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Children and youth

Missing: 14-year-old girl last seen near Toa Payoh on May 11

Sarah Fitriyana Abdullah was last seen near 1 Toa Payoh North on May 11.
Sarah Fitriyana Abdullah was last seen near 1 Toa Payoh North on May 11.

So, that was parenthood?

New parents underestimate the power of society in shaping how they bring up their children, says the writer.
New parents underestimate the power of society in shaping how they bring up their children, says the writer.

Build small habits for PSLE mother tongue fluency

Tuition teacher Ling Boon Xiu from MandarinStars Learning Centre advises pupils to first scan the passage to understand its main idea and overall theme.
Tuition teacher Ling Boon Xiu from MandarinStars Learning Centre advises pupils to first scan the passage to understand its main idea and overall theme.

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.
The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.

From big tech to braids: How a S’pore father went from working for Meta to full-time girl dad

Jeggan Roman Rajendram, stay at home dad, Sumyutha Sivamani, lawyer, with their daughters, Jiya Sonya Rajendram (in white) and Rhea Samara Rajendram at their home on Apr 28.
Jeggan Roman Rajendram, stay at home dad, Sumyutha Sivamani, lawyer, with their daughters, Jiya Sonya Rajendram (in white) and Rhea Samara Rajendram at their home on Apr 28.

The girls were found on May 16 and 17.

The police issued separate appeals for information on the whereabouts of Nur Qaseh Qalisha Fadhlee (left) and Jade Tan (13) on May 16.
The police issued separate appeals for information on the whereabouts of Nur Qaseh Qalisha Fadhlee (left) and Jade Tan (13) on May 16.

IKEA to host hide-and-seek competition at Alexandra outlet on June 6 and 7

Participants will work in pairs to find eight professional hiders throughout the store.
Participants will work in pairs to find eight professional hiders throughout the store.

North Korea slams Britain over sanctions on children’s camp

Scientists discover new fish species, name it after Sesame Street character Mr Snuffleupagus

The Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a type of ghost pipefish.
The Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a type of ghost pipefish.

Commentary

Cancer rates are rising among the young. S'pore healthcare system needs to address this

In a young person, cancer is a fundamentally different life event, involving what it means to be a cancer survivor with your life ahead of you.
In a young person, cancer is a fundamentally different life event, involving what it means to be a cancer survivor with your life ahead of you.

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