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New guide to help early childhood educators and parents work together

Nithiyasri Subramaniam and her husband Daeshar reading the guide on July 18.
Nithiyasri Subramaniam and her husband Daeshar reading the guide on July 18.

Meet Lengkok Bahru’s young neighbourhood patrol: 4 primary school boys on a mission

(From left) Didie Andiqa Muhaimin, 14, Rafieq Sahin Rafizal, 12, Al-Mirza Danish, 12, and Aaron Sarandev, 11, make up the Emergency Response Team LB (Lengkok Bahru), patrolling their neighbourhood every day to keep it safe.
(From left) Didie Andiqa Muhaimin, 14, Rafieq Sahin Rafizal, 12, Al-Mirza Danish, 12, and Aaron Sarandev, 11, make up the Emergency Response Team LB (Lengkok Bahru), patrolling their neighbourhood every day to keep it safe.

They play CS:GO, Street Fighter 6 too: More seniors interested in e-sports

OCBC and Lions Befrienders launched a programme to provide 2,400 e-sports coaching sessions for seniors on June 27.
OCBC and Lions Befrienders launched a programme to provide 2,400 e-sports coaching sessions for seniors on June 27.

MSF explores using tech to keep closer watch on abused children after they return home

An independent review into the death of four-year-old Megan Khung had identified multiple lapses across agencies and prompted a series of reforms to strengthen Singapore’s child protection system.
An independent review into the death of four-year-old Megan Khung had identified multiple lapses across agencies and prompted a series of reforms to strengthen Singapore’s child protection system.

Supportive workplaces key to fathers taking full paternity leave, as uptake in Singapore rises

38-year-old Imdadulla Syed Shahid, a father, took nearly two months off work to be there for his wife and newborn daughter when she was born in January.
38-year-old Imdadulla Syed Shahid, a father, took nearly two months off work to be there for his wife and newborn daughter when she was born in January.

‘The ground is not ready’: PWDs, caregivers raise concerns over finding jobs and staying employed

Cindy Soh learnt about SG Enable in her last year at Republic Polytechnic. She found her first job as a media intern through the national agency.
Cindy Soh learnt about SG Enable in her last year at Republic Polytechnic. She found her first job as a media intern through the national agency.

An ‘AI-resilient’ job doesn’t mean AI-free, say workers who use tech to complement physical work

Healthcare assistant Radiana Ahmad (right) tending to an elderly patient at his home in Clementi. Despite working in an AI-resilient sector, she feels pressure to keep up with the technology.
Healthcare assistant Radiana Ahmad (right) tending to an elderly patient at his home in Clementi. Despite working in an AI-resilient sector, she feels pressure to keep up with the technology.

From wiggly toys to wellness bags: Meet the children turning creativity into cash

Lee Rui Qi with his 3D-printed animal figurines at Singapore Kidpreneurs at HarbourFront Centre.
Lee Rui Qi with his 3D-printed animal figurines at Singapore Kidpreneurs at HarbourFront Centre.

About 15,000 Primary 5 pupils catch first National Education show

(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.
(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.

After years of caring for their ill parents, they quit their jobs to care for other caregivers

After a chat during their reservist stint, Adrian Tan (left) and Greg Tan decided to set up SG Assist in 2017 to advocate for fellow caregivers.
After a chat during their reservist stint, Adrian Tan (left) and Greg Tan decided to set up SG Assist in 2017 to advocate for fellow caregivers.

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