Opinion Pieces by Faculty Members
Opinion Pieces by Faculty Members
Counselling, Coaching & Community Building
What if young people find it hard to talk to parents or counsellors?
Mr Nicholas Gabriel Lim, CNA, Commentary, 15 August 2021
Early Childhood Education
Smart toys for kids bring excitement – but also raise some tough questions
Dr G Kaveri, The Straits Times, Opinion, 2 February 2026
Outdoor learning experience workshop preschool tamil teachers
Dr G Kaveri, Tamil Murasu, Interview, 23 July 2025
Is there a ‘right fit’ when choosing a pre-school for your child?
Dr Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 4 February 2025
Play is good for grown-ups, too
A/P Sirene Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 13 July 2024
Are Singapore children overscheduled during school holidays?
Dr Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 16 June 2024
What more can be done to protect children from abuse at childcare centres?
Ms Melissa Goh-Karssen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 6 June 2024
Pre-school admission only the first step in helping kids from disadvantaged families
A/P Sirene Lim and Dr Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 13 November 2023
Childcare abuse allegations: Public pressure must not lead to knee-jerk reactions
Jacqueline Chung, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 13 September 2023
Parents, do you know how to play with your children?
Dr Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 30 December 2022
Improving S’pore’s preschool sector is everyone's business. Here's what needs to be done
A/P Sirene Lim, TODAY Online, Commentary, 12 July 2022
How the sun, parents and grandparents can help prevent myopia among children
Dr G Kaveri, TODAY Online, Commentary, 5 July 2022
‘I lost my holidays’: Helping children voice and deal with disappointment during Covid-19
Dr Cynthia Lim, TODAY, Commentary, 21 June 2021
Getting kids ready for primary school has to start even before they attend pre-school
Dr G Kaveri, CNA, Commentary, 17 April 2021
Don’t let your children’s emotional health take a backseat during Covid-19
Dr Cynthia Lim and Dr G Kaveri, TODAY, Commentary, 29 May 2020
Long-neglected but now in the spotlight, Singapore’s pre-school sector
A/P Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 15 September 2019
Hong Kong and Shenzhen showed us what quality early childhood education looks like
Yang Weipeng and A/P Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 26 May 2019
Gerontology, Inclusion & Active Living
Commentary: Independent senior living must be the norm in ageing Singapore
Dr Kelvin Tan, CNA Online, Commentary, 6 January 2026
Giving till there is nothing left: What dementia steals from caregivers
Dr Millie Su and A/P Caroline Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 18 October 2025
How to bring a smile to the face of your lonely, old neighbour
Dr Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Commentary, 25 August 2025
For maids to provide quality eldercare, employers must move past transactional relationships
Dr Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 18 December 2024
人工智能如何影响年长员工 <How AI will affect senior workers>
Dr Kelvin Tan, Zaobao, Commentary, 2 October 2024
We need to invest more in home-grown innovations for seniors
Dr Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 20 May 2024
Don’t isolate kids with autism, involve them in regular activities
Dr Eunice Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 20 April 2024
How to keep paths safe for all as personal mobility aids become more common
Dr Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 21 March 2024
Is Singapore's healthcare primed for a bigger, older population?
Dr Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 15 November 2023
Looking beyond Singapore’s medal count at the 19th Asian Games
A/P Eugene Chew, CNA, Commentary, 16 October 2023
Draw the right lessons from Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim’s cannabis case for the benefit of future athletes
A/P Eugene Chew, CNA, Commentary, 1 September 2022
Singapore’s ageing population does not only bring challenges
Dr Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 6 July 2022
Singapore slows reopening to protect our seniors because this is who we are
Dr Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 9 October 2021
Thoughtful tech applications can help charities reach those in need even with COVID-19 restrictions
A/P Caroline Lim, CNA, Commentary, 13 September 2021
Heeding cries for help – getting to the heart of elderly suicides requires more than counselling
A/P Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 16 August 2021
Creating a caring kampung: Rethink how to care and support caregivers
Jennifer Ang, A/P Caroline Lim and Dr Millie Su, Straits Times, Opinion, 17 June 2021
Why Singapore charities should collaborate and not compete for beneficiaries
A/P Caroline Lim, TODAY, Commentary, 19 October 2020
Singapore's public sector ought to take the lead in hiring older workers
A/P Helen Ko, TODAY, Commentary, 3 August 2020
Seniors do well at their jobs yet ageist myths and negative stereotypes persist
A/P Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 25 August 2019
Hike in retirement and re-employment ages prudent, but let's also consider their meaning for younger workers and tackle ageism
A/P Carol Ma, TODAY, Commentary, 22 August 2019
It is high time for a Ministry on Ageing Issues
A/P Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 17 August 2019
People, Work & Organisation
Singaporeans know how to plan. Now we must learn how to wing it
A/P Wang Jiunwen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 18 November 2025
Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?
