Parenting

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Career advice from a mum in a brave new world of jobs

Despite countless technological changes, certain soft skills will always be in demand.

Common errors in maths exams and how to avoid them

Lucas Yee, 12, tends to be careless in mathematics, says his mother, Jessy Liu, 45.

The wellness industry finds its next target: New mums

From daily vitamins to luxury recovery retreats, brands are racing to meet the needs of new mothers.

GP resource for pre-university students: Navigating parenting in the modern era

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Japanese parents turn to AI for clues hidden in babies’ cries

Babies crying without a clear reason can be a major source of anxiety for parents.

Commentary

Vulgar HK school principal, abusive sports coach? Our kids deserve better

A secondary school is seeking to replace its principal who was caught on video crudely swearing at ethnic minority security guards, while another basketball coach was arrested for alleged assault after a video showed him slapping a student repeatedly.

A Panini sticker album sparks a World Cup journey to Mexico

The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.

Teen caught vaping? For desperate parents, a supportive approach makes all the difference

In Singapore's war against vaping, there is a growing recognition that youth addiction cannot be addressed through punishment alone, says the writer.

Research finds interaction with father, not mother, affects child health

Research has found that the early parenting behaviour of fathers may have a greater impact on children’s health.

Finding Joy

Want to know what’s really going on in our children’s lives? Cook for them

Conversations over dinner have inculcated open communication in his family, says the writer.

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