Toddlers

ChubbyFingersPlay makes safe crayons for kids

TK Letchumy July 26, 2018

If we recall our childhood, most of us must remember having crayons somewhere in the house. They may have been

I Have Kids Who Talk Back

Tze Yeng June 11, 2018

The kids in our family ‘talk back’ by our ‘Asian standards’. Scene 1: Mom is desperate to convince the reluctant

Going from 1 to 2 – How to Prepare Your Child (And Yourself) For A New Baby

Farah Bashir April 30, 2018

Our second baby came as a surprise. I got pregnant just when our first born turned 15 months old. I

7 Weird Toddler Habits That Are Completely Normal

Stephanie Boey March 17, 2018

From vigorous head shaking and nose picking to stripping naked in public and having imaginary friends, these toddler traits are common and perfectly normal.

Teach Your Child to Appreciate Art – at Any Age

Editorial July 19, 2017

Ever wanted to teach your toddler how to appreciate art or take her to an art gallery, but didn’t know

I Can Do It Myself! 5 Ways to Help Your Toddler Eat Independently

Dhabitah Zainal October 21, 2015

As your toddler enters the ‘I can do it myself’ stage, here’s how to capitalise on that independent streak and encourage them to feed themself.

Let It Go: Overcoming Constipation in Toddlers

Makchic October 15, 2015

With the help of paediatrician Dr. Lim Kia Suan from Joycare Pediatrics, find out how to recognise constipation in your toddler, why it might be happening, and what you can do about it.

10 Ways to Get Your Toddler to be a Good Listener

Makchic September 28, 2015

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.

How Scheduling My Baby and Toddler’s Naps Got Me More Time for Myself

Michelle Lim-Chua September 15, 2015

Are you a mom with several young children? Want more time for yourself? Michelle Lim-Chua shares her secret to setting a “Nap Time” that will work for you.

15 Healthy Versions of Your Toddler’s Favourite Food

Tyler Lim September 1, 2015

Dinnertime doesn’t have to be dreadful! Follow these simple alternative, healthier versions of original recipes – kids (and even adults) won’t know the difference!

Feeding Toddlers: A List of Daily Nutritional Requirements for Healthy, Happy Tots

Makchic August 19, 2015

While a child’s growth may seem to slow during the toddler years, it’s still very important to have a balanced diet. Senior clinical dietician Wendy Yeow shares what a tot needs to eat on a daily basis.

Maya, You Can Do It! – An Instagram Comic on Fasting for the First Time

Marissa Hakim July 16, 2015

What happens when a vivacious, slightly dramatic 7-year-old tries her hand at fasting for the very first time?

Taking Charge When Your Toddler Throws a Tantrum

Kathryn Rao July 1, 2015

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.

When It Stops Being Cute: How to Handle a Smart Alec Toddler

Zan Azlee June 30, 2015

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!

6 Ways to Teach Your Toddler to Share

Tyler Lim June 26, 2015

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.

10 Kid-Friendly Broccoli Recipes Worth Drooling Over

Tyler Lim June 5, 2015

Broccoli is packed with fiber, nutrients and natural goodness. From pizza to cheesy bites, here are 10 great recipes that will make it easier for you to feed your tots broccoli.

Is Your Child Constipated?

Makchic May 29, 2015

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.