Adrian Lim, founding member of Special Dads for Life, shared that aside from having a strong spousal and community support system, a positive mindset is important. Children with special needs are equally precious gifts to treasure and imbuing himself with that mindset has helped him become a better man and father.A chat with Adrian Lim (Special Dads for Life) and Edwin Li on the importance and benefits of being an involved father.
Resources for dads and mums at DadsforLife.sg MumsforLife.sg
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Family Ties with Susan Ng. Saturdays at 11am & 10pm on #CNA938.
Whether you’re single and anticipating, or married and surviving, MUMs for Life welcomes you to an engaging session with conversational topics ranging from adjusting to life as newlyweds to building a support system in marriage.
Catch our conversations with four married couples, in SPARK 2022 on February 19, as they share their real-life experiences from being new parents to parenting young adults.
With our invited guest speaker, Theresa Pong, Founder and Counselling Director of ‘The Relationship Room’, we will be talking about how to thrive in marriage.
Sign up for our SPARK Workshops to enjoy premiere access to the recording of SPARK 2022 and a gift bag* inclusive of a $20 F&B voucher.
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When Einstein was in bed all day from an illness, his father gave him a compass. For Einstein, it was a mysterious device that sparked his curiosity in science. Soon after, Einstein’s mother, who was a talented pianist, gave Einstein a violin. These two gifts challenged Einstein’s brain in distinctive ways at just the right time.
The first critical period of brain development begins around age 2 and concludes around age 7. It provides a prime opportunity to lay the foundation for a holistic education for children. Four ways to maximize this critical period include encouraging a love of learning, focusing on breadth instead of depth, paying attention to emotional intelligence, and not treating young children’s education as merely a precursor to “real” learning.
Sign up at fathers.com.sg/youngbrain to learn how you can train your child's young brain.
“ I have no special talents. I’m only passionately curious”. -Albert Einstein
Wendily Lee we need to give him compass and violin
I need time with my children to begin with.
Mr Adrian Lim, founding member of Special Dads for Life and Edwin Li shares the importance and the benefits of being an involved father and the need for care and support for them.
Tune in to the CNA938 interview - Adrian Lim, Special Dads for Life - 29 Jan @ 11am
#dadsforlife #MumsforLife #CentreforFathering #parenting #singapore #CNA #CNA938
Dads, did you know that you create the standard for your daughter’s future romantic relationships? 🙂
You are her guidepost for what to expect of men and what to expect of men’s attitude toward women and your relationship with your spouse models what her relationship with a man will be when she grows up.
Research has shown how important father-daughter relationships are. Young women who have a positive relationship with their fathers achieve more academically, have higher self-esteem and make better relationship choices. Studies suggest that loving, encouraging fathers who respond calmly when their children misbehave or get upset raise girls who are less negative with their friends.
You play a big role in turning girls into amazing women! 💪🏻
Sources: bit.ly/3qSmBm1, bit.ly/3KpO85U
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #CentreforFathering #Parenting #ParentingGirls #Singapore
Raymond Lee
Seventeen fathers joined in the first session of Raising Sons to learn what contributes to good emotional and mental health for their sons. I hope you will join us for the next session on 26 February when we will touch on Purpose and Passion. Registration is now open. Sign up at fathers.com.sg/raisingsons
Managing Your Own Emotions in Parenting
Research shows that when parents react harshly and with emotional intensity, children’s distress tends to escalate, and the problem is less likely to get resolved. Here are some strategies that can help:
🔸Tune into Your Feelings: Feelings are not right or wrong—they just are. It’s what we do with them that can be helpful or hurtful. Tuning in to your feelings allows you to make a conscious decision—instead of a knee-jerk reaction—about how best to respond.
🔹Do the Unexpected: Reduce the stress and tension of an unpleasant situation by doing something totally unexpected which can help put a stop to the unwanted behaviour. For example, If your child is telling you he hates you because you won’t let him have 5 more minutes to play, approach him with a bear hug while saying, “It looks like you need a big mommy hug,” you are letting him know you hear his frustration and empathize with it.
