Primary School Education

Starting/Returning to Primary school: 7 phrases that’ll calm junior’s jitters

Try these handy statements and questions to rev up your child’s excitement on their first day of school.
MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework
Primary School Education

MUM SAYS How to get junior to complete his homework

It’s hard keeping tweens focused on homework — but homeschooling mum Yolande Tye has tips for you…
Money Smarts

How much does it cost to raise a child in Singapore? [Infographic]

Find out how much you’ll need to bring up a baby to adulthood. Plus, practical tips on growing your money!
OPEN LETTER To my son on his PSLE results
Parents

OPEN LETTER To my son on his PSLE results

Mother of two Magdalene Wu pens a heartfelt letter to her younger son after his ho-hum PSLE results.
Health & Nutrition

EXPERT ADVICE: Does my child have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Is your child easily distracted and has difficulty focusing? Learn whether these are signs that he has ADHD.
Primary School Education

7 ways parents can instil good study habits

Is your kiddo always procrastinating? Wise up to ways to get her to finish her homework and improve her grades!
Primary School Education

5 effective ways to help your child learn faster

Want your kiddo to become a speedier and more engaged learner? We have practical suggestions you can try!
Shopping Guide

BUYERS GUIDE 7 best straw bottles for junior [Photo Gallery]

Give junior a cute, handy and spill-proof straw bottle that will keep them hydrated all day long.
Lifestyle

Celeb mum Jamie Yeo: For now, I just don't want my daughter to fail

We speak to the newly minted mum of two about her latest addition!
Primary School Education

9 things your school-going child doesn’t need

You don’t need to over-prepare when it comes to going back to school!
Primary School Education

Is your child study-ready for P1?

What your child should know when it comes to his languages and maths by the time he enters Primary school…
Primary School Education

A practical guide to handling your older kid

Suddenly, your tot is a preteen and a handful. We’ve useful tips for surviving this challenging time with your 9-to-12-year-olds.
Activities for little ones
Behavior & Discipline

Activities for little ones

Soft play is so last year. The latest tot trends involve everything from art appreciation to, yes, Twitter.
Primary School Education

DAD SAYS My P1 son is finally adapting

Initially worried about his son entering Primary 1, dad Terence Lim thinks that school is where children will mature.
Primary School Education

New PSLE banding ― good or bad?

If you’re P1 parent stressed by the new PSLE grading, an educator spells out what this means for junior…
Primary School Education

DAD SAYS Parent volunteer — yea or nay?

First child — if it’s not your alma mater, you’re probably doing the parent-volunteer thing for Phase 2B. So what’s it like? Father of two Terence Lim finds out…

Primary School Education

Starting/Returning to Primary school: 5 activities that’ll ease junior’s fears

Now that your kiddo is all ready to start Primary school, calm his nerves with these tips.
Primary School Education

What to do when your child misbehaves in school

Just received that call you’ve feared getting from junior’s teacher? Here’s how to deal when they behave badly in school…
Pack great lunch bentos for your kids
Lifestyle

Pack great lunch bentos for your kids

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

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…

Primary School Education

Surviving the Great P1 Ballot

Getting the place for your child need not be a massive headache – with some advance planning.