JANUARY 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | CNA938Live – Family Ties with Susan Ng | Susan Ng speaks to Eruandee Prayitna on Bapa Sepanjang Hayat in the past 5 years and what’s in store from 2022. |
| 1 Jan | Lian He Zao Bao | “爸爸送我上学去”活动 鼓励父亲陪伴孩子成长 “Back to School With Dad” campaign encourages fathers to accompany their children to grow up https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220101-1228443 |
| 3 Jan | Straits Times | Singapore children get ready for a third year of school amid Covid-19 |
| 11 Jan | Berita Harian | Program galakkan bapa main peranan lebih aktif dalam pembangunan anak
Programs encourage fathers to play a more active role in child development Bapa kongsi prinsip bina kenangan manis bersama anak Fathers share the principle of building sweet memories with children https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/bapa-kongsi-prinsip-bina-kenangan-manis-bersama-anak |
| 15 Jan | Channel NewsAsia | Child’s play? Why many fathers don’t take paternity leave and why experts say they should
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/paternity-leave-fathers-newborn-children-family-2433306 Paternity leave is a time for husbands to support their wives during a time of transition in the family as well as start building a bond with their babies from birth, said Mr Bryan Tan, chief executive of non-profit organisation Centre For Fathering which promotes active and involved fathering. Fathers who support their wives and are involved in their babies’ lives tend to experience greater satisfaction in their fathering journey, as well as less conflict with their wives, he added. “This not only benefits children, it strengthens the marital relationship, and (that) also has long-term benefits for children,” he said. He said that fathers who care for, nurture and play with their babies also raise children with better language and cognitive skills. On the work front, a company can reallocate its resources when a member of the team goes on paternity leave, Mr Tan said. “We know from experience that many things would crop up at home in the first four weeks of a baby’s arrival that would require the dad to be away from work at short or late notice. Planning for paternity leave would help to mitigate the disruptions at work,” he said. |
| 8 ways to be a better father to your teenagers | ||
| 29 Jan | CNA938 – 11.10am | Adrian Lim, founding member of Special Dads for Life, shared that aside from having a strong spousal and community support system, a positive mindset is important. Children with special needs are equally precious gifts to treasure and imbuing himself with that mindset has helped him become a better man and father. |
FEBRUARY 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | CNA938 – 11.10am | Kevin Goh and Fannie Lim share with Susan Ng the secrets to a lasting marriage in this Valentine’s Day special. |
| 22 Feb | Berita Mediacorp | Pasukan Bertindak Nakhoda dibentuk, galak bapa main peranan lebih aktif dalam pembangunan anak
The Captain Action Team was formed, encouraging fathers to play a more active role in child development |
| 22 Feb | Berita Harian | M³: Profesional, pakar akan dilibatkan dalam panel kecil, bentuk langkah intervensi
M³: Professionals, experts will be involved in small panels, a form of intervention measures |
| 25 Feb | Berita Harian | News coverage on Malay Muslim study and task force formation. |
MARCH 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | CNA Digital | Commentary: Why ‘Eat With Your Family Day’ should be every day https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/families-dinner-together-important-eat-your-family-day-2547021 |
| 12 Mar | The Straits Times | New initiative provides parents a chance to plant a tree to celebrate child’s birth.
FamilyTrees was launched to kick-start the Year of Celebrating Singapore Families, as 2022 has been designated by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). Mr Bryan Tan, chief executive of the Centre for Fathering and Dads for Life, also planted a tree with his wife and four children aged between one and 12 on Saturday. The 46-year-old said he will encourage fathers in his network to sign up for the FamilyTrees programme. |
| 21 Mar | Berita Harian | Panel kecil kebapaan dibentuk galak kaum bapa lebih aktif
Panel formed to encourage active fathering |
| 22 Mar | The Peak | Why Albert Lim champions the family https://www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg/interviews/inspirational-parenting-family-social-life-ageing/ |
| 26 Mar | CNA 938 11.10am | Bryan Tan speaks to Susan Ng to discuss the multiple roles fathers play during the COVID season, working from home and during in camp training. |
APRIL 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | CNA 938 The Full Story 7.10pm | Commentary on Women’s Development
Bryan Tan speaks to CNA938 about the White Paper on Women’s Development. |
| 5 Apr | CNA | White Paper Discussion on Women’s Development
@7.11 – Minister Masagos quoted Bryan Tan in his recent commentary, “Fathers are not substitute mothers and that marriage is an equal partnership.” https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/w220405parlsporewomensdevelopmentmasagoszulkifli-2608511 |
MAY 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May | CNA 938 Live – Family Ties with Susan Ng @11.10am | Cheryl Ng, Head of Engagement and Outreach speaks to Susan about MfL past efforts to strengthen families in partnership with Dads and what’s in store for 2022. |
| 8 May | Berita Mediacorp – 8.30pm | A new initiative, Ibu Sepanjang Hayat (ISH) was launched on the 8th of May specifically for Malay Muslim mothers. It is to be a platform for these mothers to share their experiences in empowering their families. It was founded by a group of Malay Muslim mothers. One of the co founders, Madam Rahayu Ahmad Asi mentioned that they realise the challenges that mothers face and felt that as Malay/Muslim mothers, they are more sensitive of the needs of their community and because of that they thought that who better than themselves to manage their community’s needs.
