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Three Of Hearts

Three Of Hearts

The Singapore Women's Weekly

This Mother’s Day, we visit three generations of a loving family – grandmother, mother and daughter – and explore the bonds that tie them

The Power Of  Touch

The Power Of Touch

The Singapore Women's Weekly

From our first breath to old age, touch is central and beneficial to our lives.

What’s Your Kid’s  Learning Style?

What’s Your Kid’s Learning Style?

Young Parents

Every child learns differently. Here’s how to leverage on their innate learning styles for academic success.

Are you disciplining right?

Are you disciplining right?

Young Parents

When it comes to disciplining preschoolers, ignoring tantrums or being too permissive can backfire. Here are common discipline mistakes to avoid.

Feed Your Kid’s Brain

Feed Your Kid’s Brain

Young Parents

These eight foods help improve brain function, memory and focus, so your child can perform better in school.

What To Expect In Primary 1

What To Expect In Primary 1

Young Parents

With no exams in Primary 1 and 2, how do you tell if your kid is up to speed in learning? Here’s what you can do.

Which Primary School Fits Your Kid’s Needs?

Which Primary School Fits Your Kid’s Needs?

Young Parents

While some parents still gun for branded schools, here’s what you should really look out for when choosing the best primary school for your child.

7 Ways To Manage  Screen Time

7 Ways To Manage Screen Time

Young Parents

Help your child develop healthier digital habits with these expert strategies.

What You Must Know About Speech Problems

What You Must Know About Speech Problems

Young Parents

Find out if your toddler’s language development is on track, what to do about stuttering and when to seek help about speech disorders.

6 Steps To A Healther Child

6 Steps To A Healther Child

Young Parents

Keeping active is good for your little one’s development, but make sure you support her with the right nutrition, sun protection and even regular downtime.

The World Is Their Classroom

The World Is Their Classroom

Young Parents

Amber Yong, the globetrotting supermum of Instagram stars @leialauren, is far from kiasu when it comes to her kids’ preschool education. She shares why.

This Happened To Me!

This Happened To Me!

Young Parents

From paying absurd school fees to approaching an MP for help, all they want is for their kids to have a happy preschool life.

The No-Tears Guide To Choosing The Right Preschool

The No-Tears Guide To Choosing The Right Preschool

Young Parents

Choosing a childcare centre or kindergarten for your little one? Bookmark this step-by-step guide for firsttime parents.

Is Your Child Ready For Primary 1?

Is Your Child Ready For Primary 1?

Young Parents

Moving from preschool to primary school is one of the biggest transitions children in Singapore go through.

Surprising reasons why your kid is underperforming in school

Surprising reasons why your kid is underperforming in school

Young Parents

You’re understandably frustrated that your child isn’t living up to her potential. But before you blame her attitude, check if these conditions are hindering her academically, says EVELINE GAN.

Inspire Real Life

Inspire Real Life

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Celebrity Melody Chen opens up on her rollercoaster journey to finally conceiving her twins, and then another uphill trek when they were born just shy of 27 weeks.

Junior Wellness

Junior Wellness

Asia Spa

Kids and pampering are no longer mutually exclusive.

Don’t Give Cervical  Cancer A  Chance

Don’t Give Cervical Cancer A Chance

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Protect yourself against it.

“Why did I insist that she go for her lesson?”

“Why did I insist that she go for her lesson?”

Young Parents

Her daughter fell off a horse and broke her back. One mum shares the traumatic incident with EVELINE GAN and cautions parents to listen to their kids.

7 ways to get your kid to unplug

7 ways to get your kid to unplug

Young Parents

Tech addiction is real, so the earlier you manage your kid’s screen time, the better. EVELINE GAN polls the experts for their best strategies.

The anxious kid’s guide to beating exam stress

The anxious kid’s guide to beating exam stress

Young Parents

You know it’s anxiety when your kid is more irritable than normal, has trouble sleeping, finds it hard to focus, or feels lethargic. But you can help him manage his exam performance fears so that he stays calm on the big day.

Is your kid a visual or hands-on learner?

Is your kid a visual or hands-on learner?

Young Parents

Don’t worry if your kid doodles while revising, or fiddles with his pen. EVELINE GAN finds out how to use his innate learning style to help him study better.

7 exam mistakes Singapore kids make – and how to prevent them

7 exam mistakes Singapore kids make – and how to prevent them

Young Parents

You prepped your kid well for the big exam, so why did he make that careless mistake or leave that MCQ answer blank? EVELINE GAN polls the experts for ways to help your child score better.

The Most Common Learning Difficulties In Singapore Kids

The Most Common Learning Difficulties In Singapore Kids

Young Parents

Struggling to read, write or count is a common problem for many children, but how do you know when that struggle is actually a learning difficulty or disability? SASHA GONZALES asked three experts to tell us what signs to look out for and when to know to get help.

