grandparents and chat about grandparenting over a cup of kopi or teh and snacks. Grandparents can relate with each other’s experiences, share struggles and learn new ways to bond with their grandchildren and discipline them positively. To learn more about Kopi […]