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Raising a patriot, not a parrot
How to teach my child to be a good citizen of Singapore? As his understanding of nationality develops over childhood, I hope he won't be a parrot. -myp
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I'm OK with my son's night-owl habit
The issue of sleep - when, where and how much - tends to be a tricky one for most parents.
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Kid-sick? Start a support group
Separation anxiety, it seems, afflicts parents more than it does children.
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Here's a simple guide to baby talk
Talking to tykes can be an undignified affair, and the reason why singletons rarely try to take on the daunting task.
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All dolled up
A proud mother of two little girls, Daphne Lee loves to dress them in nice clothes.
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Capturing the early arts education I never had
It is great knowing that there are more arty programmes for wee ones out there these days.
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Bonding with child and nature
There's something about exploring the great outdoors with your little one on a wet day.
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Go on, make a little friend today
Since I became a mother, my new acquaintances have become younger. Recently, I was having lunch with my two-year-old son, Julian, at a food court.
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Parental outsourcing
While a babysitter is a great way for parents to free up their time, is what skills are we teaching our children when they have their every whim met with attention?
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No more a baby, not yet a girl
As a parent, have you ever wondered how your child's personality will develop years down the road?
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A golden moment
When your baby calls you 'mummy' for the first time, nothing else can beat that feeling.
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We're having a girl!
It's baby number 2, but reactions were mixed when we told friends and family that it's also a girl.
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The struggles of a working mum
The dilemma is this: To say goodbye to a career and become a full-time mother, or soldier on in the working world with a family to juggle?
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Seeing pregnancy in a different light
When you're pregnant, the world does look like a very different place.
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Baby grows up
It is not too long before you enjoy the fruits of your parenting labour.
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Mummy Diaries - Saying goodbye
Can a toddler understand the concept of leaving?
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1 Jul 2007 - A fascination with kiddie rides
Maegan always had a fascination with kiddie rides, and it wasn't something we started her on.
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25 June 2007 - When only grandma will do
I remember a friend's comment: "When the going gets tough, the tough goes to Grandma." She was relating her daughter's relationship with her Grandma.
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