Childhood Milestones For Singapore Kids

Childhood Milestones For Singapore Kids

Young Parents

What’s Normal And When To Worry

How To Choose The Best Primary School For Your Kid

How To Choose The Best Primary School For Your Kid

Young Parents

Many Singapore parents still prefer popular elite schools, but there are more important factors you should consider before Primary 1 registration fever hits. EVELINE GAN runs you through the checklist.

Can You Really Un-spoil Your Child?

Can You Really Un-spoil Your Child?

Young Parents

Yes, there are ways to turn things around – without losing your temper. Here, the experts share strategies you can use in common bratty situations.

Everything You Need To Know About Direct School Admission

Everything You Need To Know About Direct School Admission

Young Parents

If your kid is good at sports, music or has other talents, the DSA programme may be his key to getting into an elite secondary school or specialised school. Here’s what you should know about the process.

6 Ways To Help Your Kid Prep For Primary School Exams And Tests

6 Ways To Help Your Kid Prep For Primary School Exams And Tests

Young Parents

With fewer exams in primary school now, you may worry that your kid won’t have enough practice for these big tests. SASHA GONZALES asks the experts for their top tips for dealing with exam anxiety and other common issues.

“My Son Is Not Difficult, He Has Autism”

“My Son Is Not Difficult, He Has Autism”

Young Parents

What is it like to raise a child with high-functioning autism in Singapore? One brave mum shares her inspiring story with EVELINE GAN.

Your Guide To Buying Health Insurance For Singapore Kids

Your Guide To Buying Health Insurance For Singapore Kids

Young Parents

While Singaporean kids are covered by Medishield Life, some parents prefer to buy a private health plan, too. SASHA GONZALES finds out the questions you must ask to get the best coverage for your little ones.

Speech Problems In Singapore Kids: When Should You Worry?

Speech Problems In Singapore Kids: When Should You Worry?

Young Parents

How can you help your little one get over his stuttering? Should you worry that your tot doesn’t speak as well or isn’t as talkative as his cousin? Sasha Gonzales polls the experts on the pressing speech and language issues in toddlers and preschoolers here.

Five Years Old And Toothless

Five Years Old And Toothless

Young Parents

Weaned on sweet drinks, this boy didn't drink plain water till he was three. His family share their traumatising experience with EVELINE GAN.

Should Your Kid Skip A Vaccine Shot?

Should Your Kid Skip A Vaccine Shot?

Young Parents

Vaccinations are a rite of passage for every Singaporean child, but what if your kid is sick before an appointment, or misses a booster dose? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions.

What You Must Know About HFMD In Preschool

What You Must Know About HFMD In Preschool

Young Parents

Kids in child care are especially prone to getting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Find out how to protect your little ones from this contagious disease.

Why You Shouldn’t Let PSLE Stress Take Over Your Kid’s Life

Why You Shouldn’t Let PSLE Stress Take Over Your Kid’s Life

Young Parents

PSLE preparations start in Primary 5, which means a high-pressure two years for your family. Here's how to support your child so they can do their best.

Which Is Best For Your Kid In 2019: Enrichment Or Tuition?

Which Is Best For Your Kid In 2019: Enrichment Or Tuition?

Young Parents

Now there are no exams or graded tests in Primary 1 or 2. And this changes everything! Should you invest more in tuition to ensure Junior is still learning at the correct pace, or will enrichment classes bring more long-term benefits? Here's how to find the mix that works best.

8 Best Brain Foods For Kids To Excel In School

8 Best Brain Foods For Kids To Excel In School

Young Parents

When it comes to improving brain function, memory, focus and concentration, some foods are better than others, say nutrition experts. Here’s how to serve them so your kids can get the most nutrients out of them.

Is Your Kid Stressed About Starting School This Year?

Is Your Kid Stressed About Starting School This Year?

Young Parents

School kids in Singapore are more stressed than their peers overseas. If your kid is feeling the pressure, here’s how to find what's triggering his anxiety – and how to help.

What Is The Right CCA For Your Primary School Kid?

What Is The Right CCA For Your Primary School Kid?

Young Parents

Co-curricular activities (CCAs) aren’t just frivolous frills. They teach kids important life skills that can’t be found in a classroom lesson. EVELINE GAN finds out how to select the right one for your child.

How To Manage The Massive 'No-exams' Changes In Primary 1 & 2

How To Manage The Massive 'No-exams' Changes In Primary 1 & 2

Young Parents

It's the biggest change to the Singapore school system in decades, and it sounds great – except, how do you tell if your child is learning, and at the right pace? EVELINE GAN fi nds out how you can be sure your child is up to speed in learning.

