Parenting Column

Responding to and taking care of your baby can strengthen the mother-child bond and help you feel better and more confident.   Adopt some of these healthy self-care habits and look out for signs of other conditions during your first few weeks of being a new mum to improve your...

Start your kids on chores when they’re young to equip them with life skills in future   Impart essential life skills to your children by teaching them how to do age-appropriate chores around the house. starting from 2 years and above.     Why Should Kids Do Chores One of...

Your toddlers can develop important skills with activity sets, books and toys.   Encourage your toddlers to develop various important skills in their lives with these fun activity sets, books and toys to have fun while learning. As your children enter toddlerhood, start them on a fun learning journey so...

Enjoy a quiet Father’s Day celebration at home with your family with these easy DIYs or recipes.   Celebrate Father's Day with the dads in your life with these easy crafts and recipes you can make with your kids. In light of Phase 2 of the country's reopening, families can...

Gradually letting your child try a wide variety of different foods helps him/her have a broader palate in future.   Introduce your child to a wide array of age-appropriate solids, while slowly weaning your baby off breast milk. After breastfeeding your baby for the first six months, you can start...

Evolving to meet the social distancing guidelines, businesses have gone online using WhatsApp, Zoom, Facebook and live auctions to engage their customers.   In light of COVID-19, businesses have evolved to match the social distancing guidelines, opting to go online. Examples of these include mediums like WhatsApp, Zoom video calls,...

Help your child graduate from diaper wearing with these potty training essentials and tips. Start your child on his/her diaper-free journey with potty training, using positive reinforcement to make this a quick and effective process.   Once your child shows signs of being ready for potty training, set aside a...

Our mums share their home celebration plans for Hari Raya this year.   This Hari Raya Puasa, our favourite mums share their plans for celebrating this festive occasion, via Zoom or video calls, while still embracing their cherished traditions. While families are unable to go visiting this year, our mums...

Aside from decorating your home, here are some other ways to make your child’s Zoom birthday party unforgettable.   Even at home your child’s birthday can still be an unforgettable one. Arrange a Zoom celebration together with dress codes, tasty treats and gift bags to make the birthday truly memorable...

Break your fast with these recipes that include loads of spices and flavours.   This Ramadan, we've included some recipe inspiration for breaking your fast, with quick recipe ideas and classic Malay dishes. With the smoothies, these are ideal for ending fasts or as breakfast ideas. Meanwhile, the other recipes...

Celebrate the mums in your life with these awesome last-minute gift ideas.   Running out of time to look for presents for Mother’s Day? We’ve rounded up the best last-minute gift options to celebrate the mums in your life.     Whether it’s your spouse, your mum or in-law you’re...

Our favourite mums give their insights on the legacies they’d like to leave to their children.   This Mother’s Day, our mums share their thoughts on leaving their legacies behind for their kids. These include their parenting philosophies, their work ethos, and the lessons that they want to pass on...

Celebrate new or expecting mums with this array of gifts they’ll love.   Need some Mother’s Day gift ideas for expecting mums? We’ve rounded up some of the best deals available at Motherswork to pamper the expecting or new mum in your life. Especially for new or expecting mums, pamper...

Revamp your cleaning routine with baby-safe, plant-based laundry detergents and other products.   With little ones at home, you may need to change up your cleaning products to more environmentally-friendly, non-toxic products. Here are some of the best baby-safe products to keep your home clean and allergen-free.​​   Laundry Detergents...

Get your little ones interested in cooking and baking by giving them tasks like pouring and measuring ingredients.   Let your little one pick up a new skill at home and teach them how to prepare a meal. As they become proficient in reading recipes and measuring out ingredients, let...

Check out the latest collections on Motherswork, including these gorgeous heart decals from Urban Li’l. Looking to spruce up your walls or aid your children’s learning - whether cognitively or their motor skills? Here are some of our favourites from Motherswork’s newly released collections.     1. Wall Decals Easily...

Dr Ann Tan, Winnie Chan and Sharon Wong (left to right) collaborated on this super classy My Beginnings baby book for mums to chart all their pregnancy and babies’ milestones.   This Mother's Day, a great gift for expecting new parents is the My Beginnings keepsake baby book. Here, you...

Learn how to properly latch your baby, and improve your milk supply.   If you’re beginning your breastfeeding journey with your little one, read on to find out more about how to latch your baby properly and avoid most of the concerns outlined below. We’ve also included some useful nursing...

Along with breastfeeding, you’ll need to express milk regularly and store them in baby bottles or storage bags.   To maintain your milk supply, some vital accessories include a breast pump, baby bottles and storage bags. We roundup the best breast pumps to try, the accompanying baby bottles, and of...

Easily whip up baby food for your little one with these meal prep hacks.   Amid juggling working from home, tending to your baby with very little additional help (since extended family shouldn’t be visiting), it might be overwhelming to try starting your child on solids during this time. We’ve...