In our upcoming Ordinary Fathers Facebook Live session, we speak to a Dad who does a job that has seen a boom in the last 2-3 years. Come rain or shine, he gets the job done. Yes, we are talking about delivery jobs! Find out from our guest about his experience thus far and how he juggles work and family.
#dadsforlife #fatherhood #parentinglife #AllAboutDads
Zuraimi Abdul Rahim check it out, bro 💪🏽
Our annual AMP-CFF Seminar is back !
Nurturing mental wellness has become increasingly important in recent years. As parents, especially for fathers, how do we support mental wellness in the family?
This year’s webinar aims to provide the fundamentals of promoting and improving mental wellness in the family; and to empower parents in building a supportive eco-system for positive family functioning.
It’s FREE.
Join us on Saturday, 25 September!
Register @ tinyurl.com/AMParenting2021 today.
#AMParenting2021 #dadsforlife
Parenting is a challenge under the best of circumstances.
Read below to get tips on how to boost a family’s ability to handle stress and obstacles.
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Clinical psychologist Samantha Rodman wrote that Dads might just be the new Supermoms, "with all the attendant guilt, self-imposed high standards, and societal disapproval for admitting anything less than rapture and delight with parenting."
On top of that, experts have warned that parenthood can be isolating for new dads, and they need support.
Here are some ways to manage stressors:
✔ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 - According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, creating healthy and consistent routines can promote more calm in the house. Even simple things like keeping morning and bedtime routines can improve a sense of order.
✔ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - Family and friends are only a phone call away. Don't be afraid to call someone you love and say you are having a hard time.
✔ 𝗚𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 - There are times when you may slip up on some chores, and that's ok. Give yourself some 'me' time by finding a window. For example, wake up before everyone does or when everyone has gone to bed.
Learn more here: bit.ly/3tPpFPv
To help you with your parenting journey, Centre for Fathering has on-going programmes catered to mums and dads at all life stages. We are here to support you to become effective parents.
Find out more about our programmes and workshops here: fathers.com.sg/programmes
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“My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.” - Winston Churchill
Dads, is that true for you? 😉
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Marriage #Love #Singapore
There are many ways a husband can show his love towards his wife. And one thing that cannot be overlooked is the importance of showing appreciation in maintaining a happy marriage. 👩❤️👨
Here are some ways husbands can show appreciation to their wives:
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 - write her little notes regularly to let her know you’re thinking of her and thank her for all that she is doing for the family!
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - every wife and mother needs time out to chill and indulge in her hobbies.
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 - do things for her and with her even if those activities make you feel uncomfortable. Perhaps you don’t like attending parties, but if your wife loves them, then go along even if you’d rather watch TV at home.
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - be her partner in managing the home and taking care of the children.
Read more here: bit.ly/3leywGt
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Marriage #Love #Singapore
Support our efforts to build stronger families in the Malay Muslim community here: giving.sg/cff/mmThe fourth edition of the Malay Muslim Fathering Month (Bulan Kebapaan), an initiative by Centre for Fathering (CFF) and Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH) which aims to encourage active fathering among Malay Muslim fathers – kicked off last weekend with a series of online and physical activities between September to December.
CFF honours fathers through our yearly Celebrating Fathers initiative during Father’s Day in June. However, the Malay Muslim community is not able to join in the celebrations due to Ramadan and Hari Raya. As such, CFF and BSH organise the Malay Muslim Fathering Month in September each year so that Malay Muslim fathers and their families can participate in family bonding activities after the busy Hari Raya period.
Some of the activities taking place during this year’s Malay Muslim Fathering Month include a father-children day camp, dragon boating and trail cycling as well as a jamming competition – where fathers and children pair up to showcase their musical talents. Also upcoming is a special programme for fathers and their daughters to spend time getting to know each other and build a stronger relationship. There will also be virtual fathering talks and a parenting seminar on mental wellness in children organised by AMP Singapore and BSH.
For more information, follow the Bapa Sepanjang Hayat Facebook page.
#DadsforLife #Fatherhood #Parenting #Parenthood #BulanKebapaan #Singapore
"Dads are less interested in taking care of children. Not that they can’t, but they won’t."
Going M.A.D. on our second Facebook Live session, we speak to, not a Dad, but a Mom! Let's hear what our special guest has to share about Dads, their roles and whether misconceptions around them still hold true today.
Catch the FB Live tonight, 8 September 2021, Wednesday at 8.30pm!
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thank you to all who tuned and joined in the discussion 2 night ago. And a big thank you to our guest Vivian Kwek too! you may wish to read more at a blog Vivian manages: decodingyourchild.com/the-most-important-thing-parents-can-do-for-their-children/ Vivian has also followed up on our session with a recent FB post on her page too: www.facebook.com/100057133614418/posts /319890016592116/?d=n Happy reading and blessed weekend ahead everyone!
