paternity leave

Singapore’s extended paternity leave empowers dads to support breastfeeding, fostering stronger family bonds and healthier babies.

The decline in live births in Singapore isn't just a statistic – it's a glimpse into our nation's future.

To all soon-to-be dads out there, a word of advice: Have you discussed your paternity leave with your wife and your employer yet? If not, then you need to get to it now. Take it from a dad who's been there on how to make the most out of your leave.

Enjoy greater financial benefits as well as more paternity leave as the Singapore government increases its budget 2023 for families

"Our frontline essential workers and those who cannot work from home need this, especially during this pandemic," said Louis Ng.

Singapore parliament has just passed amendments to the Child Development Co-Savings Act that will allow stillbirth parents to avail benefits including maternity and paternity leave.

"We NEED more time," says MP Louis Ng.

Many new dads are opting not to take paternity leave when they can.

Even in nations such as Singapore where the government has been generous in legislating for fathers to take time off following the birth of their children, many are still refusing to take paternity leave – theAsianparent’s Dean Carroll attempts to find out why.

Singapore has seen a significant increase of birth rates last year, what could have contributed to such an increase?

He thinks, when " working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families." Do you agree?

It's very good news in general for Singaporean parents. Find out what these family-friendly measures are and how you too will benefit from them...