ISH will work alongside BSH to form a collaborative community. Both hopes to offer a new perspective on how Malay Muslim parents can be better supported. https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/inisiatif-ibu-sepanjang-hayat-sasar-ibu-melayuislam-dilancar-658221 |
| 9 May | Straits Times | MUMs for Life sets up Ibu Sepanjang Hayat (ISH) to facilitate better support and collaboration for the Malay Muslim community. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220509-1270753 |
| 9 May | Lianhe Zaobao | News coverage on Malay Muslim study and task force formation. |
| 16 May 10pm | Channel News Asia | Kevin Goh talks about how single fathers can be involved fathers in this CNA news feature |
| 18 May 8.20am | FM95.8 | DFL Volunteer Steven Sng talks to FM95.8 about Single Fathers https://fb.watch/d3-znJQZpL/ |
| 28 May | CNA 938 8.10am | Dad’s Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa Susan Ng talks to Yuen Chee Onn about Celebrating Fathers and Dad’s Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa |
JUNE 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| June | Weekly Sparks | Fathers Matter https://www.weeklysparks.com/places-ws/fathers-matter |
| 5 Jun | Straits Times | She works, he doesn’t: More men in Singapore staying home to look after their families
Centre for Fathering chief executive Bryan Tan said it is seeing more men choosing to be stay-at-home fathers. Some do so as their wives have the job that comes with better benefits or they are needed at home to look after an older child with disabilities. Mr Tan said: “As society pushes for greater gender equality and focuses on women’s development, men are becoming more comfortable with the prospect of giving up their work to focus on the home front, especially if their spouses are able to bring in the income required for the family.” But those interviewed say the stigma against unemployed men, even those who provide care for their families, still holds strong. Mr Tan said: “As men, work makes up such a big part of who we are, such that when we are no longer pursuing a career, we may feel a loss of identity. We may face the fear of losing respect from our peers, and even our children, if we are not the primary provider for our family. “Stay-at-home dads are sometimes wrongly portrayed as lacking masculinity. These harmful stereotypes can affect the stay-at-home dad’s feelings about his family, leading to shame and anxiety.” |
| 13 June | Shin Min | To become closer to your children (Father’s Day Special) Bryan Tan and Celebrating Fathers featured |
| 15 June | Ethiroli (Mediacorp Tamil) |
CFF, DFL and AVU volunteer Jamal interviewed for Father’s Day special. https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Ethiroli-S19-E11-298800 |
| 16 June | Berita Mediacorp | Interview on ICAN Fathering Programme https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/ramai-bapa-hadapi-cabaran-dekati-anak-anak-pusat-kebapaan-667981 |
| 16 June | Channel 8 | Celebrating Fathers is back and will be held at Sentosa. https://www.8world.com/singapore/fathers-day-celebration-1835986 |
| 16 June | 8 World | 父亲节嘉年华本周末再次在圣淘沙举行 Father’s Day Carnival in Sentosa again this weekend https://www.8world.com/singapore/fathers-day-celebration-1835986 |
| 17 June | My Careers Future | Career Switch for the Family: Why This Singaporean Dad Made a Leap https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/career-change-singapore-dad-family-kids-story/ |
| 18 June | CNA938 11.10am | Father’s Day Feature Three fathers (one new dad, one single dad and one Malay Muslim dad) speak to Susan Ng on their fathering journey. |
| 19 June | Berita Harian | DADs for Life and Madrasah organise a Father’s Day card writing event https://www.beritaharian.sg/rencana/kumpulan-bapa-sepanjang-hayat-dan-madrasah-ganding-bahu-anjur-inisiatif-tulis-kad-hari-bapa |
| 19 June | CNA938 11.10am | Dad’s Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa Kevin Goh and Bryan Tan gives Susan Ng an update on Celebrating Fathers and Dad’s Day Out Challenge@Sentosa. |
| 19 June | Channel 5 9.00pm |
Dad’s Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa Event summary – Bryan Tan shared that in the last two years have been challenging for dads as they have to integrate their lives from the workplace, to the community and into the home and was made to get used to being vulnerable in front of their children by sharing their emotions and challenges. https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Jun-2022-CH-5-News-Tonight-299310 |
