Singapore mom's secret to getting unmotivated child to study

By Jane Ng
I remember it was an uphill task getting my eldest child, now 11, to revise for exams when he was eight.
When I enthusiastically showed him a study schedule I had planned for his first exams in Primary 2, all he did was to give it a cursory glance and mumble “okay”,...

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4 tips to pump more breast milk

1. Don’t wait; start soon
You can actually start pumping as soon as you feel well enough after giving birth, says Dr Natalie Epton, specialist paediatrician and neonatologist atInternational Paediatric Clinic.Many new mums do so from the second day, with help from a lactation...

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This Bracelet Lets A Dad Feel What It's Like To Be Pregnant ... In His Wrist

There are ways for pregnant women to let their partners feel labor pains and even the sensation of having the baby kick inside them. Now a Danish start-up is taking that technology in a more streamlined direction.


Fibo is a “smart bracelet” that allows dads-to-be, or non-pregnant...

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5 ways to discipline children without caning or hitting

1. Set up a naughty chair or timeout corner
The child must stay there for five to 10 minutes on her own. It allows her to think about what she has done.Related:Should you discipline someone else’s child: 7 rules that work
2. Remove privileges
The child will not be allowed to play her...

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March school holidays 2017: kid friendly activities

Act 3 Drama Academy March Holiday workshops
Ignite the spark of imagination and hone the little one’s creativity with March holiday workshops by ACT 3 Drama Academy. Inspired by My Very Big Little World: A SugarLoaf Book, two-year-old kids will have fun learning how to dramatise and share...

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Student care centre guardian sexually abused 8 boys over 2 years

As a guardian, the senior citizen was entrusted with looking after adolescent boys at a student care centre. But over a two-year period, the 66- year-old man preyed on them.
The man, who sexually abused eight boys between 2011 and 2013, was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Feb 22. Neither...

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7 puzzle toys to boost your baby's thinking skills

Hape All-Terrain Adventure
$27.94, from Hamleys and OG(Click on arrows in photos for more puzzles)
Fisher-Price Silly Sounds puzzle
$29.90, from major department stores
Melissa & Doug Fish Bowl Jumbo Knob wooden puzzle
$17.90, from MothersworkRelated: What tablets are really doing to...

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Top 10 Reasons Living With A Toddler Is Like Living With A Drunk Person

Yes, you read the headline right. Parents, I figured it out. As I stared at my wide-eyed, what-the-heck-just-happened-to-me 2-year old, who laid on the bathroom floor in disarray looking up at me, it hit me… living with a toddler is like living with a drunk person.


You see, I asked my...

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Video: this retro ride-on toy is too cute to store away!

This retro-styled ride-on toy isn’t just fun to play with, it also looks good in your living room. Watch our video to see it in action.



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This retro-styled wooden ride-on is far too pretty to store in the kids’ bedroom after...

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Singapore preschools will have more physical activities, healthier meals

New government moves to raise healthy kids in Singapore
All preschool children will have at least one hour of physical activity a day, including time spent in the sun.They will also be served healthy meals that include fruit. Once a key law is passed, pre-schools will no longer be allowed...

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Video: Djeco Bigboum balancing game to improve toddler's concentration skills

The Djeco Bigboum balancing game will keep your toddler entertained, while improving her concentration skills.



February 25, 2017





What’s more fun than stacking chunky blocks and knocking them down? 
How about building towers on an elephant and watching them...

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Nothing Could've Prepared Me For That Call (A Mother's View On The JCC Bomb Threats)

Nothing could’ve prepared me for that call.


I’d read about these threats made to Jewish Community Centers around the country, I’ve been tracking the increase in their frequency, and I guess in the back of my mind, I knew it was only a matter of time until it was our turn.


But nothing...

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5 signs that your child is a bully

5 signs that your child is a bully
You just saw your four-year old forcefully push another child off the swing and then happily climb onto it himself.You are distraught: You love your child but not his bullying behaviour.Before showing anger, disappointment or even embarrassment, ask...

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Family staycation in Singapore: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

It has a thoughtful list of child-friendly services
Located just offOrchard Road, this luxury hotel surprises with its thoughtful list of child-friendly services, from stools that help your little ones reach the sink, kid-size bathrobes and slippers, and even water-soluble markers for them...

