Community centre enrichment classes: cheaper, but are they worth it?

Enrichment classes in community centres
If you’re just beginning to look for enrichment classes for your children, you’ll find a huge disparity in fees. Kids taking ballet, for instance, can pay about $10 per class at a community centre (CC), or $30 in private schools.Carmee Lim, mentor...

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My baby was born without skin on his lower limbs, back and hands

Even before Muhammad Raed (pictured above) received his first cuddle or tasted breast milk, morphine – a potent painkiller – was already coursing through his tiny 2.68kg body.
At birth, little Raed’s shrill cries not only announced his arrival into the world; they also told of the...

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Climate Change This Week: Trump Blocks Climate Information, Resistance Grows, and More!

Today, the Earth got a little hotter, and a little more crowded.


And the chances of Donald Trump’s family and fortune surviving climate change are small, dwindling daily and irreversibly.





Saving BUB, Beautiful Unique Biodiversity, as in these pygmy elephants in Borneo, is...

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Saying Goodbye to Modern Mythmakers in 2016- Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Add to a Heartbreaking List

And to so many others…….May the Force be with you- Always.


No better phrase to come to mind when saying goodbye to someone. Whether that is to send them off on an adventure, or to part for the last time. The words have a mythic quality, and were written to be so. The Force has...

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5 ways to discipline your child without screaming

How do you become a Scream Free parent?
by Hal Runkel from Scream Free InsituteIt’s about controlling how I behave in a way that helps my kid control how he behaves. When I lose it with my son, I’m just as childish as he is – and he won’t respect me. It’s not easy, and I have to work at it...

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This is the best time to deposit money for good luck during Chinese New Year 2017

Don’t be surprised to see Singaporeans queueing at banks and ATMs across the island come Feb 3.
In what has become the norm in recent years, a fengshui expert has released a timetable detailing the ideal times for people to bank in their money on the auspicious day of Li Chun.
There...

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WIN! A Hyland's Hamper worth $74.60

Be one of 50 lucky winners to each receive a pair of Hyland Hamper worth $74.60. 
(Each set includes a Hyland’s Bug Bite ointment, Hyland’s 4 Kids cough syrup with 100% natural honey, Hyland’s Baby Vitamin C tablets, and Hyland’s Bumps ‘n Bruises ointment.)
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IDO3D Vertical :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

IDO3D Vertical


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 01.


RedwoodVentures
introduces IDO3D Vertical. IDO3D Vertical
enables children to draw and sculpt in mid
air using cool 3D ink that turns from liquid
to solid instantly! Kids can use the familiar
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5 things you should know about Google’s new Toontastic 3D app for kids

5 things you should know about Google’s new Toontastic 3D app for kids
Gone are the days where kids use sock puppets, soft toys or character toy blocks to narrate their own stories.In this digital age, smartphones, iPads and iPhones have become a prerequisite for developing children’s...

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C-section: how many can a mum safely have?

How many C-sections can a mum safely have?
There are no set rules, says Dr Goh Shen Li, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at S L Goh Women’s Clinic.
Studies show that the risks increase after a third C-section, although research has yet to determine the exact number one can have...

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Pink Gives A Nod To Adele With Her Son's Adorable Onesie

Pink’s baby boy may only be 1 month old, but he seems to already understand the pain and heartache of Adele’s music.


On Wednesday, Pink posted a photo of her son, Jameson, crying in a onesie that pays tribute to Adele’s “Hello.”


“Hello, it’s me. I must have cried a thousand times,” the...

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Boomers Were Time's "Man of the Year" Fifty Years Ago

When Time magazine named Trump “Person of the Year” for 2016, many pointed out that the honor had been bestowed on Hitler in 1938. But in 1966, fifty years ago, the magazine named people under age twenty-five–baby boomers–“Man of Year” and offered a...

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Is honey better than sugar for kids?

 

Plain sugar is seen as unhealthy, which is why some people substitute white sugar with brown sugar, thinking that it is a better choice.
Others believe that natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup are healthier than white sugar.
The Health Promotion Board debunks common myths and...

