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All sec school students to own a digital learning device which can be paid for using Edusave: MOE

To keep to date with technology and the changing world, all sec school students will be required to own a digital learning device that will be payable by Edusave.

todayonline.com SINGAPORE — By 2028, all secondary school students will own a personal learning device which can be paid for using Edusave, as the Ministry of Education (MOE) seeks to strengthen digital literacy among students under its new National Digital Literacy Programme.

No plans to close schools for now, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung

Education Minister announces "no plans to close school for now." As he weighs the pros and cons.

straitstimes.com Infections can happen even in homes, whereas schools have cleaning and disinfection routines to keep a school environment safe, he said. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Schools issued with coronavirus teaching package

Lessons are taught to primary school children on how to handle the issues due to coronavirus such as having good personal hygiene and the appearance of fake news.

channelnewsasia.com The teaching package covers issues such as personal hygiene, fake news and xenophobia.

Child born in November or December: Is his learning ability slower than a January kid? | Young Parents

Is children born in the end of year has slower learning abilities compared to those that are born in the start of year in school?

youngparents.com.sg Is your year-end child at a disadvantage when he starts school? Here’s how you can bridge the gap.

PSLE maths: Thorn in the side of parents, or challenge to embrace?

Is our PSLE math paper too difficult or should we embrace the challenge? Find out more about the topic on both sides of the argument from the article linked.

channelnewsasia.com Emotions ran high after this year’s PSLE maths paper. And the question surfaced again: Is too much being asked of our children? Talking Point ...

PSLE results release: 5 Things you need to remember

Here are 5 things to take note as a parent when your child is receiving his PSLE results.

sg.theasianparent.com PSLE results release is around the corner and it's important to prepare yourself how to manage yourself and your child.

Physically active kids perform better in academics

Research has shown that physically active kids performed better in school!

thehansindia.com Research proves all work and no play make kids dull.

How to prepare your child for reading and writing in Primary 1 | Young Parents

Hey Sgparents, here are some activities you are prepare your preschooler for reading and writing in primary 1! 📚📚🏫

youngparents.com.sg Prep your preschooler for reading and writing in Primary 1 with these activities suggested by Dawn Lim, curriculum advisor at Star Learners.

15 Things Parents Should Never Tell Their Children Ever

Here are 15 things parents should never tell their children!

Find out more from the article linked below:
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/15-things-parents-never-tell-010020742.html

sg.news.yahoo.com There are things you should never tell your kids if you want to raise them to be independent and develop healthy communication skills.The post 15 Things Parents Should Never Tell Their Children Ever appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

Parenting classes 'could help reduce social costs'

A King's College London study says parenting classes could help families form stronger bonds.

It says early interventions can "improve child outcomes and reduce the financial burden on society".

Find our more at https://www.bbc.com/news/education-49879677 #

bbc.com Parenting classes should be offered on a wider scale to help families develop strong bonds, says study.

10 magnetic toys found to be unsafe for children: Singapore product safety regulator

Hi SgParents, please be informed that Singapore product safety regulator has tested and found out 10 magnetic toys which are unsafe for children. If you are have one of these toys, please do not continue to use them.

channelnewsasia.com SINGAPORE: Ten magnetic toys, including magnetic building blocks and balls commonly known as Buckyballs, were tested and found to be unsafe for ...

Staycation deals you must know: Kid-friendly hotels in Singapore | Young Parents

As we are nearing the September school holidays, here are some of the staycation deals for your information.

youngparents.com.sg Whether it's for a weekend getaway, school holidays or to celebrate your kid's birthday, why not book a staycay at these hotels in Singapore?

NDR speech: Education, retirement and climate change

There will be more subsidies for education from preschool to the tertiary level. Find out more about National Day Speech from the article linked.

tnp.sg She spends more than $2,000 a month on her two young children, of which about half is taken up by pre-school fees. As a result, Mrs Claudia Low, 38, a customer service officer, finds it difficult to consider having a third child. But that might soon change, after...

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9 parenting tips on raising a child who reads

Here are 9 parenting tips that will encourage your children to be a voracious reader!📚📚💪

thenewsminute.com As an author who writes for children, I often get asked by parents what they should do to get their child to read. The general complaint across the country appears to be that children are not reading enough, and that this generation would rather spend its time in front of screens than pick up a book...

Best animal and vegetable farms in Singapore to visit with kids | Young Parents

Despite Singapore is a place of mostly urban landscape, there are still places with flora and fauna. Check out some of the farms that you can visit with your kids in your free time.

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youngparents.com.sg Singapore may be an urban metropolis, but you can find a surprising number of farms here that you can take your kids to. Follow our guide for more.

PSLE changes: Parents say they will be more careful when choosing secondary schools

To all parents: New updates to the PSLE system. Find out more about it from the article linked.

todayonline.com SINGAPORE — Parents are taking a closer look at the major revamp of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scoring system, now that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is preparing the ground for the changes that will take effect in 2021.

Three Ways to Deal With Those Tough Parenting Days - The Good Men Project

Here are 3 ways to deal with those tough parenting day!

goodmenproject.com We know some grueling parenthood days and moments might get the better of us, but we’ll get the war.

