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Children and youth

Fun With Kids

Basic snorkelling lessons; theatre shows on friendship by Emma Memma and dealing with grief

The beginner-friendly PADI Discover Snorkelling programme at Singapore Oceanarium is open to ages 10 and up.
The beginner-friendly PADI Discover Snorkelling programme at Singapore Oceanarium is open to ages 10 and up.

Telling parents to ‘think before they post’ about their kids isn’t enough

Sharenting can expose a child’s personal information and leave a lasting digital footprint, putting their safety, security and privacy at risk.
Sharenting can expose a child’s personal information and leave a lasting digital footprint, putting their safety, security and privacy at risk.

When tough love crosses the line to child abuse

Parents may start out with good intentions when they start physically disciplining a child, but may end up abusing them, says the writer.
Parents may start out with good intentions when they start physically disciplining a child, but may end up abusing them, says the writer.

New York passes law restricting children’s use of AI chatbots

ChatGPT logo and the American flag are seen in this illustration. The new law in New York requires chatbot operators, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to verify the ages of users.
ChatGPT logo and the American flag are seen in this illustration. The new law in New York requires chatbot operators, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to verify the ages of users.

Branded Content

My child just turned one: What nutrients do they need?

Nutrients in Nestle Nan Optipro needed for toddler growth, development and immune function
Nutrients in Nestle Nan Optipro needed for toddler growth, development and immune function

Branded Content

An MRT-inspired musical, Beethoven up close, family pottery: 7 year-end arts picks that build your child’s patience and confidence

arts activities for children
arts activities for children

Haze in Malaysia: All schools in Selangor to open on Oct 29; use of face masks encouraged

Improved haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.
Improved haze conditions in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.

Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media’s harms

Meta and YouTube were found collectively liable for harming a young user earlier in 2026, and ordered to pay a combined $7.7 million penalty.
Meta and YouTube were found collectively liable for harming a young user earlier in 2026, and ordered to pay a combined $7.7 million penalty.

Read with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang in NLB’s pop-up library at Plaza Singapura

Young readers can hop aboard the Peanuts School Bus in the pop-up library in Plaza Singapura.
Young readers can hop aboard the Peanuts School Bus in the pop-up library in Plaza Singapura.

The young are conformists in denial

In France, protesters are demanding better-funded schools and then a smoother link to universities.
In France, protesters are demanding better-funded schools and then a smoother link to universities.

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