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10 of the Cutest Singaporean Babies You Should Follow on Instagram

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Some kids have Instagram accounts even before they learn how to crawl. We round up 10 of the most adorable Singaporean babies you really should be following on Instagram for your daily dose of cute! It’s usually Michael Phelps on...

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A Kiddy Day Out at The Petite Park

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Together with his cousins, our little roving reporter Elliott heads to The Petite Park at City Square Mall for a fun play date. Here’s his review. One of Elliott’s cousins recently returned from the States for a holiday, so we...

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5 Essential Story Hooks that will Help Your Child Ace PSLE Compositions

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Great hooks spark interest and get readers reeled into a story. Teach your children how to write openings that will grab the marker’s interest and ensure better marks for their compositions. Why are story hooks important? Most readers do not have the patience to...

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10 Essential Safety Tips All Parents Need to Teach their Children

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Your babies and children are your ‘precious’. How can you ensure their safety, that they remain safe from harm no matter where you are, and especially when they are not with you? While Singapore is a safe country and cases of child...

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Should Your Kids Share a Bedroom?

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Most parents in Singapore face space constraints in their homes and therefore have to resort to their kids sharing a bedroom. But, given the choice, would you want your children to share a bedroom or sleep in separate rooms? When...

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5 Amazingly Family-Friendly Villas in Bali — the Kids won’t want to leave!

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Where to stay in Bali? These villas boast special features — think playgrounds, kids’ rooms, pools, and even a treehouse! — that make them extra perfect for every member of the family! Travelling to Bali with your family is a...

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Top 20 Brain Foods for Kids to Stay Sharp for Their Exams

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With the exam season creeping up on your kids, what should you be feeding them to fire up their brain cells? We spoke to a nutritionist to bring you this list of 20 brain foods. Did you know that six...

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6 Ways to Empower Your Life and Enjoy Watching Your Children Grow

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As parents, we always make our children the first priority and tend to forget to take care of ourselves. But we are no good to our kids if we are not well. Let’s ensure that we will be there for...

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Jean Yap, Founder of Bento Days, on Motherhood and Bento Art

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She’s a mother of three who shot to fame on Instagram with her bento making skills. We caught up with the super creative Jean Yap to find out what she’s like as a parent. As a child, were you ever...

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Execute the Perfect Ending for your PSLE English Essay

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Sometimes it can be hard to think of a suitable – and great – ending for your composition. Here are some which will work in almost every essay situation. Learn them and you’ll never be stuck again! A good story...

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Kids and Pets: What’s the Ideal Pet for Your Family + Must-See Adorable Photos of Children and Their Best Fur-Friends

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It’s proven that growing up with pets has many benefits for children. If you don’t yet have pets but are considering one, we share the pros and cons to help you decide on the best fit for your family. Also...

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16 Best Places to Find Seriously Stylish Kids Furniture & Décor in Singapore

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Moving into a new home soon or renovating your current one? We tell you where to shop to spruce up your children’s rooms with super stylish kids furniture and decor. Boy, am I jealous! The kids’ furniture scene here in...

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7 Places to See the Northern Lights – Go Now Before They Wane!

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Whether you’re enchanted by legends, curious about the science or simply wish to witness the Northern Lights for yourself, here are seven places from east to west where you can experience that Aurora magic with the family. Named for the...

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10 Reasons You Should Take Your Kids to Watch WICKED the Musical

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WICKED the musical is back in town and is definitely one that the whole family will love. Here’s why you – and your kids – don’t want to miss this award-winning Broadway and West End production. Lions and tigers and...

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True Story: Baby after Cancer, Business after Miscarriages

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Cancer and miscarriages did not stop Yvonne Lian from conceiving a child naturally and setting up a business. This unstoppable woman — mother, survivor, and mumpreneur — shares her story with us. She’s may only be 30, but Yvonne Lian has already...

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Choose the Right Footwear to Support your Pregnancy

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Footwear considerations for pregnancy? Yes this is important for mums-to-be to think about. After all, your feet will be carrying two (or more!) throughout your pregnancy! With pregnancy comes an exciting wardrobe overhaul. For sure, you’ll need maternity wear to accommodate the growing...

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17 Awesome Activities for Kids to Enjoy This Children’s Day Weekend and Beyond

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Not sure where to take the kids this Children’s Day? It’s only fair that you bring them somewhere they can have a ball of a time. Here are 17 activities that will be pure fun for little people. Ah, Children’s...

