Earlier this year, Singapore’s resident total fertility rate (TFR) made the news, having fallen below 1 child per woman for the first time in 2023, to 0.97. There is general recognition that the government’s measures to slow this decline,...
Research and Resources
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Neuroscience and Child Development
If you’ve only got a minute: Whole-Child Development: Brain research shows that emotional security, creativity, and feeling safe are just as important as academic success for a child’s overall growth. Early Brain Growth: The brain grows...
When Help Hurts – The Silent Trauma of Students Seeking Support in Schools
A recent article by Rice Media ‘’The Curious Case about School Counsellor Trauma’’ raises an important question – is it sufficient that MOE ensures there are counselors in schools, no matter how well trained and/or equipped they are in...