Do your kids have learning disabilities, attention and emotional issues, lack fine motor skills, or have problems with completing daily tasks at home or school? If this sounds familiar, then occupational therapy may be the answer. In occupational therapy, typically the therapist will use a series of assessments to help understand the child’s strengths and...
With the Novel Coronavirus from Wuhan still looming over our shores, many are scrambling to stock up on surgical face masks. Whilst many pharmacies and shops are currently out of stock, the Ministry of Health says that they are working with retailers to push out these surgical face masks and the supply is sufficient if we use...
During this challenging time of self-quarantining and social distancing, we’re all encouraged to stay home to avoid crowded spaces. Whether you’re planning to stay home for 14 days, or worried about not having the necessary items, preparing your home to be virus-ready is important! Make sure you and your family are protected with our top picks...
With the current shortage of hand sanitizer around the world, the team at Little Steps got to work! Our Singapore Editor, Steph, takes you through a very easy to make kid-friendly hand sanitizer using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Ingredients: * Measuring Jug * Tablespoon * 70% Isopropyl Alcohol * Pure Aloe...
Boosting your little ones' immunity is always and has always been on every parents' mind, be it whether you're concerned about COVID-19 or merely the common sniffles or various strains of influenza. Most believe that wellness comes from within and immune-boosting foods are the way to go when it comes to increasing your child's tolerance...
It’s back to school for many kids with the holidays and circuit breaker ending, but to stay protected against Covid-19, face masks or face shields are still required to be worn by all. Plastic face shields might come in useful for kids since they are much more comfortable than face masks that can get stuffy...
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Government Technology Agency, have developed an app called TraceTogether to help with COVID-19 contact tracing. This app makes it quicker and easier to contact those who may have potentially been exposed to the disease. So let’s do our part to help and download the TraceTogether app! How does it work?...
Check your worries at the door at Rochester Park’s black-and-white colonial enclave, Body With Soul. The total healthcare network caters to the well-heeled health-conscious set who seek out the mind-body connection to total wellbeing. A one-stop-shop for all things wellness, the gurus within Body With Soul offer traditional wellness services such as osteopathy and podiatry...
There’s a new dentist on the scene at Marine Parade. White & Co are making local patrons feel relaxed and at easy in the dentist's chair. They have a professional and experienced dental team including trained dental assistants and qualified dentists, ready to look after you and your little ones. Treatment can be done in...
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your child fall sick. With hospital waiting times potentially going up to the hours, neighborhood clinics could prove to be a better alternative for your kid’s health emergencies. Take note of these kid-friendly clinics around your area so you know just where to find a helping hand.
With the rampant hot and humid weather in Singapore, dengue fever/dengue hemorrhagic fever has been on the rise with five times the total number of reported cases this year as compared to last year. A total of 11,490 dengue cases have been reported this year, as of September 7, 2019). So what exactly is dengue...
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