Children
Childhood Myopia: What Parents Need to Know
Childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, is rising rapidly worldwide, especially among children in Asia. Early onset can lead to severe vision problems in adulthood. Learn about the key causes — from limited outdoor time and excessive screen use to genetics — and discover effective prevention and management strategies to protect your child’s eyesight.
Paediatrician’s Guide: Boost Your Child’s Development with Sensory Play
Boost your child’s creativity and development with sensory play, engaging their senses through fun, hands-on activities.
What Parents Need to Know Before Sleep Training Their Child
20 to 30 per cent of children have behavioural sleep problems. These are commonly caused by negative sleep onset associations or the lack of parental limit setting.
5 Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay
Ever wonder what are the repercussions from unhealthy snacking? Aside from common health issues such as obesity, people often forget about the importance of their dental health.
Breast Milk: The Most Optimal for Infant Growth
Breast milk is regarded as the optimal source of nutrition for all infants. Exclusive breastfeeding promotes development of an infant’s immune system; meeting the nutritional needs of a full-term infant until approximately six months of age.
How to Care for Your Children’s Skin
Children have more delicate and sensitive skin than adults. As parents, it is important to know how to care for your children’s skin, so that their skin will be healthy as they age.
Parenting Tips for Mothers
Being a mother is one of the toughest but most fulfilling jobs. Sometimes you wish your children came with instruction manuals. Here are some tips to ease this parenting journey.
When to bring your child to the Accident & Emergency department?
Learn some of the common child health emergencies and warning signs that you should seek emergency attention for your child at the Accident & Emergency (A&E) 24 hour clinic.
7 tips to healthy sleep habits for your child
A lack of sleep may affect your children’s concentration, memory and mood. However prolonged sleep deprivation can also lead to obesity and other physical health problems in the longer term.
Here are some tips to ensure sufficient rest for your child.
The Big Picture on Obesity
Whether you’re trying to lose belly fat or trim fat from another part of your body, weight-loss basics remain the same – Reduce calories and your portion sizes.