Strategies to avoid Halloween candy overdose
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View ArticleHelicopter parenting is ruining our children says former Stanford University...
If you are a helicopter parent, you may be harming rather than aiding your child in his social development. Do you say “we” when in reality you are talking about your child? Are you quick to argue with...
View Article4 effective steps to avoid becoming a helicopter parent
How not to be a helicopter parent: If you do everything for your child – from feeding him to doing his homework and so on – your child is going to grow up to be a helpless adult. A helicopter parent is...
View ArticleDeceased Spectra student was being bullied in school, says aunt
Shina was laid to rest on 22 October 2015. Image credit The Straits Times; Yeo Kai Wen On Tuesday 20 October, we were horrified to learn of the death of a secondary two Spectra Secondary School student...
View ArticleWhat parents should know about hand, foot and mouth disease
In Singapore, Hand Food and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has been legally notifiable by law since October 2000. Due to its infectious nature and risk of fatality, the Singapore government and health...
View ArticleHow much do you know about dengue fever in children?
In Singapore, dengue fever has been prevalent in recent years, and has taken lives. As of October 2015, there has been over 8,400 reported cases of dengue fever for the year. The Ministry of Health and...
View ArticleSymptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever and what you can do
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a severe type or complication of dengue fever that can be fatal if undetected early. Studies have shown that there are 100 million new cases around the world every...
View ArticleSSO Concerts for Children presents Jason’s Short Guide To Music History
If you want to introduce your kids to classical music, then this is the concert for you to attend! Join Jason Lai, Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on an enthralling,...
View Article8 awesome alternatives to throwing an extravagant birthday party for your child
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View ArticleYoung Singaporean girl selling phone online tricked, lured and fondled by man...
12-year-old Stella (not her real name) is quite the young entrepreneur, and thoroughly enjoys doing business online. According to a Straits Times report (2 November 2015), Stella would use online...
View Article5 things not to say to a child struggling at school
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View Article10 children’s cartoons that teach bad habits
Did you know that not all cartoons are not suitable for children and may actually do them more harm than good? We give you the breakdown of 10 children's cartoons and how they are harming your child by...
View ArticleDoes my child have chicken pox symptoms?
Definition Chicken pox is a highly-contagious viral infection that causes itchy rashes that look like blisters. It usually lasts between five to 10 days. Chicken pox symptoms The initial chicken pox...
View ArticleSuper S.U.R.E. Show (Parenting Special): Help your kids thrive in today’s...
As soon as our little ones are able to talk, they start asking a million questions about the world around them: Where did I come from? Why is that woman’s hair pink? Why must I eat broccoli? Their...
View Article6 things you should never force a child to do
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View Article4 simple ways to help your child become a better reader
We have all been there. We have all had moments where we have wondered if we have done all we can to help our children academically. We have all asked ourselves the following questions: Have I got my...
View Article10 things that can hurt your child’s self esteem
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View Article8 tips to build your children’s attention span
“You need to pay attention!” is a phrase that we often use as parents. We are constantly telling our children to remain focussed, no matter what they are doing: studying, playing the piano, painting,...
View ArticleHe poisoned Singaporean school boys to satisfy his own sexual fetish
22-year-old Sean Chew Jun Yang has a horribly disturbing fetish. He gets sexually aroused by photos of the vomit and faeces of young boys. Over three years, according to a Straits Times report, Chew...
View ArticleTalking to your kids about terrorism: 12 tips for parents from an expert
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