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Giveaway: Tickets to Hi-5 Fairytale – A Theatrical Extravaganza Not to Be Missed!

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The Hi-5 gang from Australia is returning to Singapore this December for a brand new theatrical performance. Win a pair of tickets to catch this fun and educational show! One, two, three, four, Hi-5! Ah, who can forget that incredibly...

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Halloween Haunts 2016: The 15 Best Places to Bring Your Tricks and Get Your Treats

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From hair-raising adventures with pirates and zombies to hands-on workshops where kids can make their own Halloween treats, here are some fun places for the little ones this Halloween season. Halloween is celebrated on the evening of 31 October each...

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Exam Stress in Kids: How to Recognise The Signs Plus 7 Strategies to Combat It!

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How can you tell if your child is suffering from exam stress? A child psychologist tells us how to spot the warning signs. We also offer parents seven strategies to tackle exam stress in their kids. It’s that time of...

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All-You-Can-Play at Cool de Sac Singapore

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Our little roving reporter Elliott checks out Cool De Sac, an indoor play centre at Suntec City designed to keep kids of all ages entertained. Here’s what he thought of it. With the summer holidays coming to an end, we decided to get...

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Glamping with Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore

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The Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures is a staycation with a difference, taking glamping in the city to a whole new level as kids get to stay in a tent under a canopy of stars – within the hotel room!...

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Happy Park at Waterway Point: The Best of Both Wet and Dry Worlds

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Our little roving reporter, Elliott, heads to Punggol once again, this time to check out Happy Park, the new wet and dry playground that has just opened at Waterway Point. Elliott getting his feet wet at a water playground has...

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ShopBack is Your Family’s Best Shopping Hack in Singapore!

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Being a parent can be quite an expensive affair, what with all the necessities that you simply cannot do without. Diapers, milk formulas, food, and clothes all cost money and some of these things require constant replenishment. In other words,...

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Pokémon Research Exhibition: Where Aspiring Pokémon Trainers Turn Into Scientific Researchers

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Join Professor Pikachu in his research laboratory and go on a mission to discover hundreds of Pokémon species at the Pokémon Research Exhibition. It’s time to don your lab coats because – you know – gotta catch ‘em all! Just...

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ShopBack is Your Family’s Best Shopping Hack in Singapore!

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Being a parent can be quite an expensive affair, what with all the necessities that you simply cannot do without. Diapers, milk formulas, food, and clothes all cost money and some of these things require constant replenishment. In other words,...

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Isabel’s Peppa Pig Themed 2nd Birthday Party at Home

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Forget Porky Pig. Peppa Pig is now the pink snouted cartoon character who’s a hit with preschoolers. Little Isabel Lum is such an ardent fan of the anthropomorphic animal that she had a Peppa Pig themed second birthday party at...

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When Looking Hot Ain’t Cool: Raising My Daughter in a Sexualised World

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Sexualising young children happens everywhere, possibly at an increasing rate, no thanks to the influence of pop culture and the proliferation of social media. As parents, what can we do? Here’s what one mother has decided. Her head is slightly tilted, and...

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Get The Best Christmas Wonderland 2016 Experience for Families & Kids at Gardens by The Bay

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Christmas Wonderland is all set to transform Gardens by The Bay into Singapore’s biggest yuletide playground this year. We bring you the scoop on what families with children can expect at the festive playground this December. Did you visit Christmas...

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Letting Go of Your Baby; Welcoming Your Tween

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You have been the centre of your child’s world for years, but things are starting to change. Your tween rejects your company and shrugs off your loving touch. It surely can’t be time to let go yet − can it? For years, you have put...

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4 Mental Strategies to Prepare Yourself for Labour and Childbirth

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You’ve carried this baby for two trimesters and done all your parenting prep. Now that you’re in the home stretch and have everything all set, it’s time to kick back and relax. Or is it?With the star event – the...

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Hospital Maternity Packages in Singapore: Updated for 2016/2017

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Expecting a baby? Good news – maternity packages offered by hospitals in Singapore have reached luxurious new heights. We bring you a list of facilities and services 10 maternity hospitals here are pampering mums-to-be with. A new mother who has just popped...

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Step into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Singapore Philatelic Museum

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Singapore Philatelic Museum presents Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands, and all Potterheads and Muggles alike are invited to experience this magical Harry Potter exhibition. Check out one-of-a-kind stamp collections while conjuring up your very own patronus – there’s something...

