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Crack a code, explore Singapore’s history in ST’s October activity page

A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.
A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.

Tips to help limit your child’s exposure to inappropriate content online

In its inaugural October 2026 report, the Infocomm Media Development Authority highlighted that online safety is a shared responsibility between families and app platforms.
In its inaugural October 2026 report, the Infocomm Media Development Authority highlighted that online safety is a shared responsibility between families and app platforms.

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Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?

It helps to have clear boundaries when it comes to managing screen time for teenagers.
It helps to have clear boundaries when it comes to managing screen time for teenagers.

Navigate a moon maze, count pups in ST’s Sept activity page for children

The Good Pet Fair - Kampong Edition was held in August along the Great Eastern Promenade at The Kallang.
The Good Pet Fair - Kampong Edition was held in August along the Great Eastern Promenade at The Kallang.

What happens inside a baby’s brain when looking at screens? S’pore study shows the impact

sdscreentime/ST20260710_202663200623/Ng Sor Luan/NUHS's research study shows how excessive screen time can affect whether a child's brain is ready for learning and later on in life, their executive function skills.

Names to come.
sdscreentime/ST20260710_202663200623/Ng Sor Luan/NUHS's research study shows how excessive screen time can affect whether a child's brain is ready for learning and later on in life, their executive function skills.

Names to come.

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Ahoy! Fold a ship, read about pirates in Singapore’s history

Set sail on your own pirate adventure in this activity page by The Straits Times.
Set sail on your own pirate adventure in this activity page by The Straits Times.

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From sari to kebaya, discover traditions and play dress-up in ST’s activity page for kids

Play dress-up for Racial Harmony Day in the latest activity page by The Straits Times.
Play dress-up for Racial Harmony Day in the latest activity page by The Straits Times.

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Is your phone keeping you awake? 4 tips for sleep-deprived S’poreans

Using phones during bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep, studies have found.
Using phones during bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep, studies have found.

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Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.
NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

Minor Issues

What my child thinks about having social media only at 17

Gaining access to social media later has advantages and disadvantages, says the writer's daughter.
Gaining access to social media later has advantages and disadvantages, says the writer's daughter.

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