OUR MEDIA COVERAGE
June 2026
| Date | Description |
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| 2 June | BYKIDO.com: Get ready for an action-packed Father’s Day weekend at DADROX: The Family Challenge. Organised by DADs for Life, this parent-child event brings families together to tackle eight interactive challenge zones designed to test teamwork, movement, and problem-solving. https://www.bykido.com/blogs/events-and-activities/fathers-day-things-to-do-with-dad-in-singapore |
| 11 June | The Business Times: Why Singapore men are joining the new ‘MenToo’ movement: Many men here are struggling in silence. A new coalition is tackling loneliness, mental health and the pressures they face. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/why-singapore-men-are-joining-new-mentoo-movement |
| 16 June | Money FM89.3 Live Well With Michelle: What if stepping away from work was one of the best career decisions you could make? As more fathers grapple with competing demands at home and in the office, are workplaces evolving fast enough to support modern families? When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of the smartest investments organisations can make in wellbeing, productivity and human flourishing. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-midday-show/live-well-with-michelle-the-fatherhood-advantage-why-taking-leave-could-make-you-a-better-leader |
| 16 June | Money FM89.3 Let’s Talk, Singapore: Modern fathers are expected to do it all. But are expectations growing faster than support? Let’s Talk, Singapore and Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong speak to Yuen Chee Onn, Chief Advocate at the Centre for Fathering, about masculinity, fatherhood and the invisible struggles many dads carry. https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-morning-show/we-are-family-are-singaporean-fathers-becoming-better-dads-than-their-own-fathers |
| 17 June | CNA938 The Morning Report: Ahead of Father’s Day, Andrea Heng explores what it means to navigate modern parenthood in a high-pressure environment. She speaks with Lucius Young, a new dad, and Xander Ong, CEO of the Centre For Fathering, to look at the evolving expectations, mental health, and support systems for fathers today. https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/CNA938-Rewind-2813576/Father%E2%80%99s-Day-2026–Rewriting-the-Rulebook-on-Modern-Fatherhood-3352926 |
| 18 June | Tabla: The Editor’s Beat: The Evolution of the Present Dad: Anchoring this cultural tide is a robust network of national support. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), alongside the Centre for Fathering, actively drives the DADs for Life and Dads@School movements. Whether it is committing to the Back to School with Dad initiative, knocking off early for Eat With Your Family Day, or attending ICAN parenting workshops, Singaporean fathers are being equipped to thrive. https://www.tabla.com.sg/community/opinion/editors-beat-evolution-present-dad?ref=home-community |
| 20 June | CNA938 Family Ties: Eleven years ago, their children had one simple wish: more time and playtime with Dad. Today, as those children have grown into young adults, Centre for Fathering’s Alan Ng and Burt Peh reflect on the dads they were, the dads they have become, and the moments they are grateful they did not miss. Hear their honest stories about learning to let go, walking alongside their children and creating memories that last. https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Family-Ties-2592636/From-Carrying-Them-to-Walking-Beside-Them–From-Centre-for-Fathering—Alan-Ng–Manager–Engagement-%26-Programmes-%26-Burt-Peh–Community%E2%80%AFEngagement-Manager–3356071 |
| 21 June | 8 World: 父亲节亲子体能挑战赛登场 逾400个家庭携手闯关增进亲情 [English] Father’s Day Parent-Child Physical Challenge Competition Debuts, Over 400 Families Join Hands to Complete Challenges and Strengthen Family Bonds https://www.8world.com/singapore/dadrox2026-centre-for-fathering-3188476 |
| 21 June | Lian He Zao Bao: 父赛跑深蹲加答题 爸爸与孩子勇闯八关共度父亲节 [English] Racing Squats Combined with Q&A: Dad and Child Bravely Tackle Eight Challenges Together to Celebrate Father’s Day https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260621-9239688 |
| 21 June | Berita Harian: 400 pasangan bapa dan anak ‘gegar’ cabaran Dadrox 2026 [English] 400 father-son pairs ‘shake up’ the Dadrox 2026 challenge https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/400-pasangan-bapa-dan-anak-gegar-cabaran-dadrox-2026 |
| 22 June | Berita Harian: Relawan lebih sedar tugas sebagai ayah selepas hadiri bengkel kebapaan Program Bapa Sepanjang Hayat main peranan penting bantu golongan bapa menerusi sokongan berterusan. [English] Volunteers more aware of duties as fathers after attending fatherhood workshop The Lifelong Father Program plays an important role in helping fathers through continuous support. https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/relawan-lebih-sedar-tugas-ayah-selepas-hadiri-bengkel-kebapaan |
