Children and youth

Indonesia sets three-month deadline for online child safety compliance

The policy is designed to safeguard children from online threats such as grooming, abuse and harmful content.

Renewed military draft sparks surprise interest among Croatia’s youth

New recruits arrive at the barracks as officers check their identity to begin a basic training programme, in Slunj, Croatia, on March 9.

Jeju joins list of South Korean regions paying grandparents for childcare

New births in South Korea started to rebound in 2024 on a post-pandemic boost and supported by government policies.

30% of deaths among young children in Malaysia related to birth defects

About 30 per cent of deaths among children under five in Malaysia between 2018 and 2022 were related to congenital conditions.

Amid wave of laws for online safety of children, age-checking tech comes of age

Persona CEO Rick Song holds a plastic toy as he tests an identity verification software at the company’s testing laboratory in San Francisco, California, U.S., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

5 resorts in Asia with kids’ clubs that are raising the bar

Ayana Bali's Ayana Ocean Adventure is a 1,320 sqm playground offering indoor, outdoor, and water activities.

Divorced mother and her son coping with grief among families who sought free counselling

Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.

Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise

China is threatened with a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decade.

How to revise for PSLE mother tongue

Ms Daphne Ang, founder and principal tutor at Hong Lao Shi Academy – The Logic Curve, recommends visualisation techniques for Chinese composition.

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

ecfun08 - Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa is introducing a Seaside Pony and Picnic Experience package for the upcoming March school holidays.

PHOTO: SHANGRI-LA RASA SENTOSA

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