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The most important thing my maid has taught my kids

By Jane Ng 
It has been more than four years since our maid, Anna, returned to Indonesia.
Since then, there has been a role reversal of sorts. My two older children have had to do more household chores, while Anna has been studying hard in Medan to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher.
To...

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What a Cutie February 2017 winners

 

 
To take part, upload a clear JPEG photo of your child (at least 300dpi) and fill in your details. Terms and conditions apply.  
TERMS & CONDITIONS This promotion is open to all Singapore residents excep employees of Singapore Press Holdings Limited and their immediate family, the...

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Bag Tags from Label Land :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Bag Tags from Label Land


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 01.



Keep track of backpacks, bags and luggage with sturdy metal tag and ball chain.

Size: 1.5″ x 2.4″
Includes ball chain that attaches easily to any strap. 
Up to 4 lines of text (for name/ address/...

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Actress Gianna Jun: My toughest role yet is being a mother

No character popular South Korean actress Gianna Jun has played before in her nearly two-decade career could prepare her for her hardest role to date – a mother.
Jun, 35, gave birth to her first child, a son, in February last year, four years after marrying a longtime friend, Mr Choi...

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8 year old boy with autism finally gets place in school after dad’s Facebook plea

Usually he plays nursery rhymes on YouTube, or the theme song to SpongeBob SquarePants. But in the past week, Aqil Nabil Maulid has been putting Majulah Singapura on repeat.
The national anthem, sung every day by children in schools here, was new and exciting to Nabil (pictured,...

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These Adorable Twins Were Born With Two Different Skin Colors

Twin girls are getting a lot of attention for their appearances, and it’s not just because they’re unbelievably cute.


Kalani and Jarani Dean are biracial twins who were born to a Caucasian mother and an African-American father ― and each girl has a different skin tone. 


“Their dad...

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66 Ways to Successfully Jump Start 2017

1. Don’t let lack of rhythm hold you back from dancing.2. Start using the “good china.” Who cares if it chips? Your kids probably won’t want it anyway.3. Lose the phrase “I can’t.” Entertain the phrase “I might.” Adopt the phrase...

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What to do when your child doesn't like visiting relatives

Dr Richard C. Woolfsonmagyoungparents@sph.com.sg
There are plenty of reasons your child can give for not going to Grandma’s birthday party – the adults just sit and talk to each other, he always fights with his cousins, or it’s just plain boring. Your child may even hit a raw nerve when he...

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Best playgrounds in Singapore: Blk 712 Tampines Street 71

Check out this pirate playground!
We were thrilled to find this pirate ship at Block 712 Tampines Street 71.Related: 6 fun and educational activities for toddlers, preschoolers and big kidsClick on arrows for more.
All aboard the ship
The SS Playworld, as it proudly states on its stern, may...

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WIN! Family Package to "The Ant and The Grasshopper" worth $121.60

Stand to WIN three sets of 4 family tickets to the show “THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER” worth $121.60 in total!
To win, simply submit the correct answer on the form below.
Contest ends Wed, Feb 15. Good luck!
The show will be held from 18 February to 19 March 2017 at SOTA Drama Theatre. The...

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Motorola Talkabout T100 Series :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Motorola Talkabout T100 Series ($35.99 value)


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 15.


The Motorola Talkabout T100 series of two-way radios are compact and easy-to-use. The small size is ideal for elementary age children who aren’t in the cell phone stage quite yet, but...

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Parents Respond To Article That Celebrates Dads For One Day Of Parenting

On Sunday, the New York Times published a hot take on how the men of Montclair, New Jersey were forced to parent solo as their wives or female partners left for the women’s marches in Washington D.C. and New York.


The article, titled “How Vital Are Women? This Town Found Out As They Left...

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Hypocrisy And BS In Business

Grumpy Old Men is a conversational-style British television series showing a number of well-known middle-aged men talking about any issues of modern life that irritate them. Grumpy Old Women, a spin-off, repeated this formula by featuring famous middle-aged women talking about their pet...

