Children and youth

Over 9 in 10 pre-schools have air-con, but air purifiers needed during haze: Goh Pei Ming

All pre-schools are required by ECDA to have air purifiers covering key teaching and learning spaces used by children during haze periods, Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said on Nov 3.

KKH is first public hospital in Singapore to offer flight oxygen test for children

Cho Yoke Mei with her four-year-old twins Eaman Ng (left) and Eagen Ng, who underwent KKH’s hypoxic challenge test.

New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak

The state’s governor in October declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states.

Nails, screws, needles found in some Halloween treats in Germany

Halloween celebrations have grown in popularity in Germany since the 1990s, driven largely by American films and television programmes.

Vietnam scraps child organ donor proposal after backlash

Some questioned if children could understand complex medical, legal and ethical issues.

Thai teen golfer dies after lightning strike during youth tournament

The girl was a provincial-level golfer who won awards at several competitions, according to her grandmother.

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.

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.

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.

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

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