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Empower your Child for Success with just S$10.80/month

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With its suite of tools, Microsoft Office 365 helps empower your child with skills and abilities for success — not just in school, but for life! Microsoft Office 365 will change your mindset about your child’s use of digital technology....

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A Post-Exam Parent’s Report Card — How did you Do?

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You’ll soon be holding your child’s report book in your hands. But what would your parental report card reflect about your progress as a parent so far? The year-end exams are finally over and I’m on tenterhooks awaiting the moment...

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Genting Dream is The Newest Family-Friendly Cruise that Your Kids Will Love!

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The official launch ceremony of Genting Dream, Dream Cruises’ inaugural cruise ship, took place here in Singapore yesterday. So what does the cruise liner have in store for families with children? Here’s the scoop! Thinking of sailing somewhere with the kids...

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ezbuy + Taobao 11.11: Massive Discounts on Mummy and Baby Products

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In conjunction with the upcoming annual Taobao 11.11 sale on 11 November, ezbuy will be having a super sale day, so you can take advantage of some massive discounts without any of the hassle. 11 November is known as Singles’...

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Child and Adolescent Suicides: How We Can Help Prevent It

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With all the news about children and teenagers in Singapore committing suicide in recent months, parents want to help, but where to start? We speak to local social workers for their advice on how to prevent adolescent suicides. In 2015...

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6 Fun Activities to Enjoy in Koh Samui with your Kids this Year-End Holiday

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Koh Samui is the relatively untouched Thai island that’s turning out to be a hit holiday destination for families. Check out six fun activities that you can do with the kids here! The long year-end holiday is coming. How does...

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Giveaway: Tickets to Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas + X’Mas Goodie Bag (worth $280 altogether)!

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Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, the most festive family production is about to hit Singapore this November. Win a set of four tickets to catch this holiday classic! We also caught up with Father Christmas himself to have some pressing questions...

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Kampong-style Fun at The Animal Resort

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“Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play…” goes the old song. While there aren’t any real buffalo or antelope at The Animal Resort, little Elliott still found lots of animals friends to...

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30 Terrific Year-End Holiday Activities for Children (2016)

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The longest school holiday of the year is here and we’ve found 30 great activities for families and kids to have a fabulous time! School’s out. Time for the kids to breathe in some fresh air, get out into the...

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14 Charity Runs & Walks That Will Help You Stay Active While Bonding with Your Kids

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Want to keep fit, spend time with your family and kids, and do your part for charity all at the same time? Mark your calendars and take part in these 14 charity runs and walks happening in the year ahead!...

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Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is The Newest Exhibition to Explore with Your Kids at Science Centre Singapore

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The Singapore edition of Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Exhibition has finally made its debut in Southeast Asia at the Science Centre! What can Avengers fans look forward to here? We took a tour as eager beaver recruits to bring you all...

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Kitchen Not-So-Confidential: 11 things we learnt on a Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas kitchen tour

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How does the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship order, stock, and prep its legendary buffets and a la carte meals for its passengers? We go deep into the underbelly of the vessel to find out. When the SingaporeMotherhood...

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NASA – A Human Adventure at ArtScience Museum is a Must-visit for Space Geeks Young and Old!

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Starting from 19 November 2016, visitors to ArtScience Museum can go on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Singapore’s largest space flight exhibition, NASA – A Human Adventure. Here’s what we learnt at the media preview yesterday! Listen up, space geeks! NASA...

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12 Questions You Need to Have Answered Before You Can Survive a Long Haul Flight with Babies & Children

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Putting off that exotic holiday because you don’t know how to survive a long haul flight with your children? We speak to a paediatrician to bring you all the must-knows. Parents also share their experiences from having flown long haul...

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Giveaway: 2D1N Staycation in Premier Rooms at Swissôtel Merchant Court for a Family of Four (worth $569++)!

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Swissôtel Merchant Court has undergone an 18-month long refurbishment and now boasts family-friendly rooms, a transformed Ellenborough Market Café, a new Crossroads Bar and a luxury Swiss spa. Ready to win a staycation here? What’s the next best thing after...

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6 of the Best Box Subscription Gifts for Kids

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One box, many possibilities, endless knowledge. That’s what your child can enjoy with box subscription gifts, which run the gamut from books to science experiments and even cultural education! Do you remember the thrill of receiving a package in the...

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Not by Blood, but by Love: 3 True-life Adoption Stories

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Two sets of loving parents and one very loved child share their adoption stories – stories of blessings, life, love and hope. Children are a blessing and having children of your own is a wonderful thing. But for those who find themselves...

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