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More Singapore parents attend tuition classes to teach their kids

Ms Deborah Ong (right), 40, Childcare Educator, and Mr Julian Lim, 39, Project Manager, attending The Write Way Workshop, on Feb 4, 2017. The composition writing workshop, organised by Marshall Cavendish Education, saw a handful of parents participating. During the workshop, parents learnt...

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Baby sleeping with plush toy: what you should know

Should you give your baby a plush toy to sleep with?
The first concern with plush toys is safety. Never leave a plush toy in a cot or sleeping area where a baby may roll onto it and suffocate, saysDr Natalie Epton, a specialist paediatrician and neonatologist at SBCC Baby & Child...

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Dad Writes Heartbreaking Tribute To Wife Who Is Carrying Baby Without Brain To Term

An Oklahoma father paid tribute to his pregnant wife’s selflessness in a beautiful viral post.


On Feb. 17, Royce Young posted a photo of his wife, Keri, on Facebook. The photo shows Keri, who is seven months pregnant with their second child, sleeping peacefully on their couch.


In the...

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Princess Diana Refused To Wear A Hat With This Dress For The Sweetest Reason On Earth

The highly anticipated Princess Diana fashion exhibit opens Friday at Kensington Palace, and with it comes some heartwarming insight about one of her iconic dresses.  


As exhibition curator Eleri Lynn explained to British Vogue, Diana was extremely thoughtful about her clothing. A bright...

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12 ways to help your child develop better through play

12 ways to help your child develop better through play
“Finish your vegetables and take more fruits!”Sounds familiar? You’ve probably repeated this mantra one too many times to your preschooler.After all, as parents, our wish is to see our little ones grow and develop healthily to their...

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Video: 12 Hello Kitty themed rooms in Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour

So you’ve got the whole Hello Kitty plushie collection (with lots of blood, sweat and tears, we know!), you’ve done the obligatory selfies at the Hello Kitty Orchid Garden cafe at the airport, you’ve plastered Hello Kitty decals on your car, snapped up the Hello Kitty...

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Young Parents’ Expert Series 2017 - Preschool Workshop

WHEN April 8 (Saturday), 1pm – 5pm
WHERE Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel (Next to Newton MRT)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $8 per person, $14 for two when you register by April 2! (Usual price: $18 per person, $28 for two)
Includes tea reception. Strictly no admission for children.

 
 
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Bzees Sea Dogs Wink Water Shoes :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Bzees Sea Dogs Wink Water Shoes


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 01.


Summer days can be unpredictable, but in all the right ways. One day you could be beach bound with the family, and the next you could be headed out on a last minute trip to the lake with your girl gang. With...

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Primary 1 school anxiety: How one mum learned to let go

By Tee Hun Ching
The tears would often start in the late afternoon or early morning.
Often, they were accompanied by complaints of a headache, chest pains or tummy trouble. Almost always, the routine would end with a plaintive plea: Can I not go to school?
After the novelty of starting...

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Singapore Budget 2017: infant care centre places will double to 8,000

The capacity of infant care centres will double to 8,000 by 2020. This is to meet growing demand, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced during Budget speech on Feb 20.
Currently, only 4,000 infants – or 8 per cent of all children under the age of 18 months here – are...

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Air Pollution Linked To Millions Of Premature Births Around The Globe

If protecting the environment alone wasn’t reason enough to take measures to reduce air pollution, the massive global health implications of rising preterm birth rates certainly should be. 


Each year, 15 million babies around the world ― that’s roughly 1 in 10 infants ― are born...

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7 ways to help when your child has a nightmare

Common in preschoolers
It’s quite common for a child in kindergarten to have a nightmare once every two or three months. Nightmares can be triggered by different factors, not just anxiety. For instance, some children are more likely to have a nightmare if they eat cheese at night. Others...

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Where to find plus size clothes in Singapore

Wearing dresses and skirts may seem routine to many women, but putting on such outfits remained only a fantasy for Ms Lynn Bakri (pictured above) for many years.
The 38-year-old was unable to find skirts and dresses here that could fit her UK20 frame, so the mother of four hid behind a...

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What A Cutie - November Winners

 
Young Parents readers show off their children’s s
weetest moments
.Terms & conditions This promotion is open to all Singapore residents except employees of Singapore Press Holdings Limited and their immediate family, the sponsor, their media agencies and contractors. Prizes...

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Liz and Roo Nautical Changing Pad Cover :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Liz and Roo Nautical Changing Pad Cover


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 01.


