Parenting Column

Racial Harmony Day is commemorated every year on 21 July through activities in school.   Every 21 July, schools and public sectors across Singapore commemorate Racial Harmony Day. We celebrate our history of being a multi-cultural society. Why is it vital to teach our children to treat all people equally?...

“You have seen that word, you have read about other people’s stories, and you get a sense that it is devastating. But you never really think that you would become one of the statistics of ‘one in four’.”   In this month’s edition of Motherhood Diaries, Goh Xin Lei and...

When choosing shoes for the little ones, look for those with wide toe boxes, and ensure that they are comfortable to walk in right away.   Improperly fitting footwear can cause foot pain or health problems into adulthood. We walk you through properly fitting your little ones’ feet so they...

Just like its name, food poisoning came about when one consumes food that went bad, which includes harmful bacteria and viruses. When your little ones accidentally consume these unfavourable germs, it will lead to inflammation of the gut. Thus, upsetting your little ones’ stomach. Moreover, food poisoning is known to...

You will face varied skin conditions like stretch marks and pigmentation throughout your pregnancy journey.   Congratulations mama, you have a little human growing inside of you! With that incredible feat comes many changes. While hormones may affect us emotionally, they also play a part with changes to our skin....

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...

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...

Learn all about the colour and consistency of newborn poop and how to make the diaper changing process as easy as possible.   Find out all about newborn poop, when to call your paediatrician, the essentials you’ll need for diaper changing and a few hacks to make the process quicker...

Diarrhoea in children is a common problem faced by many parents. The younger the child’s age, the more vulnerable they are to viruses and bacteria. In fact, it was soon discovered that children who are younger than 12 months old occupy more than half of the diarrhoea cases reported among...

Dr Astrid Smeets clears up some breastfeeding nutrition myths for nursing mums.   Wondering what the best breastfeeding nutrition diet is for yourself and your newborn? Dr Astrid Smeets, the Senior Clinical and Medical Affairs Manager at Mother & Child Care at Philips, dispels some breastfeeding nutrition myths.   Myth...

Help your child establish good dental health habits from birth, such as teaching her how to brush her teeth correctly.   Minimise the likelihood of your child getting tooth decay by starting good oral habits from birth, such as tongue cleaning and brushing your little one’s teeth. Try these dental...

As you travel outside of Singapore for the first time in a while, check out some travel essentials like this Stokke JetKids BedBox.   Venturing out into another country for the first time since COVID-19 with the kids? Motherswork recommends these travel essentials to take along with you for a...

“I know things will change, but for now, it’s about giving them a childhood they will never forget.”   This month, we take a break from The Motherhood Diaries to celebrate all dads and highlight those who also take on the role of a mother. Meet Sam Nai, daddy to...

Time to let your hair down and plan a month-long of play with the family!   The June holidays are upon us! If you’re staying put and not travelling anywhere, we’ve got a whole load of creative ideas for the whole family to bond and spend a meaningful, fun, and...

A child’s gut health reflects a lot about his/her overall internal health so it’s no wonder that there’s a wide range of literature addressing this topic. Parents far and wide are always on a journey towards searching for the best way to maintain a healthy gut, officially known as microbiome,...

Presenting, The Motherhood Diaries: a collection of reflections, sharing and stories by mothers from different walks of life. These are mothers who choose to do motherhood their way; they’ve struggled, lived through pain, experienced joyous milestones and throughout their journey held their heads high, pride intact and a heart full...

If your child has a cold, bring him to see a doctor as soon as you can and stock up on some essentials to help him recover quickly.   Having a sick baby or toddler can be worrisome for parents. Here are some essentials to help manage the symptoms and...

The ultra light Bugaboo Butterfly folds and unfolds in a second, and has ample underseat storage, great for mums bringing their little ones on adventures (Butterfly wheeled board to be launched next year).   Celebrate Mother’s Day this year at Motherswork, enjoying exclusive membership perks across skincare, aesthetic treatments and...

Autistic children are just like other kids so there are no actual right or wrong ways of interacting with them.   It is common for one to feel uncertain about the “right” way to interact with and be around someone, adult, or child, with an intellectual or developmental disability. Children...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism is a range of conditions that are related to brain development that affects how a person perceives and interacts with others, repetitive behaviour, and non-verbal communication. According to studies, autism affects around 1% of Singapore’s population. This means that an average of 50,000 Singaporeans...