ParentEd

Learning that your child may be facing mental health struggles can be terrifying. 

What available help-seeking options are there? How can we move beyond fear and stigma so that we don’t unknowingly create a treatment gap? 

In this episode, our host, June Yong, is joined by Alex Yeo, the executive director of Caring for Life and co-founder of Mental Connect. He shares practical ways parents can get started in walking with their children through mental health challenges, the resources available for help, as well as how they can be a safe space for their kids. 

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We all need someone to turn to when life gets tough. At Focus on the Family Singapore, we want you to know that you are not alone. Our trusted and dedicated team of counsellors are here to support and help you navigate life's challenging situations in a safe and non-judgmental space. 

Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling. 

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

“Every child has a potential which can be nurtured.” 

All our children are individually different and can bring so much to the world. As parents, how can we support them as they develop and discover their interests and strengths? What can we do to help them build confidence in their uniqueness, and when they face setbacks? 

In this episode, our host, Aaron Ng, is joined by Ho Tuck Leh, who shares his parenting approach towards his children’s education and holistic development. Tuck Leh is a father of 3 young adults and teens who have distinctly different interests and academic routes, and he talks about how he journeys with his kids in realising their potential. 

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, the community plays a crucial role in nurturing our youths. 

What does it take to sow into the next generation? How can parents cross the generation gap to reach the heart of their teens? 

Join our host, Alicia Boo, as she speaks with a youth worker and FamChamps mentor, Wei Ern, who speaks about what it’s like to journey with youths and how to do so effectively in this impressionable juncture of their lives. He debunks myths of mentoring youths, shares about the joys & challenges, and talks about how parents and adults can connect and cultivate good in the lives of our teens. 

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Interested in finding out more about how you can play a part in raising the next generation of Family Champions? Find out more about how you can sow into the work of FamChamps at our upcoming info session! 

Date: 21 Mar 2024 (Thu) 

Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm 

Register for the info session at www.family.org.sg/FCMentorInfoSession2024.  

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As parents, this question may arise at some point of the parenting journey: Should we enlist additional help?

While hiring a helper can indeed be a lifesaver, it is crucial to also consider how to foster a positive relationship with them. What steps can we take to nurture this relationship and ensure mutual respect and understanding?

Join our host, Natalie Yeo, and hear from Joy, a mother of 3 young daughters, and how she manages her household alongside her husband and two helpers.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting!

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation. You can give at www.family.org.sg/Donate.

Should you be in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend you a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

“It will be helpful if parents don't compare, because every child is unique. Every child has different strengths and that's what took me a lot of years to realise and learn.”

Our children are growing up in a society where ideal body images are seen in media and social media, and the struggle with eating disorders can be a difficult one.

Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks with Nicole, a 22-year-old University student who shares about her personal journey through an eating disorder and how she coped with the pressure of growing up with her family and peers.

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Raising Future-Ready Kids: Screenwise Parenting Webinar

With so much of our children’s time now spent online, how can we raise them to be screenwise and future-ready?

It can be a parent’s greatest challenge to set limits on screentime and boundaries around digital content consumption. Yet if done right, our children can be empowered to consume media wisely.

In this 2-hour session, you will learn to:

Saturday, 2 March 2024 | 10am to 12pm | Online (Zoom)

Register at http://www.family.org.sg/RFRKScreenwiseParenting

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Advancements in technology over the past two decades have added complexities to parenting. While parents often seek to shield their kids from the potential dangers that come with access to mobile phones, how can they also actively work to prepare their children for responsible phone usage in the future? 

Join us as our host, Chong Ee Jay, speaks to Melanie Wong, a mother 11-year-old Matthias and 6-year-old Dareen. Melanie shares her thoughts on the appropriate time for her children to own a mobile device, how she deals with such requests in the meantime, and the very real struggles of daily parenting in this digital age. 

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Raising Future-Ready Kids: Screenwise Parenting Webinar

With so much of our children’s time now spent online, how can we raise them to be screenwise and future-ready?  

It can be a parent’s greatest challenge to set limits on screentime and boundaries around digital content consumption. Yet if done right, our children can be empowered to consume media wisely.  

This webinar is all about creating a healthy, balanced relationship with technology that goes beyond mere rules and restrictions.  

Parents will learn how to:  

Saturday, 2 March 2024 | 10am – 12pm | Online Via Zoom   

Early Bird Rate at $35 (Ends on 28 Jan 2024) 

Registerat https://www.family.org.sg/RFRKScreenwiseParenting 

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Getting our children to listen and heed our words amidst a noisy world filled with distracting devices and other things can be an uphill task.

How can parents listen well and invite our children into conversation with us?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he speaks to mother and daughter pair, Gina and Christabel, as they share insights and techniques on how to better communicate and understand each other in your parent-child relationship.

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Raising Future-Ready Kids: Screenwise Parenting Webinar

With so much of our children’s time now spent online, how can we raise them to be screenwise and future-ready?

It can be a parent’s greatest challenge to set limits on screentime and boundaries around digital content consumption. Yet if done right, our children can be empowered to consume media wisely.

In this 2-hour session, you will learn to:

Saturday, 2 March 2024 | 10am to 12pm | Online (Zoom)

Register at http://www.family.org.sg/RFRKScreenwiseParenting

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

At some point of our parenting journey, we may have experienced trying to talk to our child only to end up with little or no response, or worse, a blow up or complete shutdown from your child.

How can we effectively listen and navigate conversations with our children in the ways they need?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he speaks to mother-daughter pair, Gina and Christabel, as they share tips on how to better communicate in your parent-child relationship.

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Have a child who would easily connect with the online world and digital devices, but is less willing to do so with you?

