Singapore is preparing to roll out a childminding service trial, which would bring relief to working parents. But what are the other options available, especially for young families unwilling to hire a full-time live-in helper? Zheng Mu, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS observer suggests it’s time to bring back the traditional nannies as a means of flexible arrangements. Andrea Heng speaks with Prof Mu on Asia First.

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