SINGAPORE – Around 50 people attended the inaugural networking session for young parents in Fengshan on April 26 to share with one another their experiences on topics such as breastfeeding, postnatal mental health, infant care and available support schemes.
The session is among the initiatives mooted by the Fengshan Parents Club, which was launched in September 2025 to support first-time parents and families with young children with access to resources and educational programmes.
Similar clubs have also taken root in other communities across the island, including Bukit Panjang.
Speaking to the media at the sidelines of the event, East Coast GRC MP Hazlina Abdul Halim, who oversees the Fengshan district, said her team and Fengshan grassroot leaders are looking to run the networking session three times a year.
She also said they constantly keep in touch with parents through home visits and community events to understand their needs.
Ms Hazlina added that the number of young families is growing in the estate, and having young children within the community “gives a breath of fresh air” and “brings joy” to the elderly and neigbours.