You are not alone. In our 1-on-1 parent coaching sessions, you will receive personalised coaching from our team of coaches and counsellors that is designed just for you with actionable strategies that you and your child can implement when it comes to navigating digital challenges.

Find out more and receive the coaching you may require at www.family.org.sg/ParentCoaching.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Communicating with and influencing our teens get increasingly challenging over time as they develop and perhaps prioritise friendships over family for a time.

How can parents still have a hand in influencing our teens in such times?

Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks with adolescent psychiatrist, Nicholas Gabriel Lim. Nicholas dives into the workings of the teenage brain, sheds light on why teenagers behave in ways that puzzle us adults and shares strategies for parents to retain some degree of influence with our teens. 

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Have a child who would easily connect with the online world and digital devices, but is less willing to do so with you?

You are not alone. In our 1-on-1 parent coaching sessions, you will receive personalised coaching from our team of coaches and counsellors that is designed just for you with actionable strategies that you and your child can implement when it comes to navigating digital challenges.

Find out more and receive the coaching you may require at www.family.org.sg/ParentCoaching.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

In the journey towards recovery from body image issues, there may be challenging moments that leave our children feeling overwhelmed. Instead of blaming ourselves or placing the blame on others, there are opportunities to reframe our perspectives and help our children grow in resilience.

In this episode, our guest John Lim shares with our host, Alicia Boo, about his journey with body image issues and how he emerged stronger and wiser.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting!

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation. You can give at www.family.org.sg/Donate.

Should you be in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend you a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

In a modernised time where digital screens have become an integral aspect of our daily lives, parents grapple with an inevitable challenge – their children’s tech-related tantrums and challenging behaviours surrounding device usage.

As our kids grow up in a highly digitised world, how do we deal with unsavoury behaviours?

Join our host, June Yong, as she engages in conversation with Chong Ee Jay, father of an 8-year-old son who’s being exposed to the digital playground. He shares his approach in handling his son's screen time and sheds light on how he navigates his son's digital habits as well as his own thoughts and emotions when faced with screen time challenges.

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Every parent needs support in raising screen-smart families who use technology for meaningful connections. If you have a child who is struggling in areas related to digital issues, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey.

In parent coaching, you are able to share your child's challenges regarding digital issues (e.g., cyberbullying, digital addiction) and explore individualised strategies with a coach to have better conversation on digital use and strengthen your parent-child relationship.

Find out more at www.family.org.sg/ParentCoaching.

For more parenting resources, visit our website at www.family.org.sg. 

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Single fathers face distinct challenges as they juggle both provider and caregiver roles while navigating the emotional complexities of parenthood. These challenges include co-parenting, stereotypes, and the quest to create a fulfilling family life for their child.  

Every parent wants nothing more than for our child to have the best family and support system. How does that look like when parents are no longer together and/or co-parenting?  

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay as he speaks to Bryan Ng, a single dad of one, to uncover the challenges, triumphs, and his support system that define his unique parenting journey. 

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Parenting is not meant for journeying alone. 

Should you be in need of help or support in your parenting journey, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

For more parenting resources, visit our website at www.family.org.sg. 

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Fathers play a crucial role in their daughters' emotional and social growth, moulding their self-esteem, confidence, and future relationships in their journey of maturing.

However, fatherhood also comes with its difficulties - rejection, changing needs from their kids, juggling work-life, societal expectations, and more.

How best can fathers show their love and address these challenges along the way?

Join us as our host, June Yong, speaks to Faith Wong, a young working adult, and Gerald Boon, a father of 2. Faith shares her experience growing up with her father and Gerald shares his journey on being a dad to his daughter.

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What better way to kickstart your daughter's entry into teenage years than to have an unforgettable father-daughter date?

Join us at Date with Dad, where fathers are given an opportunity to affirm and celebrate their teen daughter's milestone and journey to becoming a confident young woman.

Saturday, 11 November 2023 | 2-5 PM

Hilton Singapore Orchard

$240/father-daughter pair

Includes High Tea, a Worth the Wait ring,

and specially designed resources

Registration is open at www.family.org.sg/DatewithDad.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Teaching our children to navigate the digital sphere is inevitably challenging and parents need to take the first step towards engaging and educating their children. The more open we are to learn and grow with our children, the more influence we can wield in the long run!

How can we strike a balance between allowing our children to explore the digital world and ensuring their online safety?

Join us as our host, Chong Ee Jay, speaks to Melody Ong, a mother of two young children aged 3 and 7 respectively. Melody shares her journey on managing her children’s screen time and offers her perspectives and experience in navigating the digital playground with her children.

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This Children's Day, join us from 29 Sep to 9 Oct 2023 as we Capture The Wonder of our unique child and learn to Take on Digital Adventures together as a family!

Be equipped to build bonds meaningfully and be empowered to transform screen time into quality time.

Download complimentary parenting resources to navigate the digital playground with your children at www.family.org.sg/CaptureTheWonder.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Ever wondered what goes on in your teen’s mind and what are some of the key struggles they might face when it comes to making life's big decisions?

Join us in part two of our youth takeover series where youths come onboard to share their youth-nique perspectives.

Our guest, Raymus Koh, shares candidly with our youth host, Jakin Tan, about how he made a major decision for his life and how parents can better support their teens in making such life-changing decisions.

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For more parenting resources, visit our website at www.family.org.sg.

Remember, parenting is a journey not meant for journeying alone.

Should you be in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

When is it the right time for my teen to date? How do I know if my teen is ready to date? When it comes to dating, what are some things that I can advise my teen or young adult?

Join us in our youth takeover series where youths come onboard to share their youth-nique perspectives. Our youth host, Jasmine Lum, speaks with Nicole Soh, who offers her stories and her perspectives on ideal dating.

