Nicole
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Husband's Group Chat Showing Suggestive Videos: How Should You React?
Finding out your husband’s bros forward inappropriate clips of busty women in their group chat can leave you disgusted. Knowing these men are fathers makes it worse. Should you demand he leaves the group, or is it just idle chat? Let's look at how to handle this situation.
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Trimester by Trimester: What to Expect at Your Antenatal Appointments
Wondering when to book your pregnancy check-ups? We break down the standard schedule of antenatal visits by trimester. Find out when to go for your dating scan, the detailed foetal anomaly ultrasound and the oral glucose test. Use this timeline to plan your clinic appointments all the way to your due date.
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When Pregnancy Is Anything But Perfect: One Mum's Lonely Battle With Heartbreak And Medical Bills
Expecting a baby should be joyful, but one Singaporean mother faced her pregnancy alone. From footing her own medical bills with side hustles to confronting her husband's suspected infidelity, she endured immense heartbreak. Discover how this single mum found the ultimate strength to survive for her unborn son.
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby: A Clear Guide for New Parents
Setting up a cot can feel confusing with so many soft accessories on store shelves. Here is what truly protects your baby's breathing space, from safe back-sleeping and stopping the swaddle to dressing comfortably for air-conditioned rooms. Simple, practical safe sleep advice every parent can rely on.
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Dining Out With Kids: How Much Cleaning Up Is Expected?
A restaurant in Thomson Plaza faced online backlash after posting a picture of a "messy" table left by a family. The problem? Most parents thought the table looked perfectly fine. Let us talk about the fine line between normal toddler dropping food and being an inconsiderate diner at a restaurant.
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43 Books For $10: Reader Shares the Craziest Book Sale at Popular Book Company's Roadshow
A reader sent us details about the craziest book sale at the Popular Book Company's Roadshow in City Square Mall. They bought four full series box sets, taking home 43 books for exactly $10. Read on to see the titles they managed to score during this mix and match promotion.
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This FDW is Looking For a Husband in Singapore: Social Media Profile Goes Viral Among Parents
An FDW's public social media account is circulating in local mummy group chats. With nearly 60,000 followers, her posts openly focus on finding a husband. While parents respect her personal time, the viral profile is being shared as a warning, raising concerns about privacy and boundaries when bringing a helper home.
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Everyday Salt: 10 High-Sodium Foods Our Children Eat
With latest MOH data indicating nine in ten residents overconsume salt daily, young taste buds face heavy exposure early. Popular food court favourites like fishball soup and instant noodles often pack an entire day's quota into one lunch. Here are common high-sodium dishes to recognise, plus sensible adjustments when dining out together.
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Why Tuition Has Become Childhood's Most Expensive Postgrad
Walk through any neighbourhood mall on a Saturday, and you will see school children carrying heavy assessment files from one centre to another. We tell ourselves these extra lessons provide an advantage, but we are often just paying to soothe our own parental worry while leaving our kids with zero rest.
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An Awkward Word on the Preschool Whiteboard: Overthinking or Valid Concern?
After noticing the word "sperm" on a preschool phonics board, a mother asked fellow parents for advice before speaking to the school. While the specific preschool was not mentioned, the incident shows how easily unvetted printable materials or eager student answers can make their way onto a whiteboard during class time.