Shyness in children is a natural thing. Children behave shyly in certain situations, such as when they meet people for the first time and when they are exercising caution in unfamiliar scenarios. However, some children are so shy that it interferes with their ability to make new friends and develop social skills. Some parents have...
It is that time of the year again, when proud parents all over Singapore watch their little ones put up a roaring good show at the year-end concert. Some children are born performers, while others may feel a little anxious at the thought of facing a sea of excited faces in the audience. What can...
Stress is faced not only by adults, but also by teenagers and even children. Singapore students experience a higher level of anxiety as compared to those from 77 other countries, with 86% of Singapore students being worried about poor grades in school, compared to an average of 66% of students from other countries. It is...
In Singapore, it is not uncommon to have both mum and dad work full time to support the household. Thus, working parents would need to prepare for their little one’s full-time care arrangement after mum’s maternity leave ends. If you are considering between sending your baby to a nanny or infant care in Singapore, read...
Children today are growing up in a technological-centric world, where online friends, followers, and likes take an unprecedented central position in their lives. Along with this comes a challenge – how do we guard against the bombardment of social media images that tell us what a perfect body or a beautiful life look like? How...
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a tricky period for kids and parents alike. Occurring between the ages of 11 and 15, it is a developmental stage marked by rapid physical changes, a spike in independence and changes in the child’s identity. Here are some of the issues that you and your child...
Infant care in Singapore accepts infants aged 2 months to 18 months old. All centres registered to provide infant care in Singapore have to follow strict regulations. Infant educarers need to be certified in infant and toddler care, trained in infant first aid and have at least two years’ of experience in a similar setting....
More parents in Singapore are discovering the benefits of enrolling their babies in an infant care centre in Singapore. In fact, an additional 40,000 preschool places are expected to be added in the next five years, reflecting the rise in demand for childcare places as more parents in Singapore see the importance of a preschool...
We often make decisions for our kids, instead of working with them on important decisions and listening to their wishes and preferences. It’s often easier to take things into our own hands, as we want to spare our kids the heartache of messing things up. But in the process, we actually rob them of the...
The digital world has ushered in new opportunities for networking and socialising. Our kids are hopping onto the social media bandwagon and now use online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram to connect and interact with friends. But the online world has also brought with it new dangers and pitfalls. Without seeing the...