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In modelling healthy relationships, we would like to invite dads to take your daughter on a Date with Dad and have the opportunity to affirm and celebrate her milestone and journey to becoming a confident young woman!

Save the Date and find out more at www.family.org.sg/DateWithDad.

Saturday, 11 November 2023 | 2-5 pm

Hilton Singapore Orchard

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. Parenting can also feel like multitasking on multiple levels, yet there are always ways to cope and better improve ourselves as we rediscover our roles as parents.

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, and our Parent-Coach, Joe Chan, a father of two sons aged 11 and 13 respectively. Joe shares some insightful ways he has discovered in managing himself while he takes up different roles and offers a different angle to perceive parenting. Joe also unpacks some learning lessons on setting boundaries when it comes to family and work.

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Dads, are you looking for ways to connect with your daughter’s heart? Join us for Date with Dad and make it a date for your daughter to remember!

Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to affirm and celebrate her milestone and journey to becoming a confident young woman, as you spend dedicated time with each other.

Save the Date and find out more at www.family.org.sg/DateWithDad.

Saturday, 11 November 2023 | 2-5 pm

Hilton Singapore Orchard

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Burning out in motherhood is not rare - especially when you are juggling parenting, work, and many other responsibilities all at the same time. As mothers go through the ebb and flow of life, how can they safeguard themselves against burnout?

Join our host June Yong, as she chats with Sharon Ow, a working mum of two daughters. Sharon shares authentically about her experience with burnout, identifies warning signs, and provides practical tips on keeping burnout at bay.

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Parenting is a journey not meant for journeying alone.

Should you be in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

A survey on mental health last year found that 90% of undergrads in Singapore felt that work and study commitments were their greatest sources of stress. How can parents respond to their youth in times of stress?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who hears from Hosanna Nazar, a 25-year-old studying psychology in university.

From societal to financial pressures, Hosanna unravels the hardships of navigating stress in today's world and provides practical advice on how to cope with them. Through her personal experiences, parents can better understand the challenges that young people face and ways to support and encourage them.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Raising a child with special needs is never an easy feat, but almost certainly a rewarding journey. How can parents embrace the unique challenges that neurodiversity brings?

Join our host, June Yong, as she delves into the personal experiences of Teresa Soon, a mother of 3 and parent to a child with special needs.

They discuss the challenges that come with raising a child who requires additional care and support, as well as the joys and rewards that come with being a caregiver to someone with unique abilities. Teresa also shares insights on how she has navigated motherhood and offers advice for other parents who may be going through similar experiences.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting!

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

Should you be a parent in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear: www.family.org.sg/Counselling

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Fatherhood can be exhilarating yet filled with so much uncertainty. How can fathers brave the new world of fatherhood ahead of them?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, who chats with Ian Tan from Our Daily Bread Ministries and father of two sons, aged 3 and 5. Ian shares his journey as a young father navigating and overcoming the unexpected challenges of raising children in an evolving world.

“I'd like to be viewed as someone who is trusted by (my sons) and they will know that for as long as I'm around, the home is a place where you have dad and mum who will always be ready to receive you home, go through different moments of your life with you, whether they're ups or whether they are downs.”

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Fatherhood is a call to a brave adventure.

This Father's Day, we want to give dads a boost to keep going and growing in their unique parenting journey, with Call of Daddy: Braveheart.

From 9 to 19 June, Focus on the Family Singapore's Father's Day Campaign will feature the following free resources for dads and families:

Find out more about the Father's Day Campaign at www.family.org.sg/Braveheart.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Motherhood does not always become substantially simpler with the addition of children. As the demands of motherhood increase, how can mothers strike a healthy balance between effectively managing their children’s needs while avoiding burnout - especially the third time around?

Join our host, Alicia Boo, and Jessica Bin, a mother of three, who reveals her journey in adapting to change and going with the flow rather than clinging to rigidity as she learns to parent her three children.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting!

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Motherhood can be challenging for women to find a moment to catch their breath due to the numerous crucial and supportive roles they fulfil in society as mothers, wives, daughters, and employees.

Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks to Joan Swee, Founder of Whispering Hope, a local consultancy specialising in the internationally-recognised Grief Recovery Method®.

Joan reveals her journey of coping with the challenges of motherhood and grief. Encouraging mums to recuperate and take time for themselves, she advises ways to carve out a breathing space amidst the usual stresses of daily life.

“Grief and loss actually have no timeline, but you can choose to find your courage and resilience to build that life that honours your losses and celebrates your hopes and dreams."

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A mother’s inner voice can become critical and self-defeating, when there seems to be no end to the demands and challenges in motherhood. Therefore, it is crucial to nurture a mother’s sense of self in their journey. With healthier, joyful and secure mothers who enjoy their children, children will grow up in homes with an atmosphere of lasting love, compassion and laughter.

This Mother's Day, join us to affirm and celebrate mums for who they are. For mums listening to this podcast, you are one of a kind, no two mums have the same experience. We invite you to be honest and vulnerable with your stories and be kind to yourselves and fellow mums. Visit family.org.sg/OneOfAKindMum to find out more!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Going through difficult seasons of repetitive and seemingly mundane tasks is something many, if not all, mothers can relate to.

Our host, Delia Ng, speaks to Shaina Yu, co-founder of Brave Feats Student Care that focuses on the holistic well-being of primary school children. Shaina shares her story on overcoming loneliness, rediscovering the importance of her values and finding joy and security in motherhood.

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This Mother's Day, join Focus on the Family Singapore to affirm and celebrate mums for who they are.

To every mum listening to this podcast, you are One Of A Kind. No two mums have the same experience. We invite you to be honest and vulnerable with your stories, and be kind to yourselves and fellow mums.

