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NUS, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine 
2021
2024
Let our children play. It’s fun and it’s good for them | The Straits Times
Play between ta caregiver and child in the early years complements learning and lays the foundation for healthy child growth.
2021
2023
榜鹅设立本地首个针对青少年身心健康的活动中心
Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD) participates in the launch of an activity centre “The Lighthouse” by Suncare SG, and partners with Suncare SG on a pilot program named “LET’S Play”.
榜鹅“阳光小屋”助青少年快乐成长
Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD) participates in the launch of an activity centre “The Lighthouse” by Suncare SG, and partners with Suncare SG on a pilot program named “LET’S Play”.
2021
2022
Big gains from study of growing pains
The Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development seeks to bridge the gap between research and implementation
Mental health expert: Young are struggling with social anxiety from being unsure about the future
As the world grapples with pandemic disruptions, issues of mental health and well-being have become increasingly prevalent.
Singapore sparked awareness around early childhood health and developmental concerns
Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD) is spearheading advancement in early childhood development while exploring key trends, R&D, collaborations and sharing interventions, policies and practices.
托儿所推行“食欲工具箱”计划培养儿童健康饮食习惯
本地一些托儿所开始采用“食欲工具箱”计划，帮助学前儿童培养对饥饿与饱腹感的自我认知，及早预防儿童肥胖等由不良饮食习惯造成的问题。
Pre-school kids taught to eat what they need, not what they can
Evidence-based RESEARCH in the field of early childhood education is important to improve the health and development of our children, said the Minister of Social and Family Development and Second Minister of Health, Encik Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad.
Test programme to tackle obesity teaches pre-school children to eat according to hunger cues
A trial programme aimed at tackling obesity teaches pre-school children to eat according to how hungry they are instead of how much food there is or being pressured to finish their meals.
Sun Xueling on giving children a voice
Minister of State Sun Xueling has always kept a visible profile in areas such as parenting, childcare and mental health. In this interview, she shares her passion in helping vulnerable children and the reasons for starting a storytelling series on her Facebook page.
2021
2021
Health Matters：Digital media use and brain development in children
A recent study locally has shown that almost all infants and toddlers under two years old are exposed to approximately 2h of screen time everyday via electronic devices. Health Matters uncovers how this exposure can affect the brain development of children.
研究：怀孕时精神健康 可能影响胎儿脑部发育
研究根据新加坡健康成长追踪研究（Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes）的数据，发现母亲若在怀孕期间情绪抑郁，孩子日后的脑部认知和心理发育或受影响，进而降低他们的学前预备程度、学业成绩，以及精神健康。
研究：幼童观看屏幕时间更多 智商指数会比同龄孩子低
一项本地研究显示，12个月大的幼童观看屏幕的时间，如果每天比其他孩子多两小时，长期下来到了四岁半时，智商指数会比同龄孩子低。
Unregulated screen time during early childhood years can lead to developmental issues: Study
Nine in 10 children under the age of two here are allowed daily screen time without adult supervision and that can lead to problems like language delays and attention deficit, a study has found.
New centre to focus on improving physical, mental health of young children in S'pore
A new research centre set up by Lien Foundation and National University of Singapore medical school will study how best to improve the physical and mental health of young children.
NUS Medicine and Lien Foundation establish early childhood centre with $30 million gift
The Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development (CHILD) was born out of a desire to give all children in Singapore a head start in life and to help them develop optimally as they grow up.
Rise in cases of overweight kids in Singapore during Covid-19 pandemic
Some public hospitals are reporting a rise in pandemic weight gain for children, with medical professionals warning it could be the tip of the iceberg.
New inter-agency task force to boost maternal health and kids’ well-being
A new inter-agency task force has been set up to ensure there is comprehensive support to help women prepare for motherhood, and help children attain good health and well-being from their early years.
Beat pregnancy blues
Four in 10 pregnant women suffer from depressive symptoms that may affect the unborn child if left untreated, experts say.