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Keeping my girls safe from a child killer
It's a bug which could prove deadly when a child's immunity is down. The good news is that there is a simple solution.
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Treating club foot
A congenital deformity where the foot looks like a golf club affects one in every 1,000 babies.
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Sleepy kids
Nearly half of the primary school pupils polled say they are not getting enough sleep
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Identify gifted children in kindergarten, says expert
He says developing them at age five or six will help them achieve more in the long run.
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Boy racer
You're never too young to run a race - as long as you enjoy it. Just ask eight-year-old Calvert, who is competing in an upcoming triathlon.
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Trouble with the Zzzs...
Parents tend to be more concerned about their child's nutrition and learning abilities rather than sleep.
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Spark of hope
Parents in support group, Spark, have been helping one another understand their kids with ADHD.
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The early years
Even a mild infection can become serious during the first 3 months. What can be done to reduce infections at different stages of a child's life?
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Eat right to fight infections
Fresh fruit and vegetables and fish oil are important in building a child's healthy immune system.
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Childhood allergy alert
Allergies are not common and some can be outgrown, but parents have to learn how to deal with them.
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Your first baby picture
Celebrate pregnancy with ultrasound advances from Philips Healthcare.
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Baby speak
Want to give your toddler that extra help with reading and language? Read on.
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The army that protects baby
Your little one acquires several types of immunity to protect him from illness.
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Ooh, sand under my tummy
Babies explore with their senses - from sand to water - putting them in different environments helps them learn.
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Reading at 10 months old
Being able to recognise words and act them out when you're just 10 months old is no mean feat. After all, most toddlers do that only when they turn three years old -myp
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Prevention is better than cure
While most parents know the benefits of vaccinating their children at an early age, some are still hesitant because of traditional myths of 'bad karma. Dr Low Kah Tzay, consultant paediatrician at Mt Elizabeth Hospital, explains why vaccinations are necessary.
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Getting rid of chicken pox scars
Does indentations on the skin from chickenpox mean there will be scarring?
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Allergic attacks in young child
Young children with allergies often have associated adenoid enlargement and or sinusitis. It would be best to visit an ear, nose and throat doctor.
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