Dr Sherwin Ignatius Chia and Dr Charissa Tan, CNA, Commentary, 24 April 2024
Racial slurs take a wider toll than hurting the recipient. Here’s what we can all do about it
Dr Tania Nagpaul, Today, Commentary, 18 April 2024
Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and the myth of career success at every age
Dr Brandon Koh, The Straits Times, Opinion, 23 March 2023
What youth want most from a job, and what bosses should do to get the best out of them
Dr Tania Nagpaul, TODAY Online, Commentary, 15 November 2022
Singapore’s ONE Pass to attract top foreign talent — is it too little, too late?
Dr Sherwin Ignatius Chia, TODAY, Commentary, 21 September 2022
Go to work sick or take a day off and forfeit a bonus? It's not as clear cut as it seems, say employees
Dr Sherwin Ignatius Chia, CNA, Commentary, 31 January 2022
Do we dump office chores no one wants to do on admin staff?
Dr Tania Nagpaul, CNA, Commentary, 17 January 2022
Colleagues who resign create an emotional hole in the teams they leave behind
Dr Brandon Koh, CNA, Commentary, 14 January 2022
Understanding the psychology of vaccine hesitancy could help to change minds
Dr Tania Nagpaul, TODAY, Commentary, 24 November 2021
Why annual leave seems less restful without travel and what to do about it
Dr Brandon Koh, CNA, Commentary, 9 July 2021
Are millennials misunderstood when it comes to their attitudes towards work?
Dr Brandon Koh, TODAY, Commentary, 4 May 2021
Commentary: Independent senior living must be the norm in ageing Singapore
Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 6 January 2026
Smart toys for kids bring excitement – but also raise some tough questions
G Kaveri, The Straits Times, Opinion, 2 February 2026
Autism in the workplace is about more than job placement
Eunice Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 12 August 2026
Why elderly parents may want to live apart from their adult children
Wee Shiou Liang, The Straits Times, Opinion, 23 August 2026
Takuma Yamamoto and Kelvin Tan: Another challenge for Singapore — making time for care
Kelvin Tan, Lianhe Zaobao, Opinion, 27 August 2026
Who notices when an elderly neighbour goes silent?
Caroline Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 11 September 2026
Seeking purpose: What is a long life for?
Wee Shiou Liang, The Straits Times, Opinion, 13 September 2026
We may live till 100. Can our homes keep up with us?
Yu Chou Chuen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 23 September 2026
Is there a ‘right fit’ when choosing a pre-school for your child?
Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 4 February 2025
Can you bully-proof your child?
G.Kaveri, The Straits Times, Opinion, 25 May 2025
Outdoor learning experience workshop preschool tamil teachers
G.Kaveri, Tamil Murasu, Interview, 23 July 2025
How to bring a smile to the face of your lonely, old neighbour
Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Commentary, 25 August 2025
Giving until there is nothing left: What dementia steals from caregivers
Millie Yun Su and Caroline Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 18 October 2025
Singaporeans know how to plan. Now we must learn how to wing it
Wang Jiunwen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 18 November 2025
How to keep paths safe for all as personal mobility aids become more common
Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 21 March 2024
Racial slurs take a wider toll than hurting the recipient. Here’s what we can all do about it
Tania Nagpaul, Today, Commentary, 18 April 2024
Don’t isolate kids with autism, involve them in regular activities
Eunice Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 20 April 2024
Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?
Sherwin Ignatius Chia and Charissa Tan, CNA, Commentary, 24 April 2024
Improving Singapore’s road safety may require more drastic measures, but it’s a price worth paying
Nicholas Netto, Today, Commentary, 6 May 2024
We need to invest more in home-grown innovations for seniors
Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times, Opinion, 20 May 2024
What more can be done to protect children from abuse at childcare centres?
