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Editor’s Picks – All the Good Stuff out there for Families and Kids (Nov 2016)

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Our Editor’s Picks section is back to keep you in the know about great new products and deals for families and children in Singapore. This month, we’re looking at must-haves for all at home. Enjoy! For newborns and weaning babies Tollyjoy’s Anti-Bacterial Feeding...

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Christmas Gift Shopping for Your Kids Made Easy – 50 Awesome Ideas That Are NOT Toys!

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On the prowl for Christmas gifts that aren’t toys for your kids? We bring you a handy gifting guide jam-packed with 50 fabulous non-toy gift ideas for the little ones. Shop away! Googled ‘Christmas gift ideas for kids’ and found...

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Angel Gowns Singapore Helps Clothe Babies for Their Final Journey

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June Lee, one of the founders of Angel Gowns Singapore, shares the stories, tears, pain and love that she and her team experience, even as they create tiny garments for little angels gone too soon. According to the World Health...

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Editor’s Picks – The Christmas Edition (Dec 2016)

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Yes, it’s already December, and if you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping yet, it’s time to start panicking. Just kidding! Here are our picks of the month to help you along. And why not pick up some pretty accessories for...

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Giveaway: 40 Passes to The All-Star Nick Jr. Wonderland at City Square Mall, THE Place to Visit with Kids This Christmas!

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Tis’ the season to revel in a star-studded Christmas as our favourite Nick Jr. characters from Dora The Explorer, PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies and more transform City Square Mall into a Christmas Wonderland! Make City Square Mall your one-stop destination...

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14 Family-Friendly Christmas Feasts Around Town

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There are endless dining options available during the festive season, and it can get quite mind-boggling trying to decide which to go for. To narrow it down, we’ve curated a selection of Christmas feasts designed to indulge families with kids...

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16 Places to Order Takeaway Treats for Your Christmas Party

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Whether you’re planning to throw a huge party and invite everyone from here to the North Pole, or enjoy a cosy get-together with your loved ones, these Christmas takeaway options will help earn you the reputation of being the hostess...

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Busy Tables: Where Your Child Leads the Way in Learning

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Have you heard about Busy Tables, Singapore’s first play and learning centre for curious minds? We find out how it turns your child into a self-guided Busy bee with a love for learning! Designed as an education-themed indoor playground dedicated to...

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Giveaway: 5 Family Passes to Pororo Park (each worth $71.80) + 14 Attractions (and more) to Visit for Family-friendly Festive Fun!

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Just about every attraction in Singapore has jumped on the Christmas bandwagon, but which ones promise fun for the whole family? We bring you a list of those plus other festive happenings worth checking out. With so many establishments rolling...

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Placenta Encapsulation: Would You Consume Your Placenta After Childbirth?

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Are you thinking of consuming your placenta? Here’s one mother’s experience with placenta encapsulation. What do you do with your placenta after childbirth? Many discard it as biological waste, but do you know that you can consume it as part...

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10 Malls to Bring Your Kids to For Fun Indoor (Mostly) Christmas Themed Activities

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Malls are no longer just destinations for Christmas shopping – they also offer fun indoor activities for the season. We’ve rounded up the festive themed activities in store for families with kids at 10 malls here. Air-conditioned malls have got...

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11 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back as a Family this Christmas

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The true spirit of Christmas is the spirit of giving. Impart this to your children with our Christmas giving guide featuring 11 ways you can help the underprivileged this season or all year round. With Christmas being so commercialised, it’s...

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The Newborn Checklist: 18 Must-haves to Get When You’re Expecting a Baby

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Having a baby? First-time parent? Check out these essentials that should be on that newborn must-haves list. Happy shopping! Expecting a bundle of joy? Congratulations! You’re probably excited about going shopping for adorable baby products. With a mind-boggling variety of baby...

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The Most Kid-Friendly Hotels in Bangkok

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Thinking of taking a last-minute getaway with the kids? Bangkok, just a hop, skip, and jump away, is a good choice. Check out these family-friendly accommodation options that we’ve found! Bangkok, the City of Angels, is a Singaporean favourite for quick...

