We want couples to feel supported and assured during their parenthood journey, even and especially when they meet challenges.
Let me share how Ms S and her husband benefited from the programme. As Ms S experienced postnatal depression and anxiety, the team followed up with regular check-ins and emotional support to ensure she was coping well. The team also ensured that her husband received timely assistance and treatment.
Both are faring better now, and the good news is that Ms S is expecting another baby. I am glad that this programme has given them the confidence and reassurance that they are well-supported in their journey.
Over time, Ms S and her husband will be able to transit to Family Nexus, which supports families with children aged zero to six, enabling them to access cross-domain services at a one-stop community touchpoint near their homes.
Last year, I announced the launch of the Family Nexus pilot at Our Tampines Hub. I am delighted to update that the Family Nexus pilot has been rolled out to three more sites in Singapore, at Choa Chu Kang, Punggol and Sembawang polyclinics, to extend support to more families.
Helping our children pick up good habits for good health during their formative years paves the way for better long-term health. Therefore, we want to empower parents with more resources and information to nurture healthy habits in their children. This, too, is one of the task force's recommendations.
During our engagements, many parents shared that they were on the lookout for accessible and reliable information to support them in nurturing their children. We shared about Parent Hub in 2022, a one-stop resource portal to provide timely information on pregnancy and parenting to families. Since its launch, Parent Hub has garnered over three million views, with over 100,000 page views monthly. We will continue to expand on these resources, such as by making new interactive evidence-based resources on nurturing healthy eating in childhood and other relevant topics available on the portal.
To better support individuals in nurturing healthy eating habits in children from young, I am happy to share that KK Women's and Children's Hospital and the College of Paediatrics and Child Health Singapore, launched the Singapore Guidelines for Feeding and Eating in Infants and Young Children last month. These guidelines support those involved in the care of children aged zero to two in nurturing healthy eating habits, providing goals and milestones in the transition from infant feeding to eating as a young child. I urge parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals to refer to these guidelines to promote a positive environment for the adoption of healthier eating habits in our young children, which would be beneficial to them in years to come.
We will make resources available beyond the early years. Students will be able to access online interactive resources through MOE's Student Learning Space this year. These resources will help students learn more about healthier eating habits and ways to have a balanced meal. These efforts are aligned with the GUSTO research study which shows that children's eating behaviours, such as portion size, food choice and nutrition, are key risk factors for childhood obesity. Allow me to summarise in Malay.
(In Malay): The MOH has developed plans for strategies and action for the health and well-being of seniors, as well as children and mothers.
We have completed the development of CAMH, which focuses on various stages from prenatal to adolescence, developing initiatives to support children and families in areas, such as prenatal care, parental support and healthy eating habits.
These initiatives will empower and support our families in caring for our seniors and children.
(In English): In closing, families are fundamental to enabling our seniors to age well and to fostering a nurturing environment for our children to grow, learn and thrive. We will continue to strengthen support for families. Together, we can build a society where every family is empowered to grow and age well and enjoy a life of health and well-being.
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