SG Parenting Research

12/07/2025

Parents are responsible for the care and protection of children, which set them apart from friends. Rules and boundaries are important.

It may be tempting to want to be a "cool" parent, but parenting experts advised that it is better to strike a balance between warmth and authority to help children feel secure without losing respect for your role.

08/07/2025

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How do we raise children who can bounce back, stand strong, and thrive in an uncertain world? It starts with us. 💫 Join us for “Raising Resilient Children”, a…

01/07/2025

Dr Cheung discusses school bullying and support systems for students on MONEY FM 89.3 The Hot Seat. Listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PMHxY8ZU1npeYcr0g6k9q?si=kJYedRljR1Kb34TytNQ8tA

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06/02/2025

Do join us at the upcoming parenting webinar!
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26/11/2024

Our lab chimes in on why harsh punishment is not the best way to combat school bullying.

To rehabilitate bullies, traditional measures like detention and suspension aren't effective alone. A more holistic approach that includes counselling and restorative actions is needed, says the National Institute of Education’s Cheung Hoi Shan.

11/11/2024

If you have missed the CNA deep dive podcast, you can watch it here:

In a recent viral video, a Qihua primary school student was seen being repeatedly attacked. Is bullying getting worse in Singapore? What are the causes and w...

11/11/2024

Parents and family play a very important role in guiding and supporting both bullies and victims. Parent-child communications that focus on children's social relationships, emotions, and empathy can start from the very early years. 💪

More details about the study: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bullying-primary-school-students-children-new-study-parental-peer-support-4735846

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Researchers found that victims usually approached their friends or classmates and parents first, then their teachers and counsellors.

17/10/2024

Tips on managing exam stress, for parents. 💪🏼

15/10/2024

Dr. Cheung Hoi Shan chimed in on why children bully others, and the signs that parents may look out for to know if their child has been a victim of bullying.

Listen to the interview on CNA938 Asia First:

About two in every 1,000 primary school pupils and five in every 1,000 secondary school students report bullying incidents each year. While MOE cites a steady number of cases, social media has raised the profile of such incidents – enough for school bullying to be a topic of discussion in Parliame...

11/10/2024

We are glad to have contributed our perspective on school bullying in Singapore. Join us in the discussion on CNA Deep Dive!

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/deep-dive/bullying-schools-whats-behind-some-brutal-behaviour-4671951

27/05/2024

We are inviting families for a new observation study!

24/03/2024

Indeed, a qualitative study by our lab involving young adults who received physical punishment during childhood shows that the its detrimental effects may persist.

Those who use physical punishment on their kids need to know the risks and explore alternatives. Read more at straitstimes.com.