Toddler

My Teacher Does Not Care and Love

Robert Frost once said, "There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to...

How to Have a Happy Mealtime

Admit it. There are times that mealtime, when it is supposed to be a time to share great memories, it becomes the most annoying part of the day. This happens when your little angel becomes a spoiled brat who...

What Parents Should Not Tell Their Children

They all say that mothers (parents) know best. It is easy to man up and take the credits when our child turns out to be an independent, successful and useful member of the community, but if our kid fails...

Spoiling Young Children

The term “spoiled” suggests multiple meanings in the realm of parenting. Many instances of a child’s behavior can exemplify as a result of being spoiled. For example, a child who is irrefutably stubborn can be called as “spoiled” as...

Children and Blaming: Understanding The Reasons Kids Give for Their Actions

Most parents will tell you how their children constantly fight and blame, hitting and screaming at each other to the point of exhaustion or using the infamous "It wasn't my fault" line. They just wish their kids would take...

The Type of Children We are Raising Today

Since becoming a mother I have been learning some thing new everyday. Be it the initial years when my daughter was completely dependent on me or now at the age of four when she feels she can dress herself...

Can Emotional Intelligence Be Learnt?

My eldest boy turned 5 this year. We decided to ask him how he would like it if we celebrated his birthday with those less privileged. He was really excited and talked about it for days before the event. As...

Can Singaporeans live without maids?

Hands up if you've got a domestic maid at home. Chances are, almost 2 out of 10 households in Singapore use a domestic helper. And that probability may be higher if you've got young children or aged parents at...

15 Ways to Deal with a Picky Eater

Mealtime battle with kids has always been a problem among parents or caregivers. Whenever this problem arises, it is common that the child gets the blame. Sometimes parents or caregivers may unknowingly encourage poor eating habits. What could cause this...

Why I Will Use a Child Leash

With all the hype about child abduction and recent attempted kidnapping cases in Singapore, I can't help but start feeling a little paranoid whenever I bring my girl out. Having been away from Singapore for nearly four years, there...