But not to forget at some point, our kids are old enough to also have their point of views. Happy kids happy parents.
Kids are also constantly seeing how parents operate and we are passively showing/teaching them how to be good dad and moms.
I agree with Mom who is a stayed homemaker needs a break too so when Daddy comes home from work should take over so Mom can relax & distress abit then take turns...
Tq all for sharing as there is no right or wrong...let it come naturally on Parenthood...Respect to all! Be it Parents and kiddos
My takeaway from this right now is that misconceptions about dads is basically the mum's fault.
I think partners have to decide amongst themselves on what works best for the family.
Huh...like that sounds like I bring 3 kids out (wife also counted as a kid). I do everything...the 2 kids and 1 overage kid (wife) enjoys
Vivian you are saying the things all dads are saying for ages. lol. Some mums not listening.
I think there’s too much focus on anecdotal precedence that fathers are just hands off. What about the other way round?
Dads are interested in taking care of the kids, but the way they do it does not gel with their spouse or parents sometimes... so... bah... don't do lah.
But we still have to take care of our kids nonetheless. And we do, just not the way mums expect us to.
My dad very involved in my Chinese spelling. He smack my head when I get it wrong.
I take it that we are Asians... showing appreciation is not cultural. We not angmoh style hug and kiss leh.
Worst case scenario if you do quarrel do it in the room in privacy & not in front of the kids
Curious, what about positive stuff? What are some good things dads will be surprised to find our from the perspective from moms?
Allow us to learn how to do it right instead of taking away the time for us to try away from us.
So misconceptions about dads are a residual effect of our wives' lived experiences with their fathers?
School got teach parenting meh? Team parenting is advance level.
How do we tell our wives happy husbands is also impoortant?
Vivian, what is the biggest tip to Dads to make their lives / role better?
And where do we find mediation for such comms breakdowns?
The role of fathers is diminished today in so many aspects of our lives, and society at large… if we don’t emphasize the strengthening of fatherhood, the effects of fatherlessness will only continue to propagate…
It takes 2 hands to clap 👏🏻 Dad needs to gel with Mom when the kid is notty...The other day Mommy scolded baby but her face was so cute that Daddy wanted to laugh but control & showed a stern face to be on the same page as Mommy...co-operation is the key
The parents role is much like running a company. For my family, we are the co-founders and we share some similar roles...but we work with our kids more on our expertise. E.g mom taught them how to wash the dishes, the cloths. Dad taught them in education etc.
As part of a community effort to build stronger family bonds amidst COVID-19, nineteen families in need living in Yishun received home-delivered meals on Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD) on Friday, 3 September 2021. The meal delivery is organised by Centre for Fathering, DADs for Life and MUMs for Life, in partnership with MWS Family Service Centre – Yishun. Each family received a meal for five persons delivered by DADs for Life volunteers.
Research has shown that children who eat with their parents thrive emotionally, socially and academically. During this challenging COVID-19 season, many families have to put in more effort to juggle between making a living and caring for their loved ones and may not be able to deliberately put aside time for family bonding. We hope this meal delivery will provide them with an opportunity to eat together and catch up with each other.
Thank you to our DADs for Life volunteers for making the deliveries to the families in need!
#EatWithYourFamilyDay #DadsforLife #MumsforLife #IChooseFamilyTime #MadeForFamilies
Thanks Merv Yaw. It was also great catching up with you and your daughter after that. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍
In our upcoming Ordinary Fathers Facebook Live session, we speak to a Dad who does a job that has seen a boom in the last 2-3 years. Come rain or shine, he gets the job done. Yes, we are talking about delivery jobs! Find out from our guest about his experience thus far and how he juggles work and family.
#dadsforlife #fatherhood #parentinglife #AllAboutDads
Sep 24
Our annual AMP-CFF Seminar is back !
Nurturing mental wellness has become increasingly important in recent years. As parents, especially for fathers, how do we support mental wellness in the family?
This year’s webinar aims to provide the fundamentals of promoting and improving mental wellness in the family; and to empower parents in building a supportive eco-system for positive family functioning.
It’s FREE.
Join us on Saturday, 25 September!
Register @ https://tinyurl.com/AMParenting2021 today.
#AMParenting2021 #dadsforlife
Sep 21
Clinical psychologist Samantha Rodman wrote that Dads might just be the new Supermoms, "with all the attendant guilt, self-imposed high standards, and societal disapproval for admitting anything less than rapture and delight with parenting."
On top of that, experts have warned that parenthood can be isolating for new dads, and they need support.
