Are You “Facebook Friends” With Your Child? Are You “Facebook Friends” With Your Child?

When Social Networking Sites (SNS) first gained popularity, parents regarded them... 


Beware of Plastic Toys Beware of Plastic Toys

A toy called The Extrusion Bean key has caused seventeen primary students to be hospitalized... 


Kids Keep Couples Together Kids Keep Couples Together

A research conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed some interesting... 


‘Towards Good Parenting’ by Learning Vision ‘Towards Good Parenting’ by Learning Vision

Character Development in Toddlers by Geraldine Wee Talk Synopsis It is important... 


Experience Is The Best Teacher Experience Is The Best Teacher

Kidz Haven is a newly-opened learning centre that aims to help children get ready... 


Michael Phelps is YOG’s First Ambassador Michael Phelps is YOG’s First Ambassador

It’s exciting to know that world-renowned swimmer Michael Phelps will be one... 


Household Chores: Pink and Blue Household Chores: Pink and Blue

What is the arrangement in your family when in comes to doing household chores? According... 


Valentines day as a mum Valentines day as a mum

Jenny McCarthy, Chelsea Handler and Leah Remini spend Valentine’s Day getting... 


How Do You View Infidelity? How Do You View Infidelity?

It is common knowledge that men and women view infidelity differently. Men feel guilty... 


Famous Comedian Helps A Fan Propose to His Girlfriend Famous Comedian Helps A Fan Propose to His Girlfriend

Still remember how your husband proposed to you? Was it in a romantic setting all... 


E-motional Affairs Are On The Rise E-motional Affairs Are On The Rise

It’s already February and we all know what that means. It’s that time... 


Will People Love The New Mickey? Will People Love The New Mickey?

Walt Disney’s going to tweak Mickey a bit. Yes, Mickey Mouse! The pop character... 


“Fathering Schools” Now Open “Fathering Schools” Now Open

Fed up with your husband for not doing his part in parenting? Wish that there’s... 


Female Teachers Can Cause Your Daughter To Do Poorly In Math Female Teachers Can Cause Your Daughter To Do Poorly In Math

Is your daughter not doing well in Math? Moms, you suffered in Math class yourself? Why... 


Study: Bullying Can Be Stopped Study: Bullying Can Be Stopped

A Singaporean child expert recently revealed that bullying really happens in our... 


Having Kids Linked With Normal Blood Pressure Having Kids Linked With Normal Blood Pressure

Are you worried about your health? Is your blood pressure constantly troubling you... 


A Dad’s Take On Calorie-Counting A Dad’s Take On Calorie-Counting

What happens when you ask a regular Dad to watch what his child is eating?  And... 


Guess Who’s Wearing The Pants Now, Hunny… Guess Who’s Wearing The Pants Now, Hunny…

The Pew Research Center has recently released the results of their study pertaining... 


Turn Off Lights At Offices to Make More Babies Turn Off Lights At Offices to Make More Babies

South Korea’s health ministry has recently made an interesting announcement.... 


Stressed Out Parents = Stressed Out Kids Stressed Out Parents = Stressed Out Kids

Did you know that if you push yourself too hard at work, you could affect your child’s... 


MOE: No Plans of Nationalising Preschool MOE: No Plans of Nationalising Preschool

Education Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen recently revealed that the government has no plans... 


Gender Differences Are Not Hard Wired At Birth Gender Differences Are Not Hard Wired At Birth

Pink is just for girls and blue is only for boys. Does this sound familiar? This... 


How to Spend More Time With Your Kids How to Spend More Time With Your Kids

Are you feeling guilty for not spending enough time with your kids? Do you only get... 


Mother-Daughter Matrix Mother-Daughter Matrix

I do not have any daughters; God chose to bless me with two sons, hence in all social... 


Toddler Survives Accident With Chopstick Toddler Survives Accident With Chopstick

A 14-month old boy in China was rushed to the hospital just before the end of 2009... 


Newborn Baby Dumped in Washer By Mom Newborn Baby Dumped in Washer By Mom

It is alarming to see how liberated our youths are today. More and more teens are... 