Stay tuned to our Mother's Day campaign running from 5-15 May 2023! Meanwhile, visit www.family.org.sg for more parenting resources.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

If we're all being honest, parenting teens is an uphill task as our teenagers experience new emotions and embark on the journey of figuring who they are. Sometimes, this also includes learning to express themselves.

How can parents better relate to and understand our teens - even in the moments they don't know how best to say so?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Gerald Boon, a father of 2 and a dedicated mentor and coach of youths and youth adults.

Having been involved in youth and young adult work for 15 years, Gerald gives insight to learning to manage our ego and insecurities as we parent and hold space for our teens, as well as practical handles for parents to engage in better conversations.

"Empathy is 'open sesame' - Take a step back and empathise with what our children are going through."

"Don't assume to resume - Don't have assumptions about them. Once assumptions are made, we cannot resume the conversation."

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If you'd like to invest in your relationship with your teen, experience our inaugural Night Edition ofThe Select: Mission 1114, whereparents and tweens (aged 11-14) will take on identities as Secret Agents to solve intriguing puzzles and complete fun-filled (top secret!) mission activities. 

Join us at The Select: Mission 1114Night Edition! 

Saturday, 27 May 2023

Kick off at 6.00 PM on Zoom 

End your mission at a Secret Location in the city 

*Receive a Mission Kit and be rewarded with a finisher pin upon completing the mission 

Register now at www.family.org.sg/TheSelect.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Transiting into young adulthood is a new phase of awkwardness and growth. How can parents support their young adult as they continue to find their identity and place in the world?

Join our host, Delia Ng, who chats with Seah Cheng, a young adult and newly-minted educator with a passion for youths.

Cheng takes us through his journey of figuring life choices and dealing with setbacks. Through personal and candid anecdotes, he shares how parents can offer both comfort and challenge as their children embark on new adventures in young adulthood.

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Trust is at the core of all positive human relationships, especially between parents and their children. How do you begin building a trusting relationship in your family? What do you do when trust is broken between parent and child?

Joining our host, June Yong, is Jenni and Abby, a mother-daughter duo. Jenni a pastor of a local church and author of “Simple Tips for Happy Kids.” Abby is currently studying in university.

With stories of how they worked on trust through the years, Jenni and Abby realise that building trust is a two-way process where parents need to take the lead and children learn to respond.

Jenni encourages parents to take time to think through and process their values, seasons and histories as they communicate with their children. Abby reflects on how as children become young adults with greater ownership and awareness, that they too can play a big part in changing or growing the family culture of trust. 

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting!

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Motherhood can be consuming and requires almost 110% of you. How can mothers balance their own dreams and growth and their family's needs?

Join our host, Delia Ng, who chats with Tam Wai Jia, a humanitarian doctor, founder of Kitesong Global, and mother of two daughters, aged 4 and 6 respectively.

Speaking from her personal journey, Wai Jia shares about her challenges as a mum, reminds us of how our unique families should never be reason for comparison to another, and understanding that the ebb and flow of motherhood does eventually reap rewards in due time.

"It is in Winter that tree roots are driven deeper into the ground and the tree itself is strengthened. During Spring, when the rains come, these newly deeply set roots can absorb the water and grow again. Had it not gone through Winter, these roots would never have been driven so deeply."

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every season of motherhood is important. Will you join us to provide help and support to struggling mothers today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If you are personally struggling as a mother and would like support, our team of counsellors are here to guide and support you. Book a counselling session at www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Parenting teens can be a challenge when we're met with moody and sullen responses. While we understand that our teens are going through an intense period of emotional, mental and physical development, it can still be frustrating not to know what's going on in their lives. 

How can we adapt our communication methods so that our teens will still trust and respond to us?

Join Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Alicia Boo, a working mum of four, aged 7 to 13. Through recent experiences with her newly minted teenage son, Alicia shares her observations, mistakes and lessons on how to continue relating and conversing with our teens.

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When it comes to issues on sex and sexuality, your influence and the conversations you have with your children can equip them to build healthy relationships.

Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn how to get comfortable to talk to your child about sexual identity, pornography, relationship boundaries, and share your values about love and sex.

Raising Future-Ready Kids: Relational Health and Sexual Intelligence Webinar

Sat, 4 March 2023 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Online via Zoom

Early Bird Rate: $35 (Regular Rate: $50)

Register now at family.org.sg/rfrksexualintelligence

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Fatherhood might seem to be a daunting, lifelong endeavour, but is also one of the most precious and rewarding roles that any man could play. How can fathers gain new perspective regarding fatherhood, find purpose in parenting and leave a lasting legacy through the children they raise?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Cliff Tam, a stay-at-home dad and father of two daughters, aged 4 and 6 respectively.

Speaking from his journey as a stay-at-home father, Cliff shares about his struggles with his identity as both a man and father, how he's learnt to navigate the atypical journey and how to apply new perspectives in parenting.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult parent-child relationship can turn the corner. Will you join us to provide help and support to these relationships today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If your child is struggling in areas related to identity and purpose, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey! Book a coaching session at www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"How can we learn from failure and move on better from it? Otherwise, if success is the end goal and failure is not an option, then everyone else will fall between the cracks."

If failures are to be expected as part of one's learning and growing, why are our youth so afraid of failing?

Join Aaron Ng, who chats with Matthew Zachary Liu, a life coach with a passion for working with youths and their families. He unpacks the importance of parents' involvement in their child's growing up years, how it prepares the ground for open conversations to happen and what parents can try to do at present to help youths create a healthier mindset towards failure.

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When it comes to issues on sex and sexuality, your influence and the conversations you have with your children can equip them to build healthy relationships.

Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn how to get comfortable to talk to your child about sexual identity, pornography, relationship boundaries, and share your values about love and sex.

