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Endless advice? When parenting becomes an optimisation exercise
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (1321+ words) Managing risk and maximising outcomes creates anxiety. We need to build a society that is realistic about what our children – and parents – need. Huang Pei and Rhea Tan Published Jul 15, 2026, 05:00 AM Updated Jul 15, 2026, 05:32 AM As parents, we are almost always…...
More fathers take paternity leave; access to flexible work options remains high despite slight dip
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (1150+ words) The proportion of fathers who took government-paid paternity leave increased from 47 per cent for children born in 2016 to 61 per cent for those born in 2024. Published Jul 10, 2026, 04:01 PM Updated Jul 10, 2026, 04:07 PM SINGAPORE – More fathers in Singapore made use of their government-paid…...
The juggle is real: Can working mums really have it all?
5+ day, 14+ min ago (307+ words) In this episode, we explore the juggle and the struggles of working mums. Published Jul 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. For many mothers, every day is a…...
From sari to kebaya, discover traditions and play dress-up in ST’s activity page for kids
2+ week, 1+ day ago (225+ words) Play dress-up for Racial Harmony Day in the latest activity page by The Straits Times. Published Jun 29, 2026, 06:15 PM Updated Jun 29, 2026, 06:46 PM SINGAPORE - Did you know that there are more than 100 ways to drape a sari? Play dress-up for Racial Harmony…...
Build exam stamina with past-year papers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1137+ words) Learning and applying different exam strategies can be honed only by doing a full paper. Published Jun 28, 2026, 02:09 PM Updated Jun 28, 2026, 02:28 PM Explore the PSLE Companion microsite for more insights and tips. SINGAPORE – When Connor Lim, 12, went to Bangkok for a…...
Party-savvy parent tips for kids' birthdays
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (925+ words) There was a time when the writer mistakenly assumed birthday celebrations to be a top parenting priority, right up there with proper nutrition, firm moral grounding and past-year PSLE exam papers. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO Published May 24, 2026, 05:15 PM SINGAPORE – My…...
Britain’s Princess Kate ‘edging’ back into foreign trips after illness: Prince William
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) Published May 22, 2026, 10:01 PM LONDON - Britain’s Prince William on May 22 said his wife Catherine, popularly known as Kate, was “edging herself back into doing more” overseas trips following her cancer diagnosis in 2024. Princess William, 43, told Heart radio’s breakfast show that the…...
Parents’ playground wish list: Shade, nature and room to roam
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (635+ words) Published May 23, 2026, 05:00 AM SINGAPORE - The top requests from parents when the Housing Board asked them what changes they would like to see in playgrounds here were to bring back sandplay and add more swings. The Straits Times spoke to parents…...
Forum: Many stay-at-home dads still feel the sting of being misunderstood
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) Published May 21, 2026, 05:00 AM While more fathers are taking on the lion’s share of caregiving for the sake of their children and family, what continues to pose a challenge for them is society’s lack of recognition and acceptance of their bold…...
Beyond the nuclear family: Families for Life chair urges wider support networks for children
2+ mon, 3+ hour ago (602+ words) Families for Life council chairman Keith Magnus called Singapore's record low total fertility rate an existential issue. Published May 15, 2026, 05:00 AM Updated May 15, 2026, 07:27 AM SINGAPORE - An expanded definition of family – one that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles – and encouraging families to…...