Read the full article: bit.ly/3tz5DdX
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #Singapore
Kids are born with emotional reactions such as crying, frustration, hunger, and pain and they learn about other emotions as they grow older.
Research has shown that children and teenagers who can understand and manage their emotions are more likely to:
✔ Express emotions by speaking calmly or in appropriate ways
✔ Bounce back after feeling strong emotions like disappointment, frustration or excitement
✔ Control impulses
✔ Behave appropriately – that is, in ways that don’t hurt other people, things or themselves.
Click on the images to find out how we can help our children understand emotions and manage them.
Source: bit.ly/3FzsyZ0
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #Singapore
You can raise an emotionally intelligent child by being an Emotion Coach. Learn how by attending the Emotion Coaching workshop. Sign up here fathers.com.sg/ecpw.
In a recent article by Channel News Asia, Bryan Tan, CEO of Centre for Fathering shared that paternity leave is a time for husbands to support their wives during a time of transition in the family as well as start building a bond with their babies from birth. Fathers who support their wives and are involved in their babies’ lives tend to experience greater satisfaction in their fathering journey, as well as less conflict with their wives.
Read here - lnkd.in/gkGd7Cun - to understand why fathers should take paternity leave.
IN FOCUS: Child's play? Why many fathers don't take paternity leave and why experts say they should
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While the latest official figures show more fathers are taking the paternity leave they are entitled to, almost half do not. CNA looks at the reasons and why experts say families would benefit from ne...The lucky ones may have some supports from their husbands. But not all fathers will lift their hands to help even though they are given paternity leaves.
They should be given more paternity leave
Not dun take. Is only 2 weeks wor..
Mr Adrian Lim, founding member of Special Dads for Life and Edwin Li shares the importance and the benefits of being an involved father and the need for care and support for them.
Tune in to the CNA938 interview - Adrian Lim, Special Dads for Life - 29 Jan @ 11am
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #CentreforFathering #Parenting #Singapore #CNA #CNA938
Jan 26
Dads, did you know that you create the standard for your daughter’s future romantic relationships? 🙂
You are her guidepost for what to expect of men and what to expect of men’s attitude toward women and your relationship with your spouse models what her relationship with a man will be when she grows up.
Research has shown how important father-daughter relationships are. Young women who have a positive relationship with their fathers achieve more academically, have higher self-esteem and make better relationship choices. Studies suggest that loving, encouraging fathers who respond calmly when their children misbehave or get upset raise girls who are less negative with their friends.
You play a big role in turning girls into amazing women! 💪🏻
Sources: https://bit.ly/3qSmBm1, https://bit.ly/3KpO85U
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #CentreforFathering #Parenting #ParentingGirls #Singapore
Jan 24
Managing Your Own Emotions in Parenting
Research shows that when parents react harshly and with emotional intensity, children’s distress tends to escalate, and the problem is less likely to get resolved. Here are some strategies that can help:
🔸Tune into Your Feelings: Feelings are not right or wrong—they just are. It’s what we do with them that can be helpful or hurtful. Tuning in to your feelings allows you to make a conscious decision—instead of a knee-jerk reaction—about how best to respond.
🔹Do the Unexpected: Reduce the stress and tension of an unpleasant situation by doing something totally unexpected which can help put a stop to the unwanted behaviour. For example, If your child is telling you he hates you because you won’t let him have 5 more minutes to play, approach him with a bear hug while saying, “It looks like you need a big mommy hug,” you are letting him know you hear his frustration and empathize with it.
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Jan 20
Kids are born with emotional reactions such as crying, frustration, hunger, and pain and they learn about other emotions as they grow older.
Research has shown that children and teenagers who can understand and manage their emotions are more likely to:
✔ Express emotions by speaking calmly or in appropriate ways
✔ Bounce back after feeling strong emotions like disappointment, frustration or excitement
✔ Control impulses
✔ Behave appropriately – that is, in ways that don’t hurt other people, things or themselves.
Swipe on the images to find out how we can help our children understand emotions and manage them.
Source: https://bit.ly/3FzsyZ0
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #Singapore
Jan 18
There’s no perfect formula for work-life balance. Between work, family, social life and household chores, there aren’t enough hours in a day especially for parents of school-age children.
