Tag: parenting
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5 Reasons you should attend parenting classes
When thrown into new situations, no one is expected to get everything right without assistance, so why do we put that pressure on parents? Parenting classes can help us adjust to a life-changing event and teaches us a lot more than just how to swaddle a baby. Read more to find out…
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5 Fun games to play with your baby
Although baby games can be tedious, they are anything but dreary for newborn babies. These five games can help develop a baby’s basic skills, and they are meant to be played under the guidance of parents. For first-time or experienced parents, these games could also be played together and it makes a mutual learning experience…
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5 Places in Singapore to donate your baby’s old clothes
Every parent would eventually face the dilemma of figuring out what they should do with their baby’s old clothes. They might be hesitant to throw perfectly good clothes away, and that’s understandable. So, why not donate them to charity and help others in need? We will list down 5 organisations in Singapore where you can…
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The other Illness that can be mistaken as Covid-19
While the current health crisis and the upcoming recession seem to be of utmost concern, there is another flu-like illness we should be aware of. Since the beginning of 2020, more than 4,000 dengue cases have been reported. This figure is about twice as many within the same period a year ago and it is alarming. Despite…
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Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 1 of 4
Many children go through the stresses of a divorce every year. When couples go through a divorce, it is common for them to feel overwhelmed by having to deal with the situation, their own feelings, and the feelings of their children, all at once. This four-part series will give you some advice on how to…
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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.…
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Recognising Your Child’s Mental Health Problems
Taboo or not, mental health problems are real and quite common among children. Fret not though, as they are treatable, especially when you make it a point to look out for any issues your child may be facing. While one in five children live with at least one clinically diagnosed mental health problem, close to…
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5 Tips for Successful Timeouts
Timeouts are a form of behavioural modification that involves separating children from the environment in which they misbehave. The goal of timeouts is to remove the child from the enjoyable environment as a form of discipline for their unacceptable behaviour. This form of discipline is especially common in western cultures, and Asian parents have begun…
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5 Phrases You Should Never Use
Remember that one time your parents said something that hurt you and it stuck with you forever? And the other time…and that other time? Have you caught yourself saying the same thing to your child? The truth is that we often repeat phrases we grew up hearing, especially the ones we hated most. The human…