Separation Anxiety, Bullies And Other Preschool Blues

Separation Anxiety, Bullies And Other Preschool Blues

Young Parents

Preschool is rarely a smooth journey for children. SASHA GONZALES asks the experts how to handle the most common dilemmas, from separation anxiety to having trouble making new friends.

READY FOR THE FUTURE

READY FOR THE FUTURE

Young Parents

Looking for a preschool with a difference? Mulberry Learning nurtures well-rounded children with imaginative minds, positive attitudes and strength of character.

ROOM TO GROW

ROOM TO GROW

Young Parents

At Little Green House, your preschooler has the chance to blossom and develop his full potential in a literacy-rich and creative environment.

“I Want To Be Friends With My Kids”

“I Want To Be Friends With My Kids”

Young Parents

Who does actor Yao Wenlong worry more about: His 12-year-old son or three-year-old daughter? Find out also why he didn’t send them to school in Singapore.

Are You A Check-In, Check-Out Parent?

Are You A Check-In, Check-Out Parent?

Young Parents

Travelling for work isn’t always glamorous, especially when you’re leaving behind kids and a spouse who feels stretched thin. Here’s how some families cope with it. By JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN

The Countdown Begins

The Countdown Begins

Young Parents

After six weeks of school holidays, the last thing your kid wants to do is to go back to class. Make the transition smoother with these tips from DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Come Say Hi

Come Say Hi

Young Parents

If only your little one wasn’t attached to your hip every time you attended a gathering! DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares how you can help your shy child.

The Best Toy For Christmas Is…

The Best Toy For Christmas Is…

Young Parents

What’s the perfect gift for your little one? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers some suggestions.

Best Christmas Gift For Baby? Maybe Not

Best Christmas Gift For Baby? Maybe Not

Young Parents

Here’s why you should rethink getting that infant walker, sitting pillow or bouncer, a rehab specialist tells EVELINE GAN.

DELIVERING THE ULTIMATE MATERNITY EXPERIENCE

DELIVERING THE ULTIMATE MATERNITY EXPERIENCE

Young Parents

For over 50 years, Mount Alvernia Hospital has supported mums through pregnancy, labour and postnatal care.

A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

Young Parents

MapleBear Singapore prepares your children for life and instils in them a passion for learning in their formal school years and beyond.

The Parent Fat Trap

The Parent Fat Trap

Young Parents

Once you have kids, it’s easy to leave exercise and proper nutrition on the backburner. Here’s how you can start living healthily again, even when you think you have no time to do so.

Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter

Young Parents

Your fidgety preschooler isn’t too young to learn about mindfulness, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON. He offers simple ways to start teaching this useful skill.

Let Him Shine

Let Him Shine

Young Parents

If your second kid is often overshadowed by his more flamboyant sibling, it’s time to show him that he’s special, too. Start with these strategies from DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Thank You, Baby

Thank You, Baby

Young Parents

The year 2018 has been most rewarding because you welcomed a baby! Whether you’re aware or not, here are nine ways parenthood has changed you for the better, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

NAUTI & NICE

NAUTI & NICE

Young Parents

Whether you're going on a cruise holiday or just feeling nautical, these outfits for Baby tick all the right boxes, from comfort to style.

Counting Their  Blessings

Counting Their Blessings

Young Parents

Against all hope, one mum is doing all she can to help her preemie twins – who have a host of developmental challenges – shine. She shares her story with EVELINE GAN.

Cool It, Don’t Lose It

Cool It, Don’t Lose It

Young Parents

If you’re at the end of your tether over your preschooler’s “bad” behaviour, take a deep breath and read DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON’s tips for managing your anger.

QUALITY TIME, MAXIMISED

QUALITY TIME, MAXIMISED

The Singapore Women's Weekly

As the year draws to a close, here are five ways to slow down and carve out more time with your loved ones.

MAKE SEWING FUN AGAIN

MAKE SEWING FUN AGAIN

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Whether you’re just about to embark on your first sewing project, or you’re a pro at working needle and thread, Brother’s got your back

“They Are My Greatest Motivation”

“They Are My Greatest Motivation”

Young Parents

Shaun Chen clearly dotes on his two daughters, but that doesn’t mean they can get away with anything. The actor tells us more about his discipline style and hopes for his family.

Sorry, Not Sorry

Sorry, Not Sorry

Young Parents

Rather than forcing your tween to say “sorry” grudgingly and without conviction, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers a smarter solution to dealing with sincere apologies.

Your Holiday To-Do List

Your Holiday To-Do List

Young Parents

Didn’t make any family vacay plans? Lucky you, because there’s so much to do in Singapore for the year-end break. By MARY LIM & ELISA CHIA

Ask The Doc

Ask The Doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

Why Won’t You Just Sleep?

