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Raising siblings: How do I get my children to get along?

Learn tips on how to resolve sibling arguments and foster healthy sibling interactions from MUMs for Life Family Life Educator and mother of three, Alvina Chin.

Read here: https://fathers.com.sg/raising-siblings-how-do-i-get-my.../

#MumsforLife #DadsForLife #Siblings #Parenting #Parenthood #Singapore

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To all new Dads, welcome to parenthood!

Like in any transition, this transition into parenthood will mean many changes for you: in your schedule, daily routine, your marital relationship, and more. It can take several months to get comfortable with your new role as a parent.

Learn how to start right in our 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽. This workshop aims to help you be more prepared for it all!

Find out more here: https://fathers.com.sg/programs/bpp/

#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #Parenthood #Newborn #Workshop #Singapore

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Postpartum depression is most common among moms, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗼𝗼. In fact, research shows that around one in 10 fathers experiences depression in the year after their baby’s birth.

Whether it is sleep deprivation, money worries, new responsibilities, or the relationship dynamic shifting, dads also have a lot to take on board. This is a huge life change for both parents. On top of this, dads might feel guilty about what their partner is going through, knowing they aren’t the ones breastfeeding at 3am or healing from labour and birth.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝗱𝘀:

➡️ Frustration and irritability
➡️ Working constantly
➡️ Conflict between how you feel you should be as a man and how ...

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The first 5 emojis on your WhatsApp / Telegram chat describe your parenting style!

Show us in the comments! 😉

#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #Parenthood #emojichallenge #answerwithemojis #Singapore

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Are you finding difficulty connecting with your teen?

Adolescence should not be a phase that parents merely endure and hope for it to end as soon as possible. It is the age of opportunity, according to Laurence Steinberg.

Join us for the “𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀” workshop on 6 November to gain insights into the mind and behaviour of your teens. While it is a workshop on parenting teens, parents with a 10 or 11-year old can start to attend this workshop to prepare themselves for what is just around the corner!

Parents have an important role in helping their teenage children grow into successfully independent adults.

Registration ends 30 Oct 2021. Find out more now: https://fathers.com.sg/programs/teen/

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Parents want their children to succeed in everything they do, especially in exams as it is generally considered essential indicators to keep the children stay on track of their academic goals.

However, there will be occasions when a child doesn’t perform. As parents, we can support our children by:

𝟭. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 - No two persons are the same. Celebrate a child's unique self by taking an interest in his/her likes & dislikes and provide encouragement and support.

𝟮. 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 - There is such a thing as studying too much and in fact, it can have negative effects. Instead, help your child develop good study habits while maintaining a balance.

𝟯. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Find ways to help your...

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Many parents today seem willing to go to ever-greater lengths to protect their kids from the pain of dashed expectations.

The irony is that disappointments are actually beneficial for kids. Learning to deal with setbacks helps them develop key characteristics they'll need to succeed, such as coping skills, emotional resilience, creative thinking, and the ability to collaborate.

Here are some ways to teach kids about the gift of failure.

𝟭. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻: Many parents find it hard for their kids to experience failure, however it is the only way to develop certain coping and problem solving skills. To face parents’ own fear about letting kids fail, Resilience expert Rachel Simmons suggests asking themselves the following questions:
- Are the consequences of the mistake permanent or life-threatening?
- What will the child learn if I step back and allow the situation to unfold?

𝟮. ...

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𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗟𝗘!

Dads and Mums, join Centre for Fathering and Special DADs for Life in supporting persons with disabilities!

Here’s how to go purple:

💜 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: Upload a photo/video of yourself in purple with a message of inclusion on Facebook/Instagram with the following hashtags: #SupportInclusion #CelebrateAbilities #PurpleParadeSG #SpecialDFLPurpleParade

💜 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: Post on your social media platforms and tag 3 friends and and tag @purpleparade (Make your post public so that we can see it)

You can order The Purple Parade T-shirt at https://www.purpleparade.sg/shop. And don’t forget to join The Purple Parade Livestream Concert on Saturday, 30 October 2021, 3pm at https://fb.me/e/2xBm9od8z

#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #SupportInclusion #CelebrateAbilities #PurpleParadeSG #SpecialDFLPurpleParade

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We wish all little ones and the young-at-heart a very Happy Children’s Day!

#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #FamiliesForLife #ChildrensDay #Singapore

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Children of every generation have associated exams with fear, anxiety and stress. It is important for parents to make a conscious effort to maintain an environment of peace and calm.

Here are some tips to help your child manage:

🔸 Make sure your child eats well: a balanced diet is vital for your child’s health.

🔹 Help your child get enough sleep; good sleep improves thinking and concentration. Cramming all night before an exam is a bad idea, instead allow your child to wind down between studying and going to bed.

🔸Talk about exam nerves; remind your child that it’s normal to feel anxious. The key is to put these nerves to positive use. If anxiety is getting in the way, encourage your child to practise the activities they'll be doing on the day of exam as it will help to make it feel less scary.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3BftEI9

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Parents want the best for their children. They often dream of their children attending the best of universities and then securing a most respectable job in modern society.

However, there is a fine line between being a good parent capable of stimulating kids to be achievers and taking things too far.

During this exam season, let us remember that 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒚 and here are some helpful reminders:

✔ 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱: Encouragement coming from parents can be a child’s stepping stone to success, nevertheless, it is also our responsibility to teach our children to accept failure without losing heart.

✔ 𝗗𝗲-𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Be completely aware of the things that raise your stress levels. Parents must first take care of themselves so that they can ...

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We are looking for 𝟱𝟲 fathers to support Purple Parade 2021! The parade takes place on 30 October on Facebook live @Purpleparade

Here’s how:

1. Go to https://tinyurl.com/64c6ncf5 and place an order for your Purple Parade T-shirt (Sponsored by Centre for Fathering)

2. Once you have received your T-shirt, follow these simple instructions to show your support!

• Step 1: Upload a photo of yourself wearing the T-shirt on Facebook/Instagram with the following hashtags – #SupportInclusion, #CelebrateAbilities, #PurpleParadeSG #SpecialDFLPurpleParade, and also tag @PurpleParade

• Step 2: Post on your social media platforms and tag 3 friends or more to go purple!

Please post by 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭! For more information, go to fathers.com.sg/special-dads-for-life/