A father bent down to tighten his child’s shoelaces. Nearby, another dad offered a quick high-five before stepping into the next challenge zone. A child looked up, grinning, waiting for the signal to begin. These were simple, heartwarming moments familiar to many families: moments of bonding as they overcame challenges together, not necessarily perfectly, but
For one boy on the morning of 13 June 2026, his father was not there. Volunteers from DADs for Life fell into step beside him and other children whose dads could not be there, cheering them through every drill and kick. These children and their volunteers were among more than 100 children and parents who
On 10 May 2026, Mum’s Day Out returned to One Punggol for a morning of family celebration, community spirit, and heartfelt tributes to mothers across Singapore. Held from 8am to 1pm at Level 1 Celebration Square and The Plaza, the event brought together families from across the Punggol community to mark Mother’s Day in a
Centre for Fathering (CFF) has appointed Mr E endy Ibrahim as Head of Outreach for Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH) e ective 1 April 2026. BSH is a vernacular expression of the DADs for Life movement under CFF that encourages fathers in the Malay/Muslim community to play active and nurturing roles in their families. Mr Effendy
Illustration Credit: @rasyeedahhamid I came across this illustration on Instagram and chuckled, partly because I was relieved that the season of parenting is over for me, but also because it was so relatable. Being tired is not a competition, but sometimes arguments start when couples compare their levels of exhaustion. Transitioning from Work to Parent
As the annual work review rolls around, I cannot help but reflect on how little I have invested in my personal development to stay relevant. It is interesting how this idea applies not just to our professions, but also to our personal relationships and parenting. In Marriage: Keep Growing Together Couples often fall into a
As we kick off this school year, we want to encourage you to make the journey to and from school with your children more than just a trip. Whether we’re on the MRT and bus, or walking, it’s a chance for dads to bond with them. No screens, no distractions, just us and them. Here
Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs. Laksa with otah. Chilli crab with mantou. These combinations are good on their own, but magical together. Marriage and parenting work the same way. It is all about bringing out the best in each other. Fathers and mothers are the ultimate tag team. Each of us brings unique strengths into
Reflecting on my own parenting journey and the experiences shared by other parents, I have noticed that many teenagers tend to keep their struggles from their parents for various reasons. Yet, viewed positively, they are learning to navigate life using the resources and experiences they have accumulated over the years. As parents, we can find
Self-care means taking care of not only your physical and nutritional needs, but also your emotional well-being. We all need time to relax and do things that make us calm and happy. As a mother of two children, there was hardly any time to be by myself (if you know, you know 😉). So when
