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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn about Singapore’s native animal species in ST’s April activity page for kids

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A pair of Oriental Pied Hornbill latched onto wooden planks in Pulau Ubin on April 21, 2026.

Can be used for stories on: Pulau Ubin, Biodiversity, Nature, Environment, Conservation, Nature Reserve, Conservation, Heritage, NParks, National Environment Agency, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.

Need a break from your screen? Try these tactile crafts, from kits to workshops

From sewing to pottery, try these screen-free workshops in Singapore.

Walkmans, wired earphones, dumb phones: Gen Zs want to bring back the low-tech 1990s

E-commerce giant Amazon Singapore told The Straits Times that customer interest in old-school electronics has been on the rise in the last two years.

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