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When we were growing up, the bookworms among us devoured Famous Five, Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew stories. It was great to read about their exciting adventures, but deep inside we were always aware that the books came from a…
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Singapore is removing the current scoring system for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) to reduce competition among students and to increase non-academic development for the children. The T-score, which was put in place in 1980, gives a student an…
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Since 1 January 2012, anyone below 1.35m travelling in a motor vehicle in Singapore has been required by law to be secured by a child restraint, use a booster seat, or use an adjustable seat belt. The lifesaving power of…
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First things first. Lying is early childhood is not a sign of delinquency. Your child will not be thrown into the slammer just because of one lie. “Children start telling lies more or less at the point they learn language”,…
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A few months before my daughter Caitlyn turned two, the little miss decided she didn’t want to wear diapers and would randomly take off her clothes. At first I thought I had a little exhibitionist on my hands but then…
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Co-sleeping is a hot-button topic in parenting circles. “I don’t recommend co-sleeping unless you are really sure it is what you want and if you understand that you will have to make a painful transition at some stage. If your…
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Many mothers wonder about their ability to conceive while still breastfeeding their babies. How is your fertility affected by breastfeeding? How does breastfeeding help mothers space their babies naturally, and how can you can increase your chances of conceiving while…
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If you are planning to go on a trip with your baby, you’re probably wondering if you’ll have to pack all of his bedtime paraphernalia in order for him to sleep well overseas. The good news is, you don’t! Tizzie…
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