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Eat Fruit, Not Drink
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Eat Fruit, Not Drink

It’s reasonable to think that juice is healthy as it comes from fruit, but top paediatricians in the US are recommending that juice be banned entirely for babies under age one.

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July 2017
Keep Calm And Breathe, Kid
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Keep Calm And Breathe, Kid

Singapore parents who teach their children about mindfulness say it helps them with academic stress, focusing during sports, and even bullying.

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February 2018
How Far Could He Go?
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How Far Could He Go?

Your kid has a talent, but you’re not sure if you should push him to become the best in his fi eld. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON takes you through the questions you need to ask.

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February 2018
What's With Your Threenager?!
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What's With Your Threenager?!

He throws tantrums, lashes out at you, and gets into fights with his siblings. To manage your furious youngster, it is important to understand him

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February 2018
Keeping Up Or Losing Out
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Keeping Up Or Losing Out

Overcome your parental FOMO (fear of missing out) blues with these strategies

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February 2018
Which Enrichment Class?
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Which Enrichment Class?

Before you sign your child up for sports, music or art, read these expert tips first.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
All Set For School
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All Set For School

How do preschools in Singapore prepare children for formal education? We checked with several major chains here.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
Maybe Next Time
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Maybe Next Time

How do you help Junior deal with life’s disappointments? A lot depends on what you say to him.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
I Can Do It!
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I Can Do It!

Teach your kindergartener to solve small issues on her own instead of always relying on an adult.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
Why So Naughty?
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Why So Naughty?

Your preschooler seems immune to punishment? Learn how to discipline her more effectively.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
A Is For Addiction
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A Is For Addiction

Is your preschooler always playing on the tablet or smartphone? Wean him off them using these strategies.

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Young Parents Preschool Guide 2017
don't blame the parents
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don't blame the parents

After trying all sorts of discipline strategies on his son, SHAN WEE comes to the conclusion that some kids are just difficult to manage.

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January 2018
Don't Forget The Meds
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Don't Forget The Meds

Are you making these six travel health mistakes? EVELINE GAN shows you why they could ruin your family’s next holiday.

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January 2018
Stop That!
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Stop That!

Since starting primary school, your seven-year-old has morphed from respectful to outright rude. Learn to deal with these strategies.

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January 2018
Why Am I Getting Scolded Again?
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Why Am I Getting Scolded Again?

You want her to keep her toys after playing; she thinks you’re a nag. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON points out the mistakes you’re making.

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January 2018
7 things you should know about... sniffles, colds and flu
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7 things you should know about... sniffles, colds and flu

just when a bout of cold or flu clears up, your baby is down with another virus. eveline gan finds out why doctors say this is normal.

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february 2017
don't call me mr mum
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don't call me mr mum

more men are quitting their jobs to devote themselves to caring for their children. give these full-time fathers some encouragement, says dr richard c. woolfson.

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february 2017
Mummy Fitspo
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Mummy Fitspo

Some doctors say a nip and tuck is necessary if you want to tighten your flabby belly after pregnancy.

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January 2017
7 Things You Should Know About... Fever
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7 Things You Should Know About... Fever

Your little one’s forehead feels warm and her cheeks are flushed. Should you call the doctor? Before you start panicking, here’s what you should know about fever in babies and toddlers.

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January 2017
Mum Is My Teacher
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Mum Is My Teacher

Instead of going to primary school like their peers, a small group of Singapore kids spend their days being schooled at home by their mothers. Why do they choose this unconventional route? We ask four families.

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January 2017
Time's Up, Kid
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Time's Up, Kid

Singapore is one of the most wired nations around, so how realistic is it to limit screen time for children? We find out what parents here are doing with the new expert recommendations.

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January 2017
That Thing You Do
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That Thing You Do

After the kids come along, you and your spouse may have developed a comfortable way of life that suits you and your kids. But here are 10 things that you should not lose sight of or stop doing

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February 2018
Look How You've Grown
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Look How You've Grown

Don’t focus on the infamous “terrible twos” stage. This year, your toddler will achieve lots of amazing milestones that you’ll want to celebrate, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON reminds.

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May 2018
Way To Glow
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Way To Glow

Every time-starved, sleep-deprived mum needs these lavish beauty gifts that actually work, says ELISA CHIA. Get them for yourself this Mother’s Day.

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May 2018
Be Kind, Be Nice
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Be Kind, Be Nice

If your little one has a tendency towards behaving violently, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON has suggestions on how you can help him

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May 2018
7 Things You Should Know About... Baby'S Diarrhoea
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7 Things You Should Know About... Baby'S Diarrhoea

Should you worry when your little one has runny stools? Eveline gan asks the doctors.

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April 2017
Leave It To The Experts
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Leave It To The Experts

Focus on recuperating during your confinement period instead of slaving over the stove. MIA CHENYZE susses out popular confinement food delivery services to consider.

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August 2018
For Crying Out Loud
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For Crying Out Loud

If your little one cries whenever you put her down, it isn’t because she is spoilt. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON explains why and how you can change her behaviour.

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August 2018
'I Want To Be A Hot Mum'
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'I Want To Be A Hot Mum'

Even as she is trying to lose her post-baby weight and prepare for her wedding, billionaire heiress and social media star Kim Lim has set her sights on having four kids.

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August 2018
One Tough Mama
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One Tough Mama

Celebrity mum Lina Ng risked her health and life to deliver her three sons, but she tells us it was all worth it.

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August 2018