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		<title><![CDATA[5 Signs your child has an avoidant attachment style (and how to fix it!)]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Dear parents: what is avoidant attachment style - and how can we fix it?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-855412732-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/gettyimages-855412732-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;As parents, the one thing we want most from &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/13-skills-teach-daughter-age-13-289013.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;our children is to be loved, and to love them the best we can&#60;/a&#62;. In fact, one of the most important parts of raising a child is getting them to understand that we love them no matter what and that we are the person they need to turn to in times of hardship and crisis.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, sometimes, simply saying &#8220;I love you&#8221;, or catching them when they fall (literally and figuratively) isn&#8217;t enough for your child to understand that you are, and will always be, their biggest cheerleader in life.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;What is the &#039;ideal&#039; attachment style?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Ideally, your child should have &#60;strong&#62;the &#8220;secure attachment&#8221; style,&#60;/strong&#62; a style where a child feels comfortable with expressing their most automatic feelings, whether it be distress or happiness. &#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=5&#34;&#62;Everything else&#60;/a&#62;, including ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, fall under the &#8220;insecure attachment&#8221; category. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;These attachment styles are so important to your child&#8217;s growth that is has been proved that children who showed signs of secure attachment with their mothers are more likely to&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/aieshah-8-secret-making-love-story-last-21933.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; succeed in their platonic and romantic relationships&#60;/a&#62; as they grow older, and are even believed to be better at socializing!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;What is broken can be fixed&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;But even if you do spot some familiar signs, do not fret. Professionals believe that attachment styles are malleable and can be fixed over time. 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		<title><![CDATA[Dear Parents: Kids are actually happier with fewer toys, new study finds]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Are you guilty of showering your kids with toys? If yes, you might actually be hindering their development. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-309660&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;wp-image-309660 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-916093410-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Beyond being objects of entertainment and distraction, toys are actually great windows of learning opportunities for your kids.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Among its many well-documented benefits, playing with toys help kids build their imagination, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/dance-classes-kids-go-jazz-hip-hop-tap-singapore-304966.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;develop motor skills,&#60;/a&#62; and learn a host of cognitive skills they&#039;ll need to progress to other stages of their lives.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, while the benefits of toys are clear and well-documented, is there such a thing as &#60;em&#62;too many&#60;/em&#62; toys?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As it turns out, there is.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;But surely the more toys you surround your kids with, the more benefits they reap?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;No&#160;- in fact, it&#039;s quite the reverse.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Just last year, a 2017 study by the University of Toledo in Ohio suggested that having fewer toys actually result in healthier play and better cognitive development in children, rather than an abundance of toys which &#34;reduced quality of (their) play&#34;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The study observed 36 toddlers aged between 18 to 30 months in free-play sessions. One group of kids were given 4 toys to play with, while other was given 16. The result: the kids who played with fewer toys had a significantly higher quality of play, the kids who had more options to play with.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This study echoes the sentiments of previous&#160;experts who have championed fewer, or even toy-free play areas for young children, citing their&#160; development for reasons why less is more when it comes to toys.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;You might ask - what if I want to spoil my kids? After all, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/five-love-languages-children-279049.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;showering them with toys is exactly how some parents show their love.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;In fact, kids were found to be happier when playing with fewer toys.&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-309667&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;wp-image-309667 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-722211377-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Well, we hate to break it to you, but it turns out that&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/new-study-smartphone-addiction-makes-teenagers-unhappy-296809.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; kids are actually happier&#60;/a&#62; with fewer toys.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;More recently, a 2018&#160;study suggested that&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/physically-active-children-depression-228995.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; kids have happier and healthier playtime sessions&#60;/a&#62; when they have fewer toys to play with, according to &#60;em&#62;Good Housekeeping&#60;/em&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The psychology behind this has to do with the idea of choice: during their early developmental years, children have short attention spans. When given dozens of toys, they feel overwhelmed with the different choices and often end up playing with nothing at all. Also, having too many toys makes kids play passively, rather than actively. Instead of playing with their toys, they expect to be amused by their toys.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;How much is too much, then?