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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

    • Getting Pregnant
      Can TCM help with infertility?

      Can TCM help with infertility?

      How to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a period

      How to tell the difference between implantation b…

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

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      4 things to do to make labour easier

      4 things to do to make labour easier

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving birth in Singapore

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving…

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      C-sections 101

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

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      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnant mummies?

      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnan…

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

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      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast Milk-Boosting Products

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast…

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your needs

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your nee…

    • Development & Milestones
      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier habit

      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier hab…

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

    • Health & Safety
      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sleep

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sl…

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Singapore

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Si…

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      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore…

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Photo Gallery]

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Pho…

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South [Photo Gallery]

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South …

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

  • Tots
    • Behavior & Discipline
      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terr…

      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

    • DEVT & Milestones
      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?

    • Food & Nutrition
      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      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

    • Health & Safety
      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Infographic]

      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstruct…

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

      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

  • Kids
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      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore 2023 [Photo Gallery]

      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore …

      8 family-friendly activities this December holidays

      8 family-friendly activities this December holida…

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

    • Health & Nutrition
      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      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?

    • Primary School Education
      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      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

    • Social & life skills
      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

      5 reasons why you should get regular health scree…

      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

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing…

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

    • Money Smarts
      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Singapore

      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Sing…

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      Why it's important for your child to have an insurance plan

      Why it's important for your child to have an insu…

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

    • Relationships
      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      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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      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like unwrapping rotten Nasi Lemak

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like un…

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like buy 1, get 1 free!

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like b…

    • Shopping Guide
      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s eczema [Photo Gallery]

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s ecze…

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to check out

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to che…

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      Pregnancy 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

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Social & life skills

How Your Child Grows from Baby to Tween
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How Your Child Grows from Baby to Tween

Your kid is growing and learning with each passing day. You need to note what to expect from them — physically and mentally.

Why you should spend time with your child
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Why you should spend time with your child

Quality time with your tot is good for her.

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Prep junior for success ― Teach him how to fail!

Showing your kiddo how to rise above failure is one of the greatest gifts you can ever give your child….

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Dr Jia Jia: Having dyslexia doesn’t make you dumb

Singapore YouTube star Dr Jia Jia is a boy on mission ― he wants you to know dyslexia’s a gift…

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8 ways to stop junior from swearing

Show your kiddo that you’ll not tolerate his potty mouth with these expert strategies…

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Mental Health Expert

A medical practitioner who works with children and adults opens up about his vocation and offers insights on mental illness.

How to throw a good, fun kids’ party
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How to throw a good, fun kids’ party

Veteran party planner or noob, we have the rules for planning the best party for kids…

5 ways to teach your kid resilience
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5 ways to teach your kid resilience

SmartParents’ quick summary of how to teach your child to bounce back when something happens...

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When can I leave my child home alone?

Thinking of leaving junior alone at home? Be absolutely sure he’s ready. If you’re in any doubt ― don’t!

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Celeb kids Chen Yi Xi and Yi Xin: We used to hide the cane from our mum!

The Chen siblings reveal the lesser-known side of life with parents Edmund Chen/Xiang Yun and why they’re entering showbiz.

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5 ways to deal with twin rivalry

Do your twins regard each other as competition? Find out how to get them to work together instead.

5 ways to say NO to your child and be heard
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5 ways to say NO to your child and be heard

Your pre-teen child is 5 going on 12 and getting independent. How do you say “no” when they ask?

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“After my mum died, I was forced to grow up overnight”

Melissa Chong* recounts how her mother’s death toughened her up as she had to fend for herself.

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How to help your child deal with the death of a parent

Losing a parent is especially devastating for a child. Use our tips to help junior cope with their grief.

Online Safety for Kids and Teens
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Online Safety for Kids and Teens

What are "kids these days" up to online? Are they being targetted?

MUM SAYS How my boys inspired me
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MUM SAYS How my boys inspired me

SmartParents reader Tammy Yap shares what she learned from letting her boys try the Spartan Race (Junior)…

MUM SAYS Our first winter holiday
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MUM SAYS Our first winter holiday

Lim Jae-Lynn went to Lake Mountain in Melbourne, Australia, in July for their first winter vacation with their eldest son. Though they had bought plenty of thick, warm clothing, she made a few more discoveries to share with us…

10 ways to give at Christmas — and learn what it gives your kids
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10 ways to give at Christmas — and learn what it gives your kids

Your kids love Christmas — it’s a time for PRESENTS! But it’s also a great time to learn to give to others… We’ve collected some ideas for you.