Complete your nautical crib bedding with this navy and white anchors changing pad cover! It coordinates with the nautical, classic oxford, and navy metro collections. The changing pad is contoured and...

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Viral post shows child smeared with faeces at River Valley childcare centre

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) is investigating a social media post alleging that a childcare centre is ill-treating its wards.The post, originally in Chinese, said that the centre in River Valley feeds rotten fruit to the children in its care, and lets the children sleep on...

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Recipe for baby: banana rice pudding with berries and chia seeds

INGREDIENTS 
150g medium-grain rice (Jasmine or Arborio) 
200ml milk 
1 vanilla pod 
10ml agave nectar 
Pinch of cinnamon 
Pinch of nutmeg 
2 medium-sized bananas 
50g raisins  
Sprinkling of chia seeds 
Handful of raspberries 
Handful of blackberries 
Handful of blueberries 
METHOD 
1....

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Saved By An Angel: The Story Of The Gay Uncle Who Rescued His Sister’s Neglected Kids

Originally published on Gays With Kids. Written by Erika Prins Simonds


Five years ago, when Robert Shutts (see photo above, top right) arrived at the Ohio home where his sister and her kids were staying, he entered the room to find chaos. His sister was intoxicated and incoherent, her...

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40 Unusual Southern Baby Names From My Family Tree To Yours

A few months ago, I got on a weird genealogy kick. I’ve always liked history, and I got super-obsessed with building my family tree. With all the documents that are online, you can pretty much just click your way farther and farther back in history ― I’d be doing it on my iPhone while my...

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10 good habits to teach your preschooler

1. Politeness 
You’d be amazed how children who are polite to others are regarded more positively. For example, saying “please” and “thank you”, waiting patiently for her turn at the swings, sharing her toys with her friends, sticking to the rules of the game and developing good table...

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Video: Ola Beach Club, Sentosa's new family-friendly destination

What can you expect at Ola Beach Club, Sentosa’s new family-friendly destination?
Opened last November, it offers beachfront dining with Hawaiian-inspired dishes, a myriad of water sports and, yes, kids are very welcome.
Watch our video here.

Get the details in our full article on the...

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WIN! A remote-controlled robot Emiglio

Be one of 14 lucky winners to each receive an Emiglio worth $229.90.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by Nov 30, 2015.

 
 
Meet Emiglio, a 53cm-tall robot companion for your preschooler. Wear the remote control on your wrist to command his movements and speak with...

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Altec Lansing Evolution Headphones :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Altec Lansing Evolution Headphones ($29.99 value)


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 01.


Audio performance, high quality materials and performance in an ultra-comfortable design are the key features of the Altec Lansing MZX656 Evolution Headphones. Equipped with large format...

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4 questions to ask when choosing tuition for your child

4 questions to ask when choosing tuition for your child
In an ideal world, no kid would need tuition. But the fact is that kids who aren’t doing well academically could do with extra help – and we’re not talking about high achievers who are already scoring Band 1 grades here. With so many...

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3 myths about jaundice in newborn

Myth 1: Give Baby a sunbath.
This is not recommended as she can become dehydrated which, in turn, worsens jaundice, saysDr Chiou Fang Kuan, associate consultant at Gastroenterology Service from the department of paediatrics at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).Placing your baby in the...

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Mom Of Preemie Makes Special Milestone Cards To Celebrate Small Moments

After giving birth to a premature baby, an Australian mom developed a special way to bring hope to other parents with infants in the NICU.


Amy Purling is the creator of Miracle Mumma ― a blog and online store offering products for parents of preemies. One of her biggest sellers is her...

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Millennials Are Creators of New Economy

By AsiaToday reporter Jina Koh -“Millennials are unprecedented.” As former MySpace CEO Mike Jones said, it’s hard to define the millennials.


Whether you love them or not, you can’t ignore them. As things are little tougher for millennials than their Baby Boomer...

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4 ways to help your child manage his anger better

Explain why
Be open with him about the subject. Tell him that as he’s now “a big boy”, he should learn to stop behaving like a younger child. Explain that he upsets you when he loses his temper, and that you expect him to try harder to control it in the future. Let him know that while it is...

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Singapore family falls sick after mould grows in their new wardrobes

After Ms Ang Hwee Chuin’s family moved into their new apartment in Kallang two months ago, all three of them started falling sick.
“My husband had fever, I had rhinitis flare-ups and my kid had a non-stop leaky nose and chesty cough,” said the 37-year-old freelance...

