Singapore is turning 54 in about 2 weeks’ time! How time flies! Like how the National Day Parade venues change as our country matures, the games our children engage in now also differs vastly from the childhood games I remember playing as a kid. Games these days are more tech-based and educational rather than just …
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Updated: Mar 20 January marks the start of another new year. As many families return from their travels abroad and adjust to the start of the school year, many clinics are seeing the usual peak of coughs and colds in children. In addition, facing the challenges of the new school year can sometimes take a toll …
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Thus Coffee is a neighbourhood cafe along upper Thomson Road that has been gathering great reviews since their opening in 2018. The interior of the cafe is pretty basic, lined with wooden tables and chairs, giving me very cosy vibes. First look at the menu, they are not your usual big breakfast or eggs benedict …
MILLAROLLA, an online local kids designer wear, for children between ages of 18 months and 7 years old, was founded by Ywenna this year. As a mother herself, Ywenna was frustrated over the lack of choices in kids’ wear in the market and secretly wished there was a brand that crafts children’s designer wear which is …
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The news that you are expecting your second child may come with a flurry of congratulations and excitement, but be sure not to forget that it may be a daunting experience for your firstborn. Knowing that they are going to be a the big brother or big sister might instill some pride in your firstborn, …
Updated: Mar 21 Getting kids to eat their vegetables has always been an ongoing battle. I was a living example. I used to detest eating fibrous part of those pesky greens or really any other parts that didn’t resemble the leaves. Those were donkey years ago and now, I can’t live without my greens at every …
Updated: Mar 20 Haven’t we heard the common refrain from many fellow Singaporean friends and colleagues that the cost of raising a child is often fraught with many challenges in a pressure cooker education system and also one of extreme high cost? From infant care to childcare to weekly enrichment classes where parents spend thousands of dollars every month, …
Updated: Nov 19, 2018 The recent news regarding the death of two children in Malaysia due to a more severe form of hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) from the enterovirus-71 (EV-71) strain, have set off alarm bells regarding this illness. I have had some parents who were absolutely dismayed about their child’s HFMD diagnosis and …
Updated: Mar 20 Studies into brain growth and early language development – a fascinating and complex process – indicate that how an infant acquires language is dependent on the early neural connections (synapses) that are stimulated through responsive interaction with others, ideally during the first two years of life. The most effective learning occurs when these …
Updated: Mar 20 Tantrums and meltdowns are common in preschoolers. When they happen, it can be challenging for parents to deal with, especially when parents themselves are frustrated too. The frequently-asked questions on parenting forums and Facebook group pages in relation to kids’ tantrums/meltdowns usually revolve around “How can I deal with it calmly?” or “How should I deal …