Nonetheless, here are some tips to help you find (some) balance if your life turns into a juggling act when the children head back to school:
🔸 Establish anchor times: Family moments scheduled into the day, such as having dinner together, allows everyone to connect despite whatever else may be going on.
🔹 Bond over homework: When your children sit down to do their homework, join them. Homework can provide an unexpected and even meaningful setting for sharing, exploring and learning together – if you offer your undivided attention. If homework tends to turn into a daily battle, Impaq has some tips on dealing with the drama here.
🔸 Trade time with a friend: Many parents face similar scheduling challenges, so talk to friends or other parents at school ...
Jan 12
Now that the kids are back in school, many will most likely be overwhelmed by the prospect of fitting everything they have and want to do into the few short hours after school. Between homework, activities, and just time to play, there’s 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 to do.
Fortunately, with just a little extra effort we can teach our kids how to manage their time. Swipe on the images to find out some time management tips by age groups.
Find out more tips to help your kids discover how to plan and prioritize their time here: https://bit.ly/3ffIW6p
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #backtoschool #Parenting #TimeManagement #Singapore
Jan 10
Have a good laugh with these relatable memes for Dads!
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #backtoschool #backtoschoolwithdad #btsd #justforlaughs #Parenting #Singapore #SG
Jan 5
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The BEST AFFIRMATION you can GIVE TO YOUR CHILD for the new school term 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝟓 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬!
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #Parenting #backtoschool #backtoschoolwithdad #BestAdvice #Singapore
Jan 4
It's back to school time! We encourage all Dads to accompany your children on the first two days of the new school year to give them a boost of reassurance for the new year! 💌
Learn more and download our #btsd templates to write notes of affirmation and encouragement for your kids: https://fathers.com.sg/btsd
Mr Joshua Wee, HR Partner, a father of 4 children aged 6 to 14, feels that it is important for him to be involved in his children’s schooling journey as that is making memories that father and child can look back together in future.
He said, “I hope that my involvement in their current schooling journey will lead them to be as involved in their own children’s journey in the future. Watching my children grow up, developing their own character and finding their own way is so fascinating. Parenting is a journey made so much more enjoyable if we are involved.”
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #backtoschool #backtoschoolwithdad #btsd ...
Jan 3
Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Second Minister for Education, shared that parenting has changed through the years in several ways, and the role of fathers in the family is becoming more important, especially throughout their schooling years. He also mentioned that dads can support their children’s schooling journey by helping them prepare for school, sending them to school when school reopens and being involved in the school by volunteering in DADs for Life Father Groups. Swipe on the images to read more.
As we prepare for our children to transit back to school in a day’s time, we encourage all Dads to accompany your children on the first two days of the new school year to give them a boost of reassurance for the new year!! 💌
Learn more and download our #btsd templates to write notes of affirmation and encouragement for your kids: https://fathers.com.sg/btsd
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #backtoschool #backtoschoolwithdad #btsd #WorkLifeBalance #Parenting ...
Jan 2
Centre for Fathering wishes everyone a very happy New Year! Here’s to a wonderful 2022 to come!
#FamiliesforLife #MumsforLife #DadsforLife #HappyNewYear #2022 #Singapore #SG
Dec 31
While the pandemic has kept most of us indoors in the past year, it shouldn’t dampen our spirits to welcome 2022 with our children.
Here are some fun activities to ring in the New Year as a family:
1) Recollect memories by looking at past photos and share hopes and dreams for next year’s goals
2) Write the time on balloons and pop one every hour or 30 mins to build anticipation
3) Have a fun teaching moment by learning a New Year’s Day tradition and following it e.g. eating 12 grapes at midnight (Spanish tradition), wear polka dots (Filipino tradition), or making little pigs out of Marzipan to give away (German tradition)
4) Create a family time capsule of memorable objects to be opened on the next New Year.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Ha6hCj
#DadsforLife #MumsforLife #FamiliesforLife #parenting #NewYear #2022 #HappyNewYear #Singapore #SG
Dec 30
