Parenting, Caregiving & Mindfulness Events To Join In December 2025
From first aid and car-seat safety to dementia awareness and mindfulness workshops, here’s your guide to meaningful events for families and caregivers this December
By Balvinder Sandhu & Estelle Low -
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December is often the month when everything — school, work, family, and festive prep — seems to happen all at once. For many parents and caregivers, it’s equal parts joyful and exhausting.
If you’re looking to slow down, learn something new, or simply reset before 2026 begins, these events might be just what you need.
From first-aid essentials and dementia awareness talks, to mindfulness workshops and year-end reflection sessions, here’s a curated list of activities designed to equip, empower and gently ground you this season.
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Parenting & caregiving events
First Aid For Families – City Hall
Is your family ready for any emergencies that could happen in your home? Join qualified first aid and CPR instructors in this hands-on training session, as they show you how to handle common accidents and injuries at home. Topics include how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, minor wound care, burns, animal and insect bites, asthma attacks and how to look after an unresponsive person. These life-saving tips will give you peace of mind, and let you feel more comfortable in looking after your family.
When: 6 December 2025, 1pm to 4.30pm
Where: Trehaus @ City Hall, 109 North Bridge Road, #07-21 (via North Bridge Road entrance, Lift Lobby A)
How much: $168.75 per person or $284.01 per couple
More info: eventbrite.sg
Car Seat Check-Up Event
Keep your child safe by ensuring you have them secured correctly in their car seat. This free event features experts from KKH guiding you through the child car seat installation process. Plus, they’ll share road safety tips to reduce the risk of harm to yourself and your family. You’ll have to bring your own car and car seat. You don’t need to bring your child, but it would be helpful to get practising if your child is present.
When: 6 December 2025, 9am/10am/11am
Where: KKH Basement Car Park, Zone H
How much: Free; limited slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis
More info: KKH Instagram
DARE - Save a Heart, Save a Life!
The DARE (Dispatcher Assisted first Responder) Programme at local libraries aims to educate attendees on how easy it can be to save a life. This hands-on session teaches essential emergency skills in a fun, engaging way and is suitable for all ages, including children. You’ll learn how to confidently dial 995 for emergency assistance, as well as perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with dispatcher guidance. Also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with simple voice prompts. It’ll give you the necessary skills and confidence to help others, and make a difference in extremely important situations.
When: 13 December 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm
Where: Clementi Library - Programme Zone (Level 5), 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, The Clementi Mall #05-13/14/15
How much: Free
More info: nlb.gov.sg
Knowing Dementia
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or you just want to be more prepared for the future, this talk will improve your understanding about dementia. Learn about early signs as well as management strategies, the support services available, and how to communicate better with dementia patients. This talk also aims to increase dementia awareness in order to reduce stigma associated with individuals and caregivers.
When: 13 December 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am
Where: Jurong Library - Programme Zone (Level 1), 21 Jurong East Central 1
How much: Free
More info: nlb.gov.sg
Wellness events
Stress Management for Caregivers
Caregiver stress can affect sleep as well as your physical and mental health. This event introduces The BodyTalk System, which looks at an individual’s health holistically and uses simple, non-invasive techniques that encourage your body’s self-healing process. A certified BodyTalk practitioner with a masters in exercise physiology leads this session, sharing tips on how to manage caregiver stress on a daily basis.
When: 16 December 2025, 7pm to 8.30pm
Where: imPAct@Hong Lim Green, Level 2, Bliss Room, 20 Upper Pickering Street
How much: Free
More info: eventbrite.com
Reflect, Reset, and Recharge: Preparing for the Year Ahead
It’s time to reflect on the past year and prepare mentally and emotionally for the next one. Find out how to reset your goals and recharge your energy so you’ll enter the new year in an improved state of mind – with intention and focus. Get tips on overcoming challenges and creating a plan that encourages growth, wellness and success. The talk will provide actionable strategies and help you face the new year with a renewed sense of purpose. A recording will be available for 30 days if you pre-register.
When: 17 December 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Where: Online
How much: Free
More info: eroscoaching.com
Mindfulness Workshop – Reducing Stress in Parenting and Caregiving
Delve into the connections between emotions and mental health, then find out how mindfulness can help to regulate emotions and, therefore, improve mental well-being. You’ll learn how to develop open and nourishing communication skills with anyone under your care and apply mindful approaches to communicate better with them. These skills will help you to develop a more positive mindset, and enhance parent-child or caregiver-care recipient relationships.
When: 18 December 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Brahm Centre @ Newton L5. 47 Scotts Road, #05-02
How much: $60 without any subsidies or $20 for individuals with SkillsFuture credit
More info: eventbrite.sg
Death Meditation - An Evening of De-attachment and Letting-go
It’s time to let go of attachments that are bringing you down. This two-hour guided meditation invites attendees to contemplate this very action – whether it’s letting go of beliefs, values or even your physical body. Let go of your expectations and come with a curious mind and an open heart.
When: 19 December 2025, 7pm to 9pm
Where: SPACE2B, 2B Stanley Street
How much: $101.73
More info: eventbrite.sg
1-Day Mindfulness Course: Reset and Refresh
Take a day off from your busy life and pamper yourself with a dose of calm and rejuvenation. Slow down and reconnect with yourself through guided mindfulness practices and experiential activities. Learn mindful eating and sensory awareness exercises, as well as practical tools to cultivate presence, clarity and emotional balance. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, bring a water bottle and yoga mat or large towel. A plant-based bento lunch is included.
When: 20 December 2025, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Where: Brahm Centre @ Newton, 47 Scotts Road, #04-02A
How much: $80 without any subsidies or $20 for individuals with SkillsFuture credit
More info: eventbrite.sg
Release and Renew: A Forest Bathing & Reiki Experience
Indulge in nature through forest bathing, as you slow down and tune into your senses. Your guides take you through this process with simple sensory invitations to connect deeper with nature, at your own pace. Following this is a 15-minute reiki session, to encourage relaxation, grounding and balance. No prior experience needed; just show up and let nature and the gentle flow of universal energy guide and soothe you. Wear comfortable outdoor wear and walking shoes, and bring water and a picnic/lying mat, if available.
When: 20 December 2025, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Where: Botanical Gardens Tanglin Gate Visitor Centre
How much: $42
More info: eventbrite.sg
