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The rain has come and the air is clear, but you and the kids are still experiencing one of the worst effects of the haze – a dry, itchy, sore throat. It is not severe enough to warrant a visit…
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Watching your child grow up is beautiful but it can also be tough, especially if they are tweens. You have to (seemingly) sail through the changes that they go through – emo phases, mood swings, and puberty. You also have…
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When people talk about investments, one would not usually associate it with a study table and chair set. But let me explain… Before I was given such a set to review, my children were doing their homework and other activities,…
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Beware: it’s mozzie season! From June to October, Singapore is in peak dengue season. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), the number of dengue fever cases in Singapore has reached its peak in three and a half years. As…
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Singapore tops many world rankings – we’re kiasu like that, right? But did you know that Singapore is also #1 in the world for the prevalence of childhood myopia in seven- to nine-year-olds? Definitely not an achievement to be proud…
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“I felt utterly defeated. Autism had stolen my son from me. My perfect baby boy was slipping further away with every day, and it seemed nothing we did was helping,” said Dr Suzanne Goh, 46. While the Physician at the…
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Picture this: Singapore is hit by yet another bout of haze, and there’s plenty of smog everywhere. You turn on your trusty air purifier to combat the pollutants in the air, but your children are still coughing badly. Is your…
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Having a special needs child can be a lonely experience. Even if your child has siblings, concern over his or her future beyond your lifetime could weigh on your mind. My parents-in-law are facing this now. My brother-in-law Andy was…
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