Is there a Good Age Gap for your Next Child? Pregnancy Thoughts by Madam Tay - November 17, 2015November 30, 20150 Nope. That is the candid truth. Big and small sibling age gaps have their own advantages and challenges. It’s up to you, as a parent to work out what age gap suits your family best. Friends and family might be asking you when you plan to have another baby. It
Baby Talk: 5 Ways You Can Explore Talking to Your Baby Baby Toddler by Kevin Tan - November 15, 2015November 30, 20150 A baby’s first year includes many of his first encounters – first smile, gurgles, coos, flipping over and learning how to say “mama” or “papa”. Babies communicate to us in their own language, and we adults and parents respond back by baby talking. It’s true we may not understand what
Ideas for Your Baby Full Moon Celebration Baby by Fenni Choo - November 5, 2015November 30, 20150 In Singapore and according to the Chinese custom, a celebration is held when a baby turns one month old to celebrate the good health of the baby. Often referred as ‘baby full moon celebration’ [宝宝满月]. Customized baby full month cakes are getting very popular! In comparison, for some countries, a
Guide to selecting the right nipples for your newborn Baby by Mikayla Lee - November 5, 2015November 30, 20150 All new mommies go through this train of thought – how do I choose the right baby milk bottle and nipples for my newborn? Whether you are planning to shift from the breast to the bottle or because your newborn is having difficulty to latch, and therefore you have to
How to Get Your Children Motivated to Do Chores! Preschool Primary Thoughts Toddler by Fenni Choo - October 31, 2015November 30, 20150 In my humble opinion, get the children to start chores contributions at an early age. Parents can motivate their children to help with household chores. A person’s family values and habits are cultivated from young. From the way he likes his breakfast, the range of vegetables he eats, to the
Teaching Your Child at Every Opportunity Thoughts by Fenni Choo - October 30, 2015June 6, 20160 There are many instances in the daily routine whereby a parent can seize the opportunity to teach his child. Today, I am sharing some stories which my friends shared with me about their motherhood and how they teach their child at every opportunity in their daily lives. Case 1 A mother brought her
The Best Time to Give Your Child a Cell Phone Primary Thoughts by Fenni Choo - October 28, 2015November 30, 20150 Many parents struggle with this decision making. How do you gauge when is the best time to give your child a cell phone, and then prepare your kid, for what is ultimately a big responsibility? Common dilemma from parents - phone opened up a pandora’s box of potential issues: bullying, sexting,
Tips to Keep Yourself and Your Baby Healthy Pregnancy by Fenni Choo - October 23, 2015June 6, 20160 Good hygiene is paramount. It prevents pregnant women from getting sick from contamination and common flu symptoms. Here are some steps that you can undertake to keep yourself and your baby healthy. CLEAN Wash hands thoroughly with water and soap (warm water if possible). Wash hands before and after handling of food, and
Develop a Strong Relationship with Your Child Preschool Primary Toddler by Fenni Choo - October 23, 2015November 30, 20150 There is no doubt that the relationship between a child and his parent is the best relationship in this world. This relationship is defined by the true spirit of love, sacrifice and faith. Parents want to be their child's best friend and provide everything for them. In return, they only