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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

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      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
      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…

    • Activities & Play
      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

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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

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best …

      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 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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Be the next top model
Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Activities & Play

MUM SAYS We loved glamping in Bintan!

Mum of two Paulyn Ng talks about the fun her family enjoyed during her first glamping experience.

Activities & Play

Restaurants that let kids eat free [Photo Gallery]

Your little one gets to enjoy a meal on the house at these value-for-money eateries!

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Health & Nutrition

Contact lenses for junior: 4 facts to know

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

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Health & Nutrition

EXPERT ADVICE: How do I get rid of my cold sore?

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

Celeb kids Calvert Tay and Tay Ying: Our parents were more particular about manners than studies
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Celeb kids Calvert Tay and Tay Ying: Our parents were more particular about manners than studies

The Tay siblings dish on life with parents Zheng Geping and Hong Huifang, their solid bond and entering showbiz.

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Primary School Education

PSLE’s over — Where can junior go from here?

Now that junior’s grades are out, we have tips on how to help him pick the right secondary school…

How Your Child Grows from Baby to Tween
Social & life skills

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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Primary School Education

Ace the PSLE ― Eat these foods!

Don’t let PSLE stress get junior down ― feed him these top foods, so he’ll clear the exams with ease!

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BUYER’S GUIDE Best play & learn subscriptions

Featuring different topics, these fun subscription kits should provide your young ’un with endless hours of enjoyment!

Activities & Play

6 fun places for junior to learn about saving Gaia

Bored? Plan a quick trip to our eco-destinations — you and junior can learn to save the world and have FUN.

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Social & life skills

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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Health & Nutrition

“My daughter’s brain tumour made my family stronger”

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

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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Health & Nutrition

“My kid woke up in excruciating pain with rashes on her legs”

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

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Social & life skills

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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Social & life skills

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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Health & Nutrition

“How I’ve helped my son manage ADHD”

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

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Activities & Play

How to: Make a Halloween-themed bowling game

Get creative, plus upcycle! You can easily put together a fun bowling game with empty milk tins.

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Social & life skills

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.

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Activities & Play

CONVERSATIONS WITH…An Award-winning Violin Prodigy

SmartParents quizzes 11-year-old Chloe Chua, who has just won a major international music award, about what she does offstage.

5 ways to say NO to your child and be heard
Social & life skills

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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Health & Nutrition

Junior has dandruff — How can I help him?

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

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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.

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Primary School Education

How to resolve junior's dispute with their schoolteacher

Junior will be stressed to have conflicts with his teacher. Here are ways to help him straighten out the matter.

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Primary School Education

Aargh, my child refuses to go to school!

No worries, we have strategies on how you can encourage junior to get past the school gates…

Online Safety for Kids and Teens
Social & life skills

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…

5 fun facts about Christmas
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5 fun facts about Christmas

Did you know...?

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.

7 free and fun Christmas games
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7 free and fun Christmas games

Zing up your party spirit with these easy game ideas for holiday magic.

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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!

Activities & Play

5 great reasons to check out The Artground [Photo Gallery]

This brand-new stomping ground is so much fun, it really entices curious little ones to explore the space.

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Social & life skills

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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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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Health & Nutrition

Why does my kid have grey hair?

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

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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

5 great reasons to ice-skate with your family
Activities & Play

5 great reasons to ice-skate with your family

Boost junior’s development with a special trip to an ice-skating rink.

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Primary School Education

Getting junior ready for P1: 4 top skills

These are going to be basic skills that your child is going to need every day. Help them rehearse for school so they can do them independently.

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