3 Tips to Manage Stomach Flu
My son Zai came down with stomach flu which eventually lead to a seizure. I think its good that we learn some lessons from it. Putting it here to share with all and also to remind myself. Hopefully nobody...
Can a Child Leash Prevent Abduction?
Ever since the attempted kidnap cases in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, many parents were worried that it would happen to their children as well. Some were even thinking of putting their children on leash. Though this is a common...
How to Choose a Therapist for Your Child
After learning that a child has special needs, the next big step for parents is finding a therapy team that can help their child meet their goals. It sounds easy, but it can be more challenging than most parents...
How to Avoid Childhood Obesity
There is so much talk these days about childhood obesity and how this is the first generation ever that are not expected to outlive their parents. So how do we instill in our children the habit of healthy eating?
It...
When Siblings Vie Over Toys
I did not grow up with such wonderful sibling relationship. My eldest sister once pulled my hair for not washing the dishes. The memories haunted me up to today.
Now being a mother of two, I will do everything I...
Speeding Up Speech Development in Toddlers
At the age of 18m nths, it takes your toddler to say merely 3 words to pass the developmental test. He can say “daddy”, “mama” and “milk” and that’s it! Your toddler had passed the test to be considered...
Pleasing the Picky Eater
How do you get your toddler to try out new food? He/she is such a picky eater, and you feel like you've tried everything! You've tried stories, you've tried enacting cartoon character. You've even tried explaining to them the...
Taming Terrible Two
Terrible Two is a common syndrome in toddlers when they show the worst uncontrollable behavior. While the number suggest, it doesn’t have to start at two years old. It can onset as early as 18 months and last till...
Bath Time Free of Tears
One of the most blissful time for babies is bath time when the child gets to enjoy a warm bath brimming with bubbles.
Parents or caregivers usually enjoy the toddler's bathing but many cases of concerned with them are seen...
Dealing with the Terrible-twos
I am at this moment a mother to a "terrible two" child. I have to admit that it is frustrating and patience testing and there must be a better way to do this. As usual, I turn to devouring...