OUR MEDIA COVERAGE
JANUARY 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | CNA938Live 11.30am and 830pm | Bryan Tan, CEO for Centre for Fathering, DADs for Life and MUMs for Life will be sharing with Susan Ng of CNA938 about his aspirations for family and work and his hopes to strengthen families in Singapore in the year ahead. |
| 2 Jan | Berita Harian | Maliki gesa bapa libatkan diri dalam hidup anak-anak (Maliki urges fathers to get involved in their children’s lives) https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/maliki-gesa-bapa-libatkan-diri-dalam-hidup-anak-anak-0 |
| 3 Jan | Straits Times | Insight article by Bryan Tan: Confessions of a protective dad on the first day of school https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/confessions-of-a-protective-dad-on-the-first-day-of-school |
| 3 Jan | Straits Times | ‘Stay strong and work hard’: Cards from dads in jail to encourage their kids as school reopens https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-strong-and-work-hard-dads-in-jail-write-cards-to-their-children-to-encourage-them-as-school-reopens |
| 7 Jan | CNA938 Live 11.30am | School Engagement Manger Jaslyn Toh and Trainer Eugene Quek share with Susan Ng about the WiseJourneys programme |
| 28 Jan | CNA938Live 11.00am and 10pm | Cheryl Ng, Head of Engagement & Outreach shares with Susan about Sparks Conference 2023 |
FEBRUARY 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | CNA938Live 11am | The Great Companies for Dads Awards encourages organisations to help their employees, especially Dads, achieve balance between work and family. And on Friday night five organisations were announced as winners of the 2023 Awards. Join Susan as she gets in conversation with Norman Tan from the Centre for Fathering, plus Stella Lim from Partior and Dr Kenneth Tong from Animal & Avian Veterinary Clinic (AAVC), two of the winning companies. |
| 10 Feb | AsiaOne | 12 Organisations Recognised For Innovative HR Policies That Support Fathers https://www.asiaone.com/business/12-organisations-recognised-innovative-hr-policies-support-fathers |
| 10 Feb | Yahoo Finance | 12 Organisations Recognised For Innovative HR Policies That Support Fathers https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/12-organisations-recognised-innovative-hr-123000885.html |
| 10 Feb | Money FM893 | 12 Organisations Recognised For Innovative HR Policies That Support Fathers https://www.moneyfm893.sg/media-outreach/12-organisations-recognised-for-innovative-hr-policies-that-support-fathers-10946/ |
| 11 Feb | Channel News Asia | Bryan Tan interviewed on his views on upcoming budget family initiatives |
| 11 Feb | Channel 5 | Bryan Tan interviewed on his views on upcoming budget family initiatives |
MARCH 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 4 – 7 Mar | Channel News Asia | When We Age Series (Episode 3) Mental Wellness, Your Best Self – Ibu Sepanjang Hayat featured |
| 11 Mar | CNA938 | Motherhood can feel like an emotional roller-coaster ride sometimes. Many mums talk about ‘mum guilt’ and stress. What’s the impact on the development of our children and how can we be positive role models? Susan Ng as she gets in conversation with Alvina (MumsforLife.sg) and Nurulhuda, both mums of three children on the Calm Over Chaos workshop and how it supports Mums. |
| 25 Mar | CNA938 | In an interview with Susan Ng of CNA938, Centre for Fathering Family Life Coach Parcsen and School Engagement Manager Burt will provide a preview of the upcoming workshop, Parenting The Teens Years. |
| 27 March | HoneyKidsAsia | Podcast Interview with Alsen: “New generation fathers: playing a more active role in parenthood and healthy masculinity”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqR1LL_r1ml/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D |
APRIL 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Berita Mediacorp | Bapa Sepanjang Hayat lancar kumpulan berdasarkan kawasan undi (Dads for Life group formed in constitutency) https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/bapa-sepanjang-hayat-lancar-kumpulan-berdasarkan-kawasan-undi-747616 |
| 15 Apr | Shin Min | Kebun Baru forms constituency-based father group DADs for Life formed 170 father groups in 14 years. |
| 15 Apr | Channel News Asia | Launch of Kebun Baru DFL Group |
| 16 Apr | Straits Times | Kebun Baru Community Club launches Dads for Life initiative to help fathers bond with their children https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/kebun-baru-community-club-rolls-out-dads-for-life-initiative-to-help-fathers-bond-with-their-children |
| 16 Apr | Zao Bao | 哥本峇鲁成立社区“爸爸团” 促进亲子关系助孩子成长 (Kebun Baru launches father group to strengthen father-child bonding) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230416-1383463 |
