Toddler

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 responsibility for their actions.

But why do children blame others for everything? Maybe the more important question is what is the bestway a parent can ...

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 better than me or choose better clothes for herself. It was her garbled language and efforts to walk that I loved the most when she was younger. However, now I love to create things with her.

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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 a family we believed that it is more blessed to give than to receive. It is good to look out for the interest of others and consider their needs in our interaction with them.
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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 home. If the new policies from the Philippines and Indonesia kick in that may cause some Singaporeans to drop the idea of hiring a domestic helper, can we survive on our own?
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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.
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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 are things that I started taking for granted – and safety is one of them. Now that we are heading back to the tropical island in a few months’ time, I probably need to boost my safety precautions and be a more vigilant mum.
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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 needs to use this ever.
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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 practice in many other countries, to see children on leash is still quite rare in Singapore. ...

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 think.

Here are ten things to keep in mind:

1. Review family goals: The first thing a family needs to do is review their own approach to their child and what their ultimate goal will be. If the family wants the child to have a nice therapy experience, the therapist they choose will be different than one who wants ...