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Nursery & Kindergarten (3–6)
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Why Your Child's Autism Traits May Mirror Your Own—And What Parents Should Know
New research shows that about one in four parents of young children with autism display subtle autism-related traits themselves, and these parental traits are linked to the severity of their child's autism features. Understanding this connection can help families access better support and plan interventions more effectively.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
When Parents' Past Hurts Affect Their Children: What Every Singapore Parent Should Know
New research shows that parents who experienced difficult childhoods are at higher risk of struggling with their own children's safety and wellbeing. The good news? Support and intervention can make a real difference over time.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Money Talk During Play: How Parents Can Build Early Math Skills at Home
A new study reveals that everyday moments like pretend grocery shopping offer powerful opportunities for parents to introduce math concepts to toddlers and preschoolers. Surprisingly, the amount of money talk parents use during play doesn't differ by family income—meaning every Singapore parent has equal potential to boost their child's early math development.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
What Does It Really Mean for Your Child to 'Flourish'? A Guide for Singapore Parents
A major research review reveals that children who develop positive psychological qualities like resilience, hope, and gratitude show stronger social skills and love learning more. The nursery environment plays a crucial role in helping your child build these foundations.
Source: Frontiers in Developmental Psychology
Is My Child Ready for Primary 1? A Research-Backed Checklist
School readiness is not about academic skills — it's about a cluster of social, emotional, and self-regulation capacities that research consistently identifies as the real predictors of P1 success.
Source: Duncan et al., Science (2007) / UCL / NIE
Phonics Explained: Synthetic vs. Whole-Language for Singapore Parents
The reading wars have largely been settled by research — synthetic phonics wins. Here's what that means for your child and how Singapore schools are responding.
Source: Johnston & Watson Clackmannanshire Study / NICHD Meta-Analysis
Managing Separation Anxiety at School Drop-Off: What the Research Actually Recommends
The moment your child cries at the school gate is one of the hardest in early parenting — here's what developmental psychology says about what actually helps.
Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2018) / Bowlby / Ainsworth