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What my child thinks about having social media only at 17
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1424+ words) Gaining access to social media later has advantages and disadvantages, says the writer's daughter. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO Published'Apr 26, 2026, 01: 14 PM Updated'Apr 26, 2026, 01: 29 PM SINGAPORE " I did not allow my daughter to have access to social media when I gave her a…...
The hottest phone for kids right now is a $127 landline
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (924+ words) Published'Apr 24, 2026, 07: 18 PM When Mr Justin Finn's two elementary-schoolers come home, they're not turning on the TV or grabbing an i Pad. Instead, they head straight to the phone " not a smartphone, but a landline. Calls come in on their cream-colored…...
WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) A view shows The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Published'Apr 24, 2026, 08: 16 AM Updated'Apr 24, 2026, 08: 20 AM April 23 - More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18. 3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse…...
Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (496+ words) The UN said the programme was on course to reach its target of 21 million children. Published'Apr 24, 2026, 09: 06 AM Updated'Apr 24, 2026, 10: 26 AM GENEVA " The United Nations on April 24 said a three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid…...
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (339+ words) The move comes amid growing concerns that excessive screen exposure is harming students' attention and social development. Published'Apr 22, 2026, 11: 15 AM Updated'Apr 22, 2026, 01: 07 PM CALIFORNIA " Los Angeles" school board on April 21 passed a measure regulating students" screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns…...
Forum: "Dead end" in school sport is a system that limits opportunity
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (415+ words) Published'Apr 21, 2026, 05: 00 AM The conversation around the National School Games (NSG) should not be reduced to a question of which sports lead to elite outcomes (Do the National School Games need a refresh? , April 15). Doing so risks misunderstanding the fundamental role…...
Primary schools experiment with AI under "guard rails
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1287+ words) Published'Apr 20, 2026, 12: 00 PM SINGAPORE - In her Primary 5 and 6 classes, an English language teacher, 45, has been using artificial intelligence over the past three years to help her pupils write better compositions. Called School AI, the AI-powered educational platform is able to guide…...
Fatherhood and leadership " two sides of the same coin
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (575+ words) When fathers lead with steadiness, warmth and responsibility at home, they invest in something far greater than a career: the future of our nation. Published'Apr 20, 2026, 05: 00 AM SINGAPORE " Singapore has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. Much discussion…...
AI literacy mandatory for all NTU students from August as school rolls out free Google AI tools
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1189+ words) NTU's initiative aims to democratise AI across all disciplines, ensuring that even beginners can experiment with the technology. Deeper Dive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts. Published'Apr 12, 2026, 05: 00 PM Updated'Apr 13, 2026, 10: 29 AM SINGAPORE " "What do I…...
Robotics and AI festival at Science Centre Singapore
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (489+ words) Science Centre Singapore's first robotics and artificial intelligence festival, Robo Fest, will run from April 9 to 12. Deeper Dive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts. Published'Mar 29, 2026, 12: 30 PM Updated'Mar 30, 2026, 05: 58 AM SINGAPORE " As children navigate a world…...