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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Advisory On The H7N9 Bird Flu In China
On April 1st, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced H7N9, a type of flu usually seen in birds. What exactly is H7N9, what are its symptoms and what can we do to protect ourselves?
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Getting to the Grind: Teeth Grinding In Children
Teeth grinding is actually quite common in children. So why do children grind their teeth? Find out more from our dental expert, Dr Sara Ok from T32 Dental Centre.
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Activity For Kids: Sandwich Making
Eating can be quite a mammoth task especially if your child is a picky eater. Here's a suggestion to involve your child in the food-making process - Sandwich making!
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When Is The Best Age To Teach My Child To Write And Spell?
How old should you start to teach your kids to write and spell? Our literacy and language expert, Esther Lim, CEO and founder of LEAP Schoolhouse shares her insight on this.
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Playground Manners And Principles: A Mother’s Thoughts
There’s just something about the playground that brings out the best and the worst in our kids. Here are some principles of the playground for parents.
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Protecting My Child Against Cyberbullies [Part II]
It is important that parents pay attention to clues and signs to predict whether their children could be a target. To safeguard against cyberbullies, here are some essential tips.
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Is Learning Phonics Alone Enough For My Child?
While English is a tricky language where syllables sound differently in different words, would learning phonics alone be enough to raise up a young reader?
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Singapore Budget 2013: How Will It Affect Parents With Young Children
With the ongoing Budget debates since February 2013, we have been seeing many reports on new policies and initiatives. What do you think of the new Budget and initiatives?
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The Biggest Misconception On Reading
What is the misconception people have about reading? Brian Caswell gives us a breakdown of the reading process and how parents can make reading fun and exciting.
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Purposeful Play: Helping Our Children To Have Some Serious Fun
How can we help enhance our child's developmental process during their most precious early years? Well, let them play! Here's how you can have some serious fun with your child.