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      7 rules of night feeds every mother should know

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      8 ways to raise a fearless kid

      Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

      Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

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      Common causes of tummy troubles in children

      Common causes of tummy troubles in children

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      Should you give your baby PHP formula?

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      5 ways music can help junior learn language skills

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      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

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      3 common causes of chronic cough in children

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      8 fun digital games with learning value to play with junior [Photo Gallery]

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      9 engaging indoor activities to do with junior this school hols

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      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

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      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

      Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways to boost it

      Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways…

      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

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      P1 registration: All your critical questions ― Answered!

      P1 registration: All your critical questions ― An…

      8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

      8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

      EXPERT ADVICE: Why does my child have problems reading and writing?

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      How to resolve junior's dispute with their schoolteacher

      How to resolve junior's dispute with their school…

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      6 benefits of online speech therapy

      6 benefits of online speech therapy

      6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive

      6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive

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      Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids

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      OPEN LETTER To my firstborn

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Social & life skills

13 inspiring things your daughter needs to hear

So that your little girl grows into a strong and confident woman, pepper your conversations with inspiring phrases!

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Social & life skills

Is comparing your child to others so bad?

Comparing your child to his siblings or peers can have negative consequences. Or, you can do it the right way…

6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive
Social & life skills

6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive

Help your child acquire the confidence to stand up for themselves (and others) without being mean and hurtful.

Raise a child who respects other cultures
Social & life skills

Raise a child who respects other cultures

Our children should learn to value our differences as together, our differing cultures strengthen society…

6 useful lessons for parenting a teenager
Social & life skills

6 useful lessons for parenting a teenager

Raising an adolescent isn’t easy ― wise up to the skills you’ll need to handle those turbulent teenage years.

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Social & life skills

5 ways to help your kid beat depression

You can help your despondent kid feel better by showing him your love and support. We tell you how.

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Social & life skills

6 ways to manage junior's bad behaviour

Prevent your kid from behaving badly with these tips!

Braces for kids — yes or no?
Kids

Braces for kids — yes or no?

We gather all the facts about orthodontia and braces for you...

Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids
Health & Nutrition

Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

Steps you can take to reduce the occurrence of typical wounds your active, sporty children may sustain.

Activities & Play

6 family-friendly islands to check out with junior [Photo Gallery]

Load up on fun and feeling good with the fam when you make tracks for these isles in the sun!

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Primary School Education

MUM SAYS I didn’t think P1 registration would stress me out!

Judith Lee, a usually chill mother of three, details her harrowing experience enrolling her eldest child in Primary 1.

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Social & life skills

4 steps to avoid conflicts with your teen

If there is problem in the house, talk it out!

6 tips to teach your child good values
Social & life skills

6 tips to teach your child good values

Here's how to raise children with good morals, with the right kind of value system.

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Social & life skills

Is your child shy or does she have social anxiety

What you can do to help your child if she is fearful of social situations like answering questions in class.

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.

Paediatricians answer parents' top COVID-19 questions [Video]
Health & Nutrition

Paediatricians answer parents' top COVID-19 questions [Video]

Paediatric experts address parents’ COVID-19 concerns, including whether their children are at higher risk of this very infectious disease.

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Activities & Play

Raise a creative kid: Let him get bored!

Yes, you, cramming a gazillion activities into your child’s schedule. Here are compelling reasons to schedule boredom instead.

P1 registration: All your critical questions ― Answered!
Primary School Education

P1 registration: All your critical questions ― Answered!

We supply answers for parents who have burning questions about how to enrol their child in Primary school.

I want it now! Helping kids learn to wait
Social & life skills

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.

Dating and BGRs: 7 ground rules for junior
Kids

Dating and BGRs: 7 ground rules for junior

Creating ground rules on how to behave in boy-girl relationships will keep your child safe when they start dating.

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Primary School Education

MUM SAYS I stopped my daughter’s tuition 3 months before her PSLE

Mummy blogger Michelle Choy details what made her cancel her daughter’s tuition just before her Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

7 tips for raising a body-positive child
Health & Nutrition

7 tips for raising a body-positive child

In a fat-shaming world, here are ways to teach junior to feel good in her (or his) own skin. 

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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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.

6 easy ways to keep your child in good health
Health & Nutrition

6 easy ways to keep your child in good health

Washing hands regularly is the simplest way to keep junior healthy. Check out other easy steps to ensure that he stays in the pink of health.

 

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Primary School Education

Starting/Returning to Primary school: 7 phrases that’ll calm junior’s jitters

Try these handy statements and questions to rev up your child’s excitement on their first day of school.

Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids
Social & life skills

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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Activities & Play

Make It: 3 smart drinking straw hacks to try! [Video]

Environmentally-friendly? Check. Keeps your stuff organised? Check. Craft activity for junior? Check. Repurpose your straws with these hacks!

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Activities & Play

Make It: Stylish jewellery dish for junior’s accessories [Video]

Get your kiddo to keep her knick-knacks all in one place with this crafty idea.

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Social & life skills

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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Activities & Play

7 old-school games that’ll boost junior’s skills

Play fun games that’ll take your kids on a trip down memory lane and amp up their development, too!

Activities & Play

8 fun digital games with learning value to play with junior [Photo Gallery]

Not only are these mobile games engaging, they are full of helpful gains for your mini-me.

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Activities & Play

MUM SAYS I built my kids’ monkey bars

Active playtime helps her kids acquire vital life skills, says stay-at-home mum of three Josse Tan.

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Activities & Play

Make it: Watermelon coasters

Keep unsightly water rings at bay in your home by creating your own funky set of coasters with junior!

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BUYER’S GUIDE Top 10 family board games

Kids spending too much time stuck to various screens? Introduce them to card or board games for some family fun!

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Social & life skills

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!

9 engaging indoor activities to do with junior this school hols
Activities & Play

9 engaging indoor activities to do with junior this school hols

Dispel cabin fever with these boredom-busting pursuits that’ll make staying home cool rather than a chore!

Help your kids enjoy maths
Development & Milestones

Help your kids enjoy maths

Preparing your child to have a “maths brain” will help them later in school!

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Activities & Play

Make it: Dino-lid Mason Jars

Cute and personalised, you can decorate thesehold-everything jars for your kids or as presents (fill them with biscuits and candy!)

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Social & life skills

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
Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Activities & Play

Make it: DIY origami animal bookmarks [Video]

Enjoy this simple craft project with your little bookworm ― the page markers will come in really useful!

MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework
Primary School Education

MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework

It’s hard keeping tweens focused on homework — but homeschooling mum Yolande Tye has tips for you…

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Social & life skills

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!

Is my child dyslexic?
Primary School Education

Is my child dyslexic?

Your child isn’t doing at all well at school — should you push for more tuition or could the problem be a learning disorder such as dyslexia?

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