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      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

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      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

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      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

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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 Therapist

      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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      9 ways to help your child eat better

      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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      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

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      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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      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

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      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best day of my life

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Social & life skills

How to raise confident kids who aren’t afraid to stand up for themselves
Social & life skills

How to raise confident kids who aren’t afraid to stand up for themselves

An expert lists strategies for raising assertive children, so that they won’t be easy targets for bullies.

7 ways to help your child make good decisions
Social & life skills

7 ways to help your child make good decisions

Hone junior’s judgment and teach them how to make good decisions, since they can’t undo a bad one.

I want it now! Helping kids learn to wait
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I want it now! Helping kids learn to wait

In the age of Instagram and instant “Likes” — kids need to learn to wait and to earn praise and good things.

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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!

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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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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.

Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids
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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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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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8 acts of love that spoil your kids

Showing love and affection to your child is a good thing, but make sure you don’t go overboard!

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8 steps to raising a trailblazing daughter

Who run the world? Girls! Read on to find out how to raise your pint-sized princesses to be powerhouses.

6 ways to teach your kid self-discipline
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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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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.

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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!

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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.

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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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9 ways to raise an open-minded child

Bent on bringing up a kid who embraces differences? You’ll want to put these suggestions into practice ― pronto!

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8 ways to avoid Middle Child Syndrome

Follow our advice to give your middle child what he needs most to grow into a healthy, well-adjusted person.

 

 

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Trauma Counsellor

Family therapist Swanie Khoo loves to help kids make sense of challenges and teach them how to overcome adversity.

5 benefits of early exposure to music
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5 benefits of early exposure to music

Listening to music boosts junior’s skills in various ways ― find out how you can help junior appreciate tunes.

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5 phrases every child needs to hear

A few simple words will assure your kids of your unwavering love and support ― so, make these important statements.

How to raise a child who cares about the environment
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How to raise a child who cares about the environment

Because Mother Earth is facing serious environmental challenges, learn ways to instil eco-friendly habits in your mini-me.

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50 positive things to say to your child

Let your child know he means the world to you with these uplifting words…

How to tackle your child's learning styles
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How to tackle your child's learning styles

Strategies to address the four learning methods.

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How to help your scared child

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

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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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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.

Why you should teach kindness and compassion to kids
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Why you should teach kindness and compassion to kids

When kids learn good values, they may even find a way out from peer pressure and bullying.

8 ways to raise a shy child
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8 ways to raise a shy child

Feel like your child is missing out on mental and emotional growth because they are shy? Here's how to pull them out of it!

6 great ways to encourage and empower your kids
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6 great ways to encourage and empower your kids

Raise strong and confident kids by encouraging junior and giving them the means to make good decisions for themselves.

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When should your kids stop seeing you naked?

Experts have advice on when is the right age for children to stop seeing their parents change or shower.

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How to tell if junior is being cyberbullied

Born into a connected world, our children are spending more time on smart devices — vulnerable to cyberbullying.

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6 life skills junior must have to succeed

Teach your child vital skills that’ll help him thrive in tomorrow’s world with our helpful hints.

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Why your kids should fight

Conflict between siblings is actually a good thing ― children learn an important life skill when they settle disputes.

7 ways to raise mentally strong children
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7 ways to raise mentally strong children

Raise a resilient child who will tough out whatever curveballs life throws at them.

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Is junior ready to “jaga” her younger siblings?

Got a quick errand to run? Get tips to help you decide if junior can take charge at home!

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Why does my child procrastinate?

Does your child only do their homework at the last minute, or puts off doing their chores all the time?

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My tween's stopped talking to me ― Help!

Should you worry if your child suddenly stops talking to you? How should you handle this change in them?

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When is the right age to give my child a smartphone?

At what age is your child emotionally and mentally ready to have their own smartphone? We ask the experts…

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Help your child resist peer pressure

Managing peer pressure is part and parcel of growing up. We have pointers on how junior can handle it.

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5 ways to guide junior into a happy teen

Bringing out the best in your teen can be challenging. Try these strategies!

(S)he doesn’t want to be my friend now!
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(S)he doesn’t want to be my friend now!

Difficulty with classmates and trouble handling conflict can make some children reluctant to go to school. SmartParents tells you how to help…

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How infidelity affects your kids

Obviously, infidelity has an adverse effect on kids, so learn if you should even let them know about it.

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8 secrets to raising honest children

Learn ways to teach junior to be open and honest with you, so they’ll become solid citizens of strong character.

Preventing your child from bullying
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Preventing your child from bullying

How to spot a bully and put a stop to the behaviour

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7 ways to prevent junior’s body image issues

Expert tips on how to help your kid banish their physical insecurities and love the skin they’re in!

Be the next top model
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Be the next top model

The most effective way to educate your little one in the ways of the world is to model the behaviour you want, yourself…

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OPEN LETTER To my daughter’s bully

A father details the torment his tween daughter’s bully inflicts on his family, plus, why he never confronted her…

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8 things parents do that drive their kids crazy

Has junior been flying off the handle a lot recently? You might be the reason for their irritation…

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