Big Read: A hand up, not just a handout - how a social support scheme has made a difference in Singapore and what remains to be done
Lower-income families say they have seen a tangible difference in their lives through ComLink+. But even as the scheme helps them make progress, structural challenges continue to complicate their path out of hardship.
Big Read: Singapore needs more mental health professionals but pricing, regulation of services need a closer look
Singapore has plans to make mental health services more accessible to all, but challenges abound. For example, expanding the pipeline of trained professionals is bottlenecked by limited clinical placements and supervision capacity.
Up Close: This owner of a 50-year-old Katong hobby shop aims to keep model-building alive in screen-obsessed world
Younger generations are spending more time online, but 61-year-old Peter Chiang believes the benefits of a hands-on hobby such as model-building make his efforts to keep these hobbies alive worth it.
Ground Up: 'A double-edged sword' – why some parents have concerns about plans to introduce AI at Primary 4
With the Ministry of Education introducing artificial intelligence to Primary 4 pupils, parents are caught between wanting their children to be prepared for the future and worrying that they are too young for such technology.
Voices: I'm not comfortable telling my kids they don't have to share. Here's why
A playground clash over toys forced mum-of-two Jillian Lim to rethink the "let kids share when they're ready" trend in modern parenting and what it means to get children out of their comfort zones.
Adulting: Why 'micro-cheating' is harder to spot than an affair – and the signs to watch
In the grey zones of modern connection, small gestures and secret choices can breach boundaries of trust.
Mental Health Matters: Multitasking feels efficient and you can't stop. Here's what it's really doing to your brain
Multitasking may be considered the norm to people who think that it helps them achieve more in less time. In reality though, it merely gives an "illusion" of productivity and may be detrimental to mental health in the long run, experts say.
