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  • Advice Older Parents have for Younger Parents

    We do not have the benefit of hindsight in life. Often, we rely on nuggets of wisdom shed by those who have already walked the path. In doing so, we hope to extract important life lessons from some else’s experience. As young parents or parents-to-be, it helps to gather insights from seasoned parents who have…

  • Must-ask Questions When Deciding on A Parenting Style?

    You and your spouse were brought up in different households. This would naturally mean that both of you grew up with different beliefs and upbringing. As such, coming together to agree on a specific parenting style can prove to be an uphill task. However, this is a subject that you must broach sooner rather than…

  • Checklist for Your Last Month of Pregnancy

    You can be a bundle of nerves or bursting with excitement. Or a bit of both. The last month of pregnancy is an important period as your baby’s expected due date is finally approaching after months of eager anticipation. As you await the delivery of your family’s new addition, the following is a checklist to…

  • Tips to Keep Postnatal Depression at Bay

    Postnatal depression is more prevalent among new mums than we think. In Singapore, about one in 10 new mothers suffer from postnatal depression after giving birth. If undiagnosed or untreated, postnatal depression manifests in the form of panic attacks, hallucinations, mother-infant detachments, and even suicidal thoughts in new mums. This is why it pays to…

  • What You Should Know When Choosing Your Baby’s Name

    Choosing your baby’s name is perhaps one of the first decisions you and your spouse will make for him or her. For many parents, this can be daunting as the decision will stick with them for life. To complicate matters, Asian parents have to consider their baby’s Chinese, Indian or Malay name, depending on their…

  • Do You Overprotect Your Child?

    Your intentions are always good. You set out to protect your child because he or she has yet to develop a sense of right and wrong at a tender age. And as a parent, you recognise that it is your duty to protect your child. But what happens when we obsess over what is regarded…

  • 8 Things You Do Not Know About Breastfeeding

    Every eager mom wants her baby to feed on colostrum from her breast milk. A natural source of antibodies to build a baby’s immune system, colostrum is the first feed of breastfeeding that is believed to greatly benefit a newborn. While some moms ease into breastfeeding, others struggle and stress over not being able to…

  • 4 Things to Note When Grandparents Take Care of Your Children

    Having grandparents mind your children while you and your spouse are at work can be a little tricky at times. On one hand, your parents think they know better when it comes to parenting (they brought you up after all). But on the other hand, times have changed and parenting styles cannot be more different…

  • Real Cost-saving Tips for New Parents

    Every penny saved is every penny earned. A bit goes a long way in our parenting journey. Whether it is saving up for a rainy day, or growing our child’s education fund, we have everything to gain from effective cost-saving tips when cost of living is ever increasing. Visit Polyclinics for vaccinations Vaccinations that are…

  • 6 Things You Must Know When Choosing a Pediatrician

    Your newborn requires medical attention every now and then. If you are a first-time parent, your visits to a pediatrician are likely fraught with questions about your baby’s physical growth and well-being. Having a pediatrician who can set your mind at ease is important as he or she provides professional medical insights and advice as…