Raising Future-Ready Kids: Relational Health and Sexual Intelligence Webinar

Sat, 4 March 2023 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Online via Zoom

Early Bird Rate: $35 (Regular Rate: $50)

Register nowat family.org.sg/rfrksexualintelligence

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Men are playing a more involved role as fathers, reflecting a shift in perceived gender roles from their parents' generation.

How can this generation of dads step up to be more involved if they did not experience engaged fatherhood with their fathers?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, who chats with Jerrold Hong, an aspiring counsellor and father of two young children, aged 1 and 4.

Jerrold shares his journey of preparing for fatherhood even before his children were born, and persisting through challenges to build a strong relationship with his children. He hopes to encourage dads that when they commit fully to connecting with their children from their unique role and strengths, results will show.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that it is crucial for start building parent-child relationships intentionally when children are young. Will you join us to provide help and support to these relationships today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If your child is struggling in areas related to identity and purpose, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey! Book a coaching session at www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

The adolescent years are pivotal for every teen and for every parent. As our teens seek to clarify who they are, they often look to their parents for validation, support and most importantly, presence.

How can parents navigate these complex years and be present to help their teens have motivation and a sense of purpose in life?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Muru Nagaraju, a trainer and father of a teenage daughter and son, aged 17 and 15 respectively.

Speaking from his journey as a father and parent, Muru shares about how both him and his wife practice being present at home, instill and model values, practically share in the interests of his teens, and set healthy boundaries.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult parent-child relationship can turn the corner. Will you join us to provide help and support to these relationships today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If your child is struggling in areas related to identity and purpose, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey! Book a coaching session at www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Social media, some parents view it with caution, others cannot live without it. When it comes to our tweens and teens, most of them want to get a slice of the action.

But how do we ensure our children are equipped to handle potential pitfalls of the online world? How do we know when they are truly ready?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, who chats with June Yong, a mother of 3 children. Drawing from experiences with her eldest 13 year old daughter, June shares practical tips of guiding our children in their social media journey. From discovering their motivations to parents actively being regular sounding boards, June hopes to create protective buffers as her children enter the social media world.

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult parent-child relationship can turn the corner. Will you join us to provide help and support to these relationships today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If your child is struggling in areas related to mental or emotional well-being, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey! Book a coaching session at www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

The parenting journey is colourful, with an array of both bright and darker moments. As a parent, we might often lose our cool or can't help but yell and lash out at our child for their misbehaviour or wrongdoing.

How can parents avoid yelling and navigate their own emotions and expectations while parenting their children?

Join our host, Delia Ng, who chats with Chong Ee Jay, father of a 7-year-old son. Speaking from his journey as a father and parent to his son, Ee Jay shares about the importance of being mindful of how yelling impacts the parent-child relationship and practical ways parents can practice to keep C.A.L.M!

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At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every difficult parent-child relationship can turn the corner. Will you join us to provide help and support to these relationships today?

Your partnership will enable us to support parents through our parent dialogues, webinars, workshops and campaigns, to nurture thriving families for the next generation.

You can give at www.family.org.sg/GiveNow.

If your child is struggling in areas related to mental or emotional well-being, our team of coaches and counsellors are here to guide and support you in your parenting journey! Book a coaching session at www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As parents, we desire to have good relationships with our children, but it often gets challenging once they hit their teenage years. What can we do to have respectful and robust conversations with our teens?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Yvonne Kong-Ho, a passionate coach specialising in workforce development and mother of two children, 11 and 13.

Parenting children with different personalities and communication styles, Yvonne shares how she learnt to be more intentional in entering and holding space for conversations with them.

Yvonne's goal is to be a coach, mentor and friend to her children, even when they are adults. With the help of 5Cs, she believes that investing and building the relationships now will allow parents to play those important roles for the rest of their children's lives.

"(Being a parent means)...being there to serve (my children), to bless them, to help them, because I know it's really not an easy world that they are in."

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What better way to kickstart your daughter's entry into teenage years than to have an unforgettable father-daughter date?

Join us at Date with Dad, where fathers are given an opportunity to affirm and celebrate their teen daughter's milestone and journey to becoming a confident young woman.

Saturday, 12 November 2022 | 2-5 PM | Hilton Singapore Orchard

$225 / father-daughter pair

Includes High Tea, a Worth the Wait ring, and specially designed resources worth $320 in total.

Registration is open at www.family.org.sg/DatewithDad.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As much as grief and loss are part of life, it can be a heavy weight to bear - especially when someone dear is taken from us abruptly. In the midst of indescribable pain, how can parents have room to grieve the loss of their child? How can friends come around them in support in helpful and practical ways?

Join our host, June Yong, who chats with Cameron and Delia Walcott, parents of three children - Caleb, Evan and Anna. Cameron pastors a church and Delia is the principal of a school in Michigan, USA.

Speaking about losing their eldest son, Caleb, in October 2020, Cameron and Delia share about the grieving process, how they learnt to cope with differing ways to grief - both as individuals and parents - and how family and friends loved and supported them through it all.

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To grieving parents who have lost a child, we hold space for you and are here to remind you that you have not gone unseen or unheard.

As Children's Day comes round annually, take time to remember and celebrate the life of your child. May it help you grieve, heal and hold fast to precious memories shared with him/her.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disobedience, illogical demands, ignoring our requests - these are just some of the things that our children do that cause us to lose our cool. Is there a way to avoid getting triggered if we're always ahead of our children's triggers?

Joining our host, June Yong, is Skye Tan, a mother of two, who writes and speaks on parenting and marriage.

Drawing from years of managing her triggers, Skye shares the realities of responding to our children's difficult behaviour. How we model dealing with our own difficult emotions has long lasting effects on our children, just like how our parents (in their best efforts) also shaped how we interact with the world.

