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Jane Ng

Senior Correspondent

Jane joined The Straits Times more than 20 years ago and has experience in education, parenting and lifestyle stories. She took a seven-year career break to do freelance writing and be home with her kids, and returned to the newsroom in 2021. Having been on both sides of the fence, she has gained a fresh outlook on working while mothering and tries to bring that dual perspective to her stories.

Latest articles

8 x 5 is right, 5 x 8 is not wrong, but 5 x 8kg is incorrect

Picture of PSLE result slips before they were released to students.

How to set up a conducive space for PSLE revision at home

Ms Fynn Sor, 43, with her children (from left) Abby Wong, seven, Riley Wong, 11, and Zachary Wong, 13, at their study corner.

How to reduce your child’s screen time without straining your relationship

While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

The BMT Journey: Inside Basic Military Training Centre’s School 2

Pre-enlistment medical checks and tests to determine NS training and vocation

A pre-enlistee (left) seeing a Medical Officer for consultation inside the Medical Classification Centre in Central Manpower Base. 

The MCC offers a seamless omni-channel customer experience for PEs which includes mobile-friendly registration and queue system with personalised itinerary, enabled by the Integrated Queue and Registration system, and dedicated staff on standby to assist. The medical equipment is new and updated, thereby improving staff productivity and benefiting patient care.

Part of the BMT feature to look at Mindef's medical classification process and how they sort the recruits into the different PES.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

‘I feel lonely in real life’: Teenage girl finds solace in online friends on Roblox

Mary's father smashed her mobile phone when he found out she was still communicating with an online boyfriend.

JC or poly: How I guided my daughter to make a choice

It is decision time for teens after the release of the 2025 GCE O-level exam results on Jan 14.

Pick up strategies to manage PSLE stress

Children are better able to approach their studies with confidence when stress levels are kept in check.

askST: What should I know before giving my child a mobile phone?

Happy Asian family using smartphone together on sofa at home living room.