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Parenting

S’pore needs to reset views on marriage, parenthood; new work group to study issues: Indranee

Singapore’s preliminary resident total fertility rate dropped from 0.97 in 2024 to 0.87 in 2025, a historic low for the country.
Singapore’s preliminary resident total fertility rate dropped from 0.97 in 2024 to 0.87 in 2025, a historic low for the country.

My Perfect Weekend

Saturday night cycling trips help actor Mark Lee bond with his kids, their friends and parents

Singaporean actor Mark Lee (background, in white) with his family members and two other families at East Coast Park during one of their weekend night cycling sessions.
Singaporean actor Mark Lee (background, in white) with his family members and two other families at East Coast Park during one of their weekend night cycling sessions.

Forum: Revise maternity leave scheme to get employers on board

Forum: When the winds of change bring hard-earned lessons

Forum: Determine the impact of having children on a family’s earnings

How to set up a conducive space for PSLE revision at home

Ms Fynn Sor, 43, with her children (from left) Abby Wong, seven, Riley Wong, 11, and Zachary Wong, 13, at their study corner.
Ms Fynn Sor, 43, with her children (from left) Abby Wong, seven, Riley Wong, 11, and Zachary Wong, 13, at their study corner.

Forum: Reframe parenthood for a new generation

How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?

A good age-verification regime protects most children most of the time, but cannot be the only line of defence.
A good age-verification regime protects most children most of the time, but cannot be the only line of defence.

Longer careers open doors for athletes to combine sport and motherhood: Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida

Gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy celebrates her victory in the women's 3000m speed skating event with her son Tommaso in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy celebrates her victory in the women's 3000m speed skating event with her son Tommaso in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Minor Issues

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

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.
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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.