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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

    • Getting Pregnant
      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

  • Pregnancy
    • Giving Birth
      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…

      C-sections 101

      C-sections 101

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

    • When you are pregnant
      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

  • Babies
    • 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

  • Kids
    • Activities & Play
      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"

  • Parents
    • Lifestyle
      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

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      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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10 signs you are in an abusive relationship

Spot these warnings and you’re taking the first step in breaking the vicious cycle of physical, mental and emotional abuse!

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12 celeb couples who are #parenting goals [Photo Gallery]

Think stardom is at odds with being a good parent? These celeb parents prove you wrong…

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MUM SAYS 5 things my kids have learned on nature outings

Fun aside, exploring nature offers her kids other pluses such as pushing their limits, writes Miriam Ee.

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OPEN LETTER To my middle child

A mum of three writes a heartfelt letter to her middle child.

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MUM SAYS I flew solo with three kids

Read what happens when a mum handles three kids under age 5 on her own during a 12 hour-long flight…

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MUM SAYS If I could turn back time, I wouldn’t have had kids

A brutally honest Singaporean mum shares her heartfelt thoughts on being a reluctant parent of two young children.

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Do your Mozzie Wipe Out while you protect yourself and your family from bites…

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Celeb mum Yvonne Lim: I struggle with major mum guilt now that I'm filming again

Four years after Yvonne Lim’s Taiwan move, she’s filmed a comeback TV drama. She discusses motherhood and multitasking with SmartParents.

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MUM SAYS Stay-at-home mums are feminists, too!

Feel like you’re wasting your talents because you’re home with junior? Don’t! You’re doing plenty without even realising it.

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Love yourself, mum

Don’t forget to pay attention to yourself after your sweetie arrives. Here are ways to get your groove back.

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Do you know your TCM body type?

Learn about the nine body compositions ― each reflecting a different state of health ― in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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DAD SAYS We must keep on trying to instil values in our kids

Dad William Tan writes that parents must persist in imparting good values in their offspring as it’ll ultimately pay off.

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5 reasons why Singapore is a great place for families

You’re in good hands if you have kids here ― here’s why Singapore is so friendly to families.

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15 wacky names to avoid giving your kid [Photo Gallery]

An unusual name helps junior to stand out, but make sure you give them one they’ll happily answer to!

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Celeb dad Shan Wee: Parents who yell have kids who yell

Kiss92 radio DJ Shan Wee dishes on raising two sons and how he deals with sibling rivalry.  

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What is your love language?

You can show your love in various ways ― by expressing it, performing acts of service and so on…

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Easy on your pocket and the environment, find out which reusable cloth diapers are great alternatives to disposable ones!

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Staying dry inside your bra means feeling comfortable when you’re nursing. So, get the right breast pad to prevent leaks!

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These products might just give your kiddo the brain boost they’ll need to do to attain great exam results.

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BUYER’S GUIDE Great winter gear for kids [Photo Gallery]

Discover cold-weather essentials that aren’t just practical and warm, they’ll look stylish in your holiday snaps!

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MUM SAYS Baby Bonus is really useful

Working mum of two Long Li Yann says the government’s cash gift and co-savings scheme has been a great help.

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5 best family-friendly credit cards

Find your ideal “all-in-one” credit card to help manage your monthly spending and bills.

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How to stay fit through eating healthily [Infographic]

Tips for a healthier diet for the whole family.

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Celeb mums pay Father’s Day tributes to their hubbies [Photo Gallery]

Just what qualities make their devoted husbands so hot? Celeb wives have the dish…

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Celeb couple Oli Pettigrew and Linda Black: Adoption made our family complete

It’s a brand-new beginning for the celeb couple and their two tweenagers who have set up home in southwest America.

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Make it: Seriously “sedap” Malay comfort foods

Boasting robust sweet, spicy and sour flavours, these signature dishes will have your loved ones begging for seconds.

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Make it: 3 comforting soups and stews for any weather [Photo Gallery]

Flavourful bowls of slurpalicious comfort are fantastic for cold and hot days… Get the recipes here!

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Celeb mum Diana Ser: PSLE is a necessary evil!

The TV presenter reveals how she spends time with her kiddos and on gearing up for her son’s PSLE…

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Best spots to catch the NDP fireworks [Photo Gallery]

Want to catch the spectacular National Day Parade fireworks? Then visit these spots to view a breathtaking pyrotechnics display!

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Celeb mum Lin Peifen: Caning is a no-no, it scars more than gets the message across

The YES 933 producer-presenter reveals how she deals with mummy guilt and her parenting challenges thus far…

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Celeb mum Genevieve Woo: I’m glad I became a mum later in life

The Channel NewsAsia presenter reveals that she appreciates her daughter even more because she became a mother in her 40s.

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Bond this way

Baby-proof your passion by practising these prime pointers.

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Dads welcome extended Paternity Leave

Fathers thrilled to get more time with their infants and families.

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OPEN LETTER To my child-free friends

A shout-out to the non-parent friends who are part of my village – you are valuable and much appreciated!

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OPEN LETTER To my son, a future father

Dad Calvin Soh dishes out invaluable life lessons to his son on being a good role model in the future.

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Celeb mum Jaime Teo: Like other mummies, I'm figuring things out along the way

We catch up with former beauty queen and actress Jaime Teo about her current pursuits and challenges when it comes to co-parenting.

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Things I wish mum told me before I had kids

Did your mother clue you in to any of these smart-parent hacks?

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7 convenient places to donate your used items

Find out where to donate things like baby gear and electronic items – you’ll avoid wastage and help someone in need!

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6 health and safety must-haves for your newborn

Cot? Check. Cute clothes? Check… But make sure to also tick off these items on your newborn’s checklist!

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SmartParents True Stories

Dramatic birth stories? Raising a child with special needs or a life-threatening condition? We've got real-life stories by real parents, to inspire you.

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Celeb mum Nurul Aini: I have mum guilt all the time

Discover how the in-demand actress-host Nurul Aini steals precious time from her jam-packed schedule to spend with her kids.

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Allan Wu’s quick guide to a fitter life

Tips on how to get out there and move it, move it.

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Why you resent your husband after baby arrives

Can’t seem to stop hating your spouse after babba’s birth? Find out why.

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Your horrible back pain is caused by this!

Find out what’s causing your lower back to hurt like the dickens, plus learn ways to ease the pain.

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And the Mother & Baby Award goes to…

60 brilliant buys and services that made the cut!

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Let’s shop for the home

Dress up your digs with treasures from these two shops.

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