Here are some ways to manage stressors:
✔ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 - According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, creating healthy and consistent routines can promote more calm in the house. Even simple things like keeping morning and bedtime routines can improve a sense of order.
✔ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - Family and friends are only a phone call away. Don't be afraid to call someone you love and say you are having a hard time.
✔...
Sep 20
“My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.” - Winston Churchill
Dads, is that true for you? 😉
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Marriage #Love #Singapore
Sep 16
There are many ways a husband can show his love towards his wife. And one thing that cannot be overlooked is the importance of showing appreciation in maintaining a happy marriage. 👩❤️👨
Here are some ways husbands can show appreciation to their wives:
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 - write her little notes regularly to let her know you’re thinking of her and thank her for all that she is doing for the family!
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - every wife and mother needs time out to chill and indulge in her hobbies.
❤️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 ...
Sep 14
The fourth edition of the Malay Muslim Fathering Month (Bulan Kebapaan), an initiative by Centre for Fathering (CFF) and Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH) which aims to encourage active fathering among Malay Muslim fathers – kicked off last weekend with a series of online and physical activities between September to December.
CFF honours fathers through our yearly Celebrating Fathers initiative during Father’s Day in June. However, the Malay Muslim community is not able to join in the celebrations due to Ramadan and Hari Raya. As such, CFF and BSH organise the Malay Muslim Fathering Month in September each year so that Malay Muslim fathers and their families can participate in family bonding activities after the busy Hari Raya period.
Some of the activities taking place during this year’s Malay Muslim Fathering Month include a father-children day camp, dragon boating and trail cycling as well as a jamming competition – where fathers and children pair up to ...
Sep 8
We know we should be spending quality time with our children. But there are times when you’re just out of ideas about finding things to do together. It’s even more difficult if we intend to disconnect from our devices and mindfully spend time connecting offline with our children.
Here are some suggestions that you can explore and make memories together with your children that don't require a device.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀
✔ Take a walk, cycle or scoot in the park.
✔ Go for an adventure on a walking trail in Singapore to discover the sights and sounds of nature. Check out https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves for a list of trekking and nature walks.
✔ Sensory play is always fun for both children and adults. Indulge in some fun through painting or playing with sand. You can also do it at home!
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀
✔ Try ...
Sep 7
The best way to build a strong family bond is to create a shared experience and the best experiences also come from spending time together.
A family garden created and cared for with your children can be a great family activity.
Gardening with children comes with these benefits:
☘️ Enhances the ability to plan and organise
☘️ Teaches patience & responsibility
☘️ Introduce science concepts and develop math skills
☘️ Encourage healthy eating
@tumbleweedplantssg is celebrating four years of business and they're running a charity sale with special deals and 4% of their sales proceeds will be donated to Centre for Fathering.
If you are on a quest to get new plants for your family garden, do support them! Visit tumbleweedplants.com for more details.
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Sep 6
Hope you had a wonderful device-free meal with your family on Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD).
Eating with your family is one of life’s simple pleasures and an ideal way to foster familial bonds.
Here is a snippet of what the team at DADs for Life & MUMs for Life did for their families on EWYFD.
Treasure your family, eat with your family.
#EatWithYourFamilyDay #DadsforLife #MumsforLife #IChooseFamilyTime #MadeForFamilies
Sep 5
Congratulations to our 6 giveaway winners! We have contacted you, so do check your Facebook messenger inbox or Instagram DM inbox! 😊
Today (Friday, 3 Sep) is Eat with Your Family Day (EWYFD)! Even though we are busy working from home, do try to set aside some quality time, put away all devices and bond with your loved ones over dinner! 💕
Find out more about EWYFD: https://fathers.com.sg/ewyfd
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Sep 3
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝑬𝒂𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬
Enjoy great offers from these eateries and retailers specially curated for you and your family.
Visit https://fathers.com.sg/ewyfd/deals/ for details
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Sep 2
Treasure Your Family, Eat With Your Family. As a father, what do you need to keep going? For Raymond, it was: “Dear, doctor says we are expecting our second kid.”
Raymond was once a millionaire who fell into gambling, turning him into an addict. When he gambled away his last cent, he considered taking the extreme way out. That message from his wife saved his life.
There are fathers out there who are struggling silently but their families keep them going. After having his second child, Raymond is now a chef at a hawker centre. He understands the importance of spending time with his family after his ordeal with gambling and mental health. He practises Eat With Your Family Day by closing his shop early to spend more time with his children and wife.
Brought to you by Centre for Fathering, MUMS for Life and DADs for Life, in partnership with Families for Life and in support of the Made For Families initiative, Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD) is an ongoing ...
Sep 1