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FB GIVEAWAY! A set of UNIQLO Apparels

Five lucky winners will each receive a set of UNIQLO apparel worth $80 in total! Each set includes a Light Warm Padded Parka (Boy or Girl) and a pair of HEATTECH (Top & Bottom)
To win, simply Like Young Parents FB page then “Like” and “Share” this post on our FB wall!  Contest ends...

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Swell Caroline's Ridley Wood Bead Tassel Necklace :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Swell Caroline’s Ridley Wood Bead Tassel Necklace


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 01.


Swell Caroline is an affordable, online retailer that delights in all things colorful and monogrammed. From glossy enameled jewelry, to totes and hats, Swell Caroline has the perfect...

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From ITE to NUS: Parents inspire Singapore scholar’s sign language project

Mr Quek Kai Yu is on a personal mission – one that has helped take him from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to Temasek Polytechnic to the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The 25-year-old wants to create a device that can interpret sign language by detecting hand...

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Another girl? 5 ways to deal with in-laws' disappointment

How to deal with your in-laws’ disappointment
Although you were delighted that your baby arrived safe and sound, your in-laws are disappointed that you now have another girl. They desperately wanted a grandson and are unable to hide their feelings.For instance, they show little...

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At 16, My Mom Flew To Japan Alone To Have An Abortion

In 1966, my mother flew from Seattle to Japan, alone, to have an abortion. She was 16. It’s strange, as a daughter, to wish you could protect your mom from something that happened so many years ago. But as aggressive rollbacks on women’s health care ensue, with Trump reinstating the Global...

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One Day U: Going Back to College for One Day

You cannot make decisions about the future, without an understanding of the past. Our country is now stuck in the present moment, with no understanding of the past and no vision for the future.


So began the first powerful lecture that Life in the Boomer Lane attended, yesterday, at One...

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10 signs that your child is being bullied

Is your child being bullied?
Studies that look at the frequency ofbullyingamong boys and girls give conflicting results; some conclude that the incidence of bullying is higher among girls, while others find the opposite.The forms bullying takes also differs between genders.Boys tend to be...

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Singapore Botanic Gardens death: It's safe to visit, says NParks

All the trees in the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Palm Valley have been found to be safe after a detailed check, with more inspections to follow, said the National Parks Board (NParks) yesterday, a day after a falling tembusu tree killed a woman and injured several others.
NParks said...

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Win! Sambucol natural remedy | Young Parents

Be one of 50 lucky winners to each receive two assorted Sambucol products worth $69.80.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by Dec 31, 2015.
 
Sambucol is a natural supplement developed over 20 years ago that unlocks the power of black elderberry, its key ingredient....

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Newton Wovenaire® Crib Mattress :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Newton Wovenaire® Crib Mattress ($300 value)


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 01.


The award-winning Wovenaire® Crib Mattress allows air to flow freely for optimal breathability and temperature regulation for baby – key components in the prevention of Sudden Infant...

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Video: New curriculum at Cherie Hearts preschool

Related: Singapore preschools: What you get for $2000 a month vs less than $600 a month
Cherie Hearts preschool has recently introduced a new curriculum – SPIRAL Literacies Model which aims to foster children’s curiosity, creativity, capabilities and a sense of entrepreneurship. 
The model...

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Recipe for baby: quinoa porridge with chicken and broccoli

INGREDIENTS
1 red pepper
100g broccoli (florets only for younger babies)150ml chicken stock
100g chicken thigh
70g quinoa, soaked for 5 minutes and rinsed
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200 deg C.
2. Place red pepper on an aluminium foil- lined tray and roast for 20 to 30 minutes. Flip and roast...

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MLB Player Shows What #DadLife Is All About With Viral Tweet

It’s common knowledge that parents are multitasking experts, but this professional baseball player is showing just how well he has mastered the art.


On Thursday, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Daniel Hudson tweeted two photos of himself practicing at a local high school … with a...

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Why Mercedes Did It Right: The Super Bowl Ad That Makes Boomers Want to Bond Instead of Bolt from a Brand

Commercials are big business and a complicated mixture of creativity hits and misses– and nowhere is that highlighted more effectively than during the Super Bowl. Ads can be entertaining, informative, hilarious, heartwarming, and insulting. And while insulting isn’t typically on...