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Tongue-twisting names to avoid giving your child

Does your child have a name that people trip over? We look at the most tough to pronounce monikers!

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Celeb dad Steven Chia: PSLE is a cruel exam

Mediacorp TV presenter Steven Chia opens up about his parenting journey and how he uses tech to parent…

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6 ways to talk junior about someone’s disability

Use these strategies to foster an attitude of acceptance in your child when he interacts with disabled people.

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How to Help Your Kids Grow into Successful Entrepreneurs

Teach them to break out of their shell by nurturing a creative-thinking mindset

End that sibling rivalry!
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End that sibling rivalry!

He’s pinching her. She’s taking his toys. How do you stop it? At birth…

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How to talk to your child about puberty

Get expert pointers on how to broach the touchy subject of body odour, moods and BGR with your sullen tween!

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At what age can my kid go out on her own?

Whether it’s to school or with friends, learn when it’s okay to let your child venture out without adult supervision.

Staying safe from internet predators
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Staying safe from internet predators

Despite constant reminders about internet safety, students are still exposing themselves to unnecessary risk online.

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Is he watching porn ― what should I do?

Talking to your young 'uns about pornography and sex can be tricky — and awkward — but you MUST do it.

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Throw your child a party — for under $200!

Want to create fun memories of that very special time in your young ’un’s life? We show you how — cheap!

Introvert/Extrovert, Feeling/Judging? How do you handle this child?
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Introvert/Extrovert, Feeling/Judging? How do you handle this child?

These terms could give you a clue about how to handle your children. 938LIVE presenter Susan Ng speaks to two guests to find out more…

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Junior’s making offensive gestures — what do I do?

Making obscene gestures isn’t just rude, it is a sign of aggression. We have tips on correcting your kid’s bad behaviour...

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5 ways to raise a creative child

Can you actually “grow” your kid’s creativity? Yes, you can – and here’s how…

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7 fire safety rules your kids must know

Teaching your child about fire prevention, plus, ways to stay safe should a blaze break out.

Fun four to learn about Singapore
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Fun four to learn about Singapore

Forget textbooks, here are some great ways to teach your child all about Singapore and its history this SG50!

Ghosties, parties and things to do with your littles
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Ghosties, parties and things to do with your littles

A list of Halloween events and parties you can take the little one to this year!

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6 ways to help junior deal with anger

Teach your child steps to manage his anger ― he won’t just develop problem-solving skills, he’ll get a confidence boost.

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9 ways to deal with junior’s bad manners

Annoyed with your mini-me’s impertinence? Wise up to strategies to stop his rude behaviour.

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Age-appropriate facts about sex to share with your kids [Infographic]

Say so long to awkward conversations with your kid about sex when you follow these prime pointers.

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5 ways to boost your child’s attention span

We know what a struggle it can be to keep your kid focused — whether at home or at school. We have help…

Giving the “sex talk” — what to say and when
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Giving the “sex talk” — what to say and when

How do you react when she asks where babies come from? Or when he asks about somebody’s pregnant tum? We talk to sex expert Dr Martha Tara Lee about what, when and how...

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What you must know about “13 Reasons Why”

We have suggestions on how to help your child navigate the serious issues this hit teen show raises.

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Celebrity siblings with a huge age gap between them [Photo Gallery]

Whether it was by design or chance, check out these celeb families who produced kids many years apart.

“Aunty, Uncle, gong xi, gong xi!”
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“Aunty, Uncle, gong xi, gong xi!”

We’re all laughing at that Starhub CNY ad; but what is good CNY etiquette?

5 myths and taboos of CNY
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5 myths and taboos of CNY

Things you might not have known about Chinese New Year…

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Age-appropriate chores for your kids

Teach your peewee crucial life skills by giving him household tasks that fit his age.

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6 benefits of being a grandparent

Beyond the joy of cradling a baby again, the gramps gain other perks when they’re involved in their grandchildren’s lives.

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Does birth order dictate bubba's personality?

To some extent, yes — and it gives you a handle on dealing with your littles!

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5 steps to help junior manage his emotions

Is your moody kid lashing out frequently? Help him keep his angry feelings in check with these tips.

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Tips for being a great kids’-party guest

Like parties? Well, here’s how to ensure that your child and you are invited to all the most-fun parties!

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