12+ hour, 51+ min ago   (1031+ words) LONDON: In an ideal world, our children would spend the school summer holidays playing outside and making the most of the glorious weather. But the magnetic lure of devices like phones and tablets means they often remain indoors staring at…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago   (139+ words) The Star Breastfeeding, intimacy and the return of desire My wife and I welcomed our first child four months ago, and becoming parents has been the happiest experience of our lives. Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access Cancel anytime. Ad-free....

31+ min ago   (399+ words) IPOH: School administrators should foster a conducive and enjoyable working environment to help reduce stress among teachers, says Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah. The state education, higher education, youth and sports committee chairman said that school administrators, namely principals, headmasters and…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago   (698+ words) There needs to be a broader conversation recognising the vital role of parents in preventing bullying, alongside the need for accountability. Culture change at home This raises an important question: What can parents do to create a healthy and supportive…...

9+ hour, 55+ min ago   (217+ words) SOUTH-EAST ASIA (Xinhua): The Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) marked its 59th anniversary on Saturday, highlighting the need to ensure the regional grouping remains relevant to its people, particularly young people, amid growing geopolitical, economic and social challenges. Asean Secretary-General…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1430+ words) Choosing a name for baby can be a complicated process invol­ving extended family members, while some parents may refer to a book to help in their selection process. Punan National Association co-founder Calvin Jemarang distinctly recalled his nephew’s naming…...

1+ day, 21+ min ago   (312+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must adopt a “zero trust” approach to digital media and actively monitor their children’s online activities to protect their families from cyber threats, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the 2026 Safe Internet Parent-Teacher Association…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (617+ words) THE first opportunity can shape the direction of a young person’s working life, especially when it provides more than an entry point into employment. When paired with recognised skills, practical experience and a clear path for progression, an entry-level role…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (860+ words) Parents of children with special needs should not assume that their other children will step in to care for their sibling. Instead, they need to plan ahead and build a financial safety net to ensure their OKU-status child continues to…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (632+ words) PETALING JAYA: “Be careful.” These are caring words often told to older persons to watch their step. But fall prevention requires more than simply telling the ­senior citizen to “be careful”, said Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin, a professor in…...