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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

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      Can TCM help with infertility?

      Can TCM help with infertility?

      How to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a period

      How to tell the difference between implantation b…

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

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      4 things to do to make labour easier

      4 things to do to make labour easier

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving birth in Singapore

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving…

      C-sections 101

      C-sections 101

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

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      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnant mummies?

      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnan…

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

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      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

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      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your needs

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your nee…

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      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier habit

      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier hab…

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

    • Health & Safety
      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sleep

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sl…

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Singapore

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Si…

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      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore…

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Photo Gallery]

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Pho…

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South [Photo Gallery]

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South …

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

  • Tots
    • Behavior & Discipline
      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terr…

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      10 time-out tactics that work

      10 time-out tactics that work

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

    • DEVT & Milestones
      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapi…

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

    • Food & Nutrition
      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How common is constipation among Singaporean toddlers?

      How common is constipation among Singaporean todd…

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

    • Health & Safety
      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Infographic]

      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstruct…

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

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

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Children eye problems you may not know about

      Children eye problems you may not know about

  • Kids
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      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore 2023 [Photo Gallery]

      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore …

      8 family-friendly activities this December holidays

      8 family-friendly activities this December holida…

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

    • Health & Nutrition
      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      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?

    • Primary School Education
      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

    • Social & life skills
      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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      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

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      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing your mind

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing…

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

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      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Singapore

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      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      Why it's important for your child to have an insurance plan

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      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

    • Relationships
      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best day of my life

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      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like unwrapping rotten Nasi Lemak

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      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like buy 1, get 1 free!

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    • Shopping Guide
      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s eczema [Photo Gallery]

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      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

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      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to che…

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      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

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      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

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3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Infographic]

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

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

Save your child’s life ― here is how to use your child’s car seat correctly.

Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children
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Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

Dr Nidhu Jasm, Paediatric Surgeon, warns parents of magnetic toys that can cause irreversible damage to organs

Children eye problems you may not know about
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Children eye problems you may not know about

Insights from Dr Zena Lim from Thomson Surgical Centre

Choosing a Safer Sanitising Option for your Baby and Young Kids
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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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Junior can’t poop — help!

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

3 common causes of chronic cough in children
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3 common causes of chronic cough in children

Learn if your child’s unending hacking is because of asthma or if their persistent condition is down to other reasons.

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5 health problems your little boy may have “down there”

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

Understanding autism in children
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Understanding autism in children

A look at autism, a condition with symptoms ranging from being socially awkward to displaying disruptive and physically aggressive behaviour.

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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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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!

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

Safety checklist for your tot’s toys
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Safety checklist for your tot’s toys

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

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How to teach your child about body safety [Infographic]

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

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

Probiotics are “good” bacteria that keep junior’s gut healthy. Learn how they help, plus, which foods are good sources.

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

Wise up to what will happen during your child’s operation, so that junior will feel calmer about the procedure.

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Toddler head bumps and injuries: What to do

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

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6 ways to make toothbrushing fun for junior! [Infographic]

Try these simple tricks, so that your little one gets a kick out of carrying out this routine activity.

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8 foods to never feed your youngster

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

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Does your child have low muscle tone?

Does your child have poor posture or tire easily? They may have low muscle tone. We talk to physiotherapist Janell Lee.

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How to treat nosebleeds with TCM

Puzzled by junior’s frequent nosebleeds? Learn the cause, plus, how to fix the problem ― from a TCM perspective.

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How to cut your toddler’s hair yourself [Infographic]

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

5 ways to ensure junior has healthy poop and bowel habits
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5 ways to ensure junior has healthy poop and bowel habits

How to help your mini-me have regular bowel movements, an important indicator of their nutrition and health.  

A guide to handling kids' tooth injuries
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A guide to handling kids' tooth injuries

No need to panic when your child hurts their teeth ― here are tips on dealing with junior’s dental injuries.

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8 tips to power up your munchkin’s immunity

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

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Protect your kid from germs ― wash hands

Diarrhoea, flu, the dreaded HFMD ― save your child from illness by teaching him to wash his hands properly.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Paediatric Dentist

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

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9 ways to prevent motion sickness in your child

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

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How to stop junior from biting his nails

It might look like harmless now, but nail biting can become a lifelong habit and cause health complications.

“My son almost died in my arms in mid-flight!”
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“My son almost died in my arms in mid-flight!”

Dad Keith Tan recalls the trauma of watching his son suffer a severe allergic reaction to peanuts during a flight.

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Is your house making your child sick?

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

10 rules for stranger safety
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10 rules for stranger safety

Help your little one avoid danger with these basic rules…

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10 surprising choking hazards to keep away from your tot [Photo Gallery]

Kids love putting things in their mouths, so make sure they don’t swallow these really dangerous objects!

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9 steps to making your home safe for your tot

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

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Skin Specialist
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CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Skin Specialist

Our expert details the most common skin problem among Singaporeans and the best skincare product for you.

7 ways to help your tot sleep better and longer
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7 ways to help your tot sleep better and longer

If decent shuteye is eluding junior, learn strategies to boost their sleep hormone for a good night’s rest.

Unending cough: Does my toddler have asthma?
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Unending cough: Does my toddler have asthma?

Your little one seems to have a never-ending cough…Could they have asthma?

Keep the sniffles away
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Keep the sniffles away

If junior seems to have a cold that never seems to go away, he could be suffering from allergic rhinitis. SmartParents has details on this condition...

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Help — My tot’s having a seizure!

Wise up to the signs of childhood seizures and find out what steps to take if your child has one.

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Why junior needs strength training

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

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Stop your tot from running off in public!

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

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Optometrist

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

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EXPERT ADVICE: Does my kid have stomach flu?

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

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Ways to keep your kid safe outside

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

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EXPERT ADVICE: Help, my child has diarrhoea!

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

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“My 3-year-old beat lymphoma”

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

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Your complete guide to HFMD [Infographic]

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

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