Parenting
Nothing can truly prepare you for parenthood. But it helps to be equipped with useful tips and information from experts and other fellow parents. Navigate our articles in this section to get a clearer picture of your parenting journey ahead.
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The Truth Behind Chinese Dyslexia
In recent years, there has been a growing number of children seeking help with learning the Chinese Language in Singapore. What exactly is dyslexia, or more specifically, Chinese dyslexia?
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My 2 Month Old Baby Has Trouble Sleeping
My 2 month old son has trouble sleeping from 5 - 7am... Even after feeds, he'll be half asleep and keeps fussing till about 730 am. Can you advice what's the problem and what can we do to help him sleep better?
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My 3 Year Old Girl Keeps Coughing And Sneezing
My 3+ year old boy had mild bronchitis when he was about 5 months old. Recently, he keeps coughing and sneezing...How can he fully recover from it? What can I do to avoid such episodes in the future?
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Battling Pre-natal Depression
Anna Tan* was overjoyed when she first found out she was expecting a child, but her joy took a sudden turn for much unexpected grief and stress when she went through a period of depression.
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The New Age Parents Health Experts
The New Age Parents is proud to introduce our panel of experts from SBCC Baby and Child Clinic, Thomson Paediatric Centre and SBCC Women’s Clinic.
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Kitchen Projects For Kids
With the weather so erratic these days, it’s getting harder to bring young kids out for some fun in the sun. Here are three fun and energy-saving projects you can do with your toddler in the comfort of your own home.
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It’s Not All About Academic Results
Singapore has some of the best schools in the world, yet parents continue to pile on hours of tuition, usually under the belief that more is better or simply because others are doing it.
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Child Misbehaviour 101
Most of us struggle, at times, to be certain what parenting techniques to use, when to stay calm and patient throughout the disciplining process and whether our reaction to our children was justified.
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How Do I Know My Child Is Learning When I Read To Her?
In this Ask The Expert section, we asked Esther Lim, CEO and founder of LEAP SchoolHouse, about language and literacy development in children.
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Congenital Heart Disease: Hole In The Heart
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the term used for any abnormality of the heart due to faulty development before birth. A hole in the heart is a type of simple CHD that changes the normal flow of blood through the heart.