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      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

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      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

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      10 time-out tactics that work

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      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

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      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

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      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

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      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

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      Children eye problems you may not know about

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      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

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      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

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      Managing screen time for your little one

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      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

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6 ways to ease your tot’s anxiety
Tots

6 ways to ease your tot’s anxiety

Follow these handy tips to stop your little fella’s fears from getting the better of him.

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Health & Safety

Protect your kid from germs ― wash hands

Diarrhoea, flu, the dreaded HFMD ― save your child from illness by teaching him to wash his hands properly.

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Behavior & Discipline

10 ways in which your tot embarrasses you

Yep, kids say ― and do ― the darndest things. How many of these cringeworthy moments can you identify with?

What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby
Development & Milestones

What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby

Learn what your Rat baby’s personality and future outlook will be like, plus, how to deal with your mini-me.

What happens in baby’s first hours of life
Giving Birth

What happens in baby’s first hours of life

This is what your newborn will be doing once he’s out...
 

How to tackle your child's learning styles
Social & life skills

How to tackle your child's learning styles

Strategies to address the four learning methods.

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Money Smarts

How much ang pow money should you give?

Here are helpful tips if you are preparing those red packets for the Lunar New Year visits!

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Getting Pregnant

10 #CoupleGoals to achieve before baby arrives

Your lives will be forever changed once baby joins the household, so make the most of this before-baby time!

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Lifestyle

Handling nosy questions and other CNY etiquette

Don’t know how to react when your aunt says you’re getting fat? Manage these sensitive situations with our expert tips.

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Activities & Play

MUM SAYS I let my son play with dolls

Give your kid gender-neutral playthings, says mum Eugenia Koh. An expert gives his take on whether toys affect sexual orientation.

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Fertility Advice

9 reasons why being an older mum rocks!

Good things come to those who wait ― this includes motherhood!

New baby boot camp—basics to know
Health & Safety

New baby boot camp—basics to know

You survived the labour and you’re holding your new baby. But what do you do with it? This is everything you need to know about your newborn.

6 ways for working mums to stay cool
Lifestyle

6 ways for working mums to stay cool

Stress is all part and parcel of being a parent, but there are ways to access your inner calm.
 

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Breastfeeding

6 nursing problems to look out for

From engorged breasts to blocked ducts, wise up to common breastfeeding issues and learn ways to overcome these hurdles.

What to teach kids about stranger danger
Activities & Play

What to teach kids about stranger danger

Learn the key things of talking to your kid about strangers.
 

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Lifestyle

Parental burnout: 7 warning signs and how to cope

Feeling frustrated, frazzled and fatigued before your day has even begun? You aren’t alone… Learn ways to get a grip.

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Behavior & Discipline

How do you handle playground conflicts?

Playground disputes can upset both kids and their parents. An expert has tips on how to handle such clashes…

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Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE Can a D&C or abortion affect my fertility?

No menstrual periods and suffered repeated miscarriages following uterine surgery? You might have Asherman’s Syndrome…

6 tactics to help your child enjoy learning
Primary School Education

6 tactics to help your child enjoy learning

A guide to improve your child’s thirst of knowledge.

The power of play
Activities & Play

The power of play

Play is not only fun, but it also makes learning enjoyable for your little one.

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Social & life skills

How to help your scared child

From ghosts and darkness to insects, follow these easy strategies to help junior cope with his fears…

What happens if my waters break before labour?
When you are pregnant

What happens if my waters break before labour?

Known as Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, this condition occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy.

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Lifestyle

10 ways to make your stepfamily work

When divorcees with kids remarry, it can be confusing for everyone involved. Here’s how to navigate common obstacles…

8 best foods for strong, healthy teeth
Health & Nutrition

8 best foods for strong, healthy teeth

Good dental habits like regular toothbrushing aside, learn which tooth-friendly foods benefit your pearly whites.

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Behavior & Discipline

8 secrets to raising a well-behaved child

Follow these top tips to turn your mischievous munchkin into a courteous cutie!

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Development & Milestones

Track your baby's milestones — Happiness

A child’s natural state is to be cheerful and curious about his world, so encourage his happy high points.

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Activities & Play

Wean junior off digital gadgets ― to books

British Council Singapore’s Leslie Davis suggests ways to break kids free of e-gadgets and hooked on physical books and newspapers.

10 signs you’re a toxic parent ― without realising it
Relationships

10 signs you’re a toxic parent ― without realising it

Identify then break the cycle of bad parenting traits before you ruin your relationship with your child.

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Behavior & Discipline

8 tot-tantrum triggers (and why)

Your little one is not deliberately trying to drive you insane — we interpret 8 behaviours for you…

Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?
Giving Birth

Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?

Still getting the “red tide” after giving birth? Find out what is normal and what isn’t!

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Social & life skills

Junior’s getting aggressive ― what should I do?

Is your child’s aggressive behaviour with playmates, siblings and you really just a phase? We talk to a psychologist…

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Development & Milestones

8 biggest sleep mistakes new parents make

Avoid these common sleep blunders in your baby’s early months and everyone will enjoy more restful days!

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Development & Milestones

Raising boys and girls ― the non-sexist way

Let junior try different toys and experiences ― don’t let retailers influence the way you parent your child!

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Fertility Advice

11 ways to improve your sperm health [Infographic]

Follow these helpful tips to produce healthier sperm, which, in turn, will boost your chances of conceiving a baby, stat!

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When you are pregnant

6 scary signs your foetus is in distress

If you experience any of these danger signs when you’re pregnant, get yourself to the hospital, stat!

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Health & Safety

Baby poop — What’s normal and what’s not

Green, brown, black… The colour and texture of your kewpie’s stools tells you a lot about her health!

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Social & life skills

5 worst things to say to your kid

Making threats or shaming junior are dreadful things a parent can do to their child. Find out why.

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Health & Safety

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Paediatric Dentist

Dr Tabitha Chng takes great pains to ensure that junior has a pleasant experience when he’s in her dental chair…

Smartphone addiction: The effects on your child’s brain
Health & Nutrition

Smartphone addiction: The effects on your child’s brain

Just as smoking harms your health, learn how an obsession with smartphones can damage your child’s brain development.

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When you are pregnant

6 reasons for shortness of breath during pregnancy

Huffing and puffing your way through pregnancy? Our expert tells you why and when you should worry…

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Development & Milestones

17 baby sleep strategies you’ll want to try

Too many wakeful nights? Use these easy-peasy strategies to help bubba drift off to la-la-land ― and stay asleep!

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Lifestyle

12 simple hacks for shooting great home videos

Turn your home video into a hit movie with relatives just by following these easy-peasy tweaks! No additional equipment necessary!

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Activities & Play

4 ways to bring up a tech-savvy tot

If you can’t beat ’em… Learn smart ways to make the most of the time junior spends on tech toys.

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Primary School Education

5 secrets to helping junior survive Primary 1

Ensure junior navigates his first year in Primary School smoothly with these useful strategies.

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Relationships

Do you know what your spouse's love language is

Time to brush up if you don’t already know that your other half prefers help from you to receiving gifts.

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Health & Safety

11 fun ways to boost your baby’s motor development

We have tips on how to track your baby’s motor development, plus ways to fine-tune it through play.

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When you are pregnant

7 scary facts to know about gestational diabetes

Staying fit won’t just make labour easier, it’ll help you avoid dealing with horrible diseases like diabetes…

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Relationships

10 ways to be a better dad

Become the kind of dad your kids can count on with these simple tips!

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