ST Smart Parenting

ST Smart Parenting

How to nurture a self-motivated child

Research shows that a child with self-motivation has three basic psychological needs that are met.

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Ms Chrishirl Campos-Chua and her son, Elliot Lee, studied together during his PSLE year.

PSLE Companion: Read more

Minor Issues

The power of prayer – regardless of one’s faith

AI literacy mandatory for all NTU students from August as school rolls out free Google AI tools

Fun With Kids

Kids can join Legoland School Challenge to win a trip to theme park in Shanghai

A team of Queenstown Primary School pupils were crowned Junior Category Champions in the Legoland School Challenge 2025.

Soft toy sustainability: Get your well-loved plushie mended at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Toy restorers Isaac Kong and Pamela Theng used to run a professional restoration service from their Jurong HDB flat.

Missed ST’s PSLE Prep Forum? Here are videos of the sessions with the two experts

In conversation with Mr Ong Kong Hong (right), divisional director of Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1, Ministry of Education (MOE), moderated by The Straits Times senior education correspondent Sandra Davie at The Straits Times PSLE Prep Forum on April 4, 2026.

ST PSLE Companion

Learn to solve tough PSLE Maths questions with Dr Yeap Ban Har

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Maths Expert Dr Yeap Ban Har demonstrating the solutions to tricky math problems at the recording of the ST PSLE Companion video series on March 24, 2026.

Parenting

Minor Issues

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

Reducing a child’s screen time is a challenge, but it helps to do so with empathy and communication.

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.

Minor Issues

Better together: Celebrating festive periods as a family

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

Screen Timeout

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

Fun With Kids

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Holiday fun at 8 nature hot spots for children and your inner kid

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Fun With Kids: Staycation with ponies at Rasa Sentosa; My Little Chingay Float truck

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Chinese New Year with Sanrio, Sesame Street; WonderBot 2.0 at Children’s Museum S’pore

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Fun With Kids: Halloween fun at National Gallery S’pore, Dr Seuss’ animated shows on Netflix

Pre-schools

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Pre-school enrichment programme brings art classes to more kids from lower-income families

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Dancing robots, digital capybara: Teaching young kids about AI

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Should a 5-year-old be using ChatGPT to learn?

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Little bosses: Kids as young as five run businesses at children’s fairs

PSLE

PSLE Companion: Read more

Vocabulary and writing tips for your child to excel in PSLE English

Cracking the PSLE maths code: Avoid meltdowns, change mindsets

PSLE science exam: How to help your child remember the concepts

Secondary schools

How to help your child ace the transition to Secondary 1

Help your child with time management and to be mindful of secondary school's demands.

Students from the Modern Dance CCA (co-curricular activity) performing at the open house at Junyuan Secondary School on Nov 22, 2025. Open houses, which give visitors an idea of the school's learning environment and culture, can be useful in helping post-PSLE students find a secondary school that is a good fit for them.

Ask Sandra: How to appeal the secondary school posting results

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Choosing a secondary school: 7 questions parents can ask their children to guide them

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ITE, JC, poly and uni

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All SIT students and alumni to receive career planning support

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Nanyang Poly student has responded to over 50 cardiac arrests since he was 16

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NTU undergrads to get year-long career support after graduation to ease job hunt pressures

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Support groups, learning coaches: S’pore universities doing more for special needs students

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