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		<title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash: 5 Cute cafes in Singapore to hold your little one's birthday party]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Birthday party venues where everyone (and we mean everyone!) can have the best time. 
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								<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/7/2018/07/16864803_10154947505685102_2006264722042169325_n-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/7/2018/07/16864803_10154947505685102_2006264722042169325_n-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;From laser tag and princess teas to arts and crafts, there are endless options for places to throw your little one&#8217;s birthday parties in Singapore. But often times, we face the struggle of catering to every one of our &#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;kid&#8217;s friends&#60;/a&#62; from the playground - from the sporty one to the artsy one, the shy one to the one that says you look fat in that dress. While we know that it&#8217;s our kid&#8217;s birthday and what he or she wants is really all that matters, we also don&#8217;t want to have a&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/signs-child-might-be-a-bully-200543.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; kid going home in tears&#60;/a&#62; because they couldn&#8217;t have fun. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;One solution to this problem? Trendy kid-friendly cafe parties. These days, many cafes islandwide are opting to host private events and parties on weekends for families who want to celebrate their child&#8217;s birthday with food and fun. Not only are they able to flexibly cater to&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/15-halal-cafes-kl-251370.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; strict dietary restrictions&#60;/a&#62;, cafe parties also offer great opportunities to host mommy-and-child birthday bashes for those with very young kids. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So keep calm and start a-plannin&#8217;! Check out our picks for cute, mommy-Instagram-worthy cafes where you can host your little one&#8217;s next birthday bash!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#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/kids-activities/top-8-workshops-kids-june-holiday-313928.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;8 Fun-filled workshops to sign your kids up for this June holidays&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://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#item=1&#34;&#62;Salsa, Bollywood &#38;amp; More: The best dance studios for kids in S&#8217;pore that aren&#8217;t just ballet&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://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#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Ways to avoid overly-spoiling your child this Christmas&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/birthday-bash-ideas-5-cute-cafes-hold-childs-next-bday-party-322663.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/birthday-bash-ideas-5-cute-cafes-hold-childs-next-bday-party-322663.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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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;https://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;https://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;https://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. Additionally, attachment styles are also highly dependent on your child&#8217;s &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/could-you-306163.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;innate personality &#60;/a&#62;- so chances are, your child just needs to learn to get out his or her shell. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Here are five signs your child has an avoidant attachment style, and specific ways you can make your relationship with your child an even more fulfilling one!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#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/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;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/regular-family-meals-create-healthier-well-behaved-children-according-new-study-293753.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Having family meals create healthier children, new study finds&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://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;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/parenting/parenting-tips/5-signs-child-avoidant-attachment-style-can-fix-321908.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/5-signs-child-avoidant-attachment-style-can-fix-321908.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[8 Fun-filled workshops to sign your kids up for this June holidays]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 12:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lim Han]]></dc:creator>
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		From photography classes to toy-making workshops, rest assured your kids will absolutely relish them. <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/7/2018/05/junehols5-750x410.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/7/2018/05/junehols5-750x410.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;June is just around the corner and you know what that means - you&#039;ll seen be greeted with the sight of your children still &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/sleeping-on-left-side-206622.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;snoozing in bed&#60;/a&#62; at 10am every morning and spending the rest of their waking hours glued to their screens.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We get it, after months of studying, all they want to do is to seek refuge in their bed and the latest movies. 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Not only will they be basking in fun, they&#039;ll be delving into the world of education and creativity at the same time.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If your child is a keen &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/7-newborn-photographers-singapore-313439.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;photographer&#60;/a&#62;, they&#039;ll be thrilled to hear about the &#60;strong&#62;Panoramic Kids Photography Workshop&#60;/strong&#62; where they&#039;ll have a go at capturing their very own photos under the guidance of talented instructors. And for all the&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309650.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; toy-loving kiddos&#60;/a&#62;, the &#60;strong&#62;Factory Maker Workshops at Kaesac Learning Centre&#60;/strong&#62; will surely appeal to them as they get to construct their very own machines and toy prototypes.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So hurry, book their slots before the spaces run out! You can bet they&#039;ll be whining for more workshops once they&#039;re done. From culinary workshops to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/rainforest-resorts-malaysia-237986.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;nature&#60;/a&#62; ones, we&#039;ve compiled a list of 8 engaging workshops your kids are bound to love. 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		<title><![CDATA[June Holidays 2018: Guide to the best kid-friendly events in Singapore]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 03:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		A complete guide to keep your little one entertained this June.<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/7/2018/05/junehols3-750x410.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/7/2018/05/junehols3-750x410.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 long-awaited June holiday is finally approaching! And even though it&#039;s&#160; time for your kids to relax and wind down, that doesn&#039;t mean you can&#039;t entertain them with some fun activities. Lucky for &#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&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Singaporean mums&#60;/a&#62;, the Children Season Singapore 2018 coincides with the mid-year holidays, which means there are&#160;&#60;em&#62;tons&#60;/em&#62; of activities lined up for your little one.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Don&#039;t fret, you&#039;ll still be able to spend &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/kid-friendly-staycation-singapore-251447.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;quality time with your kids&#60;/a&#62;! Scroll through the gallery and take your pick from the plethora of workshops and even carnivals to attend as a family. Make this June holiday one to remember and keep your little one busy while creating wonderful memories.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shona Menon&#160;&#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/parenting-tips/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309650.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Dear Parents: Kids are actually happier with fewer toys, new study finds&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/let-go-of-growing-child-306556.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Empty Nest Syndrome? 5 Ways to let go of your growing child&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-sos/beauty-tips-and-tricks/beauty-tips-busy-mums-208922.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Pressed For Time: 20 Beauty tips for busy mums&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/june-holiday-2018-kids-guide-singapore-313757.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/kids-activities/june-holiday-2018-kids-guide-singapore-313757.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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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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		<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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		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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;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; 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;https://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;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;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;https://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;https://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;https://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/parenting/parenting-tips/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309650.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/dear-parents-why-having-fewer-toys-create-happier-brighter-kids-309650.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Empty Nest Syndrome? 5 Ways to let go of your growing child]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 04:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[thama]]></dc:creator>
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		They may drift away from you as they grow older and more independent - but the love and bond you share will never break.<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/7/2018/03/gettyimages-669613402-750x410.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/7/2018/03/gettyimages-669613402-750x410.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;We&#8217;re all constantly evolving and moving towards the next steps in our lives. If you look back at your own journey, you will realise that you&#8217;re no longer the person you were a decade ago. So, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/parenthood-challenges-224494.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;why should it be any different when it comes to your child&#60;/a&#62;?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Many of us tend to worry about our &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/deal-empty-nest-syndrome-236981.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;kids drifting away from us&#60;/a&#62;. As a parent, after all, it is only natural to feel the urge to protect your progeny, manage their life and maintain the bond you&#8217;ve had with them since their birth. But this can at times do more harm than good, especially if your child is fast growing and needs ample freedom. If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what you can do to respect your child&#8217;s privacy instead of smother them, read these five ways you can let go of your growing child.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Thamayanthy&#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/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;5 Unhealthy parenting styles to ditch in 2018, according to experts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#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;6 Damaging habits parents of unsuccessful kids have in common&#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=6&#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/advice-for-mums/let-go-of-growing-child-306556.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/let-go-of-growing-child-306556.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[For the Mamas: Could your personality affect your baby's gender?]]></title>
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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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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;https://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/parenting/advice-for-mums/could-you-306163.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/could-you-306163.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Salsa, Bollywood & More: The best dance studios for kids in S'pore that aren't just ballet]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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