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From PSLE to Secondary School Progression: What Parents Need to Know About Supporting Their Child’s Next Step
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From PSLE to Secondary School Progression: What Parents Need to Know About Supporting Their Child’s Next Step

While waiting to enter secondary school, parents often wonder how best to support their child’s next step. With Full SBB, the new SEC (replacing O-Levels), Integrated Programme, A-Levels, IB, and polytechnic pathways, Singapore’s education system has never been more flexible. Here’s what parents need to know to choose wisely and prepare their child for independence.

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Mastering the Final Stretch: How to Help Your Child Prepare for Year-End Exams Without Stress
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Mastering the Final Stretch: How to Help Your Child Prepare for Year-End Exams Without Stress

Year-end exams are around the corner, and many parents wonder how best to help their child revise without adding unnecessary stress. The good news is that effective preparation doesn’t have to mean endless hours of cramming. By using the following five tips:

  1. Smart shortcuts

  2. Focusing on weak areas

  3. Getting sufficient sleep

  4. Simulating exam conditions

  5. Get professional help if required

you can help them study more efficiently and perform at their best.

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Improve Your Child’s Academic Grades with a Tidy Study Environment
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Improve Your Child’s Academic Grades with a Tidy Study Environment

Maintaining a neat and tidy study environment can significantly boost a student's academic performance, particularly in Singapore's competitive educational landscape. Psychological and neuroscience research indicates that a clutter-free study area reduces cognitive load, enhances focus and productivity, and improves memory retention. A clean environment also lowers stress levels, making learning more enjoyable and effective.

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Managing Your Child’s Handphone Usage (and improve their school results)
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Managing Your Child’s Handphone Usage (and improve their school results)

Effective management of children handphone usage in Singapore can lead to improved academic results by minimizing distractions and promoting focus on studies. Parents can achieve this by setting clear boundaries, using parental controls, and encouraging a balanced mix of activities. Open communication about digital risks and collaboration with schools reinforce responsible phone habits, helping children to excel academically while maintaining their well-being. By fostering a healthy digital environment, parents can support their children’s success in both school and life.

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