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		<title><![CDATA[Baby Portraits: 7 Newborn photographers in Singapore to check out]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 08:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Capture all that chubby cuteness with these 7 awesome newborn photographers!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Considering Adoption? Here are 5 things to know about adopting in Singapore]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 08:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lim Han]]></dc:creator>
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		Thinking of welcoming a new member into your family? Here are some vital things to consider before you do!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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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[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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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. 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		<title><![CDATA[Gift Guide 2017: 16 Useful Christmas gift ideas for new parents]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 04:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[daphne]]></dc:creator>
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		These are the Christmas gifts any new parent would really appreciate.<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/bloom-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/bloom-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;Know of any friends that just became new parents and are still quite overwhelmed? Help them out and get them a useful gift that will come in handy in the long run this &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/events/christmas-special/xmas-gift-guides/gift-guide-290433.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Christmas&#60;/a&#62;!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;There&#039;s some serious &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/health-3d-printing-going-change-everything-75331.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;innovation&#60;/a&#62; going on in the baby product industry &#8212; there is everything from sophisticated&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/events/christmas-special/xmas-gift-guides/christmas-gift-guide-tech-220422.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;tech-y inventions&#60;/a&#62; to simple everyday ideas that can truly help make the life of a &#60;a href=&#34;https://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#item=1&#34;&#62;parent&#60;/a&#62; much easier. Take for instance a lightweight one-step &#60;strong&#62;reclinable stroller system by GB Pockit+,&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;a &#60;strong&#62;hands-free bottle feeder&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;by The Beebo, or even a &#60;strong&#62;pacifier&#60;/strong&#62; designed so that it never gets dirty! Pretty smart, huh?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Browse our gallery above for more &#60;strong&#62;gift ideas you can get for the new parents you know&#60;/strong&#62;! Rest assured they&#039;ll be grateful for it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Daphne Leo&#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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/events/christmas-special/xmas-gift-guides/gift-guide-290433.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;The Ultimate Gift Guide This Christmas&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/beauty-ph/beauty-buys-ph/8-limited-edition-k-beauty-gift-sets-christmas-291705.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Dear Santa: 8 Limited edition Korean beauty gift sets to wish for this Christmas&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/career-advice-ph/tips-for-success-ph/5-things-successful-people-holidays-291942.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Holiday Hustle: 5 Things successful people do over the festive break&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/useful-gift-ideas-new-parents-291992.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/useful-gift-ideas-new-parents-291992.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA['Helicopter' vs. 'Fun' Mom: What your zodiac reveals about the type of mom you'll be]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Find out what the stars have to say about your parenting style as a mom!<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/7/2017/11/parentingz12-750x410.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/7/2017/11/parentingz12-750x410.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;There are a whole slew of parenting styles today. They run the gamut of &#039;Tiger mom&#039;,&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/parenting-habits-unsuccessful-kids-282255.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; &#039;helicopter mom&#039; &#60;/a&#62;- even &#039;lawnmower mom&#039;. Research has attempted to explain what influence someone&#039;s&#60;a href=&#34;https://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 style&#60;/a&#62;, whether it&#039;s their upbringing, education level or cultural background.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Interestingly, astrologists believe that your&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/events/christmas-special/christmas-gift-guide-gift-according-zodiac-signs-55068.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; zodiac sign&#60;/a&#62; actually plays a huge part in how you raise your children and can even shed light on your strengths and shortcomings as a mother.&#160; Browse the gallery above to find out what the stars have to say about your parenting and what you&#039;re doing right - and wrong - as a mother.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/splitting-parenting-duties-secret-happy-marriage-283738.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Splitting parenting duties is the secret to a happy marriage, according to study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://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;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/zodiac-sign-parenting-style-285335.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/zodiac-sign-parenting-style-285335.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[What is a 'Yes Day'?: The new parenting trend dividing the Internet]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Would you try it too?<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-284288&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-284288 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/11/gettyimages-81605595-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We have to admit: when&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/celebrity-news/tough-love-top-10-painful-celebrity-breakups-2015-143244.