Category: Journeying with Mums Articles

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Tag-Team Parenting: How to Support Each Other at Home

Illustration Credit: @rasyeedahhamid I came across this illustration on Instagram and chuckled, partly because I was relieved that the season of parenting is over for me, but also because it was so relatable. Being tired is not a competition, but sometimes arguments start when couples compare their levels of exhaustion. Transitioning from Work to Parent

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Evolving Together as Partners and Parents

As the annual work review rolls around, I cannot help but reflect on how little I have invested in my personal development to stay relevant. It is interesting how this idea applies not just to our professions, but also to our personal relationships and parenting. In Marriage: Keep Growing Together Couples often fall into a

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Ideas For Bonding Over School Runs

As we kick off this school year, we want to encourage you to make the journey to and from school with your children more than just a trip. Whether we’re on the MRT and bus, or walking, it’s a chance for dads to bond with them. No screens, no distractions, just us and them. Here

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Parenting Together: How Dads and Mums Can Bring Out the Best in Each Other

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

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Listening, Affirming, and Supporting Our Teenagers

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

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Do You Do Self-Care?

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

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How To Build A Relationship With Your Child

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

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Do You Have A Close Relationship With Your Child?

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

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Emotion Coaching: Set Limits While Problem Solving

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

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