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
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
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
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.
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
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
