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As Caregiving Needs Grow, Our Perspectives Should Grow Too 

Singapore is at a turning point. To sustain our society, we need to go beyond additional resources to a fundamental reframing: caregiving is not just a burden but an act of love.

Toy Story 5 (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review

With the help of colourful toys with strong personalities, Toy Story 5 unpacks views on screentime for children and the impacts on children’s social life.

Large Families II: A Cultivate Commune (July) update 

In a society with one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, large families stand as a quiet counter‑statement to the Singaporean mainstream. At our Commune on 25 July, we returned to this provocative topic, hearing from two couples who are living it out: Michael and Karen See, with eight children, and Linus and Anne Marie Koh, with six.

Building an (Un)anxious Generation

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The move from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood has led to the rise in anxiety across the world. Social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt made this case in his 2024 book “The Anxious Generation”. Drawing from his findings, our research and policy lead Daniel Lim spoke at The Helping Hand “Ride and Run to Restore” on 18 April 2026, on the topic “Building an (Un)anxious Generation”. Here is an edited extract from the talk.

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Human Resource (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review

What does it mean to bring a child into the world where work feels relentless and the future uncertain? This film “Human Resource” follows characters navigating the pressures of careers, where everyday decisions begin to carry deeper weight.
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Even in Old Age, Marriage Matters 

As the foundation of family life, the benefits of marriage for children are well-known. But what about the elderly? Elderly who never married or are divorced or separated tend to have weaker intergenerational connections, being less likely to provide and receive support from their families. In “super-aged” Singapore, strengthening marriages must be a key priority, even as we look out for vulnerable seniors.

Boyfriend on Demand (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review

Boyfriend on Demand follows one woman’s escape into a virtual dating world built entirely around her preferences. No awkwardness, no disappointment, no risk. And for a while, it seems like exactly what she needed. But something about the real world keeps finding its way back in. And the moment that finally changes everything for her has nothing to do with perfection.

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