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I don't understand my child: one Singapore mom's dilemma

By Clara Chow 
When my son Julian was three years old, I signed him up for a group music class.
It was a popular programme at a reputable Japanese music school – the same one I’d attended nursery and kindergarten at, and where I’d taken weekly piano lessons well into my...

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Best mall playgrounds in Singapore: City Square Mall

A play area for everyone
The mall recently revamped its play area on Level 1 to make it more inclusive.Related: Review: Laser Quest at HomeTeamNS TampinesClick on arrows for more.
It has swings, a merry-go-round and more
It now has two inclusive swings and a wheelchair accessible...

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What A Cutie - December Winners

 
Young Parents readers show off their children’s s
weetest moments
.Terms & conditions This promotion is open to all Singapore residents except employees of Singapore Press Holdings Limited and their immediate family, the sponsor, their media agencies and contractors. Prizes...

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Sharpie® Extreme Permanent Markers :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Sharpie® Extreme Permanent Markers


This giveaway will begin Monday, August 15.


Sharpie® Extreme Permanent Markers have high-contrast ink that resists fading when exposed to harsh UV rays, rain, snow, and even mud. (Great for outdoor gear, sports equipment, backpacks and water...

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Punggol childcare centre owes $72K in rent, appeals to stay open

A childcare centre that was ordered on Jan 31 by the authorities to close in March, was told on Feb 3 that it can remain open, on the condition that the amount it owes be paid by March 7.
Character Montessori in Punggol was served a lease termination notice after owing the Singapore Land...

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5 questions to ask before you buy a stroller

Surely I can’t go wrong investing in a premium model, right?
Don’t fall into the trap that if a stroller costs more, it will automatically be better.“Quality and cost don’t necessarily go hand in hand,” Sandy Jones, author of parenting book Great Expectations: Best Baby Gear, advises....

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This Hilarious Grandpa Wanted To Match His Grandson On His Birthday

After seeing his newborn grandson’s monthly growth photos, this hilarious grandpa wanted to get in on the action.


Every month, Mary Beth Valuk has been embroidering her son Luke’s age onto onesies to document his first year in a photo collage.


“My dad has said to me for some time that...

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The Revolution is Now | The Huffington Post

Two questions posed to me today: Was I disgusted by the DeVos nod and do I think all of our energy against her was for naught? My answers: of course and absolutely not. I never thought we could bring down DeVos or, honestly, any of the picks of our so-called prez. It was a numbers game and...

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New NUH programme helps kids with peanut and cow's milk allergies

For years, eating even a smidgen of peanut butter would make Tng Shih Kai feel nauseated, giddy and break out in rashes.
Now – three months after completing a programme to increase his tolerance to the food – he can eat more than 10 peanuts at a go without triggering an allergic...

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Ola Beach Club: Sentosa's new family-friendly destination

New family-friendly hangout
By Elisa ChiaLonging for a beach holiday escapade with your kids? You don’t need to leave Singapore – head to Sentosa’s Ola Beach Club for a day of fun in the sun.Opened last November, it offers beachfront dining with Hawaiian-inspired dishes, and a myriad of...

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What a Cutie January 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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Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook & Snack Happy Gift Set :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Happy Family Organic Superfoods Cookbook & Snack Happy Gift Set


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, September 06.



From the founder of Happy Family, one of the largest and fastest growing organic food brands, comes a new cookbook that makes healthy eating for the whole
family...

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3 more MOE kindergartens will open in Punggol in 2018

Three new Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens will open in Punggol in 2018 to cater to the high demand for pre-school services in the area, bringing the total number of such kindergartens to 18.
In a new move, all eligible Singaporean Nursery Two children enrolled at four upcoming My...

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What you should eat if you are planning to get pregnant

How to increase your chance of getting pregnant
A healthy, balanced diet can help increase a couple’s chances of conceiving and also contribute to the baby’s health.During pregnancy, an adequate intake of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients will promote fetal growth and...

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Why This Mom Posted A Photo Of 295 Ounces Of Breast Milk

A mom-of-two is using Instagram to spread a message about breast milk donation.


On Monday, Ashley Clifford posted a photo of her 5-month-old daughter, Ellie, on Instagram. In the picture, Ellie lies on the floor surrounded by bags of her mom’s donor milk ― 295 ounces to be specific.




...

