ST SMART PARENTING
Boy overcame the odds to take PSLE after brain tumour surgery
He was bedridden for more than half a year and unable to speak, swallow, move or walk after his surgery 3 years ago.
FUN WITH KIDS
18 school holiday activities for children and teens
With fun attractions and free activities, parents need not fret about keeping their kids occupied.
PSLE
Disappointing PSLE results can damage children’s self worth if parents let them
What can parents do to ease the sting when exam results don't meet expectations?
Looking beyond PSLE scores to pick a secondary school
Outstanding students explain why they picked a less elite school even though they qualified for top secondary schools.
Voices of Youth: Don't view PSLE as a battle that will define your future
This year, I am taking the Primary School Leaving Examination.
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Preparing for P1
Preparing your kid for Primary 1 without tuition
"Kids this young should be allowed to play. They should be free to develop their imagination and have fun," said a parent.
Parenting
6 ways to co-parent better after divorce
When divorced parents clash, their children suffer, say experts. They offer tips on co-parenting.
Pre-school
Some major pre-school chains to raise monthly fees in 2023
Parents of pre-schoolers will have to pay higher fees in 2023, with major chains set to raise monthly charges by up to 11 per cent.
Picking a pre-school: What are the different options for Singapore families
Anchor operator or partner operator? Montessori or play-based learning? Childcare or kindergarten?
Surprising ways art can help your kids develop
Here is how mums and dads can help their kids cultivate a lifelong interest in art.
Primary school
How to motivate kids who are academically unmotivated
Parents and teachers can play a part, but they have to be equipped with the right tools and words to do so.
How to boost your kid’s interest and confidence in writing
The art of good writing may soon be lost as children continue to prefer devices to books. Here is how to turn the tide.
Secondary School
How to get your teen hooked on books
Build on your teenager’s interests and recommend books related to those.
From archery to Chinese opera, co-curricular activities are big part of secondary school life
With secondary schools offering a wide range of co-curricular activities, CCA life is different from that in primary school.
JC/Poly/ITE
Choose A levels or International Baccalaureate diploma programme?
Both are internationally recognised for university admission, but are different in how the curriculum is structured and assessed.
How do I decide if I should go to a JC or a polytechnic?
Principals of junior colleges and polytechnics share tips for O level students participating in the Joint Admissions Exercise.
University
Record number of polytechnic grads admitted to NUS medicine this year
NUS medicine took in between 6 and 7 polytechnic graduates each year in the last 3 years. This year, there are 18.
SMU students will get to pick courses for their major from 2023 under new interdisciplinary college
College of Integrative Studies will take in up to 100 freshmen from August next year.
