9 Helpful Telegram Channels for Families to Follow

Telegram is like a mash-up of Facebook and WhatsApp - an instant messaging platform with adorable sticker packs, the ability to edit messages after sending, and a huge range of channels and bots you can follow. If you're looking for a channel to join, here are 9 family-friendly Telegram channels you can follow.

1. BYKidO.SG
Promotions, discounts and events for families

Join: @bykidosg

Not to sound like we’re tooting our own horn, but our channel will help you create more family moments with the best places to go and things to do. Not only that, but @bykidosg will also keep you up-to-date with the latest promotions and discounts, which might help you save some bucks for that luxurious holiday when traveling becomes an option again.

2. Bus Uncle
Bus timings and directions

Join: @sgbusunclebot

There are so many different apps and websites where you can find out bus timing and directions to your destination, however, @sgbusunclebot is a little different. This singlish-"speaking" bot provides not just accurate bus arrival timings but also witty dialogues that’ll probably have you smiling to yourself. Makes for some entertainment while you wait for your bus.

3. Good-2-Go SG
Places to go and things to do

Join: @good2gosg

@good2gosg is often thought of as a date-idea channel, but many of its recommendations - new cafés, pop-up exhibitions, nature spots and hidden gems around Singapore - work just as well for a family day out.

4. Parent Code
Parenting essentials, activities and experiences

Join: @parentcode

@parentcode leans slightly more towards things to do with the kids, from SCDF open houses and pop-up play spaces to unique playgrounds and restaurants where kids eat free - useful for filling up the weekends.

5. SGCODE
Promo codes across categories

Join: @sgcode

@SGCODE shares plenty of latest promotions and promo codes for an array of needs, from food delivery to cab booking. They’re also available on Instagram and Facebook if you rather follow them in a different format.

6. SG Cab Promos
Cab promos and retail deals

Join: @sgcabcodes

@sgcabcodes shares tested and verified promo codes for Grab, Gojek, Ryde and ComfortDelGro taxis, alongside retail deals. If you're booking a cab (because wrangling a stroller and an overactive toddler on a bus can be exhausting), it's worth scrolling through the channel first to see what promotions are running.

7. SG Food Deals
Food promotions and discounts

Join: @SGfooddeals

Keep an eye on the latest F&B discounts and promotions with @SGfooddeals. From food delivery promo codes to a series of 1-for-1 deals, the channel helps make regular good eats easier on the wallet.

8. SG Parent Things
All-in-one channel for parenting essentials

Join: @sgparenthings

@sgparenthings is a one-stop channel for family-friendly activities, children's programmes and enrichment updates. Expect news on back-to-school fairs, baby essential bargains, toy carnivals and the occasional giveaway - handy if you want a single channel that covers most parenting bases.

9. SG Travel Promos
Travel deals, discounts and promotions

Join: @sgtravelpromos

@sgtravelpromos keeps you on top of the latest travel-related deals, from airfare and travel activities to overseas accommodation, making it easier to plan the next family trip without overpaying.

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Note: Channel names on Telegram can change. Remember to check links, especially prior to major shopping or school-holiday periods when new promo channels tend to launch.

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