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14 Apr 2025 

Experts told CNA that one solution is to have open conversations about device and internet use. “It is progressive. It is watching the readiness of our children,” said digital literacy educator Carol Loi, adding that it involves role-modeling what parents do. 

“When they are older, when puberty hits, for example, they will be curious about more things,” added Ms Loi, who is the founder of social enterprise Village Consultancy.

24 Mar 2025 Teenage use of AI: What parents should be aware of

Ms Carol Loi, founder of Village Consultancy, which provides education on digital literacy, leadership and family life, says there is a need to “scaffold” learning about AI better for children and teens, rather than dumping them in the deep end.

2024

7 Dec 2024 Asia debates Australia’s ban on ‘brain rot’ social media for children: safety or control?

Parents hold the keys to ensuring their children’s safe and productive digital development, according to Carol Loi, a mother of two daughters and a digital wellness coach.

22 Oct 2024 Are school-issued iPads and Chromebooks becoming a distraction in S’pore classrooms?

Some like Ms Carol Loi, a digital wellness educator, feel that it would be more appropriate to introduce screens for learning in school later, like in Secondary 3 ...

18 Jul 2024 All is not lost – young people do want to get married

It takes a village to raise a child; we all can do our part as citizens to reverse the low fertility trend ...

17 Jun 2024 Forum: More work needed in setting digital boundaries for kids

I am thankful for the work done by agencies to prepare our children and families to be healthy, online and offline ...

23 Mar 2024 Letter of the week: Continue to help teachers be aware of what can be seen as bullying of students

One author, who suggested that bullying by teachers... amounts to professional malpractice ...

19 Feb 2024 Segment discussing deepfakes with experts

Carol shared her thoughts on Mediacorp Channel 8 on how fellow parents can deal with the development of deepfakes ...

2023

1 Jan 2023 Is it okay for gay teachers to come out in class? Gay teachers list qualms, parents urge caution

“Similarly, Ms Carol Loi, 51, whose children are 17 and 20, said a person’s identity is much more than their sexual orientation, and while it does not matter what teachers do in private, it is critical to her that they keep to the values MOE has set out.

2022

30 Oct 2022 Good parent-child ties can prevent a child from becoming a bully or a victim

Ms Carol Loi, founder of social enterprise Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education, said parents can talk about bullying preemptively ...

2 Oct 2022 Minor Issues: Should parents check their teenagers’ mobile phones?

Ms Carol Loi... said it depends on a variety of factors such as family culture, the depth of relationship between parent and teen ...

17 Jul 2022 Shielding the young 

Also active in the Sunlight AfA is Ms Carol Loi, 50, a mother of two daughters who are active on social media. She is adamant that the prevalence of pornography must be curbed ...

31 May 2022 How one family helped their son fight his porn habit

Avoid screen time during meal times and using food as a reward or to soothe. This recommendation for toddlers is among a new set of guidelines rolled out ...

27 May 2022 How one family helped their son fight his porn habit

She is adamant that the prevalence of pornography must be curbed.

“Pornography has a similar impact on the brain as drugs that are illegal in Singapore,” says the founder and principal consultant of Village Consultancy, a digital literacy education company.

2021

3 Nov 2021 5 Things My Son Learnt From Brain Defense Class On Digital Literacy

While this curriculum was developed in the US, Carol Loi from Village Consultancy has used the curriculum and facilitated the sessions virtually due to overwhelming demand from local parents.

18 Oct 2021 How to prepare kids for their first social media account

One way to counter social media risks like cyber bullying, peer pressure and unhealthy social comparisons is to ground the child with a firm sense of identity, says Ms Loi.

27 May 2021 How to journey with your child through his mental health condition

Parents who want to support their children should practise active listening, instead of jumping in to provide solutions or to critique their child's choices, said Ms Carol Loi ...

15 Mar 2021 Depression Didn’t Define Me

When Carol Loi was expecting her first child, she thought it would be all that books and fairy tales made childbirth out to be. Having done her research and being well-organised ...

22 Feb 2021 Help! My child is a screen addict

Ms Carol Loi, founder of Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education, says that teenagers go through changes such as puberty, new classmates and teachers, increased workload or co-curricular activities.

20 Dec 2020 Ready for a smartphone?

Ms Carol Loi, founder and principal consultant at Village Consultancy, says: "There is no fixed recommended age, just as there is no fixed age as to when we introduce our children to using knives or crossing the road independently ...

24 Oct 2020 首场华语越战越勇对话 50人参与讨论

过去四个月，超过1600名国人参与了越战越勇对话会，就后冠病时期的挑战和机遇进行讨论。从现在到明年2月，工作小组将举办超过十场，包括以母语为主的对话会，让英语不流利和来自不同背景的国人参与。

15 Aug 2020 How parents are fighting the spike in their kids' screen time during Covid-19

Ms Carol Loi, founder of Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education, adds: "If children are mindlessly playing games on their own without consideration for school or sleep requirements ...

5 Jul 2020 Singapore Today – Let’s talk about sex

Carol Loi - Digital Literacy Educator, Leadership & Family Coach at SgVillage explains why kids should learn about sex from their parents – instead of Google ...

22 Mar 2020 Weekend Life CNA938 Interview with Carol Loi, Nicole Soh, Andrea Chan

On Family Ties at 11am - social media and teens with mom Carol Loi, a digital literacy educator with Village Consultancy, and her 18 year old daughter Nicole Soh.

19 Mar 2020 Tips on Parenting in the Digital Era: Interview with Carol Loi

"Build the inner compass of our children and anchor them well on values so that they are better able to make wise decisions. Build a strong relationship with our children, so that they feel safe coming to us to discuss things they see online that may confuse them or cause them anxiety or fear.

In terms of actual apps, there are lots of reviews available; take time to check what best meets your family’s needs. And remember that at some point of our children’s lives, they should have their own internal filters and monitoring app!"

7 Sep 2019 How one family helped their son fight his porn habit

Ms Carol Loi, founder of Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education, says: "If you scold the child for accessing porn, he may not fully understand why. Calm down before processing the experience with him in a way that fits your family values regarding sex. What was he curious about? How did it make him feel?

21 Oct 2018 Screen the junk online

"The discussion on screen use is not complete. The digital content children consume is just as important," says Ms Carol Loi, founder and principal consultant at Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education.

13 May 2018 Are cartoons just harmless fun?

"If we reflect on our own childhood cartoons, there might be some stereotypes that might have stayed with us. Take Cinderella, for example. Not all stepmothers are bad," says Ms Carol Loi ...

20 Jul 2018 The Role and Impact of Digitalisation on Our Well-Being and Resilience

Ms Carol Loi, Founder and Principal Consultant of Village Consultancy, believes that both parents and children can benefit from increased digital literacy ...