Noting the importance of parenting from wholeness and seeing our children as individuals navigating a new world, Skye hopes that parents will remember that:

"...there are those (difficult) moments but at the end of the day, it's a joy we get to be a parent. We get to have this kids with us for however many years and then they're going to be their own person and grow up. This time will never come round again."

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How you respond to mental health issues has direct influence to how your children perceive and manage their mental health.

Join us for our upcoming Raising Future-Ready Kids: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health webinar and learn how to recognise signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges, know what to do in the event your child experiences a mental health crisis, and have critical conversations about life and death.

Saturday, 8 October 2022 | 10 AM -12 PM | Via Zoom

Use early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35 

(Limited to the first 40 registrations, regular rate: $50) 

Registration is open at www.family.org.sg/RFRKMentalHealth.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

It is inevitable: Anxiety and stress heightens as our children go through the education system and face national examinations! How can we become the parent-coach our children need as they go through these academic challenges?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Pauline Foo, a mother of three and an educator who has been in the field for more than 20 years.

Speaking about understanding our unique child, Pauline shares about taking individualistic approaches in parenting and how motivating our children requires us to motivate ourselves too. More importantly, academic success does not determine our child's worth, nor our success as a parent. Being a parent-coach means that our child's journey to maturity also means a journey of growth as parents!

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As a society, mental health has been an uprising concern, especially amongst our youth.

Join us for our upcoming Raising Future-Ready Kids: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health webinar and learn how to recognise signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges, know what to do in the event your child experiences a mental health crisis, and have critical conversations about life and death.

Saturday, 8 October 2022 | 10 AM -12 PM | Via Zoom

Use early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35 

(Limited to the first 40 registrations, regular rate: $50) 

Registration is open at www.family.org.sg/RFRKMentalHealth.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As the saying goes, "Life is not a destination to be reached, but a journey to be enjoyed." How can our children enjoy the journey of learning? And how can parents learn to praise effort over results so that our children grow up knowing and appreciating the things that truly matter?

Join our host, June Yong, who chats with Mark and Sue Lim who are parents of two sons, authors of a parenting blog and consultants at The Social Factor, which focuses on training and teaching holistic self-development.

Speaking about the theory of praise and reinforcement, Mark and Sue share about building character and how our children's identities and self-worth are impacted by what we praise and reinforce. They also discuss the effects of affirming strengths in our children and share practical ways to observe, apply and practice doing so!

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As a society, mental health has been an uprising concern, especially amongst our youth.

Join us for our upcoming Raising Future-Ready Kids: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health webinar and learn how to recognise signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges, know what to do in the event your child experiences a mental health crisis, and have critical conversations about life and death.

Saturday, 8 October 2022 | 10 AM -12 PM | Via Zoom

Use early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35 

(Limited to the first 40 registrations, regular rate: $50) 

Registration is open at www.family.org.sg/RFRKMentalHealth.

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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Why do children love playing mobile and internet games? Their answer is usually "Gaming is fun!" but there are often underlying reasons to "just being fun". As parents, how do we identify the issues and help our children cope with their gaming habits?

Joining our host Chong Ee Jay is Ray Chua, a senior clinical psychologist specialising in helping gamers with problematic gaming behaviours since 2009. He is also a father of two girls.

An avid gamer from young, Ray is no stranger to the world of gaming. Sharing from his experiences working with children and youth, he delves into motivations that may drive them to gaming and highlights the red flags surrounding gaming. Ray also gives practical handles for parents to work with their children in regulating and meeting their needs in the real world, instead of the virtual world.

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There is an ongoing battle and multiple tensions adding to the state of our children's mental health and we need to be equipped to guide them through healthy ways to manage life's challenges.

In our upcoming Suicide Prevention & Mental Health webinar, learn how to:

Hear from experienced professionals about the various early intervention strategies surrounding mental health and youth suicide.

Raising Future-Ready Kids: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

Saturday, 8 October 2022 | 10AM – 12PM | Via Zoom

Use early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35.(Limited to the first 40 registrations, regular rate: $50)

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Have you found yourself in moments where you're fighting hard to hold back your natural response to your child's anxieties?

Joining our host, Alicia Boo, is Chan Swee Fen, a family life educator, counsellor and a trainer facilitator. They discuss ways to identify signs of anxiety in our children and techniques to help them overcome their worries and anxieties.

Using the acronym C.A.L.M., Swee Fen hopes that parents can first apply these strategies to themselves, then guide their children to better emotional health through patience and practice.

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Raising children comes with a myriad of challenges and concerns, be it physical, psychological or academical. Despite these stresses, can parents raise resilient children with a Growth mind-set? How can a Growth mind-set empower and enable our children to thrive as they grow and mature?

Join our host, June Yong, who chats with Jocelyn Wee, a mother of 3 and an educator who teaches primary and secondary school kids critical life skills. Speaking of the Growth mind-set, Jocelyn shares practical handles such as the power of "yet" and gives examples of how to model, encourage and help your child implement and practice it.

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Ever wondered: How can I be a better Parent-Coach for my child?

Join us for our upcoming PSLE Special: Empowered to be a Parent-Coach webinar and learn how to love and support your child, get equipped with a tailored game plan and be your child's greatest coach and cheerleader as they prepare for the final lap towards PSLE!

Saturday, 9 July 2022 | 10 AM -12 PM

Fee: $50

You may tune in with a friend/your spouse using a single device!

Registration is still open at www.family.org.sg/RFRKPSLE.

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With COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the future, we know that many of us are concerned about our families, and especially how our children and youth are going to cope with the new norms. Can youth handle adversity? How do we support and nurture youth so that they can bounce back from adversity?

