News
askST: What parental controls are available on my child’s phone and apps? How do I activate them?
18+ hour, 17+ min 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+ week, 3+ 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
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (11+ words) 57 MOE kindergartens available for K1 admission in 2027The Straits Times...
Parents rally to save beloved Serangoon pre-school from closing
1+ mon, 3+ 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
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (88+ words) Secondary 1 life: Choosing a CCA and coping with not getting your top choices'The Straits Times PublishedJan 18, 2026, 12:45 PM UpdatedJan 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…...
Matching Chinese New Year outfits for the family; Year of the Horse watch for kids
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (622+ words) Sheila Sim (front row, centre) with her family and friends in outfits that she designed in partnership with Le Petit Society. Published'Jan 11, 2026, 12:30 PM Updated'Jan 11, 2026, 03:29 PM SINGAPORE " Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities. Actress-model Sheila…...
Plant Parenting: Digging deeper into growing media
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (786+ words) SINGAPORE " Readers who have been following The Straits Times" Root Awakening column may have noticed that I use the words "growing medium" to describe the material in which plants are grown. Gardeners are familiar with soil, which is a traditional…...
Tokyo knife attacker blames toxic parenting: Reports
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (412+ words) The man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly slashing a man on May 7 at a train station. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. TOKYO - A knife-wielding man arrested in Tokyo this week wanted to warn…...
Minor Issues: Modern parenting methods are complex and varied, but no longer ‘Daiso’
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) Do As I Say, Or..., also known as Daiso parenting, was much more economical and cost-effective. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. Minor Issues: Modern parenting methods are complex and varied, but no longer "Daiso" SINGAPORE…...
Plant Parenting: A guide to LED grow lights
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (778+ words) This second instalment of Dr Wilson Wong's new series explains LED grow lights for hobby gardeners. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. SINGAPORE " High-rise dwellers who want to bring greenery indoors often cannot provide sufficient sunlight…...