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Grandma's First Protest March | The Huffington Post

On Inauguration Day, at 0-dark-30 women armed with nothing but pink hats and attitude, showed up at Los Angeles International Airport to start the long trek to Washington. My daughter and I drove to LA the day before from California’s Central Coast. We were to going to take any...

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Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates A Major Anniversary With Major Sapphires

“There is only so many of these landmark dates that people will want to mark,” he said in an interview with People magazine. “I’m sure she would rather people were asking why isn’t it being celebrated rather than, ‘Oh no, not another royal anniversary.’ She always plays safe — and that is a...

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5 ways to stop sibling rivalry

5 ways to stop sibling rivalry
Competitiveness between siblings is often most intense when the age gap is around two years.And now that both your children are in primary school, the one-upmanship has greatly increased.To prevent the atmosphere at home turning from relaxation to tension,...

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4 feng shui tips for school success in the Year of the Rooster

1. Determine your child’s Wen Chang position
In fengshui, Wen Chang is the academic star that governs scholarly success, shares a spokesperson from Way Fengshui Group.Bask in the benevolent aura of Wen Chang star to help boost chances of academic excellence.An individual’s Wen Chang...

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WIN! A beautiful life-size keepsake of Baby's feet

Be one of 18 lucky winners to each receive a pair of 3-D casts of your baby’s feet worth $228.
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by Jan 31, 2016.

One of the pioneers of life casting in Singapore, B&G Life Casting creates 3-D casts of your baby’s feet to...

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Playmobil Haunted House Play Box :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Playmobil Haunted House Play Box


This giveaway will begin Saturday, October 01.


Frightful fun and ghoulish secrets await inside the Haunted House Play Box – enter at your own risk! Mysterious characters hide around every turn, including a vampire and Frankenstein. The secret...

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Singapore tutors launch association to improve teaching standards

To raise the quality of tutors in the billion-dollar tuition industry here, a group of tutors joined hands to form an association last month.
The Association of Tutors (Singapore) said it is also doing this to look after the welfare of tutors and their professional development.
Set up by...

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6 confinement myths you should stop believing

6 confinement myths you need to stop believing
In Chinese culture, the month after the baby is born is viewed as a crucial period of growth and recovery for mother and child, according to Asian-American publication Hyphen Magazine.That is why during this period, known in Singapore as...

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Advice For Beyoncé From One Twin Mama To Another

Beyoncé and I have a lot in common. Stay with me here. I live in Houston, she’s from Houston. She just announced she is pregnant with twins, I have twins. We had an older daughter before having our twins, and so does she. She likes to visit BB’s Café when she’s in town...

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This Is What Happens When People Seek Out Their Former Old Loves

Life in the Boomer Lane has known several women who have been contacted by men who knew them as former boyfriends, decades earlier (in one case, at summer camp). These later-in-life reunions have been met with varying degrees of success, from a reawakening of young love to a realization...

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How to bond with my child before leaving for work

How to bond with your child before leaving for work
Not spending enough time with your kids? Almost every working mum (and dad!) feels the guilt.Before you dash off to the office, how about a touch-up that’ll bring a glow to your little face – and yours – in 10 seconds flat?Related: Not...

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Video: Heart shaped puzzle toy for kids

If your little one loves puzzles, this heart shaped puzzle will let her use her imagination to form hundreds of different shapes.



February 5, 2017





Whether you’re six or 60, this whimsical set of 50 wooden pieces will make you smile. It comes packaged in...

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WIN! A Family Package to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort worth $330

Stand to WIN a set of 4 combo tickets (including Waterpark entry) to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort  and other prizes worth $330 in total!
To win, simply submit the correct answer on the form below.
Contest ends Wed, Feb 8. Good luck!
A set of prizes including 4x combo tickets (include waterpark...

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Playmobil Take Along Fire Station :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Playmobil Take Along Fire Station ($39.99 value)


This giveaway will begin Monday, October 17.


Red alert at the Take Along Fire Station! The
firefighters are on the move and ready to race to the
rescue. In a convenient take-along case, this set is perfect
for on-the- go fun. Transform...

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5 ways to help your child cope with school stress

Child doesn’t enjoy school anymore
So your child doesn’t seem to enjoy school as much as before. Dr. Vanessa Van Auer of VA Psychology Center explains what could be the case.Being a kid can be a pretty stressful gig, what with parental expectations, school assignments and...