| 23 Apr | CNA938 9.10am | Singapore Parenting Festival Interview – Raising Courageous Children – Alvina Chin shares her personal experience, what it means to raise resilient children and how does one do it? |
MAY 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May | CNA 938 Family Ties 11.10am | Cheryl Ng, Head of MUMs for Life, shared how MUMs for Life is working with Singapore Prison Service to reach incarcerated Mums. This Mother’s Day, MUMs for Life has gone a step further by encouraging incarcerated men to write notes of appreciation to their wives or mums. |
| 14 May | Lianhe Zaobao | 母亲节300妇女收到狱中丈夫儿子感谢函 (300 Women Received Letters of Thanks from Imprisoned Husbands and Sons on Mother’s Day) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230514-1394351 |
| 15 May | HRM Asia | From diapers to desk: Supporting fatherhood in the workplace https://hrmasia.com/from-diapers-to-desk-supporting-fatherhood-in-the-workplace/ |
| 24 May | Berita Harian | Piala Dads for Life dilancar untuk pupuk semangat kebapaan (Dads for Life Cup was launched to foster the spirit of fatherhood) https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/piala-dads-life-dilancar-untuk-pupuk-semangat-kebapaan |
JUN 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun | Berita Harian | Bola sepak wadah eratkan hubungan bapa, anak (DFL Cup to strengthen father-child relationships) https://www.beritaharian.sg/sukan/bola-sepak-wadah-eratkan-hubungan-bapa-anak |
| 16 Jun | Yahoo SEA | Why Singapore fathers’ mental health should be prioritised https://sg.style.yahoo.com/why-singapore-fathers-mental-health-should-be-prioritised-063416886.html |
| 16 Jun | Channel 8 Hello Singapore Highlight 7pm | Norman Tan represents Centre for Fathering in a discussion of current affairs: Division of Household Responsibilities. “Do Singaporean men do housework?” |
| 17 Jun | CNA938 Family Ties 11.10am, 4.10pm and 10.10pm | Join us for a special Father’s Day interview with Susan Ng of CNA938, featuring Kevin Goh, Group Head of Engagement and Programmes at Centre for Fathering and his children, Caleb and Hannah (aged 13 and 11).Kevin will be sharing how his father has influenced his journey as a father, highlighting the roles his dad played as a father and grandfather. Also hear about the Celebrating Fathers initiative, themed ‘Honouring Fathers Through The Generations’ and get a sneak peek into the Dad’s Day Out event @ OCBC Square, happening on 18 June. Caleb and Hannah will also share their heartfelt appreciation for their father and grandfather on this special Father’s Day |
| 18 Jun | LianHe Zaobao | 千人树上挂祝福 父亲节向爸爸表心意 (Family Tree gathers Father’s Day wishes) https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20230618-1405467 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230618-1405642 |
| 18 Jun | Channel News Asia Singapore Tonight | Dad’s Day Out 2023 |
| 18 Jun | Channel 8 Hello Singapore | Dad’s Day Out 2023 |
| Jun | New Age Parents | Dad’s Day Out 2023 – Celebrating Fathers to honour fathers at all life stages https://thenewageparents.com/celebrating-fathers-dads-day-out/ |
| 26 Jun | My Careers Future | In Good Company: How Companies Can Better Support Dads in the Workplace https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/how-companies-better-support-dads-workplace/ |
| 30 Jun | CNA Podcast: Heart of the Matter with Steven Chia | School buses in Singapore: A dying industry? Alvina Chin shared her thoughts on the recent transport issues faced by schools https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/heart-matter/school-buses-singapore-dying-industry-3596546 |
JULY 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Singapore One Heartwork Episode 16 | Footballing Fathers for Life (featuring DADs for Life cup) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7ymvFEWdIA |
| 17 Jul | Straits Times | Govt has to address questions raised over Tan Chuan-Jin, Cheng Li Hui affair: Observers https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-has-to-address-questions-raised-over-tan-chuan-jin-cheng-li-hui-affair-observers |
| 18 Jul | Channel News Asia | Tan Chuan-Jin resigns from various organisations, including Singapore National Olympic Council https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-resign-snoc-president-olympic-council-ncss-centre-fathering-3636171 |
| 23 Jul | Channel News Asia Women | Alyssa Ng shares how she struggled to find her identity as a mother amidst different challenges https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/new-mother-overcomes-struggles-postpartum-depression-364306 |
