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Can Babies Feel Left Out? How Early Social Experiences Shape Your Baby's Attention
New research shows that even 8-month-old babies notice when they're excluded from social interaction, and this affects how they focus on faces and people. The good news: babies with stronger self-regulation skills bounce back better from these experiences.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
A New Way to Help Premature Babies Breathe: What Singapore Parents Should Know
Researchers have developed a new medical technique to help premature babies with breathing difficulties receive life-saving medication more safely. A major clinical trial shows this new approach works just as well as existing methods, offering hope for hospitals with fewer resources.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Why Some Poisoning Cases in Children Become Serious—And How to Spot the Warning Signs
A major study of over 700 children hospitalized for poisoning reveals which children are at highest risk of developing severe cases. The research highlights the importance of quick medical intervention and special attention to vulnerable groups like left-behind children.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Early Screening for Fragile X: Why Singapore Parents Should Know About This Hidden Developmental Disorder
A groundbreaking Nigerian study reveals that Fragile X disorders—a genetic condition affecting child development—are largely undetected in low and middle-income countries. Early identification through simple blood tests could unlock targeted support for children with developmental delays, autism, or intellectual disabilities.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
The Invisible Connection: Why Emotional Availability Between You and Your Young Child Matters More Than You Think
Research shows that the emotional bond between parent and child—what scientists call 'emotional availability'—is the foundation for healthy development in infancy and early childhood. This connective tissue affects everything from your child's brain growth to their ability to manage emotions and build relationships.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
96 Hidden Chemicals Found in Toddlers' Bodies — What Singapore Parents Need to Know
A groundbreaking study discovered nearly 100 chemicals in toddlers' urine, many linked to brain and hormone disruption. The research reveals that younger children carry higher levels than their own mothers—and there's much we can do at home to reduce exposure.
Source: Science Daily — Education
How Your Own Childhood Shapes How You Parent Your Baby: What New Research Tells Us
A groundbreaking study from India reveals that how mothers were cared for in their own childhood may influence how they interact with and understand their babies. Understanding this connection can help parents in Singapore and Asia build stronger bonds with their children.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Does Your Toddler Really Need a Cast for a Leg Fracture? What New Research Reveals
A major study is challenging the traditional approach of putting casts on toddlers with common spiral leg fractures. Researchers are testing whether simply letting these fractures heal naturally—without immobilisation—works just as well and causes less discomfort.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Your Stress Matters More Than You Think: How Parent Wellbeing Shapes Your Child's Health
A groundbreaking Yale study reveals that parents' stress levels may be just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to preventing childhood obesity. When parents learned to manage stress through mindfulness, their children naturally ate better and stayed healthier—without focusing on restrictive dieting.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
Early Sugar Habits Shape Your Child's Heart Health for Life
A major study reveals that limiting sugar in the first few years of life can reduce heart disease risk by up to 30% in adulthood. For Singapore parents, this finding shows that the food choices you make for your baby today have powerful, lifelong benefits.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
New Research Shows mRNA COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy Are Safe for Baby Development
A major study tracking over 400 toddlers found no link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research provides reassuring evidence that these vaccines do not affect your child's speech, motor skills, behaviour, or social development.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
Why So Many Singapore Parents Turn to Traditional Medicine for Young Children—And What You Should Know
A major study reveals that nearly 9 out of 10 parents use traditional remedies for their children, often without telling their doctors. Understanding why this happens—and how to use traditional medicine safely alongside modern healthcare—matters for every family.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education