Join Aaron Ng from Focus on the Family Singapore as he chats with David King Thorairajan on his personal journey of adversity and how we can support young people in tackling today's challenges.

David is the CEO of Ministry of Empowerment, a Singapore-based International Life Coaching Company, and a renowned motivational speaker. He has won many awards locally and internationally, including the Ten Outstanding Young Person Award (US) & Duke of Edinburgh (UK). David believes that every youth has the potential to overcome adversity and excel in life and dreams to impact thousands of youths-at-risk and families through positive influence. David is married for 8 years and has 2 beautiful young daughters.

It’s never too late to get help for your relationships too, if you find yourself in a strained parent-child relationship, we are committed to journey with you and your teen to experience reconciliation and restoration. Find out more about our online counselling services at www.family.org.sg/counselling

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

There is a rising trend of men being more involved in their families—as loving husbands and involved fathers. Gone are the days when married men just bring home the dough and leave their wives to deal with all things to do with the family.

As encouraging as this has been, there seems to be more discussion on the needs and struggles of mums, than of dads. In this episode, we want to understand more about the experiences of dads in this area. What are their struggles and dilemmas? Do they deal with guilt and insecurities, too? 

Aaron Ng of Focus on the Family Singapore speaks to two fathers, James and Jason, to hear how they manage their emotions, their relationship with their spouse and find support in their fatherhood journey.

James Ong is married for 7 years and has 3 children (aged 5, 2.5 years old and 2 months old). Both James and his wife are in the business of developing human capital using tools like Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder. James is also a community builder and serves as the vice-chair of the Residents’ Network in his estate. 

Jason Leong is married for 12 years to Ruth. They have 2 children, aged 8 and 6. The couple is passionate about helping people and organisations realise their potential. Jason is also a PE teacher in a secondary school.

For more details about the Father's Day campaign featured in this episode, visit Stronger with Dad.

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With more time spent with their children, Mums seem to know best and Dads can often be found on the sidelines in parenting, regardless whether it’s their choice or not.

However, is Mum's way really the best way? How do Dads really feel about this?

Join Aaron Ng of Focus on the Family Singapore, in this podcast interview with husband-and-wife, Marcus and Joy Cheng, as they recount their journey in parenting their two teenage sons.

Marcus is an educator with the Ministry of Education, and is currently a Year Head at a local primary school. He was formerly an Air Traffic Controller with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. His interest in sharing knowledge and guiding others started when he observed his mother giving tuition to needy children in his neighbourhood.

Joy is an entrepreneur who has been running Music Solutions, a music education business that provides programmes for schools and preschools for the past 20 years. She also work with seniors and children with special needs. With a passion for the arts, she hopes to see lives transformed through her work.

For more details about the Father's Day campaign featured in this episode, visit Stronger with Dad.

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Growing up, we may have heard the phrase “You won’t understand until you are a Mum” or “One day, when you are a Mum, you will understand”. Now of course, those statements may have been muttered by your Mum in times when you were stubborn or hard to handle. Is it true that there are some things you will only “get” after you become a Mum yourself?

Join Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, as she chats with Tabitha and Jace Tan, a young mother and grandmother, on how their roles and attitudes towards each other have evolved ever since Tabitha became a mum.

Tabitha is a first time mum to Baby Olivia. She is a freelance copywriter and owner of Proverbs Studio - a custom bridal gown studio. Her time at home is balanced between caring for Olivia and running her businesses while making sure she has enough time for her husband, church and other commitments. 

Jace is grandma to Baby Olivia and has spent the past 20 years dedicated to raising her kids and now their kids! She is passionate about journeying with other women in their marriages and relationships with their children.

For more details about the Mother's Day campaign featured in this episode, visit www.family.org.sg/takeamoment.

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*Manja (Malay) = to pamper or show affection

In a mother's survey conducted last year, the majority of those surveyed showed signs of poor emotional well-being; experiencing anxiety and worry, anger and frustration, and guilt regularly.

About more than half (51.7%) of them rated themselves at a stress level of 7 or more out of 10 (with 10 being completely stressed). 

In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore chats with Vicky Ho about the needs of mums and what a Recovering Perfectionist (RP) can look out for in parenting their children.

For more details on how mothers can take a moment,visit www.family.org.sg/mothersday

Vicky is a working mum who finds comfort and joy in a good chat with friends over coffee. Every day can be a juggling act as she strives to be fully present for her two young boys (aged 8 and 3). While life can sometimes spin out of control, she is thankful for her husband's constant encouragement and humour.

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We sing songs about “saving our world”, tell our kids to “re-use, reduce and recycle”, cut down the usage of plastic straws and more.

Amidst all these, how do we explain the reason why there is a need for these “Save the Earth” initiatives? How do we raise kids to pay attention and care about the environment?

Join our host Aaron Ng as he discusses with our guest Elisa Ng on how parents can inculcate social responsibility and care for the environment to their children, starting from their own home.

A mum for all seasons - FTWM, PTWM, SAHM - Elisa Ng has tried them all. On her own, she chills over a good book and ice-cream. With family, she plays board/computer games and watches funny videos. She is now learning new ways of connecting with and loving her teenagers – with less words, more acts of service and definitely more prayers.

A Litter At A Time: https://www.facebook.com/ALitterAtATime/

The Neighbourhood Guardian: http://www.singaporeanoftheday.com/the-neighbourhood-guardian

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No man knows what parenthood has in store until he becomes a father. But before that moment arrives, is it possible for one to be ready for fatherhood? How can fathers embrace being a son, husband, father, and friend all at the same time?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Isaac Tan, a father of a daughter, with another on the way! Speaking of strong foundations for one's journey of fatherhood, Isaac shares about the relationship with his father, reflects on his own relationship with his wife, and discusses how dads grow in community with fellow dads - all of which points to the fact that fatherhood is a journey not meant to be taken alone.

