Most parents are at peace when their children are happy but struggle when they see their children feeling sad, angry, or scared. There is no real need for concern because it is natural for children to experience a full range of emotions. In fact, I would say its a good thing they are able to
Let’s talk about two things that will help you become an emotion coach. The first thing an emotion coach does is to notice the child’s emotions. Before a volcano erupts, there are usually indications that precedes the actual blow-out. In the same way, you can try to notice signs of emotion before your child’s feelings
Find out how Justus Ong, 52 takes an active role in his child’s life and how his community of support has helped him in his fatherhood journey. Not only does Justus know how many members are in the K-pop group, SEVENTEEN, he can also correctly identify every singer—a formidable feat, considering how coordinated the group
Daniel Goleman, who wrote the book on Emotional Intelligence, told us that to succeed in life, having a high emotional intelligence, or EQ, is as important as having a high IQ. If that is true, what can fathers do to help their children increase their EQ? In his book “Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child,” Dr
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
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
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
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
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
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.
