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When your teenager has a CRUSH, how do you react?

Teenage sexuality is real, but sadly remains taboo. We might not want teenage romance to exist but it does. We may think that school-time romances are not important, but for the young people involved, they are. Everything matters academics, relationships, crushes, thoughts, feelings... everything. For the teen or preteens, their feelings are very real and important. If they have a crush on someone, it is true love to them. If someone else has a crush on them, they are genuinely confused. Since it is the first time that they are experiencing this kind of attraction or intensity of emotion, listen to what they have to say and help them articulate what they feel. You cannot dismiss it as unimportant or wrong. If you tell them that they are too young to feel this way, or that dating is out of the question, you will just alienate them. Instead, If you feel comfortable, and your teen is receptive, you may want to add snippets about your own crushes; not only does this make them feel less alone, but knowing that you have experienced something similar may make your teen more inclined to open up to you, and explain how they feel. At the same time, speak to them about the sexual/ physical attraction and remind them of boundaries and respect of the opposite gender. It is also neccesary to keep our child busy with their hobby/ hobbies. Encourage them to take up new skills that they want or like. This way, it may help keep them busy and help your child balance his responsibilities with his social life.

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Children-friendly museums

From exciting science exhibitions to Singapore’s history and local culture, here are our favourite children-friendly museums to visit! https://sg.theasianparent.com/top-museums-in-singapore

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Cyber-Parenting 👨‍💻

Why is internet safety important for our children? 🤔 Here is why parents need to keep their kids safe from online dangers. 😮✅ https://theasianparent.page.link/iLbt6Wec8CWYiABNA

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[Webinar] 🦷 Teeth Straightening Options For Kids & Teens

Get Answers To Top Questions About Braces & Invisalign For Your Child! Register Now! Sign up now! https://bit.ly/InvisalignWebinar-Pinned

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Advice to parents of teens who self harm

Last year our teen mentioned she has friends who self harm and has mental health issues. This year, our teen is also one. We are shocked, saddened and a lot of other emotions when we accidentally found out, using a ruler or ballpoint to inflict. She does this whenever she gets scolded and punished/grounded… which becomes more frequent lately with the sudden change in her attitude and outlook in life. As far as we’re aware, we have provided her everything she needs so we really don’t know where we could have gone wrong. The scolding is to instill discipline and correct the wrongdoings. Any reasonable pyschiatrist to recommend? Can the form teacher or school counsellor help or speak to us? We know she’s running for leadership role so we’re worried if speaking to them could harm her chances to become a school leader…

Sigh I know that feeling. I have a teen son who tried to self harm himself. Reason - he was bullied at school. I didn't know anything about it until I sit with him and we had a heart to heart talk. I was really mad and really sad that I didn't know he was bullied. Me as a mother, I felt like I've felt a big time! But I told him that he need to stand up. I cannot be there 24/7 for him, so he needs to stand talk for himself. I even asked him if he needs to talk to his school counsellor but he said he don't want. Fast forward, he's in ITE now. We talk whenever we have the opportunity to, his school, his games and recently we've registered for his NS.

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Importance Of Tuition

Is tuition really necessary for students? 🧐 An educator shares the pros and cons. https://theasianparent.page.link/pzRftot8dkrhDep96

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Screen time for babies, toddlers and kids

Here is a guide to how much screen time is okay right from 18 months to 6 years of age, as suggested by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): https://sg.theasianparent.com/new-screen-time-guidelines-lifts-no-screen-time-2-rule

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Youth adolescents

My 13 year old has been really temperamental and I suspect she doesn’t want to tell me she likes someone. How do I get her to talk to me about it without being fierce or intimidating her to talk about it

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Teaching Phone Number To a Child

Are you stressing about how to teach a phone number to your child? Fret not; we’ve got you covered with some easy hacks. https://tap.red/psppk

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Explaining Internet Safety to Your Children

How to explain internet safety to your child? We break it down for you. https://tap.red/psf5n

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