This article was published on Jom on 27 February 2026. (Image credit: Shutterstock)It’s easy for a child to be diagnosed with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when they’re five. Well, not “easy”. Nothing about...
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Category: Championing Childhood
Hurt Children Hurt Children
MOE has done exceptionally well at academics. So well, in fact, that this state of affairs has justified sacrificing other aspects of our children’s development - social-emotional learning, empathy, creativity, outdoor play, mental...
After Megan – One National Lead, One Front Door
Megan would have been 10 years old this year. In the wake of the Independent Review Panel on the Megan case, one truth is impossible to ignore: When responsibility for children is spread across multiple agencies, even dedicated...
From Tunnel to Total Vision: Taking Charge of Our Children’s Holistic Development
If you’ve only got a minute: Beyond Grades: Raising children is about more than just good grades. We need to look at their whole development. Feelings Matter: Help children understand and manage their feelings. Talk about emotions, teach...
Why should children be at the heart of policy?
If you’ve only got a minute: The Economic Reason: We can’t afford to waste anyone’s potential. People are our “only natural resource,” and fewer children are being born than ever before. The Scientific Reason: Our children only get one...
Respectful Parenting in Singapore: Accepting Our Children and Their Unique Needs
If you’ve only got a minute: Respectful Parenting means treating children with kindness and respect while setting clear rules. It’s Not About Giving In! Kids still need boundaries, just with understanding. Better Than Strict or Permissive...
Nurturing Secure Attachment in Singapore’s Children and Teens
If you’ve only got a minute: Why Secure Attachment Matters: It helps children feel safe, confident, and resilient. Supports school success and strong relationships. How to Build It: Babies (0-2): Cuddle, respond, talk, and play. Kids...
Positive Discipline – Why and How?
Article based on the work of Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D, Lynn Lott, LMFT, et.al. If you’ve only got a minute: ‘Discipline’ comes from the word for ‘Teaching’, Not ‘Punishment’ - Should help children learn, not just obey....
Healthy Screen Use for Children: A Guide for Parents in Singapore
If you’ve only got a minute: Quick Guide: Balance, not just limits – Quality is important Benefits – Screens can help learning, creativity, and social connection Risks – Too much screen time can harm development, health, and mental...
Nature-Deficit on an Island Nation: Rewilding Wonder for Singapore’s Children
If you’ve only got a minute: Nature play is not a luxury. Nature-deficit disorder “contributes to a diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, conditions of obesity, and higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses,” and...