Why Won’t You Just Sleep?

Young Parents

You can’t wait to hit the sack, but your baby seems to have other ideas. ELISA CHIA gets expert tips on how you can help him to nod off.

Everyone’s A Winner

Everyone’s A Winner

Young Parents

Families enjoyed a fun day out at the annual Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest in August.

Bond, Play And Learn

Bond, Play And Learn

Young Parents

Parents and kids came together for an enriching and fun-filled morning at our Young Parents Master Class.

It‘s Not Too Late”

It‘s Not Too Late”

Young Parents

Your biological clock may be ticking furiously after age 40, but there are ways to improve your #ttc odds, as EVELINE GAN finds out.

MAKE A SPLASH

MAKE A SPLASH

Young Parents

School’s out, time for the kids to hit the pool or beach in their cutest outfits. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Keep It Cool

Keep It Cool

Young Parents

Add a dose of fun to your beach bag with these gotta-have-it buys. Or let the kids pick their faves!

Are You A Helicopter Parent?

Are You A Helicopter Parent?

Young Parents

Here are five early warning signs that you are becoming the parent who micromanages your toddler’s life, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

SIZE MATTERS

SIZE MATTERS

Young Parents

Would you enrol your little one in a large childcare centre that can hold up to 1,000 kids? EVELINE GAN reports on this hot trend in estates with high demand.

READY FOR THE FUTURE

READY FOR THE FUTURE

Young Parents

Parents gained insights into raising future-ready kids at our recent seminar.

WAR & PEACE

WAR & PEACE

Young Parents

So, your mum and mum-in-law don’t get along and their parenting advice drives you crazy.

“MY 3 YEAR OLD WEIGHED 75KG”

“MY 3 YEAR OLD WEIGHED 75KG”

Young Parents

He was just a preschooler, but Adam weighed as much as a grown man. His mum tells EVELINE GAN how she turned his diet around after many tears and tribulations.

THE SHAME GAME

THE SHAME GAME

Young Parents

As appalling as it sounds, belittling a mother for her parenting choices has become normalised in the age of social media.

THE TRYING TWEEN YEARS

THE TRYING TWEEN YEARS

Young Parents

Your friends’ expectations of what seven-year-olds can and cannot do may make you feel anxious about your kid. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON busts common myths that you should discard.

HE CAN’T HELP IT

HE CAN’T HELP IT

Young Parents

Why does your four-year-old say and do the most embarrassing things? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON explains why you shouldn’t overreact when that happens.

HE’S NOT NAUGHTY, HE’S NORMAL

HE’S NOT NAUGHTY, HE’S NORMAL

Young Parents

Your toddler’s behaviour may overwhelm you at times, but DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON says it’s important to distinguish between wilful acts and typical development traits.

STOP THE FOOD FIGHT

STOP THE FOOD FIGHT

Young Parents

It’s stressful enough weaning your baby without your mother-in-law interfering too. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to create a win-wean situation.

OH, BEHAVE!

OH, BEHAVE!

Young Parents

Steer your angsty toddler in the right direction with these discipline strategies. By EVELINE GAN

WHY SO SENSITIVE?

WHY SO SENSITIVE?

Young Parents

If your preschooler cries at the drop of a hat, he may be highly sensitive. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers strategies to manage your kid without mollycoddling him.

THE TERRIFIC TWOS

THE TERRIFIC TWOS

Young Parents

Two-year-olds are notoriously temperamental, but there’s much to celebrate about this age, too. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON highlights the important milestones to look out for.

CLASH ROYALE

CLASH ROYALE

Young Parents

The discipline approaches that worked during your kid’s preschooler years no longer apply once she’s in primary school.

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

Young Parents

Do you ignore your preschooler’s tantrums in the hope that he’ll stop soon enough? You just might be doing more bad than good, parenting experts tell JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN.

Ask the doc

Ask the doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

CAN I EAT THIS?

CAN I EAT THIS?

Young Parents

You’re exhausted and overwhelmed as a new mum, yet you’re anxious to get back into shape, fast.

TRY, DON’T BUY

TRY, DON’T BUY

Young Parents

Ready to save some money? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the top baby equipment rental places to hit for everything, from breast pumps to carriers, toys and even winter wear.

WHAT A CUTIE!

WHAT A CUTIE!

Young Parents

Young Parents readers show off their children’s sweetest moments.

One Tough Mama

One Tough Mama

Young Parents

Celebrity mum Lina Ng risked her health and life to deliver her three sons, but she tells us it was all worth it.

Mark My Words

Mark My Words

Young Parents

You may mean well, but your words can cut deep. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON points out common phrases that parents use with kindergarteners, and offers better alternatives to get your point across.

