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      Can TCM help with infertility?

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      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

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      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

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      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

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      Should your baby use a baby walker?

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      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

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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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      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

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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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      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

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      9 ways to help your child eat better

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      ABCs of eating for smart kids

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

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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?

    • 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

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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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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.

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 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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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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Primary School Education

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

Get tips on how you can boost your dyslexic child’s confidence and help him do better in school.

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7 ways to help junior keep his cool

Help your rugrat rein in his rage with prime pointers that’ll work whether junior is at home or in public.

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Social & life skills

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.

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

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

Strengthening your child’s mental health is as important as maximising their physical welfare. We tell you how.

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Primary School Education

7 rules to stop homework battles for good!

Learn nifty ways to get your kiddo to complete his assignments on time.

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Social & life skills

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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Activities & Play

Getting a family pet: 6 facts to note

If junior bugs you to get them a paw-pal or a Dory, heed our expert advice BEFORE you buy any pet.

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Primary School Education

8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

Wise up to fuss-free tweaks you can make to your conversations, and get your child chatting about school…

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Social & life skills

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.

 

 

Is your kid stressed?
Primary School Education

Is your kid stressed?

More primary-school children are showing signs of stress… What can we do?

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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.

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