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Lifestyle

How to be an eco-friendly mum

10 easy ways that make a big impact in saving the world.

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Restaurant Reviews: Baker and Cook

Head down to Baker & Cook if you’re looking for a café that opens as early as 7.30am daily, rain or shine.

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6 tips to help mums de-stress

Here’s how local mums manage.

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Development & Milestones

MUM SAYS Baby talk helped me bond with my kids

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How to handle tantrums

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9 things you didn’t know about your newborn

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Track your baby's milestones – Behaviour

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Primary School Education

Study smart guide to PSLE success ― Mother-tongue Papers

Help your peewee pass their mother-tongue language exam with flying colours ― by watching out for these possible missteps!

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8 tactics to read to your fidgety kid

Prime pointers on getting your ants-in-his-pants kiddo to sit tight over a book!

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What you get in your baby bonus 2016

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5 myths and taboos of CNY

Things you might not have known about Chinese New Year…

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OPEN LETTER To my son on dating in the future

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SmartParents’ "THIS IS US" National Day Photo Contest - PAST CONTEST

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Babies

BUYER’S GUIDE 8 Best baby snacks

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Paternity leave: What do daddies do?

Changing diapers? Check. Feeding duties? Check. And mummies getting a bit of a break? Yes, please!

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Babywearing: How to use a baby wrap

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A SmartParent’s guide to dressing a newborn

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11 items you don’t need in your hospital bag

Don’t bother to include these things and you’ll save yourself the hassle of hauling a heavy bag to the hospital.

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