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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

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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

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      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

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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

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      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

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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

      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

      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Sing…

      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

      Why it's important for your child to have an insu…

      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

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best …

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

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like un…

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

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like b…

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

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s ecze…

      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 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

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Health & Safety

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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Activities & Play

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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Behavior & Discipline

8 steps to handling your strong-willed toddler

Got a pint-sized person who’s stubborn, demanding and always likes taking charge? You might be raising a strong-willed toddler…

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Health & Safety

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.

9 pre-schooler survival skills
Development & Milestones

9 pre-schooler survival skills

We know you are protecting your child, keeping them close and loving them. But these 9 basics could save your child’s life (or your sanity)…

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Health & Safety

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.

  • Tots-7-reasons-to-love-the-Terrible-Twos-1
Behavior & Discipline

7 reasons to love the Terrible Twos

Two-year-olds may be a handful, but this is also one of the most rewarding phases for your peewee and you.

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

“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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Behavior & Discipline

10 social skills every child needs to know

Childhood is full of awkward moments ― having these abilities will help junior find their way in any situation.

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Activities & Play

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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Health & Safety

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
Health & Safety

10 rules for stranger safety

Help your little one avoid danger with these basic rules…

Health & Safety

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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Food & Nutrition

5 ways to prevent childhood obesity

How do we keep our child’s weight in check amid fast food and growing meal portions?

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Behavior & Discipline

My toddler bites — What do I do?

Is your little chomper sinking his fangs into others? Get expert tips to stop your tot’s bad (but normal) behaviour!

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Activities & Play

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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Health & Safety

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?

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Behavior & Discipline

6 ways to praise without spoiling your tot

Sure, complimenting your kid is good for her self-esteem but overdoing it can turn her into an entitled brat!

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Behavior & Discipline

6 signs your toddler is a “fournado”

We have prime pointers on how to handle these annoying yet normal 4-year-old behaviours!

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Behavior & Discipline

5 ways to stop your child from comfort eating

How to reshape your child’s eating habits, so that they won’t turn to food to relieve stress and sadness.

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Development & Milestones

13 parenting phrases Singapore parents will be familiar with [Infographic]

Learn the meaning behind common baby talk phrases like “mam-mam” and “gai-gai” that Singapore caregivers use.

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Development & Milestones

8 surprising skills your tot learns in preschool

Letters and numbers aside, your tot acquires vital life skills in preschool that are crucial to his growth.

How to raise a child who enjoys food
Food & Nutrition

How to raise a child who enjoys food

Follow these guidelines to help your mini-muncher form a healthy relationship with food.

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Skin Specialist
Health & Safety

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
Health & Safety

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?
Health & Safety

Unending cough: Does my toddler have asthma?

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

Restaurant Review: Les Bouchons Rive Gauche at Robertson Quay
Food & Nutrition

Restaurant Review: Les Bouchons Rive Gauche at Robertson Quay

This French-inspired brunch by the Singapore River doesn’t just boast delightful eats, your mini-me will like their fun options, too!

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Development & Milestones

11 things you’ll miss about your kid’s toddler years

Raising toddlers can be hard work but it’s also filled with moments like these you’ll always cherish…

Boost your toddler’s sense of self
Development & Milestones

Boost your toddler’s sense of self

Busy? Don’t brush off your chatty cherub! You can boost their confidence with effective communication.

 

 

Keep the sniffles away
Health & Safety

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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Food & Nutrition

6 common feeding mistakes parents make

How you approach eating may have an impact on the feeding patterns of your young children.

5 tips to help your toddler be confident in social situations
Development & Milestones

5 tips to help your toddler be confident in social situations

If your child seems shy, we have tips to help them join in play and group activities.

Channelling girl-power
Development & Milestones

Channelling girl-power

Your little girl may love playing ultra-feminine roles, but you can channel it into a modern kind of girl power.

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Behavior & Discipline

7 steps to handling a toddler who resents the newborn

Is your little one showing signs of jealousy or anger towards their new sibling? Here’s what you can do!

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Behavior & Discipline

7 ways to discipline a toddler who deliberately disobeys

How do you deal when your tot refuses to listen to you? We have expert advice…

Are you giving your child too much good food?
Food & Nutrition

Are you giving your child too much good food?

Too much of a good thing may not be good for your little one.

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Health & Safety

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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Behavior & Discipline

How to teach junior not to waste water [Infographic]

When you’re trying to save water, making small adjustments at home go a long way in making a big impact.

Get baby to eat right at every stage
Food & Nutrition

Get baby to eat right at every stage

Set your baby on the path to good health with nutrition that’s right for her age.

8 ways to prepare your toddler for a new sibling
Development & Milestones

8 ways to prepare your toddler for a new sibling

Prevent sibling rivalry by helping your eldest transition from an only child to a big sister or brother.

What to expect in your Year of the Pig baby and 2019
Development & Milestones

What to expect in your Year of the Pig baby and 2019

Expecting a baby this year? Find out all about his/her personality, plus, learn how to better parent your Pig child.

Breaking bad habits
Behavior & Discipline

Breaking bad habits

From thumb-sucking to dragging teddy around, here’s how to break your little one’s bad habits — fast!

What’s your toddler's personality type
Development & Milestones

What’s your toddler's personality type

How to identify which toddler “tribe” your child belongs to.

EXPERT ADVICE: Conjunctivitis
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EXPERT ADVICE: Conjunctivitis

Red, itchy eyes are common in tots. Learn how to protect junior and yourself from this extremely infectious condition…

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Health & Safety

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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Food & Nutrition

How to make a kids’ bento

Don’t have a “proper” bento box but want to jazz up junior’s lunch? We show you how to improvise with the best!

  • BUYER'S GUIDE 8 eczema creams for tots
  • Suu Balm
  • La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
  • Organic Babies Soothing Baby Salve
  • MooGoo Irritable Skin Balm
  • Ezerra
  • Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream
  • Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy
  • Pibu’s Baby Butter Moisturizing Skin Cream
  • Sudocream
  • California Baby
  • Curél Itch Defense
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BUYER'S GUIDE 11 eczema creams for tots

Ease bubba’s eczema discomfort and flare-ups with these creams

What’s your toddler's personality type
Behavior & Discipline

What’s your toddler's personality type

How to identify which toddler “tribe” your child belongs to.
 

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