Vaccinations are important to a child’s health as they help to prevent a number of serious diseases over their life time. Studies have shown that immunizations save lives and they also help to protect other children by stopping the spread of disease. Question from reader: Are vaccinations mandatory? Can I…
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Why you need to talk to your child about sexual abuse now!
Child sexual abuse is a heinous crime that can be stopped if we all work together. In this article, find out what you, as parents, can do to spread awareness and take steps to stop the sexual abuse of children. The sexual abuse of children is a topic none of…
7 Things that can predict divorce, according to science
Knowing the seven things that can predict divorce can help married couples know how best to keep their relationship strong. No one can really know whether or not a couple will get divorced. But you’ll be surprised that scientists have actually discovered seven reasons for divorce, that can be predicted…
5 steps to discipline WITHOUT hurting your child
Replace the old system of corporal punishment with a new one – the 5 step process to discipline, without hurting your child! We have all been there with a challenging child. A child whom you love, but seems to know exactly what to do to push your buttons. If you…
More child care subsidy for non-working mothers looking for work or caring for their younger child
The ECDA has announced that from March 2019, there will be more child care subsidy for non-working mothers looking for work or caring for their younger child. In a welcome move, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) announced that, from March 2019, there will be more child care subsidy for…
What all parents should know before getting a divorce
Marriage is a sacred institution, they say. But the fact is that some marriages simply do not last, despite the couple involved doing everything they can to make it work. And so divorce is contemplated; divorce sometimes happens. Divorce is certainly not a walk in the park for most couples…
MOM outline new guidelines for sending a domestic worker home
If you have a domestic worker or plan to hire one, read this first! If you have house help, take note of these new guidelines for helpers after the end of their contracts, as outlined by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. The…
10 HDB flat rules in Singapore you are probably unaware of, and breaking!
Are you sure you haven’t broken these HDB flat rules in Singapore? Love them or hate them, you just can’t ignore them. There’s nothing more Singaporean than living in an HDB flat. We love our stray cats, potted plants and crowded corridors. But are you sure you are not breaking…
When children become victims of marital war
Remember that this isn’t just about you, so do what’s right for your child. When parents call it quits on their marriage, the children will also feel pain and suffer in silence – some are used as pawns in custody battles or even kidnapped by their mother or father. What…
Helping Children Deal With Divorce: A Guide For Parents
How can you help your kids cope with a divorce? Helping children deal with divorce is as difficult as the divorce itself. I don’t know how it feels like, and I can’t pretend that I do. But I know of people who live with the fear that one day their…