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The fewer the toys, and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/childs-room-decoration-256822.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;the more streamlined their play area&#60;/a&#62;, the better it is for your kids, parents!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to a social experiment in Germany, kids actually &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/creative-hobbies-kids-255756.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;displayed far more imagination, creativity,&#60;/a&#62; and social skills when they convinced a kindergarten classroom to remove all its toys for three months, according to&#60;em&#62; The Independent.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So yes; refraining from buying your little one the next new trendy toy fad is not Scrooge-like mom behaviour, mamas. Your kid will thank you for that in the future.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/family-friendly-restaurants-and-cafes-for-the-kids-307752.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Roberston Quay: 5 Best family-friendly cafes in the neighbourhood your kids will love&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/shangri-la-singapore-luxury-kid-suites-308151.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Shangri-La Singapore introduces luxury fantasy-themed suites just for kids&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/bonding-museum-5-singapore-museums-perfect-kids-296065.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;5 Kid-friendly museums in Singapore perfect for a weekend of family fun&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309672.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309672.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		It turns out it actually can, according to science. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-306164&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-306164 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-686870082-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;There are numerous old wives&#039; tales on how you can predict your baby&#039;s gender. Perhaps one of the most dubious ones is that a&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/revealed-food-cravings-say-95485.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; salty food craving&#60;/a&#62; means you&#039;re having a boy, and&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/savoury-meets-sweet-best-savoury-desserts-singapore-thatll-drooling-304006.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; a sweet one&#60;/a&#62; a girl. However, these theories aren&#039;t founded in any science (no surprises there) and have - well - been proven to be wrong.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Interestingly, a series of studies has surfaced an unlikely factor that can influence the gender of your baby:&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/fragrance/say-it-like-you-spray-it-heres-what-your-favourite-fragrance-says-about-you-156248.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; your personality.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Yes, according to the study, women with &#039;more dominant&#039; personalities (therefore indicating a higher level of testosterone than average) are more likely to have boys, while women with a &#039;milder&#039; temperament were found to be more likely to have girls.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In fact, the study&#039;s lead researcher, reproductive scientist Dr. Valerie Grant, has an 80% accuracy track record when it comes to predicting the gender. Get this: even BEFORE they &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/style-tips/pregnant-celebrities-fashion-235892.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;got pregnant.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;How she does this? She would ask women to choose from 64 adjectives that best describe their personalities. If the women selected eight or more adjectives that were more dominant in nature, they were more likely to have sons, and the converse is true &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/celebrity-news/celebrity-mother-daughter-look-the-same-110272.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;for daughters&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So - science or simply pure coincidence? What are your thoughts on the study?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/gender-bender-10-celebrities-didnt-know-transgender-97877.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Gender Bender: 10 Transgender celebrities to know about&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/fifth-trimester-tips-successfully-adjusting-work-post-baby-287587.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;The &#8216;Fifth Trimester&#8217;: 9 Tips to successfully adjust back to work post-baby&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/8-food-cravings-tell-you-about-your-health-293695.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Body Talk: What your food cravings are actually telling you about your health&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/could-you-306170.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/could-you-306170.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[NETFLIX has just announced new parental control features that you'll love]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Netflix has just announced a new set of parental control that lets parents specifically decide on what their kids are allowed to watch.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-304273&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-304273 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/image_08-1024x576.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;576&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Just last week, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/tv-and-movies/netflix-chill-8-documentaries-netflix-need-watch-296652.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Netflix&#60;/a&#62; announced that it will be releasing new updates that give parents more control over what their kids can watch.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;With the new updates, parents can now &#60;strong&#62;set custom PINs&#60;/strong&#62; for specific shows and movies they deem inappropriate for their children - irrespective of the show&#039;s actual age-recommended ratings. So if you think your little one&#039;s too young for Frozen, you even have that option of restricting it from them (sorry kids - you&#039;ve got to Let It Go!).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In addition to the parenting controls, the new update will also reflect the maturity label ratings for all its shows more clearly on Netflix. This will let you as parents make better judgement on deciding which shows you&#039;d let your kids watch.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It can be scary navigating this digital age as a parent &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/teach-daughter-body-224591.