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      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

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      Can TCM help with infertility?

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      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

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      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

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      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

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      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

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      Should your baby use a baby walker?

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      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

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      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

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      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

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      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      10 time-out tactics that work

      10 time-out tactics that work

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapi…

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

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      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How common is constipation among Singaporean toddlers?

      How common is constipation among Singaporean todd…

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

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      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Children eye problems you may not know about

      Children eye problems you may not know about

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      Best e-learning resources for kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

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      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

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      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

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      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

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      Managing screen time for your little one

      Managing screen time for your little one

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      "Going to school helped my child with autism”

      8 things to learn about autism from "Atypical"

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      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

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      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing your mind

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      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

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      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

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      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

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Coping with multiple miscarriages
When you are pregnant

Coping with multiple miscarriages

How a mum who had to deal with multiple miscarriages coped with her setbacks.

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Behavior & Discipline

5 toddler behavioural issues to look out for

How to decode junior’s bad behaviour, so that you’ll be able to diffuse the situation and restore calm.

6 ways to teach your kid self-discipline
Social & life skills

6 ways to teach your kid self-discipline

Learn strategies to raise a child who is responsible for their own behaviour and can make wise choices.

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Getting Pregnant

8 embarrassing sex questions couples ask their gynae

It’s vital for TTC couples to get the sex right. We put your burning questions to the experts…

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Health & Safety

Preventing allergies in baby: 6 myths busted!

Follow these expert tips to give your baby the best chance of being a happy, allergy-free kid.

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Food & Nutrition

Power junior’s smarts: 10 brain-booster foods

Just like his body, your child’s brain needs nutrients, so keep him in tip-top shape with the best foods!

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Giving Birth

Labour and giving birth: How much pain will I feel?

That nagging question is on every mum-to-be’s mind ⎯ exactly how much is giving birth going to hurt?

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Development & Milestones

My baby isn't meeting his milestones — What should I do?

We have tips on how to deal with your child’s delays, plus, find out where to get help!

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Getting Pregnant

Trying for baby? Avoid these common mistakes…

Are you going about your baby making the wrong way? Two ob-gyns weigh in on avoidable missteps.

Breaking bad eating habits during pregnancy
When you are pregnant

Breaking bad eating habits during pregnancy

What happens when a lifelong habit of healthy eating meets mum-to-be cravings?
 

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Social & life skills

Help junior step out of his sibling’s shadow

Raising a child who’s often overlooked, thanks to an accomplished sibling? Learn ways to help him come into his own.

Junior can’t speak properly — does he need help?
Development & Milestones

Junior can’t speak properly — does he need help?

Being able to read and write is essential. Check SP’s warning signs that your child needs help with such skills…

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Lifestyle

Protect your gums and jaws from periodontal disease

Find out the signs of gum disease and how you can make them healthy again naturally.

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Lifestyle

MUM SAYS 5 tips for work-from-home mums

You can totally care for your kids while working at home ― The Chill Mom’s Michelle Hon tells you how.

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Activities & Play

Make it: DIY origami animal bookmarks [Video]

Enjoy this simple craft project with your little bookworm ― the page markers will come in really useful!

EXPERT ADVICE: Should I circumcise my son?
Health & Safety

EXPERT ADVICE: Should I circumcise my son?

Before you make the decision to remove your son’s foreskin, learn facts about this surgical procedure.

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Food & Nutrition

12 tactics to “grow” a healthy eater

Free yourself of fussy feeder torment when you get your tot to tuck into nutritious nosh with these top tips.

MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework
Primary School Education

MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework

It’s hard keeping tweens focused on homework — but homeschooling mum Yolande Tye has tips for you…

  • TTC? 19 questions the fertility docs will ask
Fertility Advice

TTC? 19 questions the fertility docs will ask

Be frank and open with your doctor, so that you’ll get much closer to achieving that Big Fat Positive!

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Relationships

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Marriage Counsellor

Family therapist Jennifer Chee dispenses sage advice on how to keep a marriage strong, plus tips on handling the in-laws.

7 rules of night feeds every mother should know
Breastfeeding

7 rules of night feeds every mother should know

Since your newborn will wake up for night feeds, follow these survival strategies to ease these nursing sessions.

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When you are pregnant

9 common mistakes expectant mums make

Decisions made during pregnancy are the first parenting steps you’ll take. Be sure to separate the do’s from the don’ts!