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;actress Jennifer Garner&#60;/a&#62; posted an Instagram a week ago, visibly worn (and in need of coffee) after celebrating something called a &#60;strong&#62;&#34;Yes Day&#34;&#60;/strong&#62; with her kids for the fifth year running, we were both simultaneously piqued and undecided on how we felt about it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In case you&#039;re wondering, a &#039;Yes Day&#039; is exactly what you think it is: a day where you say yes to everything your little one requests. Within reasonable limits of course. It turns out, the trend was inspired by a children&#039;s book titled&#60;em&#62; &#34;Yes Day!&#60;/em&#62;&#34; by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, which centers around the life of a young boy on Yes Day, a special day every year where parents would respond to all their children&#039;s requests with a &#34;yes&#34;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It could be letting them &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/10-effective-tips-to-put-your-child-to-sleep-171394.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;stay up past bedtime&#60;/a&#62; or even having greasy fast food for breakfast. In short - it&#039;s every kid&#039;s wishful thinking.&#160;What was&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/10-books-to-read-your-child-217517.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; a work of children&#039;s fiction&#60;/a&#62; soon inspired parents around the world to embrace &#34;Yes Day&#34; in their as well, like Jennifer Garner whose kids actually requested to sleep in a tent in their backyard. &#60;em&#62;Adorable&#60;/em&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;https://www.instagram.com/p/BZoPUICjvQ3/&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Considering a Yes Day? Here&#039;s some tips&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;1. Keep it sporadic.&#60;/strong&#62; Decide how many &#34;yes days&#34; you&#039;ll have, but we recommend keeping it to a treat for your kids once every few months.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;2. Set rules with your little ones.&#60;/strong&#62; For instance, you can set parameters like &#34;it has to&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/tips-prevent-sibling-rivalry-225174.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; involve your siblings&#60;/a&#62;&#34; or &#34;it has to be a request that cannot exceed SGD10&#34;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;3. Not sold on a &#34;Yes Day&#34;?&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;If you&#039;re not confident enough to commit to a whole day, why not try a &#34;Yes Hour&#34;?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, we know not everyone will be on board with this idea - especially not in Asia, where the idea of giving our children complete autonomy in running their day may sound like your worst nightmare. But hear us out, there may be some benefits to it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For one, not only is it a fun experience for your kids who get to think about what they really one, it can also be surprisingly refreshing for you as a parent to not have to say &#34;no&#34; so many times for a change. Additionally, it also allows you an insight into what your kids really want and you&#039;ll get to know them better. So, would you try it?&#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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/splitting-parenting-duties-secret-happy-marriage-283738.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Splitting parenting duties is the secret to a happy marriage, according to study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/best-ages-child-important-milestones-280657.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;The best ages for your child to experience these milestones, according to experts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/what-is-a-yes-day-284281.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/what-is-a-yes-day-284281.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Splitting parenting duties is the secret to a happy marriage, according to study]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Do you and your partner split your parenting responsibilities?
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-283763&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-283763 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/gettyimages-594386455.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1140&#34; height=&#34;760&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Do you and your partner share parenting duties?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If the answer is no, it&#039;s high time you start.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A new Canadian study reveals that couples who &#60;strong&#62;share&#160;household chores and parenting duties fairly have a happier, blissful marriage.&#60;/strong&#62; The study, which examined employed parents in Canada, surfaced that the women who carried more responsibilities at home (compared to their husband) &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/happily-never-women-likely-ask-divorce-121547.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;felt less satisfied in their relationships&#60;/a&#62;, which often led to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/children-separated-parents-234106.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;divorce&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Women: Still the Primary Caregiver at Home&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;It turns out that despite working full-time, &#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/style-tips/wardrobe-staples-working-265262.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;working moms&#60;/a&#62; today still assume more parenting and household responsibilities than their husbands&#60;/strong&#62;. Not only are they responsible for more tasks, they also perform more of the traditionally &#34;less favourable&#34; tasks, like cleaning the bathroom and after their children, while men take care of less demanding tasks like changing a light bulb or maintaining the car.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The study discovered that working moms with a larger share of parenting and household responsibilities are at risk of jeopardising the quality of their relationship - particularly if they perceive their parenting division as &#34;unfair&#34; or feel &#34;trapped&#34; in their role as a primary caregiver in the family.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Trapped: Being a &#34;Good&#34; Mother vs. Personal Ambitions&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Traditionally, mothers are expected to fully cater to the household. Beyond actual&#60;a href=&#34;https://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&#34;&#62; physical chores&#60;/a&#62;, they&#039;re also expected to be the primary caregiver to their children and responsible for all the planning required to keep the household running.