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;raising young children&#60;/a&#62;; which is why it&#039;s always heartening when global giants such as Netflix and Google (with its &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/heads-parents-theres-app-lets-monitor-childs-social-media-activity-300716.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;recent launch of Family Link&#60;/a&#62; in the US and Canada) come onboard on issues of content control for kids.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, Netflix has announced that these updates will be rolled out globally over the next few months, and across various devices you can download Netflix on (i.e. &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/new-study-smartphone-addiction-makes-teenagers-unhappy-296809.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;smartphones, televisions, laptops&#60;/a&#62;). So watch this space to find out when it will be officially released in Asia!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This new announcement also nicely coincides with Disney&#039;s anticipated (and also presumably family-friendly) new streaming device launch - we&#039;re definitely keeping our eyes peeled for that!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Netflix Singapore&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/tv-and-movies/netflix-and-chil-dren-10-kids-shows-on-netflix-to-teach-them-something-new-297757.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Netflix and Chil-dren: 10 Educational kids&#8217; shows worth watching on Netflix&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/what-is-a-yes-day-284281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;What is a &#8216;Yes Day&#8217;?: The new parenting trend dividing the Internet&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;5 Unhealthy parenting styles to ditch in 2018, according to experts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/heads-up-parents-youll-love-netflixs-new-parental-control-updates-304312.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/heads-up-parents-youll-love-netflixs-new-parental-control-updates-304312.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Herbal Mama: 8 Caffeine-free teas perfect for pregnancy]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelina Assomull]]></dc:creator>
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		Herbal teas pack some amazing benefits during your pregnancy - here are our recommended picks.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/herbal-teas-for-pregnancy-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/herbal-teas-for-pregnancy-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;   &#60;p&#62;Nothing beats curling up with a large cuppa, and when your pregnant, the need for comfort is even greater. However, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapore-cbd-coffee-264902.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;caffeinated beverages&#60;/a&#62; during pregnancy are an increasing controversy that expecting mothers ought to pay close attention to.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;Why is Caffeine Dangerous during Pregnancy?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Caffeine crosses the placenta to your baby, so if you&#039;re taking take espresso, your baby certainly is too. This is a bad idea because coffee raises&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/arterial-high-blood-pressure-indicator-stress-80494.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;blood pressure and heart rate&#60;/a&#62; - which is not ideal for your developing baby.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/coffee-wifi-awesome-spots-get-work-done-singapore-296638.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;coffee&#60;/a&#62; is the obvious caffeine culprit, did you know that tea leaves actually contain more caffeine than coffee beans before they are brewed? If you&#039;re committing to cutting caffeine &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/dietary-supplements-avoid-pregnant-259441.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;during pregnancy,&#60;/a&#62; this means saying goodbye to coffee, black tea, green tea and white tea - all these teas come from the same caffeinated tea plant.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Fear not mamas, you are still due a warm cuppa - minus the caffeine. How?&#160;&#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/herbal-tea-health-benefits-168808.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;A herbal tea!&#60;/a&#62;&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;Herbal teas are teas made from, flowers, seeds, berries, plant roots, and other leaves (excluding the tea leaf). Many of these have medicinal properties that are not only a good substitute but a good health supplement during pregnancy.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Check out the 8 most beneficial herbal teas to enjoy during and after pregnancy above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/bak-kut-teh-kl-263213.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Herbal Goodness: 8 Best places to get mouthwatering bak kut teh in Kuala Lumpur&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/thyme-medicine-use-85721.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Herbal Remedy: Can you use thyme as a medicinal cure?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/herbal-mama-8-non-caffeinated-teas-perfect-pregnancy-301981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/herbal-mama-8-non-caffeinated-teas-perfect-pregnancy-301981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[There's a Google app that lets you monitor your child's social media activity]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Called Family Link, the app lets you approve or block the apps your kids want to download, control their screen time and more. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[A Working Mom Shares: 10 Useful tips for breast pumping in the office]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelina Assomull]]></dc:creator>
