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
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
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
This Father’s Day brings back memories of when I first became a dad to my firstborn son. Soon after, my family grew I was blessed with two daughters, completing the magic number: 3👌🏽 Back then, I had no idea how to be a dad, but I knew it would be a wild ride, given my own
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
I am privileged to be part of a group of five community leaders from Singapore at the recent 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) – a gathering of over 11,000 attendees from all over the word discussing issues affecting gender equality. This took place in March in New York. I was
It was a Saturday afternoon and I turned on the TV to watch a particular show, but it was too early and the Olympics beach volleyball was in progress. I was not a fan of beach volleyball but decided to watch it anyway. The more I watched the match, the more intrigued I became. “Could
In the whirlwind of work, family, and personal commitments, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the present moment, especially when it comes to parenting. However, the practice of mindfulness can transform your interactions with your children, foster deeper connections, strengthen communication, and create a more harmonious and
Fathers play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their children. Their presence, guidance, and love can leave an indelible mark on their offspring’s emotional, intellectual, and social development. However, to play these roles well, it is essential that fathers constantly work on improving themselves. Self-management, the ability to regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and
Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, has accepted Centre for Fathering (CFF)’s invitation to be its patron effective 30 January 2024. “I am deeply honoured to accept the invitation to become the patron of the Centre for Fathering. “Through my involvement in various roles in the community,