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Dizziness during pregnancy: what to do

Dizziness during pregnancy is a common symptom and can occur in any trimester, says Dr Goh Shen Li, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at S L Goh Women’s Clinic.
It’s important to exclude anemia, raised blood pressure, abnormal glucose levels and heart rhythm irregularities, as...

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How I Answered My Five Year Old Son When He Asked Where Babies Come From

What did you tell your little kid when he/she asked how he/she was born? originally appeared on Quora – the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.


Answer by Rick Bruno, retired cop, on Quora:

I was a little...

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The Most Important New Year's Resolution You Can Make

Mr. Bessler


Women as Caretakers. No surprise there. It’s a role that naturally falls to us, that we embrace – readily or reluctantly – or that we shamefully shun.


Two weeks ago, I moderated a panel aimed at providing a collective commentary on women as caretakers. It...

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8 ways to manage your child's tantrums better

8 ways to manage your child’s tantrums
If you’ve been at the mercy of your child’s embarrassing tantrums in public, mothers Jasmine Han and Shelly Holly (pictured above) perfectly understand what it’s like. In their new book ‘I’m Not Perfect. I’m A Mom’ they...

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5 family-friendly things to do in Serangoon

5 family-friendly things to do in Serangoon
Although there isn’t a clear consensus on the definite perimeter of “Serangoon”, it is surely one of the stars of northeast Singapore.It’s most commonly known for the food – every local knows ofChomp Chomp Food Centre– but there are also hidden...

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WIN! Safari Zoo Run 2016 goodies

Be one of eight lucky winners to each receive a set of prizes, worth $400 in total. (Prizes include: Four race slots to Safari Zoo Run on Feb 28, Jungle breakfast with wildlife for four people and Singapore Zoo merchandise)
Simply answer a simple question and enter the fields below by Jan...

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Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn (3 winners) :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn (3 winners)


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 01.


In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from the writing duo behind The Hangover, Amy (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage,...

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5 most child-friendly libraries in Singapore

1. Central Public Library
The dedicated kids area — My Tree House — is the first green library in the world for children.This eco-friendly space teaches them about environmental literacy and awareness.There’s also the Weather Stump, which tells weather data, and the...

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Beyonce announces pregnancy; expecting twins with Jay Z

Pop icon Beyonce and rapper husband Jay Z are expecting twins.
The 35-year-old Lemonade singer made the announcement on Instagram.
“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two,...

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But You'll Always Be My Baby

Today you are one! It seems like just yesterday we welcomed you into the world. You have brought more joy to our lives, each and every single day, than we could have ever imagined. You make us all smile and laugh. You fit right in with our crazy crew from day one. While the past year has...

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This New Orange Era: The New Norm Is Not The Norm

Back in the 1950s, the US, having just survived a horrific war, settled down and chose a general as President. The theme was order and prosperity. The small world that Life in the Boomer Lane inhabited consisted of school, family and friends. The first two were orderly and predictable....

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The Baby Prince Of Bhutan Is Absurdly Adorable

Look. It’s not a competition. All babies are beautiful, including royal babies. 


But facts are facts, and the fact is that Bhutan’s royal baby, Dragon Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, is unbelievably cute. Like,...

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7 ways to help your child choose good friends

1. Don’t criticise her friends
When you say “I don’t want you to play with X”, your child sees it as a threat to their independence and it alienates them. “Criticising her friends can drive her further into the arms of those people,” says Fauziah Shah, director at Petra Counselling Centre....

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How to get along with your maid: one Singapore mum’s success story

 
Ruth Chew treats her maid like family. She shares how they manage to get along so well.
“Joy started working for my family in May 2010. The first time we met, she impressed me with her friendliness, openness and mindfulness.
“My elder daughter, who was 15 months old at the time,...

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WIN! $3,000 worth of prizes when you share your YP memories

Share your favourite memories with Young Parents! 30 lucky readers will receive YP Birthday pack worth $100 and have your entries published in the upcoming issues.
Young Parents turns 30 this year – but you enjoy the presents! To celebrate this milestone, our team will handpick 30 hampers...

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4 Tickets to Max and Ruby on December 4th, 2016 at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury :: For Our Facebook Fans :: Contests & Giveaways

4 Tickets to Max and Ruby on December 4th, 2016 at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury


This giveaway will begin Tuesday, November 01.



Max
& Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as
they take to the stage their most magical performance yet! Inspired by
one of...

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