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Study finds that teenage boys in S’pore get physically punished twice as often as girls

The study also found that mothers who were physically punished as children were more likely to view such punishment favourably, said Germaine Tng, a research fellow from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

‘Are they all yours?’ Couple with six kids are asked this wherever the family goes

Amirudin Mohd Zain, 39, and his wife, Aszafirah Abu, 37, and their children on May 21.

‘Every life is precious’: How miscarriage shaped one mum’s journey to having baby No. 6

(From left) Teacher Clement Chua and freelance writer Kelly Ang, who is expecting yheir sixth child, with their children Tobias, Isabella, Lily Beth, Gabriel and Christabel.

Going big: Why some Singaporeans choose to have 5 or more kids

Gerald Ng (third from left) and Debbie Leung (centre) together with their children, (from left) Kate, Jane, Luke, Rose, and Sophie.

Scheme launched to help 250 beneficiaries improve scam awareness, health and provide home support

A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.

NDP 2026 to feature first-ever persons with disabilities contingent

(From left) NDP parade commander, Military Expert 6 Caleb Chia, NDP parade and ceremony committee chairman Colonel Anthony Lau, the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s contingent commander Yap Qian Yin, NTUC contingent member Siti Radziah Zainal Abidin, and her son Ari Wafiy Muhammad Mahfudz, who will join the National Cadet Corps (Sea) contingent.

NTUC finds 150 job openings for workers left unpaid, trying to ensure that all 400 are matched

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (left) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.

Over 370 domestic helpers trained in caregiving pilot programme, including dementia care

Domestic workers dress up to have a picture taken at a Photo Booth during the May Day Domestic Employees Celebration held at Resorts World Convention Centre on June 21.

‘I don’t want anyone to look down on Dad’: A son’s tribute to his special father

Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.

More families to qualify for CDAC support from 2027 as income eligibility thresholds rise

The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM), on June 19.

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