Getting your child to listen doesn’t have to be a battle. Here are 10 ways to teach your toddler the skills they need to be a great listener.
Ever had one of those incidents where your two-year-old tot decided to have a tantrum in public? Development psychologist Siew Ju Li offers ways of handling these meltdown moments.
Zan Azlee wants his daughter to grow up and be intelligent, outspoken and witty. But he doesn’t want her to become a smart alec!
Sharing is caring, but a little one’s natural impulse is to hang on to his or her stuff. Here are a few tips on teaching children to share.
This year, in conjunction with World Digestive Health Day on May 29, we shine the spotlight on a common gastrointestinal complaint amongst kids: constipation. Here’s the low down on what causes constipation in your child, and what you can do to prevent it.
Zan Azlee and his wife are excitedly pregnant with their second child, and it seems that their four-year-old daughter is too. But does she really know what’s going on?
Pacifier, binkie, dummy, puting or whatever it’s called in your house can be a life-saver. But all good things must come to an end. Here are 12 ways to help your child give up the pacifier.
Toddlers don’t really understand why they need to brush their teeth. Dentist Dr. Vida Roman-Boey has tips on teaching your tot about teeth-brushing and preventing cavities.
While tablets, smartphones and TV provide easy, ready-to-go activities, there are many
non-screen activities we can do with our children. Annabelle Josef shares some alternatives.
If you’re concerned that your child is always transfixed by one screen or another, here are 6 tips to help limit your child’s screen time.
Swear words are generally frowned upon, and even more so when kids say them. Here are some reasons why it happens and what you can do about it.
While you can’t shield your child from every bug around, the best way to fight many of them off is by implementing these healthy habits.
Tough love or tender love? When it comes to disciplining your child, Khairun weighs the pros and cons of physical disciplinary action.
There’s no perfect child but it’s important to correct negative behaviour early. Here are a few common reasons behind antisocial behaviour, and what parents can do to help their child.
Play is crucial for your baby’s development — and a whole lot of fun. Here are the different ways you can play with your little ones from ages 1 to 24 months.
Many adults swear in front of their kids on occasion. Uma explains her point of view on what’s acceptable language when there are small ears around.
Gone was the sweet, well-behaved infant you were well-accustomed to and in his place: a 3-foot tyrant who’s discovering how fun it is to drive you up the wall. Khairun writes about how she deals with it through discipline.
If you’ve had it with flying or tipped over bowls, we have good news. A San Diego startup is introducing a mealtime must-have that will make sure your toddler’s food stays off the floor.
Is your child constantly squinting when looking at objects at a distance? Think your tot has problems seeing well? Here are 7 things to look out for to know if your child needs help.
With a child’s imagination, nothing is impossible. Allow their imaginations to run wild with this quick guide on how to encourage the art of imaginative play in your own home.
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