Dengue Fever, All that you need to know!
Did You Know! There are three main types of Mosquito breeds found in Singapore. They are the Aedes Mosquito, Anopheles Mosquito and the Culex Mosquito. Mosquitoes are known to spread vector-borne diseases. However, not all mosquitoes spread dengue. The only culprit is...
Is Your Little One a Fussy Eater?
Did you know? There is a difference between being a picky eater and a fussy eater. A picky eater is very selective about what they eat. They would be reluctant to try new foods. Furthermore, if they do not like it, they might end up rejecting certain food groups in...
What You Need to Know About the Momo Suicide Challenge
Image from twitter/Moryam6 First, there was the Blue Whale Challenge, the sick ‘game’ that urged children perform dangerous dares, failing which, they were prodded to take their own lives. This grim suicide challenge caused a wave of moral panic in 2016 across several...
Parenting Through Divorce 4 of 4 : Adjusting to a New Lifestyle
In this last article of our four-part series, we tackle the challenges of adjusting to the new lifestyle that comes after a divorce while doing your best to be a parents. Adjusting to the new living situation Divorce will be a big change to everyone in the family, so...
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or commonly known as ADHD is a medical condition found in children. From the name itself, attention deficit means unable to concentrate on anything for very long and hyperactivity means unable to relax or keep...
ADHD – Does your insurance cover it?
Singhealth recently published and article about this alarming trend. An estimated 3 to10 percent of the global population has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Most kids can’t be diagnosed until they start school but you might see some signs earlier....
Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 2 of 4 : Helping Them Cope
The stresses of a divorce are often as overwhelming to a child as they are to the couple involved. While there is really no easy way to go through a divorce, parents who find themselves in this difficult situation need to remember to be parents throughout the ordeal,...
Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 3 of 4 : A New Normal
In the last article of this series, we talked about helping your children cope through a divorce. This week, we’re addressing the need for establishing a new normal. As human beings, we are hardwired to be adverse to change. Routine makes us comfortable as we know...
Parenting Through a Divorce – Part 1 of 4
Many children go through the stresses of a divorce every year. When couples go through a divorce, it is common for them to feel overwhelmed by having to deal with the situation, their own feelings, and the feelings of their children, all at once. This four-part series...
Why You Need A Calm-Down Corner At Home
Despite our best efforts in being understanding towards our children and their needs, they tend to get emotionally dysregulated. When you find your child getting restless or agitated, a calm-down corner might just be the best thing for your child to retreat to with...