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6 Places to Do a ‘Test Drive’ Before Adopting a Family Pet

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Are you thinking of getting your child, niece, nephew or any other child a pet? Before you go out and buy the cutest animal you can find, it may be a good idea to take the kid for a tryout…...

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5 Ways to Help Children with Autism Read Better

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Children with autism sometimes need a little more help to learn to read. Ex-teacher Leroy Lam shares the ways he helped his son, who has autism, love words and enjoy books. I remember when my wife and I found out...

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10 Ways to Help Your Child Transit to Tween-hood

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Not a child, not a teen. She’s a tween and along with these transitory years come a host of new challenges for your little one — and you — to overcome. These 10 tips will help you manage that fine...

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Hair Loss? We Have Good News for You

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Both men and women experience hair thinning and hair loss at some point in their lives. Now, there’s a safe solution with proven results. While male pattern baldness tends to rule the headlines when it comes to hair loss problems,...

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Raising Olympic Champions: A Guide for Parents

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Our children can learn valuable lessons from Olympians and Paralympians in order to achieve meaningful success and become champions in their own right. The story behind any Olympic win is inspiring. It demonstrates how ordinary people, through sheer grit, effort and determination,...

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Raeanne’s Tinker Bell Garden Themed 1st Birthday Party at Skyve Wine Bistro

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It appears that one can’t go wrong with a fairy themed birthday party for a baby girl. Little Raeanne Claire’s parents threw her a Tinker Bell garden themed bash at Skyve Wine Bistro to mark her first birthday. Celine Chee,...

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How to Ensure Well-rounded Development for Your Child the Nutrition-wise Way

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Every mum wants to see her precious child achieve 360° Development. What’s equally important is to provide him adequate nutrition with nutrients that can be easily digested and absorbed to keep his delicate tummy happy. 360° Development As a mum,...

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How to Nail That Job After Being a SAHM

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Are you considering rejoining the workforce after being a stay-at-home mum (SAHM) since baby was born? Here are some tips on how to land the job you want. Perhaps being a SAHM had been a deliberate decision for you the day...

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10 Things That Made The Headlines in Singapore & Around The World in 2016: The Family Edition

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We take a look back at the past year to bring you the family edition of 2016 highlights which made the headlines here at home and around the globe. From shocking suicides to inspiring victories on an international stage, 2016...

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Where to get CNY Clothes for Kids: 5 Modern-Traditional Style Mixes We Love

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These gorgeous, traditional-turned-modern designs for the upcoming rooster year give fashionable style to CNY festivities without compromising on custom! #1: For hip, edgy designs Images from Le Petit Society Facebook Le Petit Society We featured Le Petit Society two years ago (see here)...

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12 Steps to an Auspicious Lo Hei + the Top 7 Yu Sheng You Must Try in 2017

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As family and friends gather over celebratory meals during the Chinese New Year season each year, it is customary to kick off the feast with Lo Hei Yu Sheng. But what does it all mean anyway? Well, Lo and Hei...

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Best Places to Have Reunion Dinner When You Have Kids in Tow

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It’s never easy to plan a reunion dinner that pleases everyone, young and old. We pick out the best banquets around town that might just work for the whole family this Chinese New Year season. Lunar Celebrations with BBQ at...

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5 Things for Families to Do at Chinatown to Usher in The Year of The Rooster

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The Chinatown precinct is all set to usher in the Year of The Rooster. We bring you the scoop on what families can expect to be part of at Chinatown this festive season from 7 January to 25 February 2017....

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17 Pregnancy and Birth Superstitions You Should NOT Believe

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Pregnant? Don’t look at animals. Don’t renovate your house. Don’t eat ‘cooling’ food. But most importantly, don’t believe every single thing you hear. Now that’s the truth, not the superstition. When you are pregnant and entrusted with nurturing life within...

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Selective Mutism: When Your Child Just Won’t Speak

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Shy, quiet, or scared? When a child has selective mutism, it could be a combination of all three, and it’s a condition that needs to be addressed, our writer discovers after learning that her daughter, who enters Primary 1 this...

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Editor’s Picks – The Chinese New Year Edition (Jan 2017)

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Wow, it’s already 2017! But some things don’t change – our Editor’s Picks section continues to bring you a fine selection of products for all at home. We’re kicking off 2017 with Chinese New Year must-haves to usher in the...

