Category: Lifestyle
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Relevant CNY Etiquette to Pass Down
New year, news rules? Not quite when it comes to Chinese New Year!
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How to mentally prepare for Year 1
Transitioning from kindergarten to Year 1? Here’s how to mentally prepare your child and yourself for it!
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Back-to-school Promotions and Discounts in Singapore
Looking to save on Back-to-school season? Look no further!
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Dengue Fever – All that you need to know!
Did You Know? There are three main types of Mosquito breeds found in Singapore. They are the Aedes Mosquito, Anopheles Mosquito and the Culex Mosquito. Mosquitoes are known to spread vector-borne diseases. However, not all mosquitoes spread dengue. The only culprit is the Aedes Mosquito. Apart from dengue, this bugger is also responsible for the…
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What You Need to Know About the Momo Suicide Challenge
Image from twitter/Moryam6 First, there was the Blue Whale Challenge, the sick ‘game’ that urged children perform dangerous dares, failing which, they were prodded to take their own lives. This grim suicide challenge caused a wave of moral panic in 2016 across several countries, including Russia, Brazil, India and the United States. This year, a…
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Parenting Through Divorce 4 of 4 : Adjusting to a New Lifestyle
In this last article of our four-part series, we tackle the challenges of adjusting to the new lifestyle that comes after a divorce while doing your best to be a parents. Adjusting to the new living situation Divorce will be a big change to everyone in the family, so you should make sure there is…
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Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 2 of 4 : Helping Them Cope
The stresses of a divorce are often as overwhelming to a child as they are to the couple involved. While there is really no easy way to go through a divorce, parents who find themselves in this difficult situation need to remember to be parents throughout the ordeal, as much as they can help it. Last…
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Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 3 of 4 : A New Normal
In the last article of this series, we talked about helping your children cope through a divorce. This week, we’re addressing the need for establishing a new normal. As human beings, we are hardwired to be adverse to change. Routine makes us comfortable as we know what to expect and can minimize difficulties in our…
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Why You Need A Calm-Down Corner At Home
Despite our best efforts in being understanding towards our children and their needs, they tend to get emotionally dysregulated. When you find your child getting restless or agitated, a calm-down corner might just be the best thing for your child to retreat to with you for some cuddling, cartoons, or to read a book together.…