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Get Fit Safely
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Get Fit Safely

How should you fine-tune your exercise routine for a healthy pregnancy? We ask the fitness experts.

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December 2018
No Child's Play
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No Child's Play

Fun is one thing, safety is another. Find out how you can protect your kid from dangerous play.

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November 2018
How To Choose The Best Primary School For Your Kid
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How To Choose The Best Primary School For Your Kid

Many Singapore parents still prefer popular elite schools, but there are more important factors you should consider before Primary 1 registration fever hits. Eveline Gan runs you through the checklist.

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March - April 2019
6 Ways To Help Your Kid Prep For Primary School Exams And Tests
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6 Ways To Help Your Kid Prep For Primary School Exams And Tests

With fewer exams in primary school now, you may worry that your kid won’t have enough practice for these big tests. Sasha Gonzales asks the experts for their top tips for dealing with exam anxiety and other common issues.

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March - April 2019
How To Manage The Massive 'No-Exams' Changes In Primary 1 & 2
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How To Manage The Massive 'No-Exams' Changes In Primary 1 & 2

It's the biggest change to the Singapore school system in decades, and it sounds great – except, how do you tell if your child is learning, and at the right pace? Eveline Gan finds out how you can be sure your child is up to speed in learning.

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January 2019
Which Is Best For Your Kid In 2019: Enrichment Or Tuition?
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Which Is Best For Your Kid In 2019: Enrichment Or Tuition?

Now there are no exams or graded tests in Primary 1 or 2. And this changes everything! Should you invest more in tuition to ensure Junior is still learning at the correct pace, or will enrichment classes bring more long-term benefits? Here's how to find the mix that works best.

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January 2019
What You Must Know About HFMD In Preschool
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What You Must Know About HFMD In Preschool

Kids in child care are especially prone to getting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Find out how to protect your little ones from this contagious disease.

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January 2019
Childhood Milestones For Singapore Kids: What's Normal And When To Worry
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Childhood Milestones For Singapore Kids: What's Normal And When To Worry

You may wonder if your little one is developmentally “normal” for a Singapore child, but when should you actually worry? We poll the experts for what to look out for during the preschool years.

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March - April 2019
is it bribery?
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is it bribery?

your kid will study hard for her exams if you promise her a trip to disneyland – but is that the right thing to do?

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october 2016
Bigger Is Better
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Bigger Is Better

The new playground at Admiralty Park boasts an overwhelming 26 slides. FELICIA WONG shows you how to make the most of your trip there.

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March 2018
Stranger Things
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Stranger Things

Why do parents practise double standards when it comes to teaching kids about stranger danger

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March 2018
Hello, Can You Hear Me?
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Hello, Can You Hear Me?

When did your chatty preschooler morph into a distant, non-communicative tween? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers ways to cope.

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March 2018
I Will Survive
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I Will Survive

Taking care of a baby had its challenges, but you didn’t expect it to be so exhausting parenting a three-year-old. This is normal

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March 2018
More Than Words
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More Than Words

Effective conversation helps you create a lasting and meaningful relationship with your toddler. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares 10 of the most powerful things you can say.

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March 2018
Always Something There To Remind Me
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Always Something There To Remind Me

What if you are the one with separation anxiety? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares how you can ease your worries when you return to work after maternity leave.

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March 2018
Just leave me alone
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Just leave me alone

Whether you’re feeling mildly or severely depresed after you become a mum, it’s important to recognise the symptoms and seek treatment

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March 2017
You give, They take
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You give, They take

Your children can’t get enough of the latest toys and gadgets, but are you and your spouse to blame for their materialistic desires? It may be time for a reality check this festive season.

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December 2016
Master Of Maths
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Master Of Maths

No more arithmophobia (fear of numbers) with Seriously Addictive Maths!

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December 2017
The Future-Ready Child
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The Future-Ready Child

Mulberry Learning sets your children up for success by helping them develop intelligent thinking habits, and maximising their capacity to learn from a young age.

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December 2017
Caring For Your Little Ones At Every Stage
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Caring For Your Little Ones At Every Stage

Learning Vision offers busy working parents trusted care for infants as young as two months old, and a valuable curriculum for preschoolers up to Kindergarten 2.

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December 2017
Learning Through Self-Expression
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Learning Through Self-Expression

Specialist educators at Julia Gabriel Centre empower students to communicate confi dently and expressively through a unique teaching methodology known as EduDrama.

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December 2017
she's a daddy's girl now?
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she's a daddy's girl now?

Instead of wondering if you did something wrong or feeling rejected by this change in her affections, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON says you should be happy that they are getting along great.

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December 2017
Give Me The Breast Advice
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Give Me The Breast Advice

If you’re a first-time mum, you’re likely to have lots of questions about your nursing experience. We help you shoot the awkward ones to the experts.

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August 2016
Awash With Love
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Awash With Love

Laundering Baby’s clothes the wrong way can leave her more vulnerable to skin sensitivity or trigger an allergy. Here’s what you should know.

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August 2016
Pay More, Get More?
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Pay More, Get More?

Are expensive preschools better than those in the heartland? We find out what you should look out for, and compare three centres for different budgets.

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August 2016
How To Tame Your Tot
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How To Tame Your Tot

Childcare and preschool teachers get their young charges to behave and cooperate – without raising their voices. ELISA CHIA asks them for discipline strategies you can use at home.

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September 2016
5 School Problems You Must Not Ignore
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5 School Problems You Must Not Ignore

These five school-related issues happen more often than you think. Nip them in the bud with these expert strategies.

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February 2017
Tame That Tantrum
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Tame That Tantrum

What’s the secret to disciplining children without losing your sanity? The mummy authors of a local parenting book share what works for them.

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May 2017
You Can Do It!
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You Can Do It!

If your tween seems less than enthusiastic about preparing for her exam, it’s time to motivate her with these tips

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May 2017
Five Years Old And Toothless
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Five Years Old And Toothless

Weaned on sweet drinks, this boy didn't drink plain water till he was three. His family share their traumatising experience with EVELINE GAN.

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January 2019