Man, oh man. We’re here again talking about e-commerce scams.  You know, it almost seems like it’s only been a week since we’ve last talked about the latest trends of scams in Singapore. But they’re back at it again! Just this month alone, we have victims on both Carousell and Facebook losing upwards of S$314,000. Carousell, which is once lauded as one of our popular online marketplaces to buy, sell and trade goods, has progressively become a hotspot for scammers to pull off such devious stunts. That’s right! With the increasing convenience-turned-reliance on e-commerce platforms to do s ..read more

Mother’s Day is always a special occasion.  To stand out from the rest of the days named after other festivities and cultural significance, Mother’s Day specifically falls on a Sunday so that we can celebrate it on the weekend! On this day, countries throughout the world honour mothers for their hard work in everything wthat they do. And needless to say, we’re not missing out on celebrating Mother’s Day this year either! Falling on the 12th of May, we as children should take the opportunity to share good feelings with our mother. Whether we’ve been good or bad children before this, we’re ..read more

Like most things in life, parenting grows and evolves, and parents- new and old, rush to keep up with the times. With the rise of parents of all ages taking to social media, whether it be with personal accounts or family centered content, parents have discovered a whole new slew of slang terms taking the internet by storm. So if you find yourself scratching your head in confusion the next time you are scrolling through your Tiktok for-you-page, never fear. Your friendly SmileTutor Gen Z intern is here to help you decode these new buzzwords. 1. Crunchy Parenting Contrary to popular belief, chi ..read more

Remember the days where we laughed at the idea of robots taking over the world? Be surprised, the old Terminator movies are turning into reality! Artificial Technology, or AI for short, has become more commonplace in society in recent years. The world is changing, and so has AI, as we find more and more ways to use it in our lives. From healthcare to e-commerce among many others, AI has finally set its eyes on education. But WAIT, education? How do you “save time” on education? Well, have you heard of homework “helpers”? As the term defines it, we’ve now uncovered a way to automate the proces ..read more

[Freepik] Tutors, we know you’ve been there. You meet all sorts of students every day. And sometimes, you come across classes where things are in ABSOLUTE disarray! Students are chatting loudly, a smartphone game tournament is underway in the back, and most are too busy in their own worlds to give you any attention.   It can be utterly frustrating to have a disoriented and disrespectful class. While you’re not there to be a counsellor, disruptive behaviour in class needs to be addressed so that you can give your students productive lessons.  In this article, we’ll teach you all ..read more

Phew! You’ve just finished your exams. You try to relax your mind in the library, assured that after the period of stress, you will be back to normal; You can sleep, catch up with friends, and relax again. But will you, actually? Yes, it hadn’t been noticeable at first, but something seems wrong with your body. What is this pressure you’re still feeling? Here comes a period of delayed stress: the “Let-Down effect”. It eats up your health, spawning illness and all sorts of jinxes as you sit there, utterly confused. Why is this happening to me? So, What is the Let-Down Effect? [Freepik] Make n ..read more

It begins with the first grocery trip. Or sometimes, it’s when they want a new toy. It would be the start of a long conversation about money, economics and how society works. But hey, before that, let’s first start them off with the age-old saying: “money doesn’t grow on trees”! But what’s money? Where to spend money? How to earn money? Should your child have money when they’re young?  No matter what you’re here for, this article is going to tackle questions about your child’s early recognition of finances, and how they develop understanding as they grow up! Why Should I Start Early With ..read more

Balancing the need for safety and privacy in educational settings has always been challenging. However,  while the advent of advanced technologies has undoubtedly helped make schools safer, it has also raised the stakes when it comes to striking this balance. With the Singaporean education sector facing an almost 70% increase in cyber-attacks in recent years, and the Ministry of Education said to be committed to “targeted” school security upgrades, measures used to protect students and staff are likely to change in the near future. But educators will need to be wary of the line between i ..read more

Here’s a fun article for you students out there! Or even adults looking to reminisce about your school days?  Ever wondered why stereotypes always seem to exist in every class, and why they matter? How about identifying yourself as one of the many archetypes in a classroom setting? Buckle up, because we’re here to take you through a personality test to find out who is who! Get ready to enter the wacky world of self-discovery! What REALLY are “Classroom Archetypes”? So what are these archetypes that we’re talking about? To put it simply, it is the stereotype persona that you play in a cla ..read more

[Freepik: freepik] What is the worst thing about exams?  The perceived difficulty of a test? Time management skills? Or, trying to remember everything you learned? Actually, for most students, the anxiety in the days leading up to the exam is worse than the actual exam itself. Of course, exam preparation can be demanding and hectic. However, planning exam prep can be even more challenging, especially when managing the dates, revision schedules, and practice tests all by yourself.  But not anymore.  With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), students can now plan their exam ..read more