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18 Ways to Have CNY Fun with Kids This Year of The Fire Rooster

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With just two more weeks till CNY, how do you plan to set the festive mood for everyone at home, little ones included? We bring you 18 ways to have fun with kids this Year of The Fire Rooster. The...

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Giveaway: 3D/2N stay at Villa M Seminyak in Bali (worth SGD 2,340)!

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Eat, sleep, and play in luxury at Villa M Seminyak. With five bedrooms, a lush garden, a pool and a waterfall, this is the perfect place for everyone in the family — from babies to grandparents — to have the best...

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4 Ways This Tiny Oat Ensures Healthy Skin for Everyone in the Family (and No, It’s Not Part of Breakfast!)

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Learn how one tiny little oat plantlet can soothe, protect and strengthen the immunity of mums’, dads’ and even children’s delicate skin. Avena sativa, the common oat, has been used in herbal baths since ancient Roman times. It was known...

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Eden’s Garden of Eden Themed 1st Birthday Party at Food For Thought @National Museum

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Love a simple, fuss-free and affordable birthday party that doesn’t compromise on fun? You will want to borrow some ideas from little Eden’s Garden of Eden themed first birthday bash that was entirely planned by her mother and held at...

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Sibling Rivalry Across Two Generations

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Having experienced sibling rivalry herself while growing up, our writer, Aimee Dawis, Ph.D, learns what it’s like from the perspective of a parent, and how to sort it out. Coming from a family of five children, I am no stranger...

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5 Family-Friendly Cruises with Awesome Kids’ Programmes and Activities

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Kids’ clubs at hotels and resorts are great. But did you know that your little ones can enjoy the same kind of fun and activity even while you’re cruising at sea? Cruise liners are like floating family resorts that combine the...

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5 Ways To Have a Better Mother-In-Law – Daughter-In-Law Relationship

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Do you find it difficult to get along with your mother-in-law? Do you wish you could have less stress over your relationship with her? In-laws can be the cause of a great deal of stress to a young mother if...

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15 Super Fun Kids’ Runs to Sign Your Active Child Up For This Year

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There’s no doubt that Singapore is a run-crazy nation. But which ones are suitable for your little ones to take part in? We bring you a list of 15 fun kids runs to look out for in the year ahead....

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Control Your Child’s Food Allergy with This Life-Changing Treatment

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Children with persistent food allergies to dairy products, eggs and tree nuts will now be able to eat such foods without adverse reactions once they complete the Food Oral Immunotherapy (FOI) programme started by National University Hospital. The Food Oral...

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Babysitting Services in Singapore – Now You Can Finally Go on That Date!

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Whether you need a long-term nanny for your child when maternity leave is over, a babysitter for an evening out, or a child-minder to accompany you places, we’ve got your babysitting needs covered. Traditionally and in an ideal world, we’d...

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Mums and Dads – Editor’s Picks

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It’s February and the season of lurve is upon us. Need ideas on where to go, what to do, and what to get for your baby mama or papa for Valentine’s Day this year? Check these out. For most parents,...

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8 Strategies You Should Adopt to Stop Bedtime Battles with Your Tot

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Bedtime is probably the most frustrating part of your day if you’re a parent of a sleep-resistant toddler. We offer...

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5 Super Fun Child-Friendly Activities Awaiting Your Family at i Light Marina Bay 2017!

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i Light Marina Bay will illuminate the Marina Bay waterfront promenade from 3 – 26 March 2017. Apart from spectacular...

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Not-so-ordinary Arts Activities That Give Your Child an Extraordinary Talent Boost

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Bored with the usual piano and ballet classes? Why not try these fun and unconventional arts programmes designed just for kids?...

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Celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant on Parenthood, Food, and Cooking with His Daughters

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He’s the founder of the Emmanuel Stroobant Group as well as a father of two. But what’s Emmanuel Stroobant like as a...

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How to Recognise Signs of Peer Pressure in Your Child Plus Strategies to Handle It

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Along with growing up and entering tweenhood comes dealing with peer pressure. We speak to a clinical psychologist to equip...

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