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		Returning to work soon and looking for tips to help you ease into breast pumping at work? Here are 10 helpful tips, as shared by the experiences of a working mama herself.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/alex-pasarelu-223684-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/alex-pasarelu-223684-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;The transition of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/secret-keys-work-life-balance-working-mother-280640.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;returning to work&#60;/a&#62; post-partum is something most mothers struggle with. Upon your return to work, there are so many &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275445.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;new things to consider&#60;/a&#62;: is your baby &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/10-time-saving-essentials-moms-254154.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;going to be okay&#60;/a&#62; without you at home? Can you concentrate on work and simultaneously keep up with whoever&#8217;s taking care of baby? How on earth are you going to breast pump at work?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Well, you&#039;re not alone. Breast pumping at work is an issue that many women face upon return. Clarissa Lim, 29, and a working mother of a ten-month-old at our Marie France Asia office, started pumping while still at home to get used to doing it and to get her baby used to it. She says that it requires &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/psychology/10-tips-better-organisation-124331.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;organisation and time&#60;/a&#62;, but she is glad she&#039;s doing it&#60;em&#62;. &#34;I have friends who have been scared to go back to work, because they know it is going to make it harder to finish their work, but you really need to maximise your working time,&#34;&#60;/em&#62; she adds.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#8217;s never easy being the one to pump in the office, especially if nobody else is doing it. No matter how uncomfortable it is at first, if breast milk is what you want to give your &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/8-tips-encourage-child-appreciate-mother-tongue-286383.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;child&#60;/a&#62;, you can&#8217;t let the inconvenience of it all get in the way of that. To get you started, here are some&#60;strong&#62; helpful tips to prepare you to breast-pumping in the office, as shared by the personal experiences of a working mother herself.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/seins-les-vertus-de-lautopalpation-28613.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Breast Cancer: Prevention through self-examination&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/instagram-mom-influencers-post-partum-depression-290375.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Perfect Mom&#8217;: Could Instagram affect postpartum depression among new mothers?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/work-pump-10-tips-successfully-breast-pump-office-299363.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/work-pump-10-tips-successfully-breast-pump-office-299363.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Study: Are teenagers addicted to their smartphones unhappy?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelina Assomull]]></dc:creator>
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		The answer is yes, according to The University of Michigan - but why?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/gettyimages-530476846-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/gettyimages-530476846-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;   &#60;p&#62;Teens who &#60;strong&#62;spend more time in front of screen are less &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=272336&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;happy&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/strong&#62;, according to the study conducted by the &#60;strong&#62;University of Michigan&#60;/strong&#62;, who surveyed over a million teenagers aged between 12 to 16 years.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Time spent in front of a smartphone screen can range from anything like surfing the internet, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/children-social-media-216120.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;social media&#60;/a&#62;, &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=51928&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;texting&#60;/a&#62;, gaming and video chats. The findings, published in the &#60;em&#62;Emotion&#60;/em&#62; journal, claims that teenagers who do any of these things for over 40 hours per week, reported the most negative effects.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;They also found that &#60;strong&#62;teenagers who had 5 hours of screen-time a day were twice as likely to be unhappy compared to those with only 1 hour of usage per day.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And no surprises here; researchers said that teens who socialised in person more (and less so online), were the &#039;happiest&#039; by far. When defining about &#039;happiness&#039;, factors like self-esteem and life satisfaction are taken into account as a gauge.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Although less screen time was beneficial, those who recorded no screen time at all were even more unhappy in fact, proving a healthy balance is always best.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;These findings come at a time when we are gaining increased knowledge on the effects of social media on &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/family-matters-my/parents-addicted-smartphone-harm-kids-224946.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;depression and anxiety.&#60;/a&#62; These issues are something many &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/parenting-habits-avoid-219287.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;parents&#60;/a&#62; are concerned about, and struggle to tackle.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Getting your kids to get this balance right can be difficult, especially when everyone seems to be on their phones 24/7, so here are &#60;strong&#62;a few tips to get your teens on the right track&#60;/strong&#62;!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Photos: Pixabay/ Unsplash&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/family-matters-my/what-is-a-yes-day-284497.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;What is a &#8216;Yes Day&#8217;?: The new parenting trend dividing the Internet&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293503.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Unhealthy parenting styles to ditch in 2018, according to experts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/new-study-smartphone-addiction-makes-teenagers-unhappy-296996.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/new-study-smartphone-addiction-makes-teenagers-unhappy-296996.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Having family meals create healthier children, new study finds]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		According to the Canadian study, children who had routine family meals had better social skills, mental health and were more physically active than their peers who do not. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-293754&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-293754 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/12/gettyimages-74047432-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If regular family mealtimes are not a tradition in your household, you might want to rethink that. &#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;A new Canadian study discovered that children who routinely ate meals together with their family have better social skills and fitness levels than those who don&#8217;t.