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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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      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 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

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      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

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      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]

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      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

      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…

  • Events
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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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      6 useful lessons for parenting a teenager

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Restaurant Reviews: Una

Una’s just the place for bubba and you to try something new!

Quiz: Work, baby or life?
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Quiz: Work, baby or life?

Do you plan to stay home or go back after birth? Our quiz shows you options.

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Celeb mum Jaymee Ong: No such thing as a superwoman

Actress-model Jaymee Ong opens up on her preferred approach to bringing up her two children ― no entitled kids there!

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GETTING TO KNOW… People who add a sparkle to the season

Meet the unsung heroes who strive to ensure your Christmas goes with a bang!

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10 fun Deepavali activities you’ll enjoy with junior

From music and munchies, to making smooth moves, mark your calendar for exciting Deepavali pleasures you don’t want to miss!

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4 money questions junior will ask, and how to answer them

They may seem awkward and intrusive, but talking about money will give your kids a healthier perspective on that topic.

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Celeb dad Allan Wu: Making ‘dad time’ count

TV host Allan Wu on finding time for his kids, even though his work takes him around the world frequently.

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SOS! Who do you call in an emergency?

Kid hit his head? Locked out of your house? Store these numbers on your phone or download these apps!

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I’m a proud Stay-at-home-Dad!

Sharing their stories are three men who’re proud to be the main caregivers for their families.

Pack great lunch bentos for your kids
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Pack great lunch bentos for your kids

Your kids will love their packed lunches and the kawaii cuteness they can eat!

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MUM SAYS Surviving my Primary 1 son’s first month

Entering a new school is never easy for both kids and their parents. Here’s one mum’s story…

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MAKE IT: Tsum Tsum Snowskin Mooncakes

Thrill junior with cute snowskin mooncakes in the shape of his favourite Disney Tsum Tsum characters!

MUM SAYS I made breastmilk pendants
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MUM SAYS I made breastmilk pendants

Karen Tay has given breastmilk pendants to her daughters to celebrate their breastfeeding journey.

What is Allan Wu’s secret to a super bod?
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What is Allan Wu’s secret to a super bod?

The 43-year-old exercise fiend says he’s never not had abs and is on a perennial natural high from working out.

Is actress Zhao Wei a tiger mum?
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Is actress Zhao Wei a tiger mum?

The talented Chinese actress, who gave birth to her daughter, Huang Xin, 5, in Singapore in

2010, tells us she doesn’t know much about parenting.

How to be a money-savvy mum
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How to be a money-savvy mum

Besides planning for your kids, you also need to plan for yourself.

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WWDD (What will dad do with a new baby)

Reader-Papas have advice on how to handle the huge adjustment of the post-birth weeks.

11 things to know about Huang Biren
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11 things to know about Huang Biren

Are you ready to see 46-year-old veteran actress back on TV screens after a seven-year break as the glamazon that she is?

10 good money habits to have
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10 good money habits to have

Here’s how to develop good financial habits.

2 yummy treats for a healthier you
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2 yummy treats for a healthier you

Wholesome recipes — a salmon quinoa salad and pineapple coconut water — you can’t say no to.

The Singapore gula melaka pound cake
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The Singapore gula melaka pound cake

There’s always an excuse to bake — and eat — sinful treats. Like this awesome gula Melaka pound cake.

Thinking of no.2 — how to cope?
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Thinking of no.2 — how to cope?

Pregnant again? Hurray… but then the concerns come while your toddler is having a meltdown.

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Celeb mum Siau Jiahui: I cried for 2 weeks

The YES 933 DJ reveals how she manages mummy guilt, plus, when we can expect to see baby #2?

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I12 Katong: All for your little ones

Enrichment courses? Check. Kid’s products and services? Check. You’ll get all your kiddo’s needs under one roof at I12 Katong.

Two bak kwa recipes you can’t say no to
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Two bak kwa recipes you can’t say no to

And one of which doesn’t even involve any cooking.

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9 signs you’re a feminist dad

What you’re doing helps your daughter become a strong, confident and kick-ass woman who’s ready to take on the world.

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7 important parenting lessons Barack Obama taught us

SmartParents takes a look at the priceless relationship hacks America’s former commander in chief has given to parents.

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Turning a gaming passion into a profession

Your children’s gaming habits can turn out to be a viable future career choice as a games developer

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Ensuring a good work-life balance: Here's how we do it!

Singapore parents share why it’s important to make time for their families, plus how they go about it.

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MUM SAYS I found love again after my divorce

Love was the last thing on single mum Shivani Priyadarshini’s mind after a failed marriage…then fate stepped in.

11 tips to saving up during pregnancy
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11 tips to saving up during pregnancy

Wise up to ways to enjoy big savings by making small changes.

If you prefer in-store over online organic shopping…
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If you prefer in-store over online organic shopping…

Head to these brick-and-mortar stores for a more hands-on shopping experience

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DAD SAYS Thumbs up for pro-family incentives

Family-friendly initiatives like flexible work arrangements will really help couples with kids, says dad of three Edmund Tay.

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Quick and easy lunches for the working parent

A healthy lunch not only hits the spot, it’ll fuel you up for the rest of the work day.

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Restaurant Reviews: Mischief

American staples will keep you and your kiddos happy!

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DAD SAYS 3 rules for dating my daughters

Modern dad Thiagesh Menon sets his two girls and their swains-in-waiting some tough dating rules to live by…

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MUM SAYS Accept help for better work-life balance

Mum of two Jayme Shing is thrilled that the government’s pro-family policies and financial grants benefit working parents like her.

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Restaurant Reviews: Hai Di Lao Hot Pot

Pamper both junior and you with Hai Di Lao Hot Pot’s excellent service!

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Celeb mum Tjin Lee: My boys are “Instababies”

She’s carved out a name for herself on social media. Now, she plans to do likewise for her sons.

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Natural ways to keep mosquitoes at bay

Zika or dengue, you’d want to try these DEET-free, wallet-friendly and natural methods to keep those nasty mozzies away.

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Restaurant Reviews: Sunrise Bistro & Bar

Dine in “peace” while your munchkins have a ball at the bouncy castle, and with the cupcake-making and art-and-craft counters!

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12 things that are so much harder to do when you have a toddler

Life with a tot is much easier? Think again! You won’t be able to indulge in the following anytime soon…

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Make it: Tau yew bak, chap chye, & soya sauce chicken

Slow-cooked comforting goodness from Asian Soups, Stews and Curries, by Lee Geok Boi: Braised pork belly, chap chye and soya sauce chicken (Japanese style)…

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BUYER’S GUIDE 7 best kids’ sunblocks in Singapore

Confused as to which sunblock is best for your child? Here’s help!


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6 relationship killers that may destroy your marriage

Are you guilty of any of these troubling issues that may put your marriage on the fast track to disaster?

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How to do a Breast Self-Exam

Regular breast self-examinations can help you detect breast cancer early, and perhaps even save your life. Here’s what to do.

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Postnatal exercises to try

Drop those post baby pounds with these simple exercises.

Make it: 2 more amazing chiffon-cake recipes
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Make it: 2 more amazing chiffon-cake recipes

You’ve seen our video on the scrummy Watermelon Chiffon Cake Pops — here are two more to try!

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