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3 types of shoes you should never buy for your child

1. Shoes that haven’t been measured
Your child’s feet should be measured while he or she stands with equal weight on each foot. “Allow a finger’s space between the longest toe and the end of the shoe for growing space,” says Joanna Tan of TheShoeCo. Have your child hold your shoulder,...

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8 best places to buy kids furniture in Singapore

1. Kidsmill’s Chalk
If you like a nostalgic touch, but still want playful colours, Kidsmill’s Chalk collection is just what you’re looking for. With ornate edgings, legs and handles, the wardrobe, chest and cot (which converts to a junior bed) will lend a romantic feel to your little one’s...

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WIN! A beautiful life-size keepsake of Baby's hand and yours

Be one of 11 lucky winners to each receive a pair of 3-D casts of your baby’s hand holding yours worth $388.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by May 31, 2016.





Children grow so fast that you hardly notice until that “Oh my gosh!” moment. With a 3-D...

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Slow Cooker Family Favorites :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Slow Cooker Family Favorites


This giveaway will begin Friday, November 18.


Fall is officially here! That means back to busy school schedules, chilly evenings, and pretty soon, the holiday season will be in full swing. Maggie Shi’s new Slow Cooker Family Favorites (October 2016;...

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Lauren Conrad Shares 4 Simple Rules For Dealing With Pregnant Women

It seems like all rules about touching a stranger’s stomach go out the door when pregnancy is involved. But Lauren Conrad won’t stand for that.


The TV personality, designer and mom-to-be wrote a blog post titled, “Ladylike Laws: 4 Things to Never Say to a Pregnant Woman.” In the piece, Con...

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Your Job Interview: The Two Impressions That Really Count!

You are gearing up for a much anticipated job interview. In order to do your best, you want to be well prepared and are going through a list of questions in your head…


Which aspects of my background make me the right person for the job?
How can I best relate my skills and...

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Good grades vs good character: a mother’s dilemma

By Tee Hun Ching
Ahead of the new year, I buckled and signed my son up for Chinese tuition.
I had been holding out against extra lessons because I wanted to keep as many of his afternoons free from school stuff for as long as I could.
But the strain was showing. With his anaemic vocabulary...

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Video: What to expect at the Rainforest Park in Mandai

Picture walking on an aerial walkway that reaches the tree canopies and seeing orang utans up in their natural environment.
That is what visitors to the new Rainforest Park in leafy Mandai will get when the park opens in 2021.
As visitors wander through the South-east Asian forest, they...

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WIN! Candy Craft Chocolate Pen gift set

Be one of 50 lucky winners to each receive a Candy Craft Chocolate Pen worth $64.80.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by May 30, 2016.
 








 With the Candy Craft Chocolate Pen, you can draw one-of-a-kind delicious shapes made of real chocolate, write messa...

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4 Tickets to Cinderella at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 4th :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

4 Tickets to Cinderella at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 4th


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 22.


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the State Ballet Theatre of Russia. The international masters of dance bring the story of...

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This Mom Trying To Quietly Exit The Nursery Without Waking Her Baby Is All Of Us

Babies are so prone to waking up that every moment of peace and quiet is precious. That’s why one South African mom went to great lengths to avoid disturbing her son after putting him to sleep in his crib.


On Jan. 14, Tyrone Morris posted a hilarious video of his wife, Caryn, doing a slow ...

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Renee Fisher: Replacing A Baby With A Burrito

Life in the Boomer Lane is in Charleston, where Youngest Child and Daughter-in-Law have just produced their first child, after a mere 36-hour labor. DIL is a yoga and natural food devotee and so was the perfect subject for the doula’s attempt to place her body in more positions...

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Is fruit juice better than eating fruit for kids?

If your child doesn’t like to eat fruit, will he get the same nutrients by drinking fresh fruit juice?
No, says The Health Promotion Board. It is better to eat whole fruit as you will get more vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Aim to have at least half a plate of fruit and vegetables at every m...