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;The long-term study discovered that family meals produced children who were &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/physically-active-children-depression-228995.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#60;strong&#62;more physically active&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/a&#62;, had &#60;strong&#62;better mental health and social skills&#60;/strong&#62;, consumed&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/do-children-get-hyper-from-sugar-219717.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#60;strong&#62; fewer soft drinks&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/a&#62; and were also&#60;strong&#62; less likely to have behavioural problems&#60;/strong&#62;. &#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#8220;Experiencing positive forms of communication may likely help the child engage in better communication skills with people outside of the family unit,&#8221; shared co-author of the study Linda Pagani, psychoeducation professor at the University of Montreal. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;The Study&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The researchers in the study followed hundreds of children aged from the age of 5 months up till they were 10 years old, with parents beginning reporting on their family meals at age 6. By the time they turned 10, their parents, school teachers, and even the kids themselves provided details on &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/creative-hobbies-kids-255756.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;their lifestyle habits&#60;/a&#62; and also well-being. &#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;According to Pagani, the findings show that family meals are not only a sign of a good home environment, they are also an easy and helpful area to tap into when it comes to improving children&#8217;s well-being. &#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;While routine family mealtimes are typically an Asian household tradition, it seems like more Singaporean families may not practise it, what with more dual-income households and increasing pressures at work.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;However, with how it can boost your little one&#039;s mental, socio-emotional, physical development and more, it&#039;s clear that the benefits of family meal time should not be overlooked. If you haven&#039;t already, starting making a family meal a routine in your home!&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/8-food-cravings-tell-you-about-your-health-293695.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Body Talk: What your food cravings are actually telling you about your health&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/study-grandparents-cause-cancer-to-grandchildren-286662.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;New Study: Overindulgent grandparents can pose cancer threat to children&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;5 Unhealthy parenting styles to ditch in 2018, according to experts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/family-matters-my/regular-family-meals-create-healthier-well-behaved-children-according-new-study-293777.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/family-matters-my/regular-family-meals-create-healthier-well-behaved-children-according-new-study-293777.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 10:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		Are you guilty of any of these? If so, it's time to reconsider your parenting styles.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/12/parentingz8-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/12/parentingz8-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;The key to raising &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/rise-shine-5-morning-habits-happy-people-272336.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;happy&#60;/a&#62;, emotionally healthy and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/eating-etiquette-5-basic-table-manners-worth-noting-92868.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;well-mannered&#60;/a&#62; children begins with correct parenting. After all, you as a&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/five-love-languages-children-279049.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;parent&#160;&#60;/a&#62;are whom your kids will first learn from and look up to - so it&#039;s important you key them in&#160;good &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/parenting-habits-avoid-219115.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;behaviour&#160;&#60;/a&#62;and send the right kind of message about how to lead their lives.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Of course, you always want the best for your child; to create a healthy, happy environment and form a &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/binge-watching-tv-healthier-relationship-290485.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#post-290485&#34;&#62;strong relationship bond&#60;/a&#62; for them to express their feelings appropriately. And with so many &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/intense-parenting-and-depression-172777.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;parenting styles&#60;/a&#62; to learn from, it&#039;s also important to know which to avoid being guilty of.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In the gallery above, we share the &#60;strong&#62;5 parenting styles experts warn will be detrimental to your child&#039;s overall development.&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;With the new year approaching, it&#039;s time to take stock of the way you raise your kids and take strides to correct any parenting no-nos you might be guilty of.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Daphne Leo&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/how-to-not-spoil-your-children-christmas-292482.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Ways to avoid overly-spoiling your child this Christmas&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/13-skills-teach-daughter-age-13-289013.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Self-Love &#38;amp; More: 13 Life lessons to teach your daughter before she turns 13&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/zodiac-sign-parenting-style-285335.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=2&#34;&#62;&#8216;Helicopter&#8217; vs. &#8216;Fun&#8217; Mom: What your zodiac reveals about the type of mom you&#8217;ll be&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293503.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/parenting-tips-my/5-unhealthy-parenting-styles-to-ditch-293503.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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