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      Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?

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      “I delivered my baby in a Grab!”

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      Are you at risk of gestational diabetes?

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      “How to enjoy your breastfeeding journey”

      “How to enjoy your breastfeeding journey”

      7 rules of night feeds every mother should know

      7 rules of night feeds every mother should know

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      Useful breast care tips for new mothers

      10 celeb mums who have championed breastfeeding [Photo Gallery]

      10 celeb mums who have championed breastfeeding […

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      What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby

      What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby

      9 mind-blowing baby development facts

      9 mind-blowing baby development facts

      8 ways to raise a fearless kid

      8 ways to raise a fearless kid

      Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

      Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

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      Common causes of tummy troubles in children

      Common causes of tummy troubles in children

      Should you give your baby PHP formula?

      Should you give your baby PHP formula?

      What is 2’-FL and how can it boost your baby’s immunity?

      What is 2’-FL and how can it boost your baby’s im…

      EXPERT ADVICE: My baby son has very tight foreskin!

      EXPERT ADVICE: My baby son has very tight foreski…

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      How to say “no” to your toddler without actually saying no

      How to say “no” to your toddler without actually …

      The right (and wrong) way to reward your toddler

      The right (and wrong) way to reward your toddler

      How to teach patience to your toddler

      How to teach patience to your toddler

      Why it’s good for junior to feel frustrated (and how to help them)

      Why it’s good for junior to feel frustrated (and …

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      5 ways music can help junior learn language skills

      5 ways music can help junior learn language skills

      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

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      How much protein does my child need?

      How much protein does my child need?

      Is lutein the next big thing for your child’s brain development?

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      How to raise a child who enjoys food

      How to raise a child who enjoys food

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      Include probiotics in your child’s diet to boost their gut health

      Include probiotics in your child’s diet to boost …

      3 common causes of chronic cough in children

      3 common causes of chronic cough in children

      Your guide to preparing your child (and yourself) for surgery

      Your guide to preparing your child (and yourself)…

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      8 fun digital games with learning value to play with junior [Photo Gallery]

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      9 engaging indoor activities to do with junior this school hols

      9 engaging indoor activities to do with junior th…

      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

      13 fantastic things to do with junior in the North [Photo Gallery]

      13 fantastic things to do with junior in the Nort…

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      Paediatricians answer parents' top COVID-19 questions [Video]

      Paediatricians answer parents' top COVID-19 quest…

      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

      Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways to boost it

      Your kid’s mental well-being is important: 7 ways…

      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

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      P1 registration: All your critical questions ― Answered!

      P1 registration: All your critical questions ― An…

      8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

      8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

      EXPERT ADVICE: Why does my child have problems reading and writing?

      EXPERT ADVICE: Why does my child have problems re…

      How to resolve junior's dispute with their schoolteacher

      How to resolve junior's dispute with their school…

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      6 benefits of online speech therapy

      6 benefits of online speech therapy

      6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive

      6 fun ways to teach your child to be assertive

      How to raise confident kids who aren’t afraid to stand up for themselves

      How to raise confident kids who aren’t afraid to …

      Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids

      Why it's important for parents to “let go” of the…

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      What are those itchy red bumps on my skin?

      What are those itchy red bumps on my skin?

      Celeb dad Bernard Lim: My daughter is a joy to love

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      EXPERT ADVICE: Don’t delay health screening during COVID-19!

      EXPERT ADVICE: Don’t delay health screening durin…

       6 strategies to WFH (with junior) without losing your mind

      6 strategies to WFH (with junior) without losing…

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      How much does it cost to raise a child in Singapo…

      11 celeb parents who own successful businesses [Photo Gallery]

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      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      How much ang pow money should you give?

      How much ang pow money should you give?

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      OPEN LETTER To my firstborn

      OPEN LETTER To my firstborn

      DAD SAYS How I got my son to cut his mobile phone use

      DAD SAYS How I got my son to cut his mobile phone…

      DAD SAYS How I got my son to read books he detested

      DAD SAYS How I got my son to read books he detest…

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

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      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

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Behavior & Discipline

Toddler discipline: Do’s and don’ts [Infographic]

Encourage good behaviour from your toddler and set limits for them with these discipline guidelines.

