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Lianne Chia

Assistant Opinion Editor

Lianne has more than a decade of experience as a journalist, covering local breaking news and long-form feature stories across digital and broadcast platforms. While she is keen on parenting, education and social issues, nothing piques her interest more than a good story. She joined The Straits Times after stints at CNA Insider and CNA Digital.

Latest articles

Banishing PE class baggage with spin cycling sessions

What I learnt from becoming an unwilling pet owner

Keeping those fish may have taught the writer and her son some valuable life lessons in responsibility, care and even dealing with grief. 

Why is it so hard to ‘switch off’ from work?

Rest can look different for different people.

When old-style school canteens say goodbye, we lose more than we think

Ask anyone who studied in Singapore about their school canteen, and all sorts of oddly specific anecdotes will tumble out.

I thought I was a ‘chill’ parent. Then came P1 registration

When it comes to choosing a primary school, we may set out to be a “chill” parent, but it’s not so easy in practice.

Dear Editor: ST’s Forum page is where gripes go public, and sometimes get results

Mr Jeffrey Law Lee Beng at home with newspaper clippings from his contributions to the ST Forum page.

Can you bully-proof your child?

Parents can teach their child how to handle conflict, but they must calm themselves down first.

Are people who can’t take spicy food ‘not Asian enough’? 

Given the myriad ways chilli is found in Asian food, it is easy to jump to the conclusion that there is something intrinsically Asian about spicy food.

Are you a ‘flaky friend’? You may need to take care of yourself first

Continued flaky behaviour can also result in one gaining a reputation as being unreliable and as a person who cannot be trusted to keep their word.

Lessons in parenting from a ‘scary’ roller coaster

We may suddenly realise one day that there are parts of our upbringing that are better left in the past, says the writer.