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Needless to say, it&#039;s a demanding role to fulfill, which has led to many mothers with young children to sacrifice parts of their professional and personal life - with many opting to switch to part-time employment instead. However,&#160;many women in such situations consequently report feeling dissatisfied and trapped in being solely defined and stifled by their caregiver role - a dissatisfaction that unfortunately bleeds into their marriage as well.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unsurprisingly,&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/secret-happy-marriage-201059.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; relationship satisfaction&#60;/a&#62; ranks better among couples who equally, or fairly, share the parenting duties (irrespective of whether their partner works full-time, part-time, or overtime) indicating that men being equally invested in raising their kids appears to be the keystone to a happy, healthy marriage. So for the fathers and fathers-to-be out there: take notes!&#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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/ways-mums-maintain-friendships-276709.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Multitasking Mommy: 5 Tips to stay connected with your girlfriends&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/brain-boosting-podcasts-working-women-277995.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Tune In: 8 Brain-boosting podcasts for the busy career woman&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/husbands-farts-live-longer-280019.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;According to new study, this (odourous) habit of your husband&#8217;s helps you live longer&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/splitting-parenting-duties-secret-happy-marriage-283738.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/splitting-parenting-duties-secret-happy-marriage-283738.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA['Mama' vs. 'Mom': Is 'mama' the new maternal endearment of 2017?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		‘Mom’; ‘mommy’; ‘mama’ - what’s in a name?<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-277584&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-277584 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-656301345-625x417.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;500&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#8216;Mom&#8217;; &#8216;mommy&#8217;; &#8216;mama&#8217; - what&#8217;s in a name?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;A lot, apparently. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It seems that in the mommy sphere in the West, &#60;strong&#62;&#8216;mama&#8217;&#60;/strong&#62; is increasingly gaining traction as the &#60;strong&#62;popular maternal term to use&#60;/strong&#62;. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This is in part thanks to celebrities, such as ultimate holistic &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/get-the-look/celeb-inspiration/style-inspiration-from-8-celebrity-mums-166249.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;celebrity mom&#60;/a&#62; Alicia Silverstone, and global companies that have now made the word a part of their branding, spawning a slew of &#039;mama&#039; variations with positive, nurturing connotations. Think &#34;Wellness Mama&#8221;... you know the drill.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Interestingly, it was only just a generation ago that &#8220;mom&#8221; reigned supreme in the West. &#039;Mom&#039; was seen as a far appealing alternative to &#8216;mama&#8217; or &#8216;mother&#8217;; the former carried class signifiers associated with either fresh-off-the-boat immigrants or fancy and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/french-pastries-unique-twist-singapore-251708.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Frenchified &#60;/a&#62;(depending on how you say it) whilst the latter felt antiquated and less intimate.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So, why the switch?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;2017: In With &#8216;Mama&#8217;, Out with &#8216;Mommy&#8217; &#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;According to Deborah Tannen, Ph.D. Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University,&#60;strong&#62; &#8216;mama&#8217;&#60;/strong&#62; sounds &#60;strong&#62;&#8220;earthy and protective&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62;, &#60;strong&#62;&#8220;strong, authoritative, yet warm&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62;. On the other hand,&#160;&#039;mom&#039; has somewhat evolved to become fraught with negative associations: &#039;soccer mom&#039;, &#039;alpha mom&#039;, &#039;Tiger mom&#039;, &#039;teen mom&#039;. &#039;Mommy&#039; in turn sounds too infantised.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This turnaround in the popularity of using &#8216;mama&#8217; in the West might surprise the bulk of us here in Asia. Mama is a traditional old-school maternal term in many Asian communities. One might even argue that the opposite is true in Asia: modern &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/asian-scene/mummy-bloggers-sg-266884.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Asian mothers&#60;/a&#62; typically shirk the traditional &#039;mama&#039; for &#039;mom&#039; or &#039;mommy&#039;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While there are those that have pulled out the cultural appropriation card, perhaps the bigger picture is that transition back to &#8216;mama&#8217; is symbolic of mothers seeking out authenticity and returning back to their roots. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;You might think it&#8217;s all about the name, but really it&#8217;s about how mothers are choosing to assert themselves and&#60;a href=&#34;https://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; define their identity &#60;/a&#62;as a mother today in the 21st century. And frankly, you can&#039;t fault that.&#160;&#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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/beyonce-10-celebrity-moms-love-93565.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Beyonce &#38;amp; More: 10 Celebrity moms we love&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/tips-for-first-time-mums-171909.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Parenting 101: 10 Tips for first-time mothers&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/mama-is-in-mom-is-out-2017-277525.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/mama-is-in-mom-is-out-2017-277525.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mothers Deserve Best: 10 Great ways to spend Mother’s Day]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 01:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		Want to treat your beloved mummy to something quite unforgettable this Mother’s Day? This is how you can show her you don’t take her for granted!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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