Resuming work when the kids sleep is a norm after starting a family The Straits Times Republished with Permission 16 January 2026 “Family time is a priority. If I need to resume work, I do it after the kids sleep,” said influencer Andrea Chong, who is expecting her third child in January. For many dual-income households, this is not an exception but a regular rhythm of daily life. Parents carve out late afternoons to pick up children, settle dinner and bedtime routines then log back on after dark to finish what could not be done earlier. Alongside formal job demands runs … Continue reading Resuming work when the kids sleep is a norm after starting a family