AUGUST 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | CNA938 11.10am | How can play, shared interests and activities help us build bonds, strengthen relationships and better connect with our children? Kevin Goh and Burt Peh from the Centre For Fathering speaks to Susan Ng about being active dads who enjoy gathering their children together for regular outdoor activities. |
| 24 Aug | HRM Asia | Creating family-first polices that benefit working parents https://hrmasia.com/creating-family-first-polices-that-benefit-working-parents/ |
| 29 Aug | Berita Harian | Bimbang kurang luang masa dengan anak? Fokus pada kualiti, bukan kuantiti Worried about not having enough free time with children? Focus on quality, not quantity (Malay Muslim Fathering Month) https://www.beritaharian.sg/rencana/bimbang-kurang-luang-masa-dengan-anak-fokus-pada-kualiti-bukan-kuantiti |
| 30 Aug | Warna 94.2FM | BSH Volunteer Zach talks about Malay Muslim Fathering Month and how to strengthen the roles of fathers in the family. |
SEPTEMBER 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Business Times | Staff welfare over profits: why and how I built family-friendly practices at my vet clinic https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/working-life/staff-welfare-over-profits-why-and-how-i-built-family-friendly-practices-my-vet-clinic |
| 3 Sep | Berita Harian | Faishal: Penglibatan positif bapa punya pengaruh membina ke atas anak Faishal: The positive involvement of fathers has a constructive influence on children (Malay Muslim Fathering Month) https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/faishal-penglibatan-positif-bapa-punya-pengaruh-membina-ke-atas-anak |
| 12 Sep | HRM Asia | Beyond roles: The evolving commitment of fathers https://hrmasia.com/beyond-roles-the-evolving-commitment-of-fathers-in-todays-society/ |
| 18 Sep | CNA938 Asia First 7.10am | We are in PSLE season, with the listening exams administered last Friday, and the first written papers happening on 28 September. Parental nerves are understandable, but may not be helpful to their child’s own mental and emotional state as they prepare to sit for their first significant exam. Kevin Goh, Head of Engagements and Programmes, Centre for Fathering, shares strategies can parents adopt to help themselves and their child make it through this period in as healthy a way as possible. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/managing-stress-during-psle-season-3778721 |
| 22 Sep | CNA938 Asia First 7.10am | Interview with Yuen Chee Onn, Centre for Fathering’s Chief Operating Officer, on fathering and paternity leave |
| 27 Sep | Straits Times | Opinion Editorial by Xander Ong: WFH can be great, but dads must have difficult chats with their firms. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/wfh-can-be-great-but-dads-need-to-have-difficult-chats-with-their-firms |
| 28 Sep | Families for Life Website | “It takes a community to raise parents.”: An Interview with Xander Ong https://familiesforlife.sg/pages/article/-an-interview-with-xander-ong |
OCTOBER 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct | Berita Mediacorp | Acara ‘Father Proud Walk’ eratkan ikatan kekeluargaan, bina rangkaian antara bapa Melayu/Islam https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/acara-father-proud-walk-eratkan-ikatan-kekeluargaan-bina-rangkaian-antara-bapa-melayu-islam-790211 |
| 4 Oct | Berita Mediacorp | Coverage on Malay Muslim Fathering Month and Father Walk |
| 7 Oct | Channel News Asia | ‘Be a man’, do the right thing? Not so simple, say some in Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/men-lost-identity-crisis-masculinity-male-gender-norms-roles-3824126 |
| 29 Oct | CNA938 Our Town with Susan Ng 11.10am and 10.10pm | Yuen Chee Onn, Chief Operating Officer, Centre for Fathering and company representatives from International SOS and Vestiaire Collective speak to Susan Ng about creating a family friendly work-culture. CFF also talked about how it supports organisations through the Eat With Your Family Day and Great Companies for Dads Awards initiatives. |
NOVEMBER 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | Tamil Murasu | Acara ‘Father Proud Walk’ eratkan ikatan kekeluargaan, bina rangkaian antara bapa Melayu/Islam |
DECEMBER 2023
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec | CNA938 | Alsen Chanamuto, Schools Engagement Manager at Centre for Fathering, shedding light on why dads’ involvement in their children’s schooling journey is crucial. He is joined by Alya Osman, MFL/ISH Volunteer and Sanjay Surendranath, DFL Volunteer |
| 31 Dec | Lian He Zaobao | 企业落实灵活工作安排 吸引和留住人才 Enterprises implement flexible working arrangements to attract and retain talents https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231231-1459084 非盈利组织“好爸爸中心”（Centre for Fathering）将在未来一年，与企业密切合作，通过一系列计划，鼓励他们支持在职父亲兼顾育儿责任。中心总裁王心德说，这些计划包括通过讲座和工作坊，让员工和管理层了解父亲在育儿过程中扮演的角色、鼓励企业参与亲家庭活动，以及协助在职父亲在公司内成立支援小组。中心也将同妇产科医院合作，提供面向新生儿父 |