For Crying Out Loud

For Crying Out Loud

Young Parents

If your little one cries whenever you put her down, it isn’t because she is spoilt. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON explains why and how you can change her behaviour.

Believe It Or Not

Believe It Or Not

Young Parents

Everybody has their own views of the typical one-year-old. But here are 10 common myths that should be debunked, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Second-born, But Not Second Thought

Second-born, But Not Second Thought

Young Parents

How can you help your toddler step out of her older brother’s shadow? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares five strategies.

Achievement Unlocked

Achievement Unlocked

Young Parents

There’s so much to celebrate when your little one turns three. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON highlights the 10 milestones you should look out for at this age.

Let Her Grow

Let Her Grow

Young Parents

Your role as a parent changes now that your kid is in primary school. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to handle your independent tween better.

Play, Create, Learn

Play, Create, Learn

Young Parents

Some Singapore preschools integrate arts education into their curricula. EVELINE GAN finds out how this approach helps your kid learn better.

We’ll Be Back

We’ll Be Back

Young Parents

An indoor playground, a climbing theme park and a laser tag arena – hang out at these family-friendly play facilities with your children, ELISA CHIA suggests.

Young Parents Master Class

Young Parents Master Class

Young Parents

Bond, Play And Learn With Your Kids

Our Experts

Our Experts

Young Parents

THIS MONTH, WE ASK

A Baby In Your 40s: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A Baby In Your 40s: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Having babies later in life is a growing phenomenon, but it’s not always the easiest path to take.

What A Cutie!

What A Cutie!

Young Parents

Young Parents readers show off their children’s sweetest moments.

Peaceful Parents = Happy Kids?

Peaceful Parents = Happy Kids?

Young Parents

Should you stop shouting at your toddler and embrace this parenting style that’s all about positivity and respect? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares how it’s done.

I’ve Got Play-ces To Be

I’ve Got Play-ces To Be

Young Parents

This indoor play space boasts six amazing landscapes. Here’s why your kids will love this one-of-a-kind fun experience. By FELICIA WONG

My Son Is 7 And In Debt

My Son Is 7 And In Debt

Young Parents

How do you teach financial prudence to a child? A Singapore mother learns the hard way when her son goes on a mummy-funded spending spree.

Do It At Home

Do It At Home

Young Parents

If you can’t afford to send your baby to enrichment classes, don’t worry – there are lots of things you can do with her at home. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON suggests easy activities for little ones aged nine to 12 months old.

Say What You Feel

Say What You Feel

Young Parents

Your preschooler still throws tantrums because she hasn’t yet learnt to regulate her emotions. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to teach her to manage them better.

You’re Special To Me

You’re Special To Me

Young Parents

How do you strengthen the parent-child bond when you have more than one kid? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers 10 ways to do this.

You Can Break The Rules

You Can Break The Rules

Young Parents

You’ve taught your child to abide by certain rules of behaviour throughout his preschool years. But now that he’s older, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON, it’s time he learns about which ones can be broken.

More Than Just ABCs

More Than Just ABCs

Young Parents

It’s not just about learning to read and write. EVELINE GAN finds out what every parent should know about how early literacy is taught in Singapore preschools.

The Ipad Is My Parenting Crutch

The Ipad Is My Parenting Crutch

Young Parents

So what if purists sneer? SHAN WEE says it loud and proud: Parents today need gadgets as babysitters just to maintain their sanity.

Who’s Ready For The Future?

Who’s Ready For The Future?

Young Parents

It’s no longer enough just to memorise answers to pass exams. Kids in the digital age need these life skills to suceed – here’s how you can help.

Sew Much Love

Sew Much Love

Young Parents

This mummy embroidery artist turns her daughter’s drawings into whimsical jewellery and hoops. It’s their special way of bonding.

TIME OUT

TIME OUT

Young Parents

If your kids are obsessed with dinosaurs, they will roar with delight at a trip to Universal Studios Singapore.

Hello Baby, goodbye doggie?

Hello Baby, goodbye doggie?

Young Parents

Not true. You can cope with a newborn and a beloved pet successfully – you’ll just have to make lifestyle changes. FELICIA WONG and NIKKI FUNG seek guidance from doctors and mums.

Ask The Doc

Ask The Doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

CAN I AFFORD TO...

CAN I AFFORD TO...

Young Parents

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

LITTLE BRITAIN IN ISKANDAR, MALAYSIA

LITTLE BRITAIN IN ISKANDAR, MALAYSIA

The Peak

A British boarding system with an Eastern academic slant makes Marlborough College Malaysia the ideal school for future generations.