Enrichment classes on coding for all upper primary pupils next year

To prepare for the future generation to the digital world, enrichment classes for all upper primary pupils will be introduced next year. The programme will continue at the secondary level as an option to complement existing efforts in computing education, which include computing subjects taken at O Level (elective) and A Level.

To find out more about the Computing Initiative, you can read up more on the article linked below.

straitstimes.com The 10-hour enrichment programme will be piloted this year at some schools after the Primary School Leaving Examination.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

12 things you must do to prepare your child for Primary 1 | Young Parents

Here are 12 things to can do to prepare your child for Primary 1!😃🎒🏫

youngparents.com.sg How should you prepare your child for Primary 1 in Singapore? A child psychologist shares tips on what you can do before the big transition.

Nine Steps to More Effective Parenting (for Parents) - KidsHealth

Here are 9 steps to a more effective parenting.

kidshealth.org Parenting is incredibly challenging and rewarding. Here are nine child-rearing tips that can help.

Most grandparents keep pills where grandchildren can get them: Study

Just wanted to inform parents that medication should be kept out of children's reach.

channelnewsasia.com Most grandparents don't move medications to a safer location when grandkids come to visit, and most of them also keep pills in their bag or purse ...

Child not interested in learning? Here's what you can do | Young Parents

Here is some tips for parents that have children that are not interested in learning.

youngparents.com.sg If your child doesn't seem interested in learning, motivate her with these 10 expert tips. She will grow to become more confident!

June school holidays 2019 guide to the best activities for kids | Young Parents

Find out the best places to bring your kids this June holidays!

youngparents.com.sg Now you're all set for the June school hols!

Toddlers Want to Help and We Should Let Them

Research as shown that promoting toddlers to help out will be beneficial as it will help them to become great work partners in the future.

psychologytoday.com If allowed to help, toddlers become great work partners later in childhood.

Eight new MOE kindergartens to open in 2022 inside primary schools

More choices for parents to choose from as 8 new MOE kindergardens will be opening in 2022.

straitstimes.com SINGAPORE - Parents will have a bigger selection of quality kindergartens at affordable rates to pick from, with eight more Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens opening across the island in 2022.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Many primary and secondary schools to scrap mid-year exams in 2020, a year ahead of schedule: Ong Ye Kung

straitstimes.com The Education Minister gave the update at a biennial conference for teachers, where he shared about the progress schools have made to implement recent policy changes.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Primary 1 registration for 2020 admission to start on Jul 3

Primary 1 registration will be starting on 3 July.
Parents, find out all you need to know about it from the linked article.

channelnewsasia.com SINGAPORE: The registration of children for admission to Primary 1 next year will start on Jul 3 and end on Oct 31, said the Ministry of Education ...

Building Good Parent-Child Relationships

Here's a guide on how to build a good young children-parents relationship.

https://www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg/parentingresources/web/Young-Children/YoungChildrenDevelopment/YoungChildrenBonding/Young_Children_Building_Good_Parent_Child_Relationship?_afrLoop=5916073365219057&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null #%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D5916073365219057%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3D79751bnpt_17

babybonus.msf.gov.sg Positive parent-baby relationships are important for all areas of children's development. Learn how you can strengthen your relationship with your child!

Commentary: Does caning still have a place in modern-day parenting?

As there is a Singaporean man jailed for beating his 9-year old son over homework during December last year, there has been a discussion on what punishment is appropriate to give to your child.

Find out what is the authors' opinion on corporal punishment and whether it is still appropriate in the modern society.

channelnewsasia.com We live in an era where the cane and other authoritarian methods of discipline have been called into question, says mum June Yong.

Why Parenting Without Yelling Is Better for Kids — and You

While shouting and showing anger to your children may be effective in disciplining them in the short term, to instill discipline in them for the long term it is best to follow the Inuit way, states the author.

Find out more about the Inuit way of disciplining your children in the article linked below.

healthline.com The challenges of parenting can sometimes cause even the most patient person to raise their voice. But here’s how I learned there’s a better way to mom effectively.

Commentary: Swimming deaths – how to build children’s independence without compromising safety?

For any parents, there will be always a need to balance between giving your child enough freedom to build their independence but not compromising their safety.

channelnewsasia.com Parents are faced with the daily tension between letting go so that the child grows in independence, and knowing when a situation poses grave ...

WHO recommends one-hour maximum screen time per day for under-5s

WHO recommends one-hour max screen time per day for children under 5. It hopes to encourage children to have an active life style and develop good lifelong habits.

todayonline.com GENEVA — Young children should not spend more than an hour a day watching television and videos or playing computer games and infants less than one year old should not be exposed to electronic screens at all, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday (April 25).

Singapore's largest pre-school for 1,000 children officially opens in Punggol North

Singapore's largest pre-school has opened in Punggol North. It can take 1060 children at full capacity and has facilities to encourage the development of their sensors. It also has a higher teacher-to-child ratio compared to other PCF pre-schools and 2 nurses to cater for the high enrollment.

channelnewsasia.com SINGAPORE: Singapore's largest childcare centre was officially opened in Punggol North on Saturday (Apr 20). The 100,000 sq ft facility, which ...