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Essential routines to nurture at home for a good start to the primary school year

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Ms Jacinth Liew with her son Daryl Chua, 10, and daughter Charlotte Chua, eight.

Ms Jacinth Liew with her son Daryl Chua, 10, and daughter Charlotte Chua, eight.

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SINGAPORE – It has been a few weeks since school started, and after the initial adjustment period, parents may be wondering if they need a set routine for their child after school.

While it is not possible to have a standard timetable since children may have different care arrangements after school, experts suggest some non-negotiables that parents can schedule into an after-school routine, including reading and playtime.

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