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Why You Shouldn’t Compliment Your Kids on Their Appearance (and What to Say...
Minimise appearance-based compliments to avoid your child feeling their self-worth is centred on how they look Tell a little girl that she’s pretty or a little boy that he’s handsome and their faces...
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I Have Mum Guilt About PSLE… And My Kids Aren’t Even in Primary School Yet
My husband says we don’t need another banker or lawyer. What we need are more social workers, pastors and teachers. Having worked in the financial sector for over a decade, I can see where he’s coming...
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Worried About Kids and Smartphones? One Mama Installed a Landline for her...
Worried about giving your child a smartphone (and with it, access to the internet, social media, texting and more?) Could getting a landline be the answer? One mama investigates with her tween!...
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How to Talk to Kids About Scary News
Counsellors from schools across Singapore share tips on how to talk to kids about scary news in a reassuring and age-appropriate manner The scary news cycle these days seems to be on overdrive: from...
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16 Best Middle Grade and Young Adult Books for Tweens and Teens
Looking for new reads for your tween that aren’t Harry Potter (though we do love that series)? Check out our list of exciting middle grade and young adult books that’ll keep your kid glued to their...
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PSLE Advice from Mamas Who’ve Been There, Done That (and Why You Shouldn’t...
P6 students start the PSLE on 12 August, and PSLE results will come out in mid-November. A primary school mama wonders whether she’s choosing the right path – and shares advice from mamas who’ve...
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How to Have HONEST Conversations with Your Kids: Tips from Real Mums in...
Trying to keep the conversation alive with a moody tween or teen? Wondering what to do if you suspect your child is lying to you? These tips will help keep that connection strong so that they feel safe...
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Wondering How to Teach Your Child Life Skills That Go Beyond Academic...
Here’s how Game Plan Coaching is equipping children with life skills that propel them towards academic success and lifelong fulfilment In the classroom, children are often focused on mastering the...
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Why I Had Early Conversations About Puberty, Periods & Sex with My Kids
‘Being open and talking about puberty, periods, sex, and relationships with your child keeps the door open to discuss other issues as well.’ One mum of two shares why she decided to make it a point to...
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11 Ways Helpers and Kids Can Make Cashless Payments in Singapore
Tired of constantly hunting down ATMs so you can give your helper or child physical cash for their expenses? Consider these easy-to-use options for cashless payments in Singapore instead! Have you ever...
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Help! I Think My Kid Is Doing Something They Shouldn’t, What Should I Do?
How would you know if your child was doing anything risky that may cause them significant harm (like vaping, smoking or downloading porn) and are there any tale-tell signs to look for? Are you worried...
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Self-Harm in Kids is on the Rise: Here’s What Parents Should Know
More children are self-harming since the start of the pandemic. Would you know the signs? An expert explains why we should be talking about self-harm, what signs to look out for, and what parents can...
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‘I Didn’t Rush to Bail My Kids Out When They Made Mistakes’: Resilience...
Resilience in the face of challenges – this has been in the spotlight after the usual post-PSLE maths paper furore. But how do we encourage our children to not fall apart at the first hurdles? Is...
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My Child Tested Positive for COVID-19: Now What? Two Moms Share Their Stories...
We hear from two mothers whose kids got COVID-19. Plus save this doctor’s step-by-step guide of what to do if you suspect your child has the virus It’s every parent’s nightmare – you get a call that...
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‘Caring for Hillary Has Made Me Braver and More Independent’: Mama Cindy Wong...
Cindy Wong talks about her daughter’s cerebral palsy diagnosis, their journey with Make-A-Wish Singapore, and why she’s an avid supporter of the Annual Santa Run for Wishes fundraiser Cindy Wong’s...
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Can’t Get Your Child to Like Reading? Tips For Raising Bookworms by Former...
These super practical tried and tested tips should help your child (both older kids and younger ones) develop a love for books no matter their current reading level “How do I get him to read?” This was...
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Safeguarding Kids: No Cutesy Names for Private Parts & Why We Should Be...
‘Talking PANTS’ teaches kids about their bodies and inappropriate touch – it’s the conversation that could help protect them from sexual abuse PANTS has been created by the NSPCC, UK’s leading...
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“My Son Has Special Needs. He Has Taught Us So Much” Father Whose Son Has...
“It takes a village to raise a child but a supportive society to raise a child with special needs.” One father whose son was diagnosed with moderate autism spectrum disorder shares their story In...
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How to Talk to Kids About War in an Age-appropriate Way
Should we be talking to kids about the war or shielding them from it? How do you discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine or ongoing violence (like Israeli–Palestinian conflicts and the war in Syria to...
View ArticleDear Daughter, Here’s What I Want to Tell You About Your Right to Choose an...
Did you know there are at least 24 countries in the world currently where a woman’s right to choose is restricted or illegal? To my future daughter, Lately, it seems like no matter where I go, everyone...
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