| 19 June | CNA 10pm |
Dad’s Day Out Challenge @ Sentosa Event summary – Bryan Tan shared that in the last two years have been challenging for dads as they have to integrate their lives from the workplace, to the community and into the home and was made to get used to being vulnerable in front of their children by sharing their emotions and challenges. https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Jun-2022-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-299323 |
| 19 June | Tamil Sethi Mediacrop | குடும்பங்களுக்குப் பக்கபலமாய் நிற்கும் தந்தையரைக் கொண்டாடிய Dad’s Day Out நிகழ்ச்சி Dad’s Day Out celebrated fathers who stand by families| https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/singapore/dads-day-out-596866 |
| 19 June | Berita Mediacorp | Lebih 3,000 orang sertai acara Dad’s Day Out selepas 2 tahun ditiadakan dek COVID-19 More than 3,000 people joined the Dad’s Day Out event after 2 years of being eliminated from the COVID-19 deck https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/lebih-3000-orang-sertai-acara-dads-day-out-selepas-2-tahun-ditiadakan-dek-covid-19-668326 |
| 19 June | Tamil Sethi Mediacorp | Coverage on Dad’s Day Out https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Jun-2022-VASANTHAM-Tamil-Seithi-299307 |
| 20 June | Straits Times | Lessons on being a good Dad https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/son-on-his-late-father-richard-magnus-when-i-lost-him-i-also-lost-my-best-friend |
| 20 June | Lianhe Zaobao | DAD’s Day Out @ Sentosa saw 30, 000 people celebrating Father’s Day. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220620-1284657 |
JULY 2022
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Straits Times | Parents get involved in school to have greater bonding with their childrenhttps://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/parents-get-involved-in-school-to-have-greater-bonding-with-their-children
Mr Ganesan, who is also a volunteer with the Centre for Fathering, said when fathers are involved at school, it enriches the relationship with their children. “More often, mothers are involved in school activities, but when children see their fathers getting involved, they are happy and excited. At the end of the day, seeing the joy on our children’s faces is what drives us to continue serving in our children’s schools,” he said. |
| 25 July | Today | Woman Up: Manning up to the problems of toxic masculinity in Singapore’s societyhttps://www.todayonline.com/singapore/woman-manning-problems-toxic-masculinity-singapores-society-1946621 |
AUGUST 2022
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug | CNA938 11.10am | Bryan Tan, Philip Tan, Yusnizan Md Taib (ISH rep), and Subramaniyan Kalyankumar (AVU rep). to discuss building strong families in celebration of National Day and Celebrating SG Families. |
| 10 Aug | CNA939 | SG Stories – S1E6: Bramsha Osman, Centre for Fathering volunteerHe’s an award-winning public servant and father of five who makes time to volunteer at the Centre for Fathering, under the movement Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (or “Dads For Life” in Malay). Bramsha Osman explains why he feels it is important to reach out to fathers in prison, and outlines his plans to hone his counselling skills.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/sg-stories/bramsha-osman-centre-fathering-volunteer-2869641 |
| 14 Aug | Berita Harian | Rahayu, co-founder of Ibu Sepanjang Hayat shared the importance of ‘me-time’ (or ‘MUMs for Life’ in Malay) and how Redefined workshop series can help mums rediscover themselves despite the roles they have to play after marriage and being a mother.https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/ibu-sepanjang-hayat-garis-dua-matlamat-perkasa-ibu-melayuislam |
SEPTEMBER 2022
| DATE | MEDIA | TITLE / SYNOPSIS |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Berita Harian | Bulan Kebapaan galak kaum bapa aktif dalam aktiviti fizikal, mayahttps://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/bulan-kebapaan-galak-kaum-bapa-aktif-dalam-aktiviti-fizikal-maya |
