Top 10 parenting stories for 2016 on theAsianparent

Stories on theAsianparent that made it to top 10 in 2016! Have you read them all?

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As 2016 come to a close, (do I hear ‘yes!’, ‘hooray!’ and ‘finally’?), we look back at all the stories we have shared with you. Some of them inspiring, some sad and some simply downright disturbing that you’re wondering how these events can even be possible.

Click through to check out which headlines made it to the top!

We’re sure you’d agree with us when we say that we can’t wait for 2017 to start and mum so hard all over again. :) Bring on the new stories!

6 pictures of children you should not post on social media

There is no escaping social media (or not entirely at least) as we depend on it for work, online shopping, keeping abreast of current affairs or rant with our friends in a group chat.

Same goes with your personal status updates. Should you be more careful when you do so in the form of images? Is it safe to put up photos of your children?

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Singaporean mum catches her maid breastfeeding her baby!

The concept of a ‘wet nurse’ or milk sharing is not that uncommon. Besides, the ultimate goal with breastfeeding is to make sure that your baby is fed...right?

Not when the situation does not warrant milk sharing, and without the consent of the mother.

Find out how this Singaporean mum unravel it all and dealt with it.

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4 things you should never do with a newborn

You’re a new mum. You may even be a veteran one. When it comes to dealing with infants, it can be a whole new territory and a different ball game each time.

Doubt will definitely creep up on you and make you question if you’re even close to doing the right thing. It must have, or else you wouldn’t have read through this list.

Not to worry, here is the short checklist to remind you.

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How to discipline your baby: 8 things to keep in mind

Oh where would us Singaporeans be without discipline?

Maybe that is the appeal to this article, as discipline is part and parcel of our lives and we want to impart good values in our children. At the same time, we want our kids to know that we love them unconditionally and that discipline is necessary to help them grow. How do we strike a balance? How soon should we start?

Here are tips on how to walk on that tightrope.

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5 signs that your baby loves you

Mums and Dads, your baby loves you. End of story. The fact that this story made it to the top 10, shows just how eager you are to see if your baby feels the overwhelming love emanating from you. (and more specifically, if it’s reciprocated)

Your curiosity is endearing :)
Just to assure you again, here are 5 wonderful signs that bubba is going gaga over you.

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My husband cheated on me when I was pregnant

We’ve all heard this plot before. It may have happened to a friend of a friend. A colleague’s family member. That girl you used to go to school with. Whoever this happens to, we feel a pinch.

As if cheating isn’t bad enough, having it happen during pregnancy is a double blow. For those of us who have gone through pregnancy, we know how tough it can be, even with a doting husband by our side.

What was the outcome of this woman’s real life experience?

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How to get pregnant with pictures: 15 hot tips & sex positions to get pregnant

Conceiving can be a stressful thing. You pull out all the stops - ovulation sticks, calendars, scheduling your time and your spouse’s to take advantage of an (ahem) open window.

Since you can’t avoid these dry reminders, might as well make those moments when you are physically in the act, one hell of a ride.

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Singaporean mum breastfeeding in public shamed by young women

For those of us who have breastfed in public, we know the possible anxieties attached, especially if we’re new at it. But fret not, mummy, it is your right to feed your child! This is such an obvious fact, that it’s quite surprising (and disappointing) for a basic act to still be considered taboo.

Even worse when a breastfeeding mum gets told off, by other women. Let that sink in, while reading through this story again.

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Experts weigh in on the issue of parents kissing children on the mouth

Ok, most of us, if not all, have done this. Kissing our child is pretty natural as there is nothing gross about expressing our love for our children.

Are there concerns though? Maybe. Whether you want to accept the "moral" reasons or the "hygiene" reasons as the concerns that concern you, that is your prerogative.

Out of curiosity, check out what this expert has to say about it.

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9 Signs that you’ve got an amazing husband

Of course this made it to the list :)

For all the confidence we have for rocking motherhood, the independence that comes with being a mother, the support we give to fellow mummies; we couldn’t have done it quite the same without our husbands.

(Single mums, you must be saying that there are men in your life who are not your baby daddies but are excellent support systems - grandfathers, brothers, uncles, family friends. Yes, props to them for being amazing too!)

Let’s hear it for the men for pulling their weight!

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