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      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

    • Getting Pregnant
      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
      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast Milk-Boosting Products

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast…

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

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

    • Development & Milestones
      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…

    • Activities & Play
      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"

  • Parents
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      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

      5 reasons why you should get regular health scree…

      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

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to check out

      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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Bouncy castles: 5 important tips to ensure your child's safety

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

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7 tactics to help your child stay in bed

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

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EXPERT ADVICE My child is gluten intolerant ― does he have coeliac disease?

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

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7 things your child's pre-school teacher wants you to know

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

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“My toddler woke up one day and couldn’t walk”

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

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My toddler’s snoring — Should I be worried?

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

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Is my child colour blind?

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

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EXPERT ADVICE: Why is my child talking and walking in his sleep?

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

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EXPERT ADVICE: Mouth Ulcers

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

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7 possible problems with your toddler’s gait

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

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12 meds-free ways to help your sick child feel better

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

My kid’s preschool classmates are puking — help!
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My kid’s preschool classmates are puking — help!

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?

By 6, nearly half of all Singaporean kids will have tooth decay
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By 6, nearly half of all Singaporean kids will have tooth decay

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.

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MUM SAYS My 4-year-old needs to use glasses

One Singaporean mother shares her emotions on learning that her young daughter’s eye sight needs to be corrected.

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9 useful home remedies for your tot's ailments

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

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“My 4-year-old son couldn’t walk suddenly”

Little Joel felt such intense pain in his calves after a fever, he couldn’t move. His mother recounts his experience…

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9 things you never knew about HFMD

Think you know everything there is to know about HFMD? Think again! Wise up to these lesser-known facts.

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EXPERT ADVICE: Does my child have pneumonia?

Pneumonia symptoms can be similar to that of bronchitis and asthma, learn how to tell these illnesses apart.

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EXPERT ADVICE Why are my kid's joints so painful?

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

Jabs junior needs to have
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Jabs junior needs to have

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

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EXPERT ADVICE: Lazy Eye

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

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“My son’s 40 deg fever lasted 6 days”

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

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How to help a friend with a sick child

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

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Diabetes in children ― Don’t ignore these signs!

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

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My toddler won’t sleep ― What’s wrong?

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

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Will Chinese tuina hurt my tot?

We interview Eu Yan Sang’s TCM physician Neo Min Jun to learn more about the Chinese massage practice and children.

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“My little girl has a rare brain tumour”

Karen Lai’s dreams for her daughter were dashed by a rare brain tumour.

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10 important road safety rules for your child

Encourage your mini-me to be mindful of road safety…you are taking positive steps to keep your child safe.

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Everything you need to know about Influenza A

Eager to avoid catching the highly contagious Influenza A virus? Get details from infectious disease specialist Dr Leong Hoe Nam.

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5 rules to safely post junior’s photos online

Uploading images online leaves your loved ones open to misconduct, including from paedophiles. Keep your kids safe with our advice!

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My tot’s grinding his teeth — oh no!

What’s that crunchy noise ― yikes, is junior grinding his teeth? Should you race to the dentist?

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Watch out for codeine in junior’s cough syrup!

Learn why you should say no to codeine to treat your mini-me’s cough, plus discover other ways to soothe him...

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EXPERT ADVICE: Can my child have arthritis?

Babies as young as 3 months can show signs of the condition, known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, or JIA.

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EXPERT ADVICE: Head Lice

Head lice are contagious and may cause itch but don’t worry, these annoying parasites don’t usually cause long-term harm.

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“My toddler was covered in boils from HFMD”

A mother details her son’s experience with Hand, Foot & Mouth disease, plus shares survival tips with parents.

Protect your tot from the haze
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Protect your tot from the haze

Take sensible steps to keep your little one safe from polluted air.

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Why does my child keep having nosebleeds?

What you need to know about this alarming, though usually harmless, childhood problem.

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"My little girl's birthmark covers half her face!”

Phoebe Sung is teaching her daughter, who has a port-wine stain on her face, to face life confidently.

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BUYERS GUIDE Top child car and booster seats (90–135cm)

Keep your tot — from about age 2 and up — safe. Remember that car seats are classified by child’s height.

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When fun in the sun burns your tot

A romp in the park, a day at the beach, it’s fun until your child starts crying “pain, pain” and they’re red and feel hot…

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EXPERT ADVICE: Cleaning your tot’s ear and earwax

Top tips on how you can care for your tot’s delicate ears without affecting his hearing ability.

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Travelling with kids: Medical tips

Keep your kewpie safe on the road, or up in the air, with these top medical tips.

How to childproof your home
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How to childproof your home

Follow our at-a-glance guide to prevent accidents at home.

How to manage allergies
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How to manage allergies

Don’t just grin and bear it — you have ways to manage your allergies!

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EXPERT ADVICE: Does my child have asthma?

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

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