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Activities & Play

Why your kid should take part in physical play

Wise up to the benefits of playing vigorously. Plus, get expert advice on how your kids can horse around safely…

 

 

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Health & Safety

9 tips to succeed at night-time potty training

Ways to ease the overnight toilet-training process for your child and you, so that their bed stays dry at night.

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Behavior & Discipline

9 stages of dining out with your tot

Junior’s behaviour will make you think twice about dining out with her. Here’s how it can all go down(hill)…

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Activities & Play

8 ways to make food fun for junior

Reap countless benefits by including your peewee in your meal-making process. Psst, they’ll enjoy what they eat more!

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Activities & Play

5 reasons why junior needs cousins

Growing up with cousins means you not only have a stand-in sibling, but a ready-made friend forever.

Help, my child won’t speak!
Development & Milestones

Help, my child won’t speak!

Learn if your child is simply reserved or you have something to worry about when junior is reluctant to talk.

Activities & Play

Best first pets for families with young kids [Photo Gallery]

Owning a pet can be very rewarding, but pick wisely because they’ll be a part of your family for life...

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Activities & Play

7 easy tricks to survive Christmas parties with junior

Follow these top tips to keep your sanity intact while managing your mini-me amid all that Christmas mayhem.

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Activities & Play

5 easy Christmas crafts your tot can make [Infographic]

‘Tis the season for Christmas fun and games, so let those little hands get busy with these fun crafts!

The right (and wrong) way to reward your toddler
Behavior & Discipline

The right (and wrong) way to reward your toddler

Does your child expect something in return for every little good deed that they carry out?

Why is my toddler waking up so early?
Development & Milestones

Why is my toddler waking up so early?

Rise and shine…but not before the sun’s up, please! Learn ways to prevent your peewee’s penchant for rousing prematurely.

How to say “no” to your toddler without actually saying no
Behavior & Discipline

How to say “no” to your toddler without actually saying no

If you hate saying “no” to junior, learn other ways to tell your mini-me what they can’t do or have.

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Activities & Play

Make it: Create a busy bag for junior

Need your tot to keep quiet for long periods? These DIY busy bags might just come in handy!

6 signs your child has outgrown toddlerhood
Development & Milestones

6 signs your child has outgrown toddlerhood

If junior is becoming more independent and outspoken, it might be time to say ta-ta to the toddler years!

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Health & Safety

Great foods that’ll help your child fight allergies

Power up your munchkin’s immunity ― include these foods as part of a balanced diet to protect them from allergies!

ABCs of eating for smart kids
Food & Nutrition

ABCs of eating for smart kids

Our alphabetical listing of brain-boosting superfoods that your kids — and you! — will need.

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Behavior & Discipline

8 ways to stop yelling at your kid

Follow these expert tips to stay calm in the face of your tot’s bad behaviour.

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Health & Safety

Help, my child has flat feet!

A child has flat feet when his foot arches are low or absent. Here’s advice on tackling flat foot issues.

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Behavior & Discipline

5 danger signs you're raising an entitled child

Is junior ruling the roost? Here’s how to turn the tide around…

4 questions to test your tot-safety smarts
Tots

4 questions to test your tot-safety smarts

Now that junior’s on the move, it’s time to toddler-proof your home. Answer these questions to help keep those little fingers intact.

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Tots

8 steps to teach junior to play independently

Show your tot to how to play on his own…it’s not as hard as you think!

“Sleep-breathing trouble turned my tot into a zombie!”
Health & Safety

“Sleep-breathing trouble turned my tot into a zombie!”

When her little boy kept waking all grumpy after a night’s sleep, Chloe Ong knew something was wrong.

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Behavior & Discipline

9 ways to handle your dilly-dallying kid

Use these sanity-saving tips to speed up your slowcoach and you can say goodbye to using threats!

