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Are You A Check-in, Check-Out Parent?
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Are You A Check-in, Check-Out Parent?

Travelling for work isn’t always glamorous, especially when you’re leaving behind kids and a spouse who feels stretched thin. Here’s how some families cope with it. By JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN

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December 2018
Best Christmas Gift For Baby? Maybe Not
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Best Christmas Gift For Baby? Maybe Not

Here’s why you should rethink getting that infant walker, sitting pillow or bouncer, a rehab specialist tells EVELINE GAN.

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December 2018
Counting Their Blessings
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Counting Their Blessings

Against all hope, one mum is doing all she can to help her preemie twins – who have a host of developmental challenges – shine. She shares her story with EVELINE GAN.

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November 2018
The Parent Fat Trap
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The Parent Fat Trap

Once you have kids, it’s easy to leave exercise and proper nutrition on the backburner. Here’s how you can start living healthily again, even when you think you have no time to do so.

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December 2018
Thank You, Baby
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Thank You, Baby

The year 2018 has been most rewarding because you welcomed a baby! Whether you’re aware or not, here are nine ways parenthood has changed you for the better, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

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December 2018
They Are My Greatest Motivation
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They Are My Greatest Motivation

Shaun Chen clearly dotes on his two daughters, but that doesn’t mean they can get away with anything. The actor tells us more about his discipline style and hopes for his family.

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November 2018
Leave Your Passports Behind
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Leave Your Passports Behind

If you prefer to be home for the holidays, we suss out the latest staycay promotions at these kid-friendly hotels.

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November 2018
E Is For Experiment
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E Is For Experiment

Who says preschoolers are too young for science? These engaging activities will fascinate them and teach them useful concepts for primary school, too.

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November 2018
Free For All
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Free For All

Entertaining Your Little Ones During The School Holidays Can Burn A Big Hole In Your Pocket. Jassmin Peter-Berntzen Susses Out Great Places To Play That Won’t Cost You A Cent.

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November 2018
It‘s Not Too Late”
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It‘s Not Too Late”

Your biological clock may be ticking furiously after age 40, but there are ways to improve your #ttc odds, as EVELINE GAN finds out.

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November 2018
'Why Did I Insist That She Go For Her Lesson?'
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'Why Did I Insist That She Go For Her Lesson?'

Her daughter fell off a horse and broke her back. One mum shares the traumatic incident with Eveline Gan and cautions parents to listen to their kids.

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July - August 2019
The Anxious Kid's Guide To Beating Exam Stress
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The Anxious Kid's Guide To Beating Exam Stress

You know it’s anxiety when your kid is more irritable than normal, has trouble sleeping, finds it hard to focus, or feels lethargic. But you can help him manage his exam performance fears so that he stays calm on the big day.

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July - August 2019
Is Your Kid A Visual Or Hands-On Learner?
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Is Your Kid A Visual Or Hands-On Learner?

Don’t worry if your kid doodles while revising, or fiddles with his pen. Eveline Gan finds out how to use his innate learning style to help him study better.

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4 mins  |
July - August 2019
Keep Calm And Carry On
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Keep Calm And Carry On

Why is her baby always strapped to her in a carrier? Why not, says ESTHER AU YONG, who shares how babywearing has saved her sanity.

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November 2017
Growing Up Too Soon
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Growing Up Too Soon

More kids in Singapore are experiencing early puberty, some as young as five years old. We find out what’s behind this trend and the implications for your child’s health.

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November 2017
Real Men Don't Hit, Son
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Real Men Don't Hit, Son

“Be a man!” goes the saying, but that doesn’t mean your son has to grow up believing in violence. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to teach him to be assertive rather than aggressive.

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November 2017
Why Aren't I special, too?
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Why Aren't I special, too?

Your younger child is an Instagram star and your older one is jealous. Could your social media habits be the reason? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON wants you to reflect on these questions.

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November 2017
I Want My Mummy Back!
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I Want My Mummy Back!

Your decision to return to work has thrown your kid into a tailspin, and he’s creating problems at the childcare centre. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON suggests ways to ride out this transition.

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November 2017
Get Over Preemie Guilt
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Get Over Preemie Guilt

How do you manage the guilt that your baby was born prematurely? You shouldn’t even think that it’s your fault, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON. Learn how you can overcome it instead.

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November 2017
Simple Tips To Become A Good Daddy
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Simple Tips To Become A Good Daddy

Nervous about fatherhood? Dr. Richard C. Woolfson shares his advice on how to adjust to your new role.

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June 2016
Is Your Toddler Misbehaving?
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Is Your Toddler Misbehaving?

Resentful of her new sibling, your toddler is misbehaving to get your attention. This difficult phase needs sensitive handling, reminds

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June 2016
Push Perks
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Push Perks

From luxury rooms to hotel-style amenities, LYNN WEE checks outthree maternity wards to find out what makes them special.

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August 2017
Don't Tell Me That
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Don't Tell Me That

You may mean well, but these seven statements hurt a new mum struggling to breastfeed. SASHA GONZALES finds out what you should say instead.

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August 2017
I've Got Your Back, Baby!
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I've Got Your Back, Baby!

Of course you want to protect your little one, but don’t overdo it. He needs to have enough freedom to roam and explore.

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August 2017
What A Great Idea!
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What A Great Idea!

These mums and a dad turned their kid-related challenges into savvy business opportunities.

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5 mins  |
August 2017
You'll Be Charmed
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You'll Be Charmed

Think Luang Prabang has nothing for the family? LYNN WEE uncovers the many kid-friendly places and activities that this Laotian city has to offer.

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4 mins  |
August 2017
The breast Christmas gift is...
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The breast Christmas gift is...

...jewellery that stores your breast milk as a souvenir of your nursing journey. Why has this trend suddenly taken off in Singapore? We find out.

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4 mins  |
November 2016
No Surprises, Please
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No Surprises, Please

The consistency of a routine gives you and your tot a sense of well-being and confidence. 

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2 mins  |
November 2016
Look, Ma, I'm Fabulous!
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Look, Ma, I'm Fabulous!

You want to boost your toddler’s confidence, but praising her too often can lead to problems.

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2 mins  |
November 2016
But That's Not What I Want to Do!
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But That's Not What I Want to Do!

Your growing child knows what she likes and dislikes, and she’s prepared to play tough if she doesn’t get her way. Learn how both of you can give and take with these negotiation strategies.

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November 2016