In a recent article in Town & Country, one of eight luxury experiences to aim for before turning 40 (and the top one at that) is to Take a Career Break.

As parents, I’m sure there is nothing we aspire and pray for more than our children’s good health and protection from danger.

Earlier today, our son was one of the recipients of the Silver Award for the International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC), and in between trying to hold back happy tears and regulating my breathing to slow-down the pace of my heart bursting with pride, I can’t help but wonder how we managed to raise this incredibly talented boy.