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Development & Milestones

9 incredible things you’ll cherish about newborn babies

Newborns may be a never-ending blur of duties, but you’ll want to make the most of these fleeting moments!

Dating and BGRs: 7 ground rules for junior
Kids

Dating and BGRs: 7 ground rules for junior

Creating ground rules on how to behave in boy-girl relationships will keep your child safe when they start dating.

Secondary infertility — what you can do
When you are pregnant

Secondary infertility — what you can do

What you need to know when you’re struggling to have more than one child and how to take action!

Money talks: Don't let money mess up your marriage
Relationships

Money talks: Don't let money mess up your marriage

How not to let tensions over cold, hard cash cause problems in your relationship.

8 cool things baby can do
Development & Milestones

8 cool things baby can do

Did you know your baby can wave bye-bye at 9 months? That junior can see you for real at 3 months?

 

 

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Fertility Advice

Your fertility by the numbers [Infographic]

Get sobering facts and figures about your fertility that’ll keep you motivated with all that baby making!

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When you are pregnant

18 pregnancy moments you’ll always treasure

When you look back on the time you were growing bubba in your belly, you’d want to remember these stand-out moments.

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Primary School Education

MUM SAYS I stopped my daughter’s tuition 3 months before her PSLE

Mummy blogger Michelle Choy details what made her cancel her daughter’s tuition just before her Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

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Food & Nutrition

Getting tot to eat veggies

Veggies make a balanced meal, but what can you do to get your child to love them?

7 tips for raising a body-positive child
Health & Nutrition

7 tips for raising a body-positive child

In a fat-shaming world, here are ways to teach junior to feel good in her (or his) own skin. 

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Getting Pregnant

Basic checks before you consult a fertility doc

A checklist of things that must be okay before you even head for fertility treatments…

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9 things mums no longer give a hoot about

Sometimes, you’ve got to put certain matters on the back burner…simply because you have more important people to tend to!

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Health & Safety

6 ways to make toothbrushing fun for junior! [Infographic]

Try these simple tricks, so that your little one gets a kick out of carrying out this routine activity.

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10 ways to be a happier parent

Parenting is so challenging, so we have advice on how to let go to become a more carefree parent…

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Social & life skills

How can I help my self-harming child?

Learn how to spot the signs that your kid is hurting themselves and find out where to get help!

10 baby milestones to watch out for
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10 baby milestones to watch out for

Developmental signs that show baby is growing up well.

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Giving Birth

Labour plans: C-section risks

SmartParents consultant Ob-Gyn Dr Christopher Chong lifts the (surgical) veil on the dark side of having a Caesarean Section.

Fertility Advice

7 possible causes of male infertility [Photo Gallery]

At least a third of infertility issues are men related. Learn the reasons for male infertility and the treatments available.

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Social & life skills

5 tips to help junior build healthy boy-girl friendships

Give your child the tools to communicate and interact with members of the opposite gender in a sensible way.

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When you are pregnant

Treating a cold or flu when you’re pregnant

A stuffy nose, cough and muscle ache are even more uncomfortable when you’re preggers. Find ways to ease the discomfort.

3 bad habits that could be making your baby's teeth crooked
Health & Safety

3 bad habits that could be making your baby's teeth crooked

Warning! Your munchkin’s favourite activities could be preventing his teeth and jaw from developing properly.          

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Relationships

7 ways to control your temper if junior triggers you easily

Strategies on reining in your rage when your short fuse gets in the way of parenting junior positively.

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Social & life skills

How to protect your child from online grooming and sexual abuse

If you are concerned about junior’s safety on the Internet, prevent them from becoming a victim of online sexual grooming.

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When you are pregnant

8 things that might surprise you about being pregnant

From bigger everything to mood swings, learn interesting facts about your pregnant body your doctor won’t tell you about.

Listening actively to your child: 5 tips
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Listening actively to your child: 5 tips

Build a secure relationship with your child talk when you let him talk without interruptions. Here’s how.

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Health & Safety

8 foods to never feed your youngster

Let your child eat the “bad” stuff and you might be opening the door to unhealthy eating for junior.

6 easy ways to keep your child in good health
Health & Nutrition

6 easy ways to keep your child in good health

Washing hands regularly is the simplest way to keep junior healthy. Check out other easy steps to ensure that he stays in the pink of health.

 

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Health & Safety

Basic first aid for your baby [Infographic]

Whether it’s a cut or a burn, get first-aid tips on how to help your baby during a medical emergency.

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When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE Does spotting mean I’ll lose my baby?

Besides a possible miscarriage, wise up to what other “culprits” may cause you to bleed “down there”.

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Behavior & Discipline

My toddler is still crying in preschool!

If your preschooler is still bawling when you drop her off in school, here are ways to ease her anxiety.

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Health & Safety

7 baby symptoms you should never ignore

It’s scary when your baby isn’t his usual self. Find out when you need to bring him to the doctor.

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Primary School Education

Starting/Returning to Primary school: 7 phrases that’ll calm junior’s jitters

Try these handy statements and questions to rev up your child’s excitement on their first day of school.

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Relationships

9 qualities of a “mean” mum

Your kids may well accuse you of being mean but you’re just doing what’s needed to raise decent, considerate humans.

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7 ways to raise strong, confident daughters

Empower your daughter to become a real-life super girl who can achieve anything she wants.

Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids
Social & life skills

Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids

Excessive control of junior’s behaviour and attitudes actually hurts them, so it may be time to loosen your parental reins.

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Behavior & Discipline

8 ways kids seem to be naughty but actually aren't

Many of your child’s actions are a normal part of their development. Find out why they act this way.

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10 parenting myths ― Exposed!

Confused by the deluge of parenting advice? Here are 10 parenting misconceptions, plus, the truths that will set you free.

Just weird symptoms or danger signs?
When you are pregnant

Just weird symptoms or danger signs?

Incontinence, enormous nipples, kinky dreams…normal or danger signs (mostly no)?

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Activities & Play

Make It: 3 smart drinking straw hacks to try! [Video]

Environmentally-friendly? Check. Keeps your stuff organised? Check. Craft activity for junior? Check. Repurpose your straws with these hacks!

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10 white lies all parents tell their kids

Parents, fess up to the falsehoods you’ve made to junior, plus, learn what you can say instead!

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Make It: Stylish jewellery dish for junior’s accessories [Video]

Get your kiddo to keep her knick-knacks all in one place with this crafty idea.

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Fertility Advice

Are you infertile? 13 questions to ask your doc

Make those fertility doc visits pay off ― ask the right questions! This is what you need to know…

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Development & Milestones

Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

Pointing is linked to language development and shows that your tot has developed certain social and communication skills.

MUM SAYS Kid’s crafts = Messy but fun
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MUM SAYS Kid’s crafts = Messy but fun

Be prepared for mess — and fun — when you teach your toddlers to do arts and crafts, says Kuiluan Seah.

 

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Social & life skills

How to raise a kid who solves his own problems

Your child will face many challenges as he grows, so teach him skills to make good decisions from the get-go.

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Lifestyle

Make it: Chef Sam Leong’s dishes kids will love

A super-delish three-course meal that you can easily rustle up? Yes, please!

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When you are pregnant

Preparing for a special needs baby

Having a child with special needs changes everything ― here are ways to prepare yourself and your family.

Make it: Washing machine & monster feet
Activities & Play

Make it: Washing machine & monster feet

Cindy Cheong and son, Leonidas Ng, 4, show us how to turn boxes into fun, free playthings!

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