ST Smart Parenting

ST Smart Parenting

PSLE parents want answers on dealing with stress

Experts address challenges such as helping P6 children manage homework, tuition and expectations.

Father and son using laptop

PSLE Companion: Read more

Exam difficulty, use of PSLE results being studied by MOE to lower exam stakes: Desmond Lee

Mum-of-3 June Yong shares how she tailored PSLE plans for her kids

Fun With Kids

Chinese New Year: Hotpot-themed playground, Mofusand AR filters, fantasy graphic novel

Get free Mofusand-themed AR filters, bounce on a hotpot-themed inflatable and read The Dragon's Eyes graphic novel.

Ask Sandra: No point revising for long hours. Study smart instead, and PSLE Companion will show you how

Minor Issues

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.

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

Parenting

askST: What should I know before giving my child a mobile phone?

Experts advise parents on how to manage their teen's phone and Personal Learning Device use.

Happy Asian family using smartphone together on sofa at home living room.

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‘I feel lonely in real life’: Teenage girl finds solace in online friends on Roblox

Is travelling with kids and parents still a holiday?

10 hacks for common parenting struggles

Fun With Kids

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SG60 Experience Credit redemption extended, Line Friends building blocks, Numberblocks musical

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Fun With Kids: Halloween fun at National Gallery S’pore, Dr Seuss’ animated shows on Netflix

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Fun With Kids: Labubu-themed zones at VivoCity, KFC kids’ meals return, Timezone’s $1 racing games

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Fun on a budget: 4 free activities for the September holidays

Pre-schools

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Pre-school enrichment programme brings art classes to more kids from lower-income families

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Dancing robots, digital capybara: Teaching young kids about AI

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Should a 5-year-old be using ChatGPT to learn?

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Little bosses: Kids as young as five run businesses at children’s fairs

PSLE

PSLE Companion: Read more

Sneaking fun into PSLE English preparation

PSLE bootcamps: What are they, and are they necessary?

PSLE: Should parents take leave to help their child prepare for the exams?

Secondary schools

How to help your child ace the transition to Secondary 1

Help your child with time management and to be mindful of secondary school's demands.

Students from the Modern Dance CCA (co-curricular activity) performing at the open house at Junyuan Secondary School on Nov 22, 2025. Open houses, which give visitors an idea of the school's learning environment and culture, can be useful in helping post-PSLE students find a secondary school that is a good fit for them.

Ask Sandra: How to appeal the secondary school posting results

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Choosing a secondary school: 7 questions parents can ask their children to guide them

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ITE, JC, poly and uni

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All SIT students and alumni to receive career planning support

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Nanyang Poly student has responded to over 50 cardiac arrests since he was 16

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NTU undergrads to get year-long career support after graduation to ease job hunt pressures

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Support groups, learning coaches: S’pore universities doing more for special needs students

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