I had to survive and get well for my kids

I had to survive and get well for my kids

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Struck by fibromyalgia, this mum-of-three could not sit up and had to crawl to shower for almost five months. Learn how this resilient mother turned her health around with yoga and TCM.

Easy does it

Easy does it

Young Parents

It’s easy to lose your temper with your raging three-year-old, but a better strategy is to keep calm and follow these tips from

It’s a piece of cake

It’s a piece of cake

Young Parents

Make your own cake and snacks for your kid’s birthday party? Yes, you can, with these recipes from a mummy blogger and cookbook author.

The new #dadgoals

The new #dadgoals

Young Parents

What does it mean to be a hands-on father? LYNN WEE fi nds out from two dads who have gone to great measures to be involved their children’s lives.

“I’m grateful to still be alive”

“I’m grateful to still be alive”

Young Parents

After raising five children and a near-death experience, former model Wendy Jacobs hopes for another shot in the spotlight.

Daddy’s still her hero

Daddy’s still her hero

Young Parents

Fathers have a huge influence on tweenage girls, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON. Here’s how you can positively influence her development in these crucial years.

Not in front of the kid

Not in front of the kid

Young Parents

It’s normal for couples to fight, but it’s important to ensure that your little one isn’t affected by it, reminds.

Too young for preschool?

Too young for preschool?

Young Parents

Now that your toddler is approaching 18 months old, you may wonder if he is ready for preschool. To help you decide, ask yourself these questions, suggests.

Ask the doc

Ask the doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

I regret having a baby

I regret having a baby

Young Parents

She thought that having a child would strengthen her marriage, but instead that decision turned her world upside-down. Here’s her confession.

Tone it down

Tone it down

Young Parents

These monochrome items for Baby and new parents make a stylish statement.

We’re different but the same

We’re different but the same

Young Parents

It’s not too early to talk to your kindergarten-age kid about racism. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you how to get started.

No kid left behind

No kid left behind

Young Parents

In this instalment of our preschool series, EVELINE GAN takes a look at what inclusive preschools offer kids with and without special learning needs.

Daddy Cool

Daddy Cool

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Father’s Day is on its way, so we asked three handsome husbands to spill the beans on what they love (and hate!) about being on permanent daddy duty.

Enough is enough!

Enough is enough!

Young Parents

Your tween is old enough to take care of himself, so why is he whining so much? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON decodes the different reasons behind this behaviour.

Who’s afraid of the big, bad bully?

Who’s afraid of the big, bad bully?

Young Parents

How do you bully-proof your six-year-old so he’ll be more confident when he starts Primary 1 next year? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers these practical tips.

Look how you’ve grown

Look how you’ve grown

Young Parents

Don’t focus on the infamous “terrible twos” stage. This year, your toddler will achieve lots of amazing milestones that you’ll want to celebrate, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON reminds.

Be kind, be nice

Be kind, be nice

Young Parents

If your little one has a tendency towards behaving violently, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON has suggestions on how you can help him.

“Really? I don’t believe it”

“Really? I don’t believe it”

Young Parents

Caring for a new baby under six months of age can be overwhelming at times. Don’t let these nine myths confuse you further, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Why is motherhood so lonely?

Why is motherhood so lonely?

Young Parents

As a busy mum of two, JESSICA LIM is never alone, yet she has never felt more lonely. What’s missing, she wonders.

They are our #mumspiration

They are our #mumspiration

Young Parents

These celebrities and influencers inspire us – but not because they seem perfect on social media. We love them because they’ve all overcome challenges in their motherhood journeys, as LYNN WEE discovers.

Same but different

Same but different

Young Parents

Now that your twins are preschoolers, you’ll begin to see how different they are. Celebrate them as individuals, advises DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Dear Mum...

Dear Mum...

Her World

We don’t tell our mums we love them as often as we should. Or that we’re grateful for all the things they do for us. Maybe we’re too busy, or too Asian, or there’s simply never a good time. Whatever the case, we’ve asked 12 women to put it all down in writing. And trust us, it will give you the feels.

Everyday intervals to the rescue

Everyday intervals to the rescue

Shape

Your living room is a workout waiting to happen, and we’ve got your quickie routine – the kids can join in too!

Build a strong, sexy back

Build a strong, sexy back

Shape

Mums do heavy lifting and leaning every day. Here’s how to keep your posture on point to prevent imbalances and pain.

Your belly, back in action

Your belly, back in action

Shape

Whether you'r newly post-baby or it’s been awhile since you exercised, these strategies will help you rebound with a core that’s as strong and flat as you need it to be.

Mind The (Generation) Gap

Mind The (Generation) Gap

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Two mother-and-daughter duos reveal how mindsets toward women’s roles have changed as they share their views on career, marriage and family

Finding Equilibrium

Finding Equilibrium

The Singapore Women's Weekly

Balancing career and family life is a real juggling act: Three successful working mums share their prized advice.

