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      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

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      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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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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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.

Make it: Washing machine & monster feet
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Make it: Washing machine & monster feet

Cindy Cheong and son, Leonidas Ng, 4, show us how to turn boxes into fun, free playthings!

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Make your own play dough and paint

Eco-blogger mum Militza Maury and her sweetie Maria show that creating your own art supplies is a piece of cake!

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Make it: Activity-filled learning shelves for your tot

One mum shows you how to create a go-to shelf filled with fun learning activities for your sweetie!

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10 creative sticky tape toddler activities [Infographic]

Your tot will enjoy hours of fun with just a roll of sticky tape! We have fantastic ideas to try.

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Make it: DIY “guitar” [VIDEO]

Go green ― upcycle and get your mini-me off her gadgets with this easy-peasy craft project!

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Make it: DIY cloud dough

Squishy, mouldable and oh, so soft — you’ll love this easy-to-make cloud dough recipe that only requires two simple ingredients.

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7 simple steps to nurture a giving child

Wise up to the things you can do as a family, so that helping others becomes a habit for them.

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10 life lessons your tot will teach you

Your little one knows life’s truths that we as adults seem to have forgotten along the way…

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15 fun things to do with junior without using gadgets

Low on technology yet big on fun, your mini-me will have a jolly amusing time at home with these diversions!

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MUM SAYS I let my son play with dolls

Give your kid gender-neutral playthings, says mum Eugenia Koh. An expert gives his take on whether toys affect sexual orientation.

What to teach kids about stranger danger
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What to teach kids about stranger danger

Learn the key things of talking to your kid about strangers.
 

The power of play
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The power of play

Play is not only fun, but it also makes learning enjoyable for your little one.

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4 ways to bring up a tech-savvy tot

If you can’t beat ’em… Learn smart ways to make the most of the time junior spends on tech toys.

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6 cartoon-inspired trips for year-end holidays

Trust us, your child will be thrilled to bits if you’re “in ’toon” with their fave flicks when you plan the year-end family vacay…

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13 boredom-busting car games for kids

Help your little one beat backseat boredom with these fun games the next time you hit the road!

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9 family-friendly hotspots to check out in the East [Photo Gallery]

Check out these fun-filled places in the East with junior where young and old will have a blast!

KIDS READS Planes, trains, cars and travel
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KIDS READS Planes, trains, cars and travel

Your little can’t resist anything that moves, so she’ll enjoy learning everything about the wheel deal!

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MUM SAYS Koh Samui is great for kids!

The next time you visit this island paradise, try these activities instead of the usual water parks and mini-golf!

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Free play preps junior for lifelong learning

It’s scary to let your child decide how to play and with whom — but free play offers plenty of benefits!

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5 playtime activities that’ll boost your tot’s growth

Let your little fella try these way-fun activities that’ll boost his brain even as he plays!

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Fab and free outdoor fun for your tot

Taking your tot outdoors doesn’t have to be complicated ― here are several awesome ideas for you!

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Make it: DIY tambourine bangles [Video]

This easy DIY tambourine that’s wearable is sure to entertain your little one!

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9 glamping spots that are perfect for families [Photo Gallery]

Unwind in style when you travel to these glamorous camping spots that are also super family-friendly!

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KIDS READS I’m different — and that’s okay!

Help your child learn about differences and self-worth!

4 cartoon characters that are stealing your kiddo’s heart
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4 cartoon characters that are stealing your kiddo’s heart

With cartoon characters breaking out once every few months, we give you the low-down on what maybe capturing your kiddo’s heart this month. You’re welcome.

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KIDS READS These are the people in your family

A fun read is a great way to introduce your mini-me to members of her extended family, plus the roles they play in her life!

MUM SAYS 6 reasons junior will love Yayoi Kusama's show
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MUM SAYS 6 reasons junior will love Yayoi Kusama's show

The Japanese artist’s sense of fun and playful imagination is a great way to introduce art to your mini-me.

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Raising a techie

The computer can teach, occupy, liberate. But it can also transform your child into a zombie…

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MUM’S BLACK BOOK 9 great online toy stores to check out [Photo Gallery]

Need a new plaything for junior? Browse top online stores for the best toys in the market!

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Make it: DIY Pebble cactus “plant”

Our latest DIY craft project isn’t just a brilliant knick-knack for your home, it also makes a great gift!

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Elmo brightens the world one giggle at a time!

It’s non-stop chortles as the beloved furry red Muppet drops in on the Little Red Dot to spread feel-good messages.

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Your tot can think out of the box — really

So you want to let your child develop into an independent, creative thinker — but how and where? We went to some early-childhood specialists for answers…

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10 travel hacks to survive long-haul flights with your tot

Enjoy a pleasant journey with your kiddo with these top tricks that should make travelling fun again.

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6 best animated movies for your kids

These entertaining feature-length cartoons don’t just amuse, they are full of important values for junior!

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7 easy hacks to throw junior a brilliant birthday bash on a budget

You won’t feel the pinch of planning the best bash for your kiddo with these nifty cost-cutting strategies.

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KIDS READS Sisters and brothers

Help your sweetie learn about the first friend they’ll ever have: Their sibling.

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Fun and easy DIY family games

Entertaining create-your-own games like these are a fab family activity for the young and young-at-heart.

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