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,
Parents often find ourselves caught in the crossfire of conflicting parenting advice. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer, as every child is unique and requires a tailored parenting style. However, there is one common pitfall that we should all strive to avoid: over-directing our children. While it may seem counterintuitive, telling children what
Parennts play a crucial role in our children’s lives, shaping their character, guiding their development, and fostering their resilience. When it comes to parenting, one approach that has gained significant recognition for its effectiveness in addressing challenging behaviours is Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), developed by Dr. Stuart Ablon. CPS emphasises collaboration and shared responsibility between
When parents speak to connect, they are showing their children that they are interested in their thoughts and feelings. They are also creating a safe space for their children to share their concerns and ask for help. This can help children to develop healthy coping mechanisms and to build resilience. Here are some examples of
