Author: Michele Soon

Stories of Inspiring Dads & Mums

How Dads Thrive In This Veterinary Clinic Through Supportive Work-Life Integration

Dr Kenneth Tong is a DADs for Life champion for the workplace who believes that making time for your children is key to building a strong relationship with them. In this story, Kenneth shares how he helps the fathers in his team achieve the goal together. Company culture has become increasingly important for organisations seeking

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Reframing The Role Of The Father

Traditionally, fathers have played the role of provider and protector for their families. In the 21st century, there is a growing need to reframe the role of fathers, making them equal partners in parenting and stakeholders in their children’s development. One way that fathers can reframe their role is to see themselves as coaches, providing

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Do Your Kids Have Too Much Screen Time?

There is no dispute that Singaporean kids are spending way too much time on their digital devices. How did we get here? In Singapore, 8-12 year olds spend an average of 35 hours a week in front of their screens for entertainment alone. That’s 3 hours more than the global average. This is a concerning

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Malay Muslim Fathering Month 2024 Offers Bonding And Meaningful Interactions For Families

The seventh edition of the Malay Muslim Fathering Month (Bulan Kebapaan), an initiative by Centre for Fathering (CFF) and Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH), kicked off on 31 August 2024 with a series of exciting programmes for fathers and families that takes place between August to September. This year’s Malay Muslim Fathering Month, themed Awareness, encourages

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Stories of Inspiring Dads & Mums

Ordinary Dad, Extraordinary Impact: Royston D’Souza’s Journey to Championing Fatherhood 

Royston D’Souza, a long-time volunteer with DADs for Life, shares his inspiring journey from a hesitant participant to a passionate advocate for the fathering involvement.   When first-time mum Sarita D’Souza came across a newspaper advertisement for the Dad’s Day Out event in 2016, she persuaded her husband, Royston D’Souza, to attend. Royston, who was too

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This Is How Most Marriages Die

Imagine your marriage as a garden. Neglecting it often starts in small areas – such as forgetting to weed or water. But over time, those little things add up, and your beautiful garden becomes a tangled mess. The second law of thermodynamics states that, within any system, nothing ever remains the same. Change is constant.

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When You Catch Your Child Lying

Every child lies from time to time. What should parents do if they catch their child lying? Use these strategies for what to do when your child lies to help children understand the importance of telling the truth. The desire to lie does not make your child a bad person, nor does it indicate a

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Why Parents Love Handsfree Parenting?

Handsfree parenting is a popular parenting approach in the digital age, where parents use digital devices to engage and occupy children. In today’s world, with the prevalence of smartphones, tablets, and video games, this style of parenting has gained significant popularity among parents for several compelling reasons. Why is handsfree parenting so popular among today’s

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Embrace the Joy of Fatherhood at Celebrating Fathers

This June, Celebrating Fathers, encourages dads to embrace play as an integral part of the bonding process in their parenting journey.Research shows that playful interactions with fathers can enhance a child’s self regulation, social competence, and ability to explore and take risks within a safe environment. These playful engagements often involve unpredictability and excitement, which

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Over 140 Schools Participate in Art Competition Celebrating Mother’s Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, an art competition, themed ‘A Mother’s Love’ witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 140 schools,resulting in more than 600 captivating submissions. 10 winning pieces from each of the three categories – Preschool, Primary and UpperPrimary – were unveiled and presented with prizes by guest of honour, Ms. Hany Soh, Member

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