They bounce off the walls and cannot stop moving. You are reluctant to take them on long journeys on public transport because you cannot get them to sit still for more than five minutes. They have boundless energy and are difficult to get to sleep at night because they are always ready for more. Your...
Starting kindergarten in Singapore is a milestone for children who were previously homeschooled or only attended two-hour playgroup sessions or parent-accompanied enrichment classes. Kindergarten is where they will have to get used to not having their parents with them for most of their waking hours. However, making this transition is beneficial as it is a...
When I scroll through the photo album on my mobile phone, sometimes I can hardly believe my eyes. Was my baby ever so tiny? Was she really so small and helpless? How could she ever have fit into those newborn diapers? It feels like the last year has gone by in the blink of an...
Is there anyone out there who does not like to eat? If you are a parent, you may very well have loads of stories about your preschooler who refuses 90 per cent of the food you cook. Many parents are also concerned about kitchen safety with young children. However, put aside your scepticism for a...
Stomach flu is the common term for gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. According to the Ministry of Health, stomach flu is the top three most common illnesses in children. Bacteria, parasites or viruses such as rotavirus, sapovirus, astrovirus and norovirus are causes of gastroenteritis, with norovirus being the most common cause of...
Due to the multi-racial society in Singapore, many young children are bilingual and learn at least one other language in addition to English in school. Children of Chinese descent are required to take Chinese as their Mother Tongue language if they are studying in local mainstream schools. As such, it is essential that a strong...
Ever since the phrase ‘digital native’ was coined to describe this generation, parents have worried about the amount of time their children spend on gadgets, and rightly so. It is important to get our children off their devices and get them to read instead, especially in Singapore where device use is so common. Why is...
Babies are bundles of joy, but experts estimate that it costs approximately S$360,000 on average to raise a child from birth until they reach adulthood. Before you start panicking, fret not. There is financial support available in the form of government grants and subsidies to lighten the burden on your wallet. Tax Reliefs and Rebates...
When the time comes for your child to attend nursery school in Singapore, it can be a tossup as to who is more nervous about it – you or your child! However, there are many ways which you can prepare your children for their first day of school, and it does not have to be...
Dear Mummy, Your baby will soon be apart from you for most of their waking hours, in an infant care centre surrounded by other babies and educarers. I know – how did all those weeks of maternity leave pass by like that? If only paid maternity leave could be a year long. However, you know...
Newer Posts
Older Posts