4 tricks that target picky eaters
Food & Nutrition

4 tricks that target picky eaters

Wise up to your wee one’s wacky eating habits with this survival guide.

9 ways to stop your child from begging
Behavior & Discipline

9 ways to stop your child from begging

Follow these easy strategies to stand your ground if your little one can’t take no for an answer!

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Behavior & Discipline

8 annoying but important toddler habits

Your tot’s irritating behaviour may push your buttons, but guess what, they are great for her development!

Activities & Play

11 awesome places where junior can ride his scooter in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

Give junior every opportunity to embrace the wide open spaces on his two wheeler and enjoy the fresh air!

Activities & Play

Best water play areas in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

Junior will have a splashing good time at any of these water play spots on our sunny island!

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Activities & Play

5 awesome outdoor experiences your tot will enjoy

Stimulate every of your tot’s senses with fun back-to-nature experiences you can savour in Singapore!

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10 outdoor safety tips for tots

Observe these simple rules and your tyke will enjoy his outdoor play sessions as much as possible.

Why it’s good for junior to feel frustrated (and how to help them)
Behavior & Discipline

Why it’s good for junior to feel frustrated (and how to help them)

Feelings of annoyance, while tough for young kids to handle, benefits junior’s growth in several ways.

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Behavior & Discipline

9 ways to be more patient with your mini-me [Infographic]

Being zen benefits junior and you ― find out how to stay calm when your tot gets on your nerves.

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Health & Safety

8 contagious illnesses junior may catch in preschool [Infographic]

Your child will likely catch more bugs in his first year at preschool than ever again… Look out for these common ailments.

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Behavior & Discipline

My tot only misbehaves with me! Why?

Is your child singling you out for his tantrums? Discover the real reason, plus get ways to deal with him…

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Activities & Play

9 ways to make clean-up fun for your tot

Get junior used to pitching in around the house ― we have ideas to make cleaning chores more appealing.

Brain-boosting foods to feed your child
Food & Nutrition

Brain-boosting foods to feed your child

Wise up to the foods that’ll keep junior’s body and grey matter going strong.

Safety checklist for your tot’s toys
Health & Safety

Safety checklist for your tot’s toys

A quick list of things to note when setting out toys or buying them.

Who's he talking to? Dealing with your kid's imaginary friend
Development & Milestones

Who's he talking to? Dealing with your kid's imaginary friend

Your youngster’s imagination is amazing — but how do you react without stifling their creativity? We show you what’s really going on in their head.

 

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Food & Nutrition

Your by-age guide to weaning baby [Infographic]

Your baby’s starting solids ― get expert tips on offering new tastes and textures, plus how much to feed your munchkin.

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Behavior & Discipline

8 effective ways to discipline without using the cane

Pick up useful methods to teach junior right from wrong that do not involve physical punishment.

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Development & Milestones

6 ways to involve older siblings in your newborn's life

Including your older child in your baby’s life won’t just keep them occupied, it’ll also strengthen their bond!

Choosing a Safer Sanitising Option for your Baby and Young Kids
Health & Safety

Choosing a Safer Sanitising Option for your Baby and Young Kids

Wonder if sanitisers are safe for young children and babies with the current increase in usage during COVID-19? 

 

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Health & Safety

Junior can’t poop — help!

It’s a harmless yet painful condition that can develop at any age…

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Food & Nutrition

Is junior taking too much salt and sugar?

For your tot’s sake, steer clear of fast and processed foods and start paying closer attention to his diet.

5 ways music can help junior learn language skills
Development & Milestones

5 ways music can help junior learn language skills

We show you how to use melodies and songs to boost your child’s ability to master speech and language.

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Development & Milestones

Should you delay your child's preschool entry?

The experts dish the pros and cons of delaying preschool and if you’re making right choice for your mini-me!

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Development & Milestones

8 reasons why you shouldn't stress over your child's milestones

Learn details of your child’s milestones, plus, don’t be alarmed when they seem to be lagging behind their peers…

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