| 12 Sep | Berita Harian | Bulan Kebapaan bantu bekas banduan pererat hubungan keluargahttps://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/bulan-kebapaan-bantu-bekas-banduan-pererat-hubungan-keluarga |
| 14 Sep | Money FM893 10.05am | Bryan Tan interviewed on Family Finances 101 – Money advice for those starting and who want to grow their family wealth |
| 18 Sep | Berita Mediacorp | Golongan bapa pelajari cara untuk main peranan lebih aktif dalam pendidikan anakBSH Dad’s Forum on Education: Fathers learn how to play a more active role in their children’s education |
| 18 Sep | Berita Harian | Takrif kejayaan anak perlu direnung semula: MalikiBSH Dad’s Forum on Education: The definition of child success needs to be rethought: Maliki
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/takrif-kejayaan-anak-perlu-direnung-semula-maliki |
| 18 Sep | Berita Harian | Terlanjur hantar anak belajar silat, ‘bapa aktif’ ikut berlatih jugaBSH Dad’s Forum on Education: He already sent his son to learn martial arts, the ‘active father’ came to train as well |
OCTOBER 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | CNA938
11am |
Norman Tan, Group Head of Volunteer Resource and Governance and Jessica Zhuo-Tan, MFL Volunteer discuss why family friendly polices are important for companies (EWYFD and GCFDA) |
| 3 Oct | HRM Asia | All in a day’s work: How fathers can balance family and work https://hrmasia.com/all-in-a-days-work-how-fathers-can-balance-family-and-work/ |
| 10 Oct | CNA938 11am | Marriage and Parenthood Survey announcement: CFF mentioned in relation to family friendly policies for fathers and Norman Tan interviewed. https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Oct-2022-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-322409 |
| 10 Oct | Power 98 | Marriage and Parenthood Survey announcement: CFF mentioned in relation to family friendly policies for fathers and Norman Tan interviewed. |
| 11 Oct | Lian He Zao Bao | Bryan Tan interviewed on his views on the Marriage and Parenthood survey https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221011-1321547 |
| 19 Oct | HRM Asia | Singapore business leaders need to encourage use of family-friendly policies https://www.hcamag.com/asia/news/general/singapore-business-leaders-need-to-encourage-use-of-family-friendly-policies/423322 |
NOVEMBER 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| Nov | Singapore is Made for Families Magazine | Ganesan interviewed as a DFL volunteer on his fatherhood journey and how he was equipped through CFF programmes www.go.gov.sg/MFF2025plan |
| 12 Nov | CNA 938 Family Ties 11.10am | Two fathers, DFL volunteer Bruce Mathieu and CFF co-founder Raymond Koh, get in conversation with Susan about their journey through fatherhood and how they continue to build and strengthen their relationships with their children. In support of DFL Conference 2022. |
| 15 Nov | Thirst | Eat With Your Family Day: Conversation starters and ideas to connect with one another https://thirst.sg/eat-with-your-family-day-conversation-starters-and-ideas-to-connect-with-one-another/ |
DECEMBER 2022
| Date | Media | Title / Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec | Women’s Weekly | Lily Kew, one of the founding members of MUMs for Life, shares her marriage and motherhood journey. https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/family/parenting/mum-story-lily-kew/ |
| 10 Dec | Berita Harian | CFF Schools Engagement Managers Jaslyn and Alsen speak to Susan Ng about how they prepare their children for the new school year and Back to School with Dad. |
| 13 Dec | Straits Times |
Donate via vending machines to help raise $100,000 to benefit 23 charities |
| 29 Dec | LHZB | 写祝卡加油打气 好爸爸陪孩子开学明年200学校参与 Good fathers accompany children to school; 200 schools taking part https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221229-1347886 |
| 29 Dec | Berita Harian | Bapa di penjara tulis kata perangsang buat anak jelang buka sekolah Incarcerated father writes encouraging words for his children before school opens. For the first time, more than 200 fathers who are in prison will take part in an effort to write cards to give words of encouragement to their children who are about to start the new school year. https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/bapa-di-penjara-tulis-kata-perangsang-buat-anak-jelang-buka-sekolah |