Health & Nutrition

Find out if your child’s ready for contact lenses. Also, experts disclose when they could get Lasik…

Itchy, painful mouth blisters are unsightly and also highly contagious. Get tips on keeping junior safe from this viral infection.

From snacking smartly to preventing your child from overeating, senior dietitian Lee Yee Hong has eat-well advice for parents…

The devastating news of her daughter’s brain tumour cost them several friends, but it made Jackie Chang’s family close ranks.

Fadzilah uses various playthings to ease the fears of her young patients who are terrified of their impending ops.

Mum Angela Thomas recounts her 7-year-old daughter’s brush with a potentially life-threatening ― and uncommon ― autoimmune disorder.

Is your child easily distracted and has difficulty focusing? Learn whether these are signs that he has ADHD.

Tina Tan describes her struggles raising a child who has ADHD, and how she helped him manage the condition.

If only kids drink water as much as they do juice! Use these tricks to get junior to drink more H2O…

Wise up to the causes of this embarrassing scalp condition and learn ways to treat it!

Letting your kid muck around in dirt might just be the best way to keep him healthy and strong

Josiah Ong, who has suffered from involuntary tics since age 5, shares his experience living with Tourette’s syndrome.

Get expert advice on common psychological disorders among kids, plus, find out how to manage them…

First Look Asia shows you how your child can start the day right with a hearty breakfast in Back to School: Proper Nutrition…

Make changes right away if junior displays any of these less well-known signs of sleep deprivation.

Soothe kiddo’s mozzie itchies with these natural remedies you can easily find in your home!

Kickstart your family’s journey to better eye-health simply by adding these top foods to your diet!

Halloween is an extremely exciting holiday for adults and kids alike: Costumes and games and candy and feasting! However, do take some basic precautions to keep spirits high…

Kids love Halloween. But how do you keep candy consumption in check? Here are some healthy but fun recipes you can try — the best trick is to make them with your kids!

Being physically active doesn’t have to involve going to a gym or playing sports.

Keeping kids fit and active will benefit them.

Excessively sweaty body parts may indicate a health issue ― this debilitating disorder which affects your child’s self-esteem.

Here are some hidden threats in your house you may not be aware of — and here's how to fix them and protect your child.

An expert lists common medicines for kids, plus has tips on the proper way to handle and store them.

Are you facing up to the fact that your child is, erm, fat? What should you do about it?

Dr Daphne Han, medical director and consultant ophthalmologist at SMG Vision Center, talks about myopia in 5—12-year-olds.

Going abroad with your brood? Don’t leave your health needs to chance ― make sure to pack these meds!

End your kid’s bedtime misery ― follow these five expert solutions to help him beat bedwetting.

Motion sickness — it’s horrible as an adult but what can you do for your tot?

The path to eating well for children starts with the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme.

Simply put, Mai Nguyen’s role is to be a patient’s friend ― she shares her job’s joys and sorrows.

The lowdown on the causes behind junior’s premature salt-and-pepper mane. Plus, learn ways to cover it up…

Eating disorders can cause serious health problems and even death in children. Here’s what you should know.

Singapore has one of the world’s highest rates of myopia. Here are steps to improving your child's eyesight.

Take a look at your child’s class photo. How many of the kids are wearing glasses? We’ll bet it’s up to half the class. That’s because Singapore has one of the world’s highest rates of myopia.

Sufficient, good quality sleep in tweens is vital to learning and problem solving.

An ear, nose and throat specialist tells you how you can end your child’s problems with the sniffles.

Not all sideways curvatures of the spine need major surgery. Here’s how this condition is treated amongst kids.

Body changes, hormones, feelings — how do you guide your child into their teens?