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Do it now vitamin D drops One topic your paediatrician will likely bring up at your first visit: Starting your newborn on vitamin D drops. The body makes vitamin D when it’s exposed to the sunlight, but Child Advisor Dr. Arun Wadhwa says that it’s advisable to keep infants younger than 6 months out of … Read more

Go on a Scavenger Hunt! Page-turner Hand your kids a magazine and ask them to scour the pages to find a picture of a tree or to pinpoint a photo that makes them laugh. ‘I spy’ bottle Fill a plastic bottle with rice. Mix in small objects such as a coin, a paper clip, and … Read more

Holding family meetings We’ve been using family meetings as a tool for managing and planning our life for more than eight years now. For our family, the aim of family meetings is to: • provide an organised way of dealing with contentious issues • create a forum where all voices are equal • create a space … Read more

Read Aloud This excerpt from Daddy’s Mo talks about a daughter’s fascination for her dad’s moustache! All about dad Anu likes many things about Daddy She likes the bright, paper lanterns he makes, the crisp onion pakodas he fries and the cute tortoise he makes out of paper. Besides, he climbs the stairs with a … Read more

Cheers Add fun to your kid’s holidays with these delicious summer coolers. They’re freshand easy to assemble. Cranberry sparkler In a shaker, mix 120mll cranberry juice, 30ml orange juice, and 1tsp honey; shake, then pour over ice. Top with a splash or two of chilled soda and a cherry. An easy-to-make refresher. Peppermint shake Combine … Read more

It is time to set a privacy policy you both can live with as your kid needs some space now. Remember when your child was eager to share everything with you, from her deepest fears and greatest delights? Up until a year ago, that’s just how it was with Amy Stewart Wright, of North Carolina, … Read more

Maternity leave ending soon? Make the transition back to work easier for both of you. Returning to your job after having a baby, once your maternity leave is over, can cause a major upheaval for you and your little one both. There are lots of thing that start worrying you. For instance, there are new … Read more

Developmental Milestones All babies develop at different rates, but as long as your little one is reaching her developmental milestones at roughly the appropriate time, you’ll have nothing to worry about. Keeping track of her development is not only a source of great pleasure, but also alerts you to any potential problems in plenty of … Read more

Best Snacks for New Moms Breastfeeding and the physical recovery from labor and delivery can leave you tired and hungry, so it’s important to top up your energy levels with healthy snacks throughout the day. The ideas here will encourage a speedy recovery and improved mood. All of the snacks suggested for pregnancy are ideal … Read more

Where did your marriage go? Blame the bad habits that come with parenthood. The joys of having a child can also add stress to your marriage The joys of having a child can also add stress to your marriage. And many couples develop bad habits as they become parents, says Dr Edward Gray, professor of … Read more

I’ll be completely honest and say that cleaning is my least favourite aspect of daily life. People often think that as I’m slightly planning obsessed I must have the ‘perfect’ house, but I’m always happy to dispel this myth! My house is generally well organised, but with five children it meets that ‘perfect’ status only … Read more

Routines are like a comfort blanket for kids; they give them a sense of security. They let kids know what’s coming up, what’s expected of them and when it’s expected, which helps to place boundaries around their big wide world. Routines are so important for kids! As an early childhood teacher I could usually tell … Read more

A vegetarian version of Sloppy Joes 359 calories per serving Total time 15 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or orange bell peppers 1 Tbsp. garlic paste 1 lb. ground turkey 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce … Read more

Just some simple steps with few fresh items for this delicious dinner. 390 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 32 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 24 frozen (thawed) extra-large easy-peel deveined shrimp (1 lb.), shells intact 4 slices white bread, crusts torn into pieces ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced … Read more

Is your newborn keeping you awake at night? Learn how to cope with these simple steps. It’s a fact of life hat sleepless babies mean sleepless parents. It’s a fact of life hat sleepless babies mean sleepless parents. One of the biggest challenges fro you and your spouse when caring for your new baby is … Read more

Often, mother-in-law would also enter my room as I was trying to breastfeed or nap. I lost count of the number of times I woke up in fright to see her face hovering above mine, as she peered over my body to admire her granddaughter. (Baby slept with me almost all the time as she … Read more

It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. What no one told me was that, sometimes, the village shows up at your door – unannounced and uninvited. Having a baby, it seemed, meant that your life was no longer your own. What we did not expect was that both my … Read more

She prefers to play alone, but we tell you why plat dates are still important to your toddler. Play is good for your toddler. Through it, he learns about the world around him, develops new skills and gets the opportunity to mix with others. However, you might wonder if there’s any point in arranging for … Read more

Aim for your tot to play with others his own age at least once or twice a week, if possible. While you could do this by taking him to a playgroup, you could also organize play dates and invite other children and their parents over. Aim for your tot to play with others his own … Read more

It’s time to get shipshape and “buckle your swash” in preparation for an imaginary voyage on the high seas, as the National Museum invites families to its Island Adventures! But tell them they’re going on an island adventure – and they’ll definitely get excited! Tell your children they’re going to learn about Singapore’s history this … Read more