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5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

Ways to turn the frowns of your quibbling kids upside down, so they’ll get along better with each other.

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

The actor and new dad reckons fatherhood has been everything it’s been made out to be ― and much more!

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

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Celeb dad Lance Alexander: Sometimes, your kids know better

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Celeb mum Cheryl Wee: I want my kids to know they’ll always be enough for me

The actress-entrepreneur spills the beans on her relationship with her mum and values she hopes to pass to her kids.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Expert

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Secrets to raising happy kids

Make cementing the connection with your spouse a priority if you want your kids to be happy.

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7 things to stop doing if you want to raise an awesome child

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5 most overlooked threats to a marriage

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10 types of mums you’ll meet on social media

Some you’ll love, some you’ll hate ― you’ll meet all kinds of mothers when you join a mummy group online!

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5 mistakes to let your kids make

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9 types of parents that drive Singapore teachers crazy

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Don't fear fights ― Healthy conflict is good for your relationship!

Disagreements are inevitable in a relationship and resolving these with compassion and respect for each other can help couples reconnect.

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Use this easy-to-follow chart to ensure that your babysitting expectations are in sync with your parents or in-laws!

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Treasure your pre-baby friends

Don’t lose touch with your best friends when baby arrives, preserve those precious friendships. Here’s why (and how)!

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10 things new mums need to do ASAP

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9 ways to be a more effective parent

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How to work through your issues with your spouse and smooth out the bumps — no couple’s counselling needed.

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Accept your shortfalls mums, because constant self-blame is robbing you of embracing the important things in life.

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10 secrets to raising awesome kids

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Keep your marriage solid ― make sure you and your spouse avoid committing these six deadly marriage sins.

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10 awesome things about being married

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How not to let tensions over cold, hard cash cause problems in your relationship.

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7 ways to control your temper if junior triggers you easily

Strategies on reining in your rage when your short fuse gets in the way of parenting junior positively.

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10 parenting myths ― Exposed!

Confused by the deluge of parenting advice? Here are 10 parenting misconceptions, plus, the truths that will set you free.

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10 white lies all parents tell their kids

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