Author Archives: RESOURCE TEAM

Ask the Experts: Managing Depression and Suicide in Children

Counselling and Care Centre psychologist Ang Xinying helps us understand depression and suicide in children in this video series. Video #1: What is depression? Video #2: Factors leading to depression Video #3: Signs of depression in children Video #4: Supporting depressed children Video #5: Detecting suicidal ideation in children Video #6: Giving our children hope

Ask the Experts: Managing Stress and Anxiety in Children

Everyone experiences stress at one time or another. But stress in children is of concern because they might not be able to tell someone about it or know how to manage it by themselves. Valerie Oh, Therapist at Counseling & Care Centre talks about how to manage your child’s stress and anxiety in this video […]

Conflict Management

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread globally and affected millions of people all over the world. Many families are placed under great pressure due to everyone having to stay home in compliance with social distancing measures. Your family might be people whom you love the most but living in close proximity 24-7 can be an […]

Eat With Your Family Day supports families in need amidst COVID-19

Singapore, 2 September 2021 – As part of a community effort to build stronger family bonds amidst COVID-19, 20 families in need living in Yishun will receive 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 […]

Growing Together As A Strong Family

The pandemic has taught many of us a new lesson on adaptability & resilience as we went through a steep learning curve on living, working and even staying closely together with our family in the new norm. Both Jen and I agreed in unison that one of the most beautiful ‘rewards’ that have transpired from […]

International Fathers’ Mental Health Day – An Interview with Ryan Choy

An Interview with Ryan Choy, CEO and co-founder for Faire Leather Co.. He is also a father to his 19 month old son. How do we define a father? Often, we describe fathers as influential or supportive figures in our lives while forgetting the pressure and responsibilities that come with being one. Most of us […]

Celebrating Fathers 2021 To Honour 21st Century Dads Juggling Multiple Roles

Being a dad is tough work — that’s why we’re celebrating it! This year, Celebrating Fathers 2021 is heralding Father’s Day with a line up of virtual and live events to celebrate the many roles fathers play and encourage fathers to bond with their families. Celebrating Fathers 2021, which runs from 29 May to 11 […]

Game Plan for Circuit Breaker Lite

With the recent tightening rules announced as Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) also known by many Circuit Breaker Lite, many Singapore dads are back to default Work-from-home and full home-based learning for most students. A throwback to last year’s circuit breaker when our days will be segmented into sessions of HBLs for the kids, work meetings, […]