Make Room For This

Make Room For This

Young Parents

Getting the kids to bed is much easier when they have their dream bedroom. SASHA GONZALES discovers the furniture shops that make it happen.

Put These 6 Sleep Mistakes To Bed

Put These 6 Sleep Mistakes To Bed

Young Parents

Want your kid to do well in school? Ditch the late-night tuition classes and let him go to bed earlier instead. EVELINE GAN explains why.

What A Cutie!

What A Cutie!

Young Parents

Young Parents readers show off their children’s sweetest moments.

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

Young Parents

Mindchamps preschool If you live or work near Boon Keng, the upcoming Mindchamps Preschool @ Boon Keng (Kallang) is just a six-minute stroll from Bendemeer MRT station.

Air You Brave Enough?

Air You Brave Enough?

Young Parents

How safe is the new Airzone attraction for kids? FELICIA WONG reviews this hot new suspended net playground.

But Mum, I Did Study

But Mum, I Did Study

Young Parents

He has no exams, but your lower-primary school kid has a plethora of mini tests, oral tests, graded assessments and show-and-tell presentations throughout the year. SASHA GONZALES shows you how to help him cope with the most common ones.

“A happy marriage equals happy kids”

“A happy marriage equals happy kids”

Young Parents

This philosophy is something Kate Pang subscribes to, after her marriage took a toll when the kids came along. She spills the details to LYNN WEE.

A Class Of Their Own

A Class Of Their Own

Young Parents

Their kids learn plenty in preschool, but these mums supplement that with home learning activities after class, too. Here’s why they find the extra work meaningful.

Two Is Better Than One

Two Is Better Than One

Young Parents

In the first instalment of our new preschool series, EVELINE GAN finds out what you need to consider before you enrol your kid in a bilingual school.

Can’t Let Go?

Can’t Let Go?

Young Parents

To allow your child to develop independence, you must first learn to cut off your apron strings, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Where Are My Friends?

Where Are My Friends?

Young Parents

Switching to a new childcare centre can leave your little one feeling distressed. It’s important to give her time to settle into it, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Stuck In The Middle

Stuck In The Middle

Young Parents

Is your youngster struggling with middle child syndrome? Help him overcome these feelings of neglect and negativity, advises DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Mummy, Can I Have More?

Mummy, Can I Have More?

Young Parents

A child’s bad eating habits can lead to health problems, such as obesity. Learn how to get her to eat better with these tips from DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

No, I Don’t Want A Nap

No, I Don’t Want A Nap

Young Parents

Without that afternoon snooze, your toddler can become tired and irritable. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON suggests these strategies to help him catch up on the zzz’s.

“That’s too old-fashioned”

“That’s too old-fashioned”

Young Parents

This, and nine other things you say about parenting will ruin your relationship with your mum-in-law. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shows you a better way to get out of sticky situations.

Style That Bump

Style That Bump

Young Parents

Dressing for two can be tricky. ELISA CHIA looks to these Singapore celebrities and influencers for maternity style #inspo and asks a fashion stylist for learning points.

HIT THE BEACH

HIT THE BEACH

Young Parents

Now your little ones are all set for a day of sun, swimming and sandcastles – just don’t forget the sunscreen.

The Finishing Touch

The Finishing Touch

Young Parents

Make your kid’s bedroom extra special with these colourful accessories.

Our Experts

Our Experts

Young Parents

THIS MONTH, WE ASK My kid speaks too softly. How do I get her to project her voice?

Painting with a Thousand Threads

Painting with a Thousand Threads

Her World

Her daughter doodles; she turns it into art. Inez Tan is embroidery’s answer to Sally Mann.

25 Best Classes FOR YOUR KIDS

25 Best Classes FOR YOUR KIDS

The Singapore Women's Weekly

This March holidays, expand your kids’ repertoires with these enrichment classes for swimming, Maths, art and more. With classes available for infants to primary school children, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

That Thing You Do

That Thing You Do

Young Parents

After the kids come along, you and your spouse may have developed a comfortable way of life that suits you and your kids. But here are 10 things that you should not lose sight of or stop doing, DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON reminds.

See The Difference?

See The Difference?

Young Parents

Why aren’t the Instagram photos of your kids as gorgeous as those from parent infl uencers? ELISA CHIA gets one mummy to spill the dos and don’ts.

Follow Their Lead

Follow Their Lead

Young Parents

Who says only young people can be successful influencers? These mums over 30 prove that putting their authentic selves on social media can be a win-win formula.

Ask the doc

Ask the doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

“When do we not save him?’’

“When do we not save him?’’

Young Parents

Two families open up about the traumatic first few months of their babies who were born premature – and each weighing less than 1kg.

