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THE BEAUTY EDIT
Vanity essentials and our top picks of the month
BABY-CARE ASSISTANCE AT HOME
Szandra Akkach, CEO of Elite Babies & Tots discusses the benefits of hiring a baby-care assistant, especially if you’re a first-time mum who needs an extra pair of hands at home
TEACHER'S PROFILE: SANDRA CARDEN
Garden Coordinator, Office of Service Learning at American School of Dubai
ASK THE EXPERT: ZOE WOOLLEY
Headmistress at Foremarke School Dubai
Know Your Children's Friends
Want to know what makes your child tick? Take a look at their circle of friends – they can offer a surprising insight into your child’s behaviour
The world is their classroom
Amber Yong, the globetrotting supermum of Instagram stars @leialauren, is far from kiasu when it comes to her kids’ preschool education. She shares why.
What's Your Kid's Learning Style?
Every child learns differently. Here’s how to leverage on their innate learning styles for academic success.
8 Foods To Improve Kid's Brain Function, Memory And Focus
These eight foods help improve brain function, memory and focus, so your child can perform better in school.
Are You Disciplining Right?
When it comes to disciplining preschoolers, ignoring tantrums or being too permissive can backfire. Here are common discipline mistakes to avoid.
What You Must Know About Speech Problems
Find out if your toddler’s language development is on track, what to do about stuttering and when to seek help about speech disorders.
6 Steps To A Healthier Child
Keeping active is good for your little one’s development, but make sure you support her with the right nutrition, sun protection and even regular downtime.
7 Awesome Activities For Kids
Keep the kids busy and learning with these great things to do around town!
Kids In Bali
There’s more to Bali than you might imagine when it comes to cool stuff for little ones to do. Check out our list of fun family options.
A Practical Guide To Dad Jokes
A slice of apple pie will cost you $2 in Jamaica, $3 in the Bahamas and $1.50 in Trinidad. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
What Stroller And Car Seat Do You Use?
Perambulator, pram, push chair, stroller, carrycot, child carrier, buggy ... there might be a multitude of names for a wheeled baby carrier, but there are even more brands of these essential items on the market! We asked our Panel to name some of their faves.
Does Your Child Snore?
It may be common, yet snoring certainly isn’t normal.
Staying Well In Singapore
The right school, the right home and a trusted doctor that you can depend on are perhaps the top three concerns of parents when they relocate their family to a new country.
What's Your Approach Towards Your Children And Screen Time?
Devices: are they an essential educational asset and the “way of the future”, a modern monstrosity that sucks kids into a vortex, or a handy tool for eking out a bit more adult conversation over a restaurant table? Here’s what our panellists think.
3 Favourite Ways ... To Get The Kids To Burn Off Energy
Sure, it’s hot out there, but a bit of heat never stopped children from wanting to run, jump, splash and slide. We asked our panellists to tell us their top kids’ activities in Singapore. They’re not only fun and healthy, but they make for some extremely sleepy young people by the time Bed O’clock rolls around. Win-win!
8 Things You Mightn't Have Known About Morning Sickness
No one likes morning sickness – or “nausea and vomiting of pregnancy” (NVP) as doctors prefer to call it, because it can strike at any time of the day – but it’s a very common side effect of early pregnancy. Here are some helpful facts, tips and advice on getting through it in one piece.
Skincare For Bubs
Keep your baby’s skin soft and healthy with the right moisturising products.
What To Know About That Gap Between Your Child's Teeth
Here’s what to know about that gap between your child’s teeth.
Myths About Kids' Eating Habits And Weight
Setting the Record Straight
The Power Of A Good Book In Little Hands
My mother dropped a bombshell during her last visit to Singapore. A mum of three, she nodded when I explained how hard it was to read in succession to my own three children at night. How did she find the time? “Simple,” she said. “I didn’t really read to you that much.”
Sleep: The Holy Grail
There’s an old saying, “People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.” Yep, pretty much!
Are You A Single Parent?
Tips you could use.
Make Bathtime A Breeze With These Baby Essentials
Make bathtime a breeze with these baby essentials.
How To Take Charge If Your Kids Are Making The Rules!
How to take charge if your kids are making the rules
10 Tips For Moms To Cope With Worries
Exam period is stressful, but for many parents prepping the kids back to school after the hols worries them even more! Here are 10 tips to cope – calmly
Baby's Best Brain Food?
Breast Milk is called liquid gold for a good reason. It is a nutrient-rich food constantly changing in composition based on the baby’s nutritional needs, as well as a source of antibodies to help the baby fight off infections.