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
Dads, here’s how you can become a coach to your kids – by embracing these key approaches and strategies: 1. Active Engagement: Engage in open communication and spend quality time with your children. Actively listen to their concerns and interests, and provide guidance and support when needed. 2. Teaching Life Skills: Teach your kids important
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
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
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