| 27 June | Channel News Asia: I thought I was ‘helping’ my wife after childbirth. Truth is, I was missing out on being a father. The biggest lesson Dr Xander Ong learned after becoming a first-time father in 2023 was that caring for his children is not a task to complete, but a relationship to build. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/voices/father-child-bond-parenting-fatherhood-raising-children-wife-pregnancy-6202601 |
May 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 3 May | CNA938 Family Ties: Kevin Goh, Group Head of Engagement and Programmes and Head of Training at the Centre for Fathering, was on The Family Ties Show on CNA938 with Susan Ng. Together with Michelle Tay, he spoke about how we can tackle bullying as one community. https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Family-Ties-2592636/Raising-Kindness-Together–Tackling-Bullying-as-One-Community–Michelle-Tay–Executive-Director–Singapore-Kindness-Movement-and-Kevin-Goh–Group-Head-Engagement-and-Programmes–Centre-for-Fathering-%26-Member-of-the-14th-COMPASS-Council–MOE–3302116 |
| 9 May | CNA938 Family Ties: Jaslyn Toh, Schools and Communities Engagement Manager at Centre for Fathering, and Felicia Lim, mother of one, share honest reflections on modern motherhood, parenting as a partnership, and the meaningful moments that shape family life. |
| 10 May | Lian He Zao Bao: 母亲节社区活动缤纷 感谢母亲养育之恩 |
| 16 May | The Straits Times: Fatherhood, full-time: Why more Singapore men are staying home to care for their children. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/fatherhood-full-time-why-more-singapore-men-are-staying-home-to-care-for-their-children |
| 28 May | Singapore Women’s Weekly: I Want To Be Present For My Wife And Child https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/parenting/xander-ong-centre-for-fathering |
| 28 May | The Straits Times: Kevin Goh, Group Head, Engagement and Programmes, appeared on The Straits Times Usual Place podcast alongside new stay-at-home father Jeggan Rajendram to explore how fathers in Singapore are stepping up in the parenting journey. The wide-ranging conversation covered how mothers and fathers can share the parenting load more equally, what encourages dads to be more active parents, how families can navigate identity and career shifts when a parent stays home, and whether more equal parenting could support Singapore’s fertility aspirations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ib_8lCrgSs |
April 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 Apr | CNA938 Family Ties: Across generations, from grandparents to parents to children, pickleball is bringing families closer through shared moments on and off the court. Chee Onn, Chief Advocate at Centre for Fathering, and grandfather Daniel Choo share their experiences and why play matters more than ever today. https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Family-Ties-2592636/Bonding-Across-Generations-Through-Play–Yuen-Chee-Onn–Chief-Advocate–Centre-for-Fathering-%26-Daniel-Choo-Foh-Lai–Plays-pickleball-with-his-9-year-old-grandson–3236991 |
| 22 Apr | Channel News Asia Singapore Tonight: Derrick Koh is interviewed in a series on Marriage and Parenthood Reset, focusing on the topic “The Cost of Having Children.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYBvqGVcHWg |
| 24 Apr | Channel News Asia: ‘Every parent will want the best’: The rising costs of raising children in Singapore. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/raising-children-costs-expenses-rise-parents-childcare-6076526 |
March 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Channel News Asia: Marriage and parenthood: Parents, experts call for ad-hoc childminding, support after miscarriage https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/marriage-and-parenthood-parents-experts-call-ad-hoc-childminding-support-after-miscarriage-5962031 |
| 15 Mar | MOE YouTube Channel: When your child says, “I was bullied” | Canteen Chats Ep 6 https://youtube.com/watch?si=BKRaT1gZiFU1Qsk_&v=8Yi4W8mD5f4&feature=youtu.be |
| 28 Mar | Salt & Light: When families Arise, Families Flourish https://saltandlight.sg/leadership/when-fathers-arise-families-flourish-elijah7000-rekindles-fathering-legacy-of-dads-for-life/ |
January & February 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 Jan | Channel News Asia: Back To School: Helping students and parents transition to new environments, routines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sI2BWlmBbQ |
| 12 Feb | Berita Harian: Jasa Allahyarham perjuang isu kebapaan, sentuh kehidupan keluarga diperingati https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/jasa-allahyarham-perjuang-isu-kebapaan-sentuh-kehidupan-keluarga-diperingati |