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      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

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      Can TCM help with infertility?

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      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

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      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

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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

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

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      10 time-out tactics that work

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      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapi…

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      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

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      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

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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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      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

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      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

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      Children eye problems you may not know about

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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?

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      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

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      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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      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

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      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

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Celeb dad Andie Chen: Parenting is like living life again

Actor and dad-of-two Andie Chen dishes on how parenting two kids is different from just one.

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5 ways breastfeeding affects your brain

Breastfeeding your baby can change your brain for the better ― forever ― we tell you why.

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5 things you should do differently with your second baby

Time to switch up your parenting game with baby #2, mums. So, change your expectations and learn to chill!        

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10 little lies all mums tell

So yeah, mothers sometimes stretch the truth a little to make ourselves ― or others ― feel better…

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How to raise a kind & caring child

Bring up a kid who truly cares for others ― follow this guide to raising thoughtful and compassionate children.

 

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MUM SAYS I was a 'clock-watching' mum but not anymore

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7 ways parents can instil good study habits

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13 inspiring things your daughter needs to hear

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Can’t conceive? 4 other ways to become a parent

Want kids but can’t get pregnant? Take a look at these options to complete your family.

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6 ways to manage junior's bad behaviour

Prevent your kid from behaving badly with these tips!

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15 useful hacks that’ll ease life with a toddler

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MUM SAYS I didn’t think P1 registration would stress me out!

Judith Lee, a usually chill mother of three, details her harrowing experience enrolling her eldest child in Primary 1.

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4 steps to avoid conflicts with your teen

If there is problem in the house, talk it out!

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9 things mums no longer give a hoot about

Sometimes, you’ve got to put certain matters on the back burner…simply because you have more important people to tend to!

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9 qualities of a “mean” mum

Your kids may well accuse you of being mean but you’re just doing what’s needed to raise decent, considerate humans.

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7 ways to raise strong, confident daughters

Empower your daughter to become a real-life super girl who can achieve anything she wants.

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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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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!

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Are you too strict with your kids?

Discipline is an essential part of parenting, but how do you know you aren't going overboard?

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MUM SAYS I suffer from mummy guilt

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10 life lessons your tot will teach you

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8 reasons you'll always baby your youngest child

The littlest one of your family always seems to be unashamedly indulged…and there’s good reason why.

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Are you an angry mum?

Meltdowns aren’t just limited to kids ― mothers get them, too. Here’s how to keep calm and carry on.

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10 tips for parents raising special needs children

Parenting a special needs child requires patience and resilience ― get helpful expert advice to ease this challenging journey.

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10 great ways dads can support breastfeeding mums

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DAD SAYS My late wife raised our children right

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

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5 important parenting lessons from the British royals

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Celeb dad Allan Wu: I’m open to fatherhood again

Allan Wu discusses life as a single dad and how he stays hands-on with his two kids.

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Age-appropriate kitchen skills for your child [Infographic]

Involve your kiddo in the kitchen and you’ll raise a healthy eater, even as you teach them important life skills.

 

 

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DAD SAYS Becoming a more involved father changed my life

He left a secure job to join a charity outfit, so that he could become a more engaged father.

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10 brilliant ways technology makes parenting easier

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CONVERSATIONS WITH... A Viral Kid's Photographer

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“After losing my hearing, I couldn’t hear my baby cry”

Ida Sulaiman struggles to look after her baby after she lost most of her hearing because of a genetic disorder…

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10 ways to keep up with your techy kid

Keep the bond strong with junior ― tweak your fuddy-duddy skills to meet your tech-savvy offspring’s interests!

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8 things only working parents of a sick child will understand

If junior falling ill is one of your worst nightmares, you’ll relate to the woes of other working parents…

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Two languages are better than one [Video]

Find out how being bilingual can affect your child’s brain development, and learn how other parents do it…

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6 ways to help junior deal with anger

Teach your child steps to manage his anger ― he won’t just develop problem-solving skills, he’ll get a confidence boost.

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DAD SAYS Finding a great work-life balance

Busy father of three Edmund Tay weighs in on what you can do to ensure a decent work-life balance.

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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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4 ways to survive junior’s teen years

Get expert tips that will teach you how to handle the next stage of your kid’s life ― adolescence!

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