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Video: How much ang pow to give for Chinese New Year 2017

Some look forward to it, others dread it.
The giving and receiving of hongbao or red packets is a big part of the Chinese New Year tradition.
Hongbao is traditionally given by married couples to their parents and children, and other single adults as a token of good fortune and blessing...

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Win! Sparkletopia activity sets

Be one of 46 lucky winners to each receive a Sparkletopia Fairy Designer Studio, as well as a Jewellery Cabinet Set, worth $69.80.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by May 30, 2016.












Wouldn’t your child love to design her own shimmering foil stickers? It’s ...

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January 16 - January 31: 4 tickets to Peking Acrobats at NJPAC on Saturday, February 18 at 1PM

4 tickets to Peking Acrobats at NJPAC on Saturday, February 18 at 1PM


This giveaway will begin Monday, January 16.


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Peking Acrobats. For 31 years, the Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese...

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: Cincinnati Zoo's First Baby of 2017 is a Colobus Monkey... A Unique Monkey Species Known for Having No Thumbs

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s first baby of 2017 is a guereza colobus, a type of monkey once thought to be abnormal because it has no thumbs, or only a stub where the digit would usually be. Born last week to first-time-mom Adanna and dad Tiberius, the still-unnamed...

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David S. Simon: The Great Degeneration

When it comes to aging, we’re all amateurs but are nonetheless expected to take it on like seasoned professionals. Lately, I find myself passionately debating with friends, like Lincoln and Douglas, over who has the worst pain.


We Baby Boomers were raised by the “Great”...

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Someone Give The Duchess Of Cambridge A Pantene Commercial Already

Two words: Hair. Goals.
The Duchess of Cambridge gave a speech alongside Prince William and Prince Harry in London Monday as part of their ongoing …
Read more: Celebrities, Hair, Royals, Kate Middleton, British Royal Family, Prince William, Street Style, Style News

The above post is...

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Is fruit juice better than soda for kids?

Is it better to offer your child a glass of fruit juice rather than a can of soda when he’s thirsty.
Yes, says the Health Promotion Board, but it isn’t better by a great margin.
While fruit juices contain more nutrients than soda, they may still contain a substantial amount of...

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Best playgrounds in Singapore: Rumah Tinggi Eco-park

A hidden gem
Who knew the stretch of car dealerships along Leng Kee Road hid such a gem?Related: 4 cool playgrounds in Toa Payoh and Bishan(Click on arrows in photos to find out more)
It has a tree house
This woodland-themed playground is small, but packs a punch with its tree-stump stepping...

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26 pregnancy terms you need to know if you're trying for a baby

Anovulation
This refers to when a woman doesn’t ovulate and, therefore, is unable to get pregnant. One of the most common causes of anovulation is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; see P. Note: Chronic anovulation is a well-known cause of infertility.  
Basal body temperature
Charting your basal bo...

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Jackie Walker: The Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Over the past few weeks I have been a customer visiting many stores in our local boutiques and malls. As a visitor my mind reflects on my career department store days before forging out on my own to create self-esteem dressing consulting and as a keynote speaker. Retailing in many forms...

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These Are The Best Name Ideas For 2017 Babies

If new parents in 2017 were limited to only 100 possible baby name options, what should they be? Nameberry is attempting to answer this question.


We’ve whittled down the thousands of possibilities to find the 100 baby names that we believe are most emblematic of our times ― while also being...

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Turns Out Prince Harry Was Causing Trouble From A Very Young Age

But in newly released hand-written letters from Princess Diana to Cyril Dickman, a steward at Buckingham Palace who became a friend, it’s clear the bad boy persona that plagued Harry’s younger years started even earlier than we thought.


“The boys are well and are enjoying boarding school a l...

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3 ways to turn breakfast into brain food for your child

How to turn breakfast into brain food The first week of school has come to a close, but it’s just the beginning of the year and it’s as good a time as any to build good habits. If the morning rush often has your family skipping breakfast, consider remedying that with a slight change in rou...