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Behavior & Discipline

9 ways parents encourage bratty behaviour in kids

If junior is always throwing tantrums and being rude, are you guilty of parenting no-nos that make them behave badly?

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Fertility Advice

9 things not to say to a fertility-challenged couple

Your words may sound sensible, even helpful, to you but to someone who’s facing infertility, they are downright hurtful.

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Activities & Play

7 simple steps to nurture a giving child

Wise up to the things you can do as a family, so that helping others becomes a habit for them.

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Development & Milestones

Know your baby’s progress ― in numbers! [Infographic]

Get fun facts and figures on what to expect when baby develops, plus important info on keeping your sweetie safe.

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Social & life skills

5 issues parents should expect during the tween years

Now that junior’s a tween, be prepared to deal with these problems at this stage of their life!

6 ways to be a “good enough” parent
Relationships

6 ways to be a “good enough” parent

Afraid that you can’t measure up as a parent? Focus instead on being responsive and trust your judgment!

Is your kid scared of stepping on sand?
Tots

Is your kid scared of stepping on sand?

If your sweetie won’t step on sand, avoids crisps or cringes at certain sounds, he may have Sensory Processing Disorder.

Mantras to calm yourself when overwhelmed
Lifestyle

Mantras to calm yourself when overwhelmed

Back at work after having a baby? If you feel overwhelmed, repeat these phrases after us…

Is my child dyslexic?
Primary School Education

Is my child dyslexic?

Your child isn’t doing at all well at school — should you push for more tuition or could the problem be a learning disorder such as dyslexia?

5 ways to boost baby’s emotional development
Development & Milestones

5 ways to boost baby’s emotional development

Learn all about bubba’s emotional milestones and boost your tyke’s ability to be aware of, control and express their feelings.

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Social & life skills

13 steps to teach junior to manage his time

Since an ability to meet deadlines is an excellent trait, try these strategies to help your kid deliver prompt work.

5 strange things that may happen to your vagina during pregnancy
When you are pregnant

5 strange things that may happen to your vagina during pregnancy

From bulging veins to colour changes, learn ways in which your lady bits might change when you’re having a baby.

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Health & Safety

Keep your baby safe outdoors — make him drink!

Remember that bubba needs sunblock, be in shady places, and also stay hydrated… Here’s how much he needs to drink.

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When you are pregnant

10 surprising things about your second pregnancy

Don’t assume your second pregnancy is going to be a been-there-done-that experience. It might be completely different!

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Primary School Education

EXPERT ADVICE: Why does my child have problems reading and writing?

Get tips on how you can boost your dyslexic child’s confidence and help him do better in school.

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Relationships

MUM SAYS Things I never knew before I had sons

This undeterred mother reflects on what she’s discovered and learnt while raising three super-active boys.…

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Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE: Why is my vagina so dry?

Before treating vaginal dryness, your doc first has to figure out what’s causing your discomfort…but fear not, you have options!

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Development & Milestones

6 things you don’t appreciate about babies until they become toddlers

Can’t wait for bubba to grow up? Trust us, you’ll miss that baby stage when you realise what awaits you!

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Kids

7 ways to help junior keep his cool

Help your rugrat rein in his rage with prime pointers that’ll work whether junior is at home or in public.

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Development & Milestones

"My son’s autism breakthrough”

Suzanne Goh, mother of an autistic child, shares the techniques that have enabled her once-silent son to speak in sentences.

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Behavior & Discipline

7 ways to raise a grateful child

Ever feel that your mini-me take things for granted? Here are some ways to teach gratitude to your little one.

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Giving Birth

6 ways to ease postpartum constipation

From drinking more water to working out, try these simple steps to deal with this common post-pregnancy problem.

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Social & life skills

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Child Therapist

Katy Harris has made it her life’s work to use behavioural therapy to help kids cope with tough life situations.

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Getting Pregnant

6 common sex problems and how to solve them

An expert has advice on how to overcome common sex problems couples may encounter during their relationship.

10 baby skills to look out for
Development & Milestones

10 baby skills to look out for

Discover the key developments to watch out for in your little one.

Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways to boost it
Health & Nutrition

Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways to boost it

Strengthening your child’s mental health is as important as maximising their physical welfare. We tell you how.

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