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Friday, April 26, 2024

Negotiation Parenting: How not to raise a brat in today’s complex world

Raising a child in today’s complex world is ever more challenging to parents. They have to contend not only with illness, education and finance, but also with food, competition from peers, teaching and learning,...

A Helping Hand

Voluntary work can be beneficial in many ways. It can be a rewarding experience for yourself as well as helping out somewhere that could really do with that extra pair of hands. At the...

Books that Inspire

As a kid I spent hours over the tri-fold book club catalogue, choosing and changing and perfecting my selection. When my daughter brought the same catalogue home from kindergarten, I was thrilled to be...

HFMD – Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

HFMD is a viral infection common in young children in Singapore that results in a blistered rash, commonly on the hands, feet and mouth, but also in the nappy area. It could also stand...

Dressing your Kids in Singapore

Cool, comfortable and stylish – these are my prerequisites for dressing my kids, however, in Singapore, this is a challenge. With dramatic disparities in sizing and style, we can find ourselves tearing our...

Having a Baby in Singapore

More and more expats in Singapore means more and more babies born here. Daniella Jenson was 56 hours into labour when she was asked once more if she needed a caesarean section. “I was...
Measles Vaccine

Measles – Should You Be Concerned?

With measles cases on the rise, Dr Charu from IMC gives advice on preventing the spread of the disease.What is the difference between measles, mumps and rubella?Measles, mumps and rubella are all caused by...

Summer Camp In Thailand

Live Learn Play or Computer Screen?Consider iCamp Thailand, the first and only American-style residential summer camp in Thailand, for kids ages 8 to 16.iCamp is a unique, American-style summer overnight camp – the first...

Best Indoor & Outdoor Parks for School Holiday Fun

It's school holiday time! Here's a round up of the best indoor and outdoor parks in Singapore, plus their new safety rules.

Kids Healthy Eating Made Simple

All parents want their kids to eat a balanced diet, but that can be easier said than done! We chatted to Aussie nutrition experts, Anne Swain and Susan Soulard from The Whole Kitchen, about easy, delicious and healthy food options for the family.