Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs. Laksa with otah. Chilli crab with mantou. These combinations are good on their own, but magical together. Marriage and parenting work the same way. It is all about bringing out the best in each other. Fathers and mothers are the ultimate tag team. Each of us brings unique strengths into
Reflecting on my own parenting journey and the experiences shared by other parents, I have noticed that many teenagers tend to keep their struggles from their parents for various reasons. Yet, viewed positively, they are learning to navigate life using the resources and experiences they have accumulated over the years. As parents, we can find
Self-care means taking care of not only your physical and nutritional needs, but also your emotional well-being. We all need time to relax and do things that make us calm and happy. As a mother of two children, there was hardly any time to be by myself (if you know, you know 😉). So when
Building a strong relationship with your child is much like building a friendship with anyone else. Here are four key things a father can do to nurture that bond: 1. Spend Quality Time Together: This goes beyond just being in the same room. Put away distractions, actively engage with your child, and show genuine interest
Do you have a relationship with your child? It might sound like a silly question to ask, but it’s one that every parent should ask themselves. Because a relationship with your child is more than just a biological and legal connection. It’s a deep bond built on trust, love, and respect. Parents often assume that
Get ready for the first day of school! Find helpful tips, advice, and resources for both parents and students to make the transition smooth and enjoyable.
The fifth and final step of the Emotional Coaching system is to set limits while helping your child to problem-solve. Let’s say that your child has a tendency to hit others or things when he is upset. As his dad, you can communicate to your child that hitting is not acceptable behaviour. Use simple and
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