Love = Time

Love = Time

Young Parents

Singapore parents who “date” their children individually say it helps them bond better with each kid, and even simple activities done together can be meaningful.

What A Cutie!

What A Cutie!

Young Parents

Young Parents readers show off their children’s sweetest moments.

Take A Second Look

Take A Second Look

Young Parents

Canberra’s boring? Not at all. STEPHANIE YEO discovers how fun and family friendly the Australian capital really is.

Everything Is Fine… Yes, Really

Everything Is Fine… Yes, Really

Young Parents

You love your baby but, sometimes, even the littlest things can leave you seething with rage. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON singles out ways to keep a handle on your emotions.

Will You Follow Me?

Will You Follow Me?

Young Parents

Social-media fame can actually start from a really young age. Here are six little ones who each have over a million followers on Instagram.

Keep Calm And Breathe, Kid

Keep Calm And Breathe, Kid

Young Parents

Singapore parents who teach their children about mindfulness say it helps them with academic stress, focusing during sports, and even bullying.

Honey, You Can Do Better

Honey, You Can Do Better

Young Parents

You’re exhausted with your toddler, but there’s still so much to do at home. Get your husband to help, urges DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

How Far Could He Go?

How Far Could He Go?

Young Parents

Your kid has a talent, but you’re not sure if you should push him to become the best in his field. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON takes you through the questions you need to ask.

Made With Love

Made With Love

Young Parents

Parents and kids bonded over food at the recent Young Parents Fun Family Cooking Workshop 2017.

What’s With Your Threenager?!

What’s With Your Threenager?!

Young Parents

He throws tantrums, lashes out at you, and gets into fights with his siblings. To manage your furious youngster, it is important to understand him, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

It’s A Match

It’s A Match

Young Parents

Ring in the Year of the Dog with these stylish looks for the whole family.

Sailing through parenthood

Sailing through parenthood

Young Parents

How do you homeschool four kids and take them on a year-long sailing voyage at the same time? Former TV darling Evelyn Tan shares her parenting secrets with LYNN WEE.

Keeping Up Or Losing Out

Keeping Up Or Losing Out

Young Parents

Overcome your parental FOMO (fear of missing out) blues with these strategies from DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Double The Fun

Double The Fun

Young Parents

The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden has doubled in size. FELICIA WONG finds out what you and your little ones can do at its new play areas.

Don’t Forget The Meds

Don’t Forget The Meds

Young Parents

Are you making these six travel health mistakes? EVELINE GAN shows you why they could ruin your family’s next holiday.

Let’s Hit The Books

Let’s Hit The Books

Young Parents

What’s the secret to teaching your child to read? Singapore parents and experts share their best strategies.

Don’t Blame The Parents

Don’t Blame The Parents

Young Parents

After trying all sorts of discipline strategies on his son, SHAN WEE comes to the conclusion that some kids are just difficult to manage.

What’s She Trying To Tell Me?

What’s She Trying To Tell Me?

Young Parents

Before your baby learns to speak, she will be relying on her body to communicate her needs and wants. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON decodes her common moves.

Don’t Turn Your Work Trip Into A Guilt Trip

Don’t Turn Your Work Trip Into A Guilt Trip

Young Parents

Being out of sight can mean out of mind. Keep your relationship with your toddler strong with these suggestions from DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Why Am I Getting Scolded Again?

Why Am I Getting Scolded Again?

Young Parents

You want her to keep her toys after playing; she thinks you’re a nag. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON points out the mistakes you’re making.

I Love Both Of You Equally (I Think)

I Love Both Of You Equally (I Think)

Young Parents

Admit it, you understand one child better than the other. And this is normal, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

New Year, New Ways To Have Fun

New Year, New Ways To Have Fun

Young Parents

Help your child to grow even further and better by encouraging him to venture out of his comfort zone, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

Stop That!

Stop That!

Young Parents

Since starting primary school, your seven-year-old has morphed from respectful to outright rude. Learn to deal with these strategies by DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON.

“I Became A Father At 51”

“I Became A Father At 51”

Young Parents

Much fuss has been made about older mums, but the number of new dads aged over 50 is also rising. Here’s a look at the highs and lows of late fatherhood.

Pregnant and Unhappy

Pregnant and Unhappy

Young Parents

If you’re constantly depressed or anxious when you’re expecting a baby, know that this is not normal. Two mums open up about their prenatal depression.

Ask The Doc

Ask The Doc

Young Parents

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

It’s A Boy! It’s A Girl! It’s Twins!

It’s A Boy! It’s A Girl! It’s Twins!

Young Parents

The stork was certainly busy in 2017. ELISA CHIA rounds up some of the celebrities and influencers who gave birth last year.