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What it meant when my tween daughter started speaking in ‘Samoan’

Children who disengage repeatedly with a response like “I don’t know” may be trying to assert their independence.
Children who disengage repeatedly with a response like “I don’t know” may be trying to assert their independence.

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Couples, don’t ask who’s right, ask how to ‘apply love’

In many cases, it is not because the issues are unsolvable. It is because both are arguing from different frames of reference.
In many cases, it is not because the issues are unsolvable. It is because both are arguing from different frames of reference.

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Better together: Celebrating festive periods as a family

Simple hacks can make festive seasons, with their potential pitfalls and stress points, as enjoyable as they are supposed to be.
Simple hacks can make festive seasons, with their potential pitfalls and stress points, as enjoyable as they are supposed to be.

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Lessons from the Albatross File for my son’s future

Newly declassified documents – known as the Albatross File – are the subject of the permanent exhibition on the 10th floor of the National Library Building.
Newly declassified documents – known as the Albatross File – are the subject of the permanent exhibition on the 10th floor of the National Library Building.

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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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What a changed dating world means for girl dads

A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.
A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.

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What we learnt from my son’s unfair e-commerce job contract

If our kids are resilient, they will have nothing to fear from unfair contracts, unscrupulous employers or anything else that new technologies could throw at them in the future.
If our kids are resilient, they will have nothing to fear from unfair contracts, unscrupulous employers or anything else that new technologies could throw at them in the future.

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Four wishes for my daughters for the next decade of their lives

The writer's prayer is that as her children become young women, they will have the confidence and self-worth to be their true selves.
The writer's prayer is that as her children become young women, they will have the confidence and self-worth to be their true selves.

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When children become the teachers to their parents

Kids may say the darnedest things, but their words wake us up to see the banal truth in a totally different light, says the writer.
Kids may say the darnedest things, but their words wake us up to see the banal truth in a totally different light, says the writer.

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JC or poly: How I guided my daughter to make a choice

It is decision time for teens after the release of the 2025 GCE O-level exam results on Jan 14.
It is decision time for teens after the release of the 2025 GCE O-level exam results on Jan 14.

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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.