Putting Spouse Over Kids Will Lead to a Happy Family Life Putting Spouse Over Kids Will Lead to a Happy Family Life

Ahh, the perrenial debate! Who should be your priority, your spouse or your kids? According... 


Study Says Spanking Children Can Make Them Happy and Successful Study Says Spanking Children Can Make Them Happy and Successful

In most Asian countries, spanking is considered to be the best way to discipline... 


Is It Okay for Parents to Give Their Kids Tattoos? Is It Okay for Parents to Give Their Kids Tattoos?

Patty Marsh and her partner Jacob Bartel were recently arrested for putting tattoos... 


Wife’s Lover is Also Her Husband’s Kidney Donor! Wife’s Lover is Also Her Husband’s Kidney Donor!

How would you feel if the man who gave you a new lease in life is the same man who’s... 


Encouraging Your Kids to Help the Disadvantaged Encouraging Your Kids to Help the Disadvantaged

Photo from Yayasan Mendaki Zurraida Abdullah, CEO of Yayasan Mendaki, believes in... 


Bringing Your Kids to Work Bringing Your Kids to Work

Photo from Channel News Asia LittleOnes@Work, a programme started by The National... 


Fidelity is Not Essential In Relationships Fidelity is Not Essential In Relationships

In an interview with Das Neue Blatt, a German magazine, Hollywood Actress Angelina... 


Survey: Parents Borrow Money From Their Kids Survey: Parents Borrow Money From Their Kids

How hard has the financial crisis hit your family? For some, their financial situations... 


How to Increase Breast Milk Supply How to Increase Breast Milk Supply

It has been said that breast milk is still the best milk for babies. This is why... 


Greater Chances for Singaporeans Vying for Top Schools Greater Chances for Singaporeans Vying for Top Schools

Two new measures will be introduced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) starting next... 


10 Best Board Books for Infants and Toddlers 10 Best Board Books for Infants and Toddlers

I  started to collect story books for my children when I was pregnant. Most of these... 


Singapore Youths Go Green Singapore Youths Go Green

About 150 youths from various secondary schools all over the island have been tasked... 


“Adult Terms” Among the Top Search Items for Kids “Adult Terms” Among the Top Search Items for Kids

According to Norton, an Internet security firm, the words “porn” and... 


Permissive AND Authoritarian: Is It Possible to Be Both? Permissive AND Authoritarian: Is It Possible to Be Both?

What is your parenting style? Are you strict or lenient? Do you expect your kids... 


50 Ideas for Couples to Spend Time Together 50 Ideas for Couples to Spend Time Together

Here are 50 more ideas on how couples can spend time together. Just plain fun 1.... 


Dealing with a Shy Child Dealing with a Shy Child

Shyness is a child’s normal response to new or unfamiliar situations. But usually... 


How to Raise Well-Behaved Kids How to Raise Well-Behaved Kids

It is easy to think that kids are born for just one reason – to torment their... 


A Father Owes $30,000 for His 13-Year Old Son’s Phone Bill A Father Owes $30,000 for His 13-Year Old Son’s Phone Bill

Are you planning to give your teen-age kid a cellular phone? You better think twice... 


Will That Be Cash or….Baby? Will That Be Cash or….Baby?

Sell a baby for a cellular phone? Did you know that aside from cash and credit, there... 


What Do Your Kids Want For Christmas? What Do Your Kids Want For Christmas?

Just a helpful tip for parents who are planning to buy presents for their kids this... 


10 Things Parents Shouldn’t Do During Parent-Teacher Conferences 10 Things Parents Shouldn’t Do During Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are a place where you can discuss your child’s progress... 


Breastfeeding Lowers Risk for Diabetes in Mothers Breastfeeding Lowers Risk for Diabetes in Mothers

We are all aware that breastfeeding is beneficial not just for babies but for mothers... 


Plagiarism at Primary School Level Plagiarism at Primary School Level

Recently, a book called Many Dreams, One World was distributed to a number of primary... 


Wife Loves Baby…Not Fair! Wife Loves Baby…Not Fair!

Relationship expert Ian Kerner started feeling confused and conflicted after he and... 


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