Parenting Column

Need ideas on things to do this Christmas? Involve your children in activities such as cooking, baking, shopping and watching holiday movies. This Christmas at Motherswork, kids can pick up new crafty skills via the in-store workshops. Get in the festive spirit with these activities that you can do with...

For this festive season, we've rounded up the top gift options for both dads and mums - as well as delivery options for friends and family. This Christmas, give the parents in your life these amazing gift options, including skincare and baby essentials.   Even though large-scale family and friend...

Celebrate Christmas with your nearest and dearest this year, with these gorgeous decorations in various themes and styles. After deciding your theme from the ideas below, let your little ones help out with decorating the tree. Dress up your home with these festive Christmas themes and decorations.   Celebrate Christmas...

Don't miss these amazing deals and special buys at Motherswork's holiday sales from 25 November to 26 December this year. Kick off the festive season with these great deals from Motherswork’s holiday sale and pick up some great gifts for your little ones. Stock up on your essentials or get...

Celebrate this festive Christmas season at Motherswork with exciting workshops for your little ones, and the annual Giving Tree. Celebrate the festive season with fun workshops, yummy cookies and help make wishes come true.   Usher in the festive season at Motherswork with an exciting lineup. Along with their annual...

Help your child achieve this milestone of walking, by strengthening his/her muscles in various parts of the body, with some motivation. Celebrate each of your child’s milestones from flipping over from her stomach to taking her first steps.   Most babies start walking when they’re about 12 months old. Before...

Help your postpartum recovery with these tips and tricks from our mums, as well as the must-have products to ease the symptoms. After delivering your newborn, help yourself heal with the following tips and products.   Care for your postpartum wounds and treat symptoms using these tips, products and remedies....

Improve your child's health and nutrition by following TCM foods and guidelines for your child, and build a healthy relationship with food. Let your little one start on soft, cooked vegetables to strengthen his/her spleen. Start your child off with a diet guided by TCM principles, helping them build good...

Raring to start working out again? Here are some safe postpartum exercises for you to try to help strengthen your muscles and regain fitness. An easy way to restart your fitness is to go on walks - you can even bring your little one with you.   While the general...

Whether you're visiting your child's paediatrician or a much-needed lunch with friends, here's what you need in your diaper bag. Find out what essentials you should take along with you on your first foray into the outside world with your baby.   Especially for first time mums, heading out on...

Flying overseas on urgent business or researching for future trips? Here's a guide to pumping overseas and bringing back your breast milk safely. Always let the agent at the check-in counter know that you’re bringing a breast pump or breast milk to quickly sort out any problems that might arise....

Babyproof your home and keep your infants safe from the various hazards around the house, including the kitchen, bathroom and windows. Secure large items like the television to prevent it falling on your infant as he explores the home.   Babyproof your home and keep dangerous and toxic items well...

Help your toddler and preschooler get the sleep they need by building and maintaining good sleep habits.   Build good sleep habits for your toddlers and preschoolers so that they can have quality sleep. This boosts their mood, learning, and overall behavioural development.   Children without enough sleep can have...

Aside from putting your infant to sleep on his/her back, learn how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). You can take several precautions to reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS in his/her first six months of life.   Reduce the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome...

Pack your hospital bag for your imminent labour and delivery, hospitalisation and postpartum recovery - and for your newborn and husband.   Have all your labour, delivery and postpartum essentials at hand for your hospital stay in your hospital bag - as well as items for your baby and spouse....

Strengthen your pelvic floor to prevent incontinence before and after pregnancy, with exercises you can do all the time, when sitting, walking or lying down.   During pregnancy, your pelvic floor, like a lot of your body, will change too. They are necessary to support your growing baby, and softened...

Introduce your little one to solids with soft foods that she can easily grasp. Eating outdoors also minimises the amount of cleanup later.   Starting your baby on solids? Here’s what to be aware of, and some tips and tricks to make mealtimes a lot easier, as well as some...

Other options for babywearing include sling rings, wraps and infant baby carriers. Learn how to safely wear them for optimal comfort. Let your little one explore the world from the safety of a baby carrier, such as this one from Phil & Teds. In the second part of the series,...

In this first part of the series, explore the various types of baby carriers, such as the soft sided and the Mei Tai options. Keep your little one close to you with baby carriers like the MOBY Move. Babywear your newborn and infant in these soft-sided and Mei Tai baby...

Carrying little ones in baby carriers? Learn what to take into consideration before making the purchase and how to keep them safe. Keeping your baby close to you in a wrap or similar carrier promotes bonding and boosts your oxytocin levels.   One of the essential baby items to get,...