Young Parents Singapore - January - February 2019

In this issue

Our Right Start Issue has everything you need to help your child succeed in school in 2019. Learn how to manage separation anxiety in your preschooler and find out how to tell if your kid is doing well in Primary 1 and 2 now that there are no exams.

Separation Anxiety, Bullies And Other Preschool Blues

Preschool is rarely a smooth journey for children. Sasha Gonzales asks the experts how to handle the most common dilemmas, from separation anxiety to having trouble making new friends.

8 mins

How To Manage The Massive 'No-Exams' Changes In Primary 1 & 2

It's the biggest change to the Singapore school system in decades, and it sounds great – except, how do you tell if your child is learning, and at the right pace? Eveline Gan finds out how you can be sure your child is up to speed in learning.

6 mins

What Is The Right CCA For Your Primary School Kid?

Co-curricular activities (CCAs) aren’t just frivolous frills. They teach kids important life skills that can’t be found in a classroom lesson. EVELINE GAN finds out how to select the right one for your child.

4 mins

Is Your Kid Stressed About Starting School This Year?

School kids in Singapore are more stressed than their peers overseas. If your kid is feeling the pressure, here’s how to find what's triggering his anxiety – and how to help.

5 mins

8 Best Brain Foods For Kids To Excel In School

When it comes to improving brain function, memory, focus and concentration, some foods are better than others, say nutrition experts. Here’s how to serve them so your kids can get the most nutrients out of them.

5 mins

Which Is Best For Your Kid In 2019: Enrichment Or Tuition?

Now there are no exams or graded tests in Primary 1 or 2. And this changes everything! Should you invest more in tuition to ensure Junior is still learning at the correct pace, or will enrichment classes bring more long-term benefits? Here's how to find the mix that works best.

5 mins

Why You Shouldn't Let PSLE Stress Take Over Your Kid's Life

PSLE preparations start in Primary 5, which means a high-pressure two years for your family. Here's how to support your child so they can do their best.

4 mins

Five Years Old And Toothless

Weaned on sweet drinks, this boy didn't drink plain water till he was three. His family share their traumatising experience with EVELINE GAN.

5 mins

What You Must Know About HFMD In Preschool

Kids in child care are especially prone to getting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Find out how to protect your little ones from this contagious disease.

3 mins

Should Your Kid Skip A Vaccine Shot?

Vaccinations are a rite of passage for every Singaporean child, but what if your kid is sick before an appointment, or misses a booster dose? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions.

4 mins

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Young Parents Singapore Magazine Description:

Young Parents is a bi-monthly parenting magazine that helps parents raise smart and successful children in Singapore. It is the trusted resource for education and enrichment advice, child development and health in Singapore, and fun family activities. Young Parents is the No. 1 parenting title in Singapore (Nielsen Media Index 2018). Visit www.youngparents.com.sg for more.