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Celebrating Mum on Mother's Day
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (1175+ words) To her children and grandchildren, the writer's mum left a legacy of stories, music, movies, games and fun. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO Published'May 10, 2026, 12: 15 PM Updated'May 10, 2026, 02: 03 PM SINGAPORE " In the run-up to Mother's Day on May 10, I finally read something that…...
Paranoid parenting won't give your kids an edge in the age of AI
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (902+ words) It's an illusion to think we can robot-proof our kids' education choices. Paranoid parenting is now more rational, given the levels of uncertainty in the economy. Published'May 03, 2026, 04: 00 PM The great jobs displacement is coming, and it is enough to give…...
Raising a child: The council of dads approach
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (827+ words) As the writer journeys with his children, he strives to be their broker of dreams, believing in their ability to succeed. ST ILLUSTRATION: BRYANDT LYN Published'Mar 29, 2026, 02: 37 PM Updated'Mar 29, 2026, 03: 04 PM SINGAPORE " Recently, I read a book called The Council Of Dads…...
Parenting shouldn't feel that way': Teo You Yenn's new book Unease questions pro-family Singapore
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1298+ words) Associate Professor Teo You Yenn, whose book This Is What Inequality Looks Like became a national bestseller in 2018, is back with a new book, titled Unease: Life In Singapore Families (2026). Published'Mar 28, 2026, 12: 15 PM SINGAPORE " Across three years of interviewing 92 Singaporean parents…...
Should your job require you to outsource parenting to a domestic helper?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) Domestic helpers can't be the default solution to parents' work-life conflict. If the only viable way to stay employed is to outsource parenting, then we have not resolved the work-family conflict, says the writer. Published'Mar 26, 2026, 05: 00 PM A working mother recently…...
ask ST: What parental controls are available on my child's phone and apps? How do I activate them?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1480+ words) For parents, the challenge is to navigate a complex ecosystem of telco filters, device locks and screen-time limits. Published'Mar 22, 2026, 10: 00 AM Updated'Mar 22, 2026, 11: 12 AM SINGAPORE " The familiar sight of secondary school students huddled over smartphones during recess has largely vanished following new…...
Free counselling for more families facing marital, parenting issues
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (755+ words) Published'Mar 05, 2026, 09: 10 PM Updated'Mar 05, 2026, 09: 40 PM SINGAPORE - More families who face marital and parenting issues can get free counselling, as the Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) expands its capacity. Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said in the debate on his…...
57 MOE kindergartens available for K1 admission in 2027
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Parents rally to save beloved Serangoon pre-school from closing
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1176+ words) Young participants playing in the yard at Pre-School By-The-Park @ Li Hwan during its open house on Jan 24. Published'Jan 27, 2026, 07: 15 PM Updated'Jan 27, 2026, 08: 22 PM SINGAPORE " On a quiet stretch off Li Hwan Drive, a pre-school is fighting to stay open. Founded by Ms…...
Secondary 1 life: Choosing a CCA and coping with not getting your top choices
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (88+ words) The Straits Times Published Jan 18, 2026, 12: 45 PM Updated Jan 18, 2026, 02: 36 PM SINGAPORE " If your child has just started Secondary 1, she may have been sharing with you details about her school orientation and the various co-curricular activities (CCAs) that caught her interest, along…...