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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"

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    • Lifestyle
      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

    • Money Smarts
      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 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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BUYER’S GUIDE 6 great lunch boxes for tots

Tempt his taste buds ― take your mini-muncher’s meal to a whole new level with these trendy tubs.

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Health & Safety

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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Activities & Play

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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Behavior & Discipline

How to get your kid to stop interrupting!

Waiting for their turn to speak can be difficult for kids. Learn how to help your child master this skill!

How to handle tantrums
Behavior & Discipline

How to handle tantrums

Child psychologist Lynne Hipkin suggests how to handle your mini-me’s tantrums.

Controlling a tot’s hissy fits
Behavior & Discipline

Controlling a tot’s hissy fits

A toddler’s hissy fit is part of growing up. But what causes it and how can you cope? We have answers...

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Behavior & Discipline

8 tactics to read to your fidgety kid

Prime pointers on getting your ants-in-his-pants kiddo to sit tight over a book!

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Development & Milestones

Quiz: What’s your tot type (and what to expect)?

Does your mini-me love the limelight, or is she independent and mature? Take our quiz to figure out your child’s personality!

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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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Health & Safety

“My little girl has a rare brain tumour”

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

How to make learning fun
Development & Milestones

How to make learning fun

Here’s how your tot can learn and still have fun.

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Health & Safety

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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Food & Nutrition

Make it: A veggie soup junior will enjoy

Turn your little fella’s less-than-favourite food into fun “art” and watch him lick his bowl clean!

4 critical areas of baby’s growth
Development & Milestones

4 critical areas of baby’s growth

4 critical areas of baby’s growth

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Food & Nutrition

3 veggie dishes your child will love

Your munchkin absolutely hates veggies? No worries, he’ll scarf down these savoury veggie bites!

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Health & Safety

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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Development & Milestones

How to raise a bilingual child

Learning a second language early will boost junior’s smarts. We tell you how to raise a bilingual kid!

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Health & Safety

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!

3 ways to stay sane
Behavior & Discipline

3 ways to stay sane

When your tot is throwing a hissy fit.

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Behavior & Discipline

Tot tantrums — 6 ways to avoid them

Frustrated? Check. Angry face? Check. Hissy fit about to start? Stop it with our easy tips!

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Health & Safety

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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Activities & Play

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.

Successful ways to toilet-train
Development & Milestones

Successful ways to toilet-train

How to potty train your tot.

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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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Development & Milestones

5 startling truths about potty training to know

Nothing will test your parenting skills ― and patience ― like potty training your peewee.

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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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Health & Safety

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...

Should you punish your tot?
Behavior & Discipline

Should you punish your tot?

Instead of punishing your child, here are some better ways to parent him.

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Behavior & Discipline

When tot throws a tantrum: Stay cool!

Rein in your anger and stay in control with these simple fixes.

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Activities & Play

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.

How to tame an angry tyke
Behavior & Discipline

How to tame an angry tyke

Strategies to control your child’s temper tantrums.

Tried and tested tactics to stop tantrums
Behavior & Discipline

Tried and tested tactics to stop tantrums

Four mums share their techniques to deal with toddler meltdowns.

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Food & Nutrition

Make it: 3 yummy power breakfasts for junior

Let junior start her day on a bright note with these fast-to-make and good-to-eat breakfasts of champions!

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Health & Safety

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.

Rules of engagement
Behavior & Discipline

Rules of engagement

Brush up on playdate etiquette to make the most of this time.

When kids misbehave
Behavior & Discipline

When kids misbehave

Here’s how to handle your little scamp’s bad behaviour with good humour…

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Health & Safety

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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Health & Safety

“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
Health & Safety

Protect your tot from the haze

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

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MUM SAYS Having dogs has taught my kids empathy

Growing up with a family dog not only boosts her sons’ emotional well-being, they benefit in other ways, too.

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Behavior & Discipline

10 easy steps to stop a tantrum

Can it be that easy to de-rail a screaming, crying, fit from your toddler? It could be…

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Health & Safety

Why does my child keep having nosebleeds?

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

Top 9 apps to keep your tot happy
Activities & Play

Top 9 apps to keep your tot happy

Not all the time, not every time, but when you MUST give your phone/tablet to your tot…

Health & Safety

"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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Health & Safety

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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Health & Safety

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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Health & Safety

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.

Potty Training: When and how to do it
Development & Milestones

Potty Training: When and how to do it

A guide to conquer potty challenges with ease.
 

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