5 magic phrases to use when your child is throwing a tantrum
Dealing with tantrums might be part of the package when you have children, but that doesn’t make them any less frustrating to deal with. Remaining calm is key to resolving such conflicts. However, we understand that this can be challenging in tense situations and leave you feeling helpless. This is especially so when your kid […]
5 ways to help your baby fall asleep quickly (and 1 secret tip)
Welcoming a baby has become almost synonymous with sleepless nights. Even before labour, you have probably envisioned scenarios of broken sleep and getting up multiple times throughout the night to tend to your newborn. Oh, the sacrifices we make for our kids! Having a newborn who refuses to turn in can be frustrating, especially if you […]
Don’t do these: A newborn’s 5 greatest fears
Do you understand your newborn? While they are unable to speak (yet), there are many ways you can communicate and bond with them. There are also many ways to decipher their fears and desires as well as their needs and wants. All you have to do is pay close attention to the words that they are […]
4 signs that your newborn is going through a ‘growth spurt period’
Have you noticed your newborn being difficult and wanting to be carried more than usual when they are almost a month old? Do they seem more irritable or require extra feedings? This is actually because they are experiencing the very first growth spurt of their lives. Known as the baby’s growth spurt period, it usually […]
You just had a baby, now what?
Congratulations! You made it through pregnancy and maternity, but soon your confinement nanny is leaving. You must be thinking, “What do I do now?” Parents in Singapore, who are as busy as CEOs, usually start to outsource their tasks such as housework, cooking or even childcare with the added responsibilities of caring for a new […]
What the colour of your baby’s poop means
As a parent, you might find yourself often wishing you knew what’s on your baby’s mind. If only they could talk! Not to fret though. While your newborn might not be able to speak yet, they can communicate in plenty of ways. You just have to know what to look for. For example, the condition […]
5 ways to help your wife have a smooth pregnancy
Congratulations, you are going to be a dad! Now what? Even though pregnancy and giving birth is the mother’s job, there are many ways you can chip in and ease her burden. Did you know that according to studies, an involved and attentive father can benefit the health of both mother and child? Many men […]
7 things you can do for your pregnant wife
Congrats, you and your wife are expecting a baby! Now what? This is a life-changing milestone for the both of you. And while your spouse is the one carrying the baby, you have an important part to play as well. Even though you can’t endure the discomforts of pregnancy on your wife’s behalf, you can […]