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
“I was bullied in school…” That is the last thing any parent wants to hear from their child at the end of a school day. Sadly, with multiple bullying incidents surfacing online in recent months, we as parents need to know how to speak to our children about this topic and equip them with the
For 48-year-old Surafian Bin Suhaimi, family has always been his anchor. Married for two decades and a father of four, two boys and two girls aged 10 to 19, he has weathered the joys and challenges of raising teenagers while still nurturing a younger child at home. At work, he is with an MNC in
On a momentous evening on 26 September 2025, Centre for Fathering marked its 25th Anniversary with a heartfelt Charity Gala Dinner, bringing together partners, supporters, and champions of families to celebrate a quarter-century of fathering impact in Singapore. Held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the event was graced by our Guest of Honour, Deputy Prime Minister
Centre for Fathering (CFF), a local non-profit dedicated to strengthening families by empowering and equipping fathers and mothers to be effective, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Derek Lau as its new Chairman, effective 1 October 2025. A father of three young working adults, Mr Lau is the Founder of THREE2ONE Holdings and
The ninth edition of Malay Muslim Fathering Month (Bulan Kebapaan), organised by Centre for Fathering (CFF) and Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH), will take place from 7 to 28 September 2025. This year’s theme, Building Legacy, Nurturing the Future, highlighted the lasting influence of fathers and the importance of passing down values, wisdom, and love to
This June, Celebrating Fathers returned with a heartfelt theme: My Dad, My Anchor. The campaign pays tribute to the quiet strength and unwavering presence that fathers bring into our lives. Just as an anchor holds a ship steady through waves and storms, dads are the steadfast foundation that keeps the family grounded. Marking a milestone
Centre for Fathering was founded on Father’s Day 25 years ago. This interview, which captures the heart and vision of CFF’s founding, was conducted by Kevin Foo of Brainy Foo Wordsmith, who is also the author of the Graciousness Series Fatherhood is one of the most powerful forces in shaping the lives of children, yet
Incarceration impacts not only the inmates but also their families, often placing them in a state of crisis. Challenges such as financial difficulties, adjustment struggles, and parenting complications can weigh heavily on the families left behind. For the incarcerated, these concerns can hinder their ability to focus on rehabilitation, as they grapple with the emotional