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These are the most important skills your child needs to succeed in primary school

It’s that time of the year when parents of children in Primary 1 start fretting over whether their six-year-olds will be able to keep up with their peers in mathematics and English.
Many, in a last-ditch effort, have resorted to enrolling their children in expensive Primary 1...

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4 ways to prevent your child from using your iPhone to buy

1. Secure your phone with a passcode Who would’ve thought a passcode was more secure than a thumbprint scan? Turns out it’s true when you have pesky kids running about. You can use a number PIN, pattern or password lock. Be wise about choosing your code too, and don’t make it something easy to ...

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Why your baby frequently vomits: what you should do

Your baby vomits frequently, especially when she has a coughing fit or cries badly. What’s the cause?
Babies are more prone to vomiting than older children and adults because of certain anatomical differences, explains Dr Natalie Epton, specialist paediatrician and neonatologist at In...

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Baby Monitor Films 2-Year-Old Saving Twin Brother From Fallen Dresser

It was a moment described as terrifying and heartwarming at the same time.


Twin 2-year-old boys were attempting to climb on top of a bedroom dresser Thursday morning when their baby monitor filmed the furniture toppling over and trapping one of the boys.


The boys’ parents, Ricky and Kayli ...

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The Most Notable Baby Names Of 2016

The defining event of 2016 may have been the presidential election, but the political names that hit the headlines ― notably Donald, Hillary and Bernard ― are unlikely to find themselves on an overwhelming number of new baby birth certificates. And so for Nameberry’s “Names of the Year,” we’ve...

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About 200 child care centres in Singapore raise fees in 2017

About 200 childcare centres, or 15 per cent of all centres in Singapore, will raise their fees this year.
The proportion of the childcare industry raising fees this year is lower than the 20 per cent to 25 per cent in previous years, and comes after the implementation of government schemes...

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5 months pregnant: Taiwan star Charlie Young to give birth in Singapore

It’s official: actress Charlie Young, 42, is five months’ pregnant and will give birth in Singapore, her manager confirmed.
The gender of the baby, her first child with Singaporean Khoo Shao Tze, was not revealed.

Related: Pregnancy in your 40s: what you should know about the t...

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Extremely Rare Image Shows Unborn Baby's Feet Growing Outside Uterus

Just looking at this image might give the impression that this woman’s baby literally kicked its feet right out of her uterus. But moms-to-be with kicky babies can rest easy ― the MRI image showcases an extremely rare condition that was not caused by a baby’s kick.


The 33-year-old woman had...

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These Are The Hottest Baby Names Of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, baby naming experts are reflecting on the year’s data. Nameberry released its annual list of most popular names, based on the number of visitors to individual name pages on the website.


It seems Olivia bumped Charlotte to become number one among Nameberry’s popular ...

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We Get It, Kate, You're Excited For Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Duchess of Cambridge’s closet.

Neil Hall / Reuters

Neil Mockford via Getty Images


Doing good and looking good: It doesn’t get much more festive than that, people.


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Why Singapore’s autism rate is higher than the world average

One in 150 children in Singapore has autism, a higher rate than the World Health Organisation‘s global figure of one in 160 children.
This comes as more preschoolers here get diagnosed with developmental issues. There were 4,400 such children in 2014, a 76 per cent jump from the 2,500...

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The complete guide to starting Primary 1 in 2017

Your 12-step checklist Encourage your child to talk about his perceptions, feelings and concerns about going to school. A psychologist from the National University Hospital runs through her checklist of the 12 most important things you must do. Related:12 things you must do to prepare your...

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5 things to do this New Year 2017 long weekend

NASA: A Human Adventure Take your little on to Space with the Space Quest workshop, where kids can complete a series of hands-on activities, and race against time to launch a space mission.Recommended for children from age seven, the workshop lasts for an hour. When: Dec 30 2016,...

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So what's your diet plan after giving birth?

Have you been told that a new mum should start dieting immediately, even if she is breastfeeding, in order to quickly shed the pregnancy weight?
The fact is, post-natal mothers should consume plenty of fluids and a balanced diet for nutrition, says Mrs Wong Boh Boi, a senior lactation c...

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