Melissa Goh-Karssen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 6 June 2024
Are Singapore children overscheduled during school holidays?
Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 16 June 2024
Play is good for grown-ups, too
Sirene Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 13 July 2024
人工智能如何影响年长员工 <How AI will affect senior workers>
Kelvin Tan, Zaobao, Commentary, 2 October 2024
For maids to provide quality eldercare, employers must move past transactional relationships
Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 18 December 2024
Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and the myth of career success at every age
Brandon Koh, The Straits Times, Opinion, 23 March 2023
Childcare abuse allegations: Public pressure must not lead to knee-jerk reactions
Jacqueline Chung, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 13 September 2023
Looking beyond Singapore’s medal count at the 19th Asian Games
Eugene Chew, CNA, Commentary, 16 October 2023
Pre-school admission only the first step in helping kids from disadvantaged families
Sirene Lim and Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 13 November 2023
Is Singapore's healthcare primed for a bigger, older population?
Kelvin Tan, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 15 November 2023
Colleagues who resign create an emotional hole in the teams they leave behind
Brandon Koh, CNA, Commentary, 14 January 2022
Do we dump office chores no one wants to do on admin staff?
Tania Nagpaul, CNA, Commentary, 17 January 2022
Sherwin Chia, CNA, Commentary, 31 January 2022
How the sun, parents and grandparents can help prevent myopia among children
G Kaveri, TODAY Online, Commentary, 5 July 2022
Singapore’s ageing population does not only bring challenges
Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 6 July 2022
Improving S’pore’s preschool sector is everyone's business. Here's what needs to be done
Sirene Lim, TODAY Online, Commentary, 12 July 2022
Eugene Chew, CNA, Commentary, 1 September 2022
Singapore’s ONE Pass to attract top foreign talent — is it too little, too late?
Sherwin Chia, TODAY, Commentary, 21 September 2022
What youth want most from a job, and what bosses should do to get the best out of them
Tania Nagpaul, TODAY Online, Commentary, 15 November 2022
Parents, do you know how to play with your children?
Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 30 December 2022
Getting kids ready for primary school has to start even before they attend pre-school
G Kaveri, CNA, Commentary, 17 April 2021
Are millennials misunderstood when it comes to their attitudes towards work?
Brandon Koh, TODAY, Commentary, 4 May 2021
Creating a caring kampung: Rethink how to care and support caregivers
Jennifer Ang, Caroline Lim and Millie Su, Straits Times, Opinion, 17 June 2021
‘I lost my holidays’: Helping children voice and deal with disappointment during Covid-19
Cynthia Lim, TODAY, Commentary, 21 June 2021
Why annual leave seems less restful without travel and what to do about it
Brandon Koh, CNA, Commentary, 9 July 2021
What if young people find it hard to talk to parents or counsellors?
Nicholas Gabriel Lim, CNA, Commentary, 15 August 2021
Heeding cries for help – getting to the heart of elderly suicides requires more than counselling
Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 16 August 2021
Thoughtful tech applications can help charities reach those in need even with COVID-19 restrictions
Caroline Lim, CNA, Commentary, 13 September 2021
Singapore slows reopening to protect our seniors because this is who we are
Kelvin Tan, CNA, Commentary, 9 October 2021
Understanding the psychology of vaccine hesitancy could help to change minds
Tania Nagpaul, TODAY, Commentary, 24 November 2021
Don’t let your children’s emotional health take a backseat during Covid-19
Cynthia Lim and G Kaveri, TODAY, Commentary, 29 May 2020
Singapore's public sector ought to take the lead in hiring older workers
Helen Ko, TODAY, Commentary, 3 August 2020
Why Singapore charities should collaborate and not compete for beneficiaries
Caroline Lim, TODAY, Commentary, 19 October 2020
Hong Kong and Shenzhen showed us what quality early childhood education looks like
Yang Weipeng and Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 26 May 2019
It is high time for a Ministry on Ageing Issues
Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 17 August 2019
Carol Ma, TODAY, Commentary, 22 August 2019
Seniors do well at their jobs yet ageist myths and negative stereotypes persist
Helen Ko, CNA, Commentary, 25 August 2019
Long-neglected but now in the spotlight, Singapore’s pre-school sector
Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 15 September 2019