Health & Safety

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

Let your child eat the “bad” stuff and you might be opening the door to unhealthy eating for junior.

Former competitive gymnast and mum of two Rosanna Trigg, shares why it’s important to build up your little one’s muscle.

More young children are suffering from sleep issues, according to a recent study. SmartParents looks into sleep disorders in kids.

Dr Tabitha Chng takes great pains to ensure that junior has a pleasant experience when he’s in her dental chair…

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

Wise up to nine strategies to avoid losing your kid in large crowds and public spaces…

This vision care specialist describes what she does and why it’s important to take your toddler for an eye check!

Explain these body-safety rules to your child and help them grow into poised adults who’ll interact confidently with others.

We give you the lowdown on stomach flu in kids and how you can deal with it.

Kids won't think twice about running off to check out something that catches their eye. Follow these steps to keep them safe.

Frequent loose stools can be extremely troubling, especially in a young child. A paediatrician tells you how to treat diarrhoea.

When a big tumour invaded her body, this brave little girl fought it valiantly, backed by a solid support system…

It’s miserable when junior’s sick! To reduce such events, check out these ways to power up their immune system.

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

You’ve installed safety gates, taped the electrical cords and put safety locks on every cupboard, but does that mean your home is safe?

Find out what your son’s urinary tract infections are telling you about his health…

HFMD cases have been at their highest since 2017 ― find out how to prevent your tot from catching it!

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

Giant inflatables are fun but can be deadly! Before junior gets on one, wise up to steps to protect them.

Reclaim your bed and quality shut-eye ― learn how to stop your tyke from making surprise visits to your room!

Wise up to facts about gluten intolerance and coeliac disease. Plus, an expert has suggestions on supplementing your child’s diet.

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

They play a vital role in their student’s development, so who better to give you some insight into your children than their teachers…

Kids fall all the time ― know when a head injury is serious enough to rush him to the doc.

Her son has a rare degenerative muscle disease, but Shermeen is determined that he lives life to the fullest…

Learn the possible reasons behind the condition that is robbing your sweetie (and you) of precious Zzzs…

Coughing, wheezing and breathlessness may point to the chronic condition. SmartParents learns more about asthma from paediatrician Dr Terence Tan.

What to do when your child can’t distinguish the colours that you see and talk about.

Check our guide to help you cut your sweetie’s hair in the easiest and safest way possible.

If junior turns green in anything that moves, we have solutions that should keep their nausea at bay.

If your child is either talking or walking their sleep, read on to find out what action you can take.

Mouth ulcers or sores can unsettle your tot and make him cranky. Find out how to ease his discomfort.

Does your little one have bowed legs or flat feet? Find out when to worry and what to do.

Don’t let nasty infections and bugs get your tyke down! Distract them with these activities…

Snoring points to a sleep disorder in your child, which is serious. But thankfully, looking out for it is simple.

Stomach flu — two simple words that mean your child is vomiting, diarrhoea-ing, has tummy pains and fever. How often does it strike and what can you do?

Yes, almost half the children in Singapore will have childhood caries. You can stop it, with tips from paedodontist Dr Terry Teo, of The Dental Studio, a Singapore Medical Group (SMG) clinic.

From pears to onions, we suggest drug-free treatments that should help junior feel better fast.

Don’t panic ― hip inflammation in children is easily treatable. We have advice that will ease your mind!

First Look Asia tackles childhood vaccinations — after all, Mark Zuckerberg makes sure his baby girl gets them…

Teach your little action terror how to stay safe at home from the start.

Find out which signs indicate that your tot has a lazy eye, then nip this issue in the bud.

Mycoplasma, a bacterial infection, may seem like the flu, but can do so much more damage to your munchkin’s health…

Be the solid source of support an overwhelmed pal can count on by following these suggestions…

Think you have high housekeeping standards? But your home has things that could be causing your child to fall ill…

Always feeling tired, thirsty and hungry are just several diabetes symptoms. More kids are now suffering from this chronic disease…

Learn how to handle junior’s nightmares and sleepwalking issues, so you can reclaim your sleep, stat!