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This Father's Day, we want to thank dads for bravely answering and committing to the Call of Daddy: Fatherhood Ops!

From 10 to 20 June, Focus on the Family Singapore's Father's Day Campaign will feature the following free resources for dads and families:

Head to www.family.org.sg/CallofDaddy for more information!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Nobody likes to be nagged at. Or being the nag. But couples often find themselves caught in these situations of being annoyed with each other. Is there a way to end the nagging?

Joining our host, Alicia Boo, is Natalie Yeo who has been married for four years. They dissect the anatomy of nagging and Natalie shares her hard-fought journey of first-year nagging woes to present-time win-win situations.

Find out how she challenged herself with "1-minute chores", which changed her own attitude and posture over time - and even her husband's.

"While nagging at its core is very well intended, a lot of times it really doesn't sound loving or supportive. When I learned to think the best of my spouse, I really realised that nagging isn't the best way to communicate what I'm trying to say to him."

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Dear married couples, while regular dates are essential to stay connected, a good date is not about how often you head out with your spouse but rather, giving committed time to draw in to each other - to communicate and connect.

Focus on the Family Singapore would like to invite you and your spouse to join us for the Best Date Ever on 20 or 21 August 2022. Re-Connect & Re-Ignite the Romance with your Forever Date!

Sign up at www.family.org.sg/bestdateever. Early bird rate ends on 30 June 2022.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

With the recent government announcement regarding removing mid-year examinations for all primary and secondary school students, what have parents made of this decision? Would it mean less practice for examinations or one less opportunity to track their child's academic progress?

Joining our host, June Yong, is mother of two, Judith, who shares her honest thoughts about what is truly important in a child's academic journey and aptly reminds parents that each unique child learns and excels differently, with holistic growth being of greater priority and importance.

Judith is a family-life advocate and work-life consultant who believes that strong marriages and sound parenting make for resilient families. Judith began her career in market research before moving to pursue a passion in family life education. Currently, Judith splits her time between championing for families through training and writing, and raising her two sons, Micah and Ezra.

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If you want to better support your child’s mental health as they take their exams, join Focus on the Family Singapore for our PSLE Special webinar on being Empowered to be a Parent-Coach. This webinar is suitable for parents of Primary 4 to Primary 6 children.

At the webinar you get to role-play and practice how to handle real-life scenarios with experienced facilitators. You’ll also hear from an insightful and candid sharing how a mum supported her son through PSLE last year.

PSLE Special: Empowered to be a Parent-Coach

Sat, 9 Jul 2022 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Via Zoom

Use early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35*

(Limited to the first 40 registrations, Regular rate: $50)

For more details and registration for the webinar, head to www.family.org.sg/rfrkpsle!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Until parents hold a crying infant in their arms, the potential of loss can be a cruel, nagging thought as they await Baby's arrival. But as the day draws nearer, how does a first-time dad deal with the overflowing thoughts and emotions?

This week's host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, chats with Aaron Ng once again, a familiar voice on the ParentEd podcast. While Aaron didn't have his dad present in his growing years, he is determined to be the best dad his son needs. He reflects on how these 14 years of waiting have shaped his beliefs on fatherhood and how community has kept his hope alive.

"For myself, I feel that as the child grows up, there are different milestones and different moments which are so important and I want to be there and be present with my child."

At the point of this recording, Baby was still chilling out in his mum's belly. Now he's out and we celebrate his safe delivery!

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This Father's Day, we want to thank dads for bravely answering and committing to the Call of Daddy: Fatherhood Ops!

From 10 to 20 June, Focus on the Family Singapore's Father's Day Campaign will feature the following free resources for dads and families:

Stay tuned and head to www.family.org.sg/CallofDaddy for more information!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Pregnancy and preparation often go hand-in-hand for first-time parents. From conception to birth, what does the journey of becoming mum entail? How does a wife prepare herself to become mum? What are the thoughts and emotions that one thinks and feels in anticipation of becoming a parent? What would parenthood take?

Joining our host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, is married couple Aaron and Joy-Anne Ng who are expecting their first child! Aaron and Joy-Anne share their authentic story through 14 years of marriage - journeying through Endometriosis, a loss, and finally anticipating the birth of their baby.

"...what helped me prepare even right now is,we need to be in the present moment togetherand not looking for what could have been or what would have been but it's toenjoy the process together."

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This Mother’s Day, we want to encourage mums that through the mundane, routine, chaotic and joyful moments of motherhood, Every Season Matters!

From 29 April to 9 May, Focus on the Family Singapore's Mother's Day Campaign will feature the following free resources for mums and families:

Stay tuned and head to www.family.org.sg/EverySeasonMatters for more information!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Married life really brings a dose of reality that can be different from what we expect. How do couples bridge this gap without feeling disillusioned?

Joining our host, Aaron Ng, is Ivan and Kerin Lau, a young couple who got married in 2020 and now have a 8 month old baby. Exploring how couples can communicate and negotiate expectations with the realities of married life, Ivan and Kerin share their experiences and some helpful tips – like having methodical debrief sessions after conflicts.

“The shift in my expectations was to come to terms with reality, to acknowledge that, “OK, it's never going to work in a way that I want it to if I insist.” So, why not I adjust and be patient? Loving someone means that I have to sometimes say no to myself, by saying yes to her.”

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Managing expectations and realities of married life doesn’t come naturally after marriage. It takes intentional effort to jumpstart talking through the complexities with your spouse. If you're planning to tie the knot soon, do register for our upcoming Connect2 marriage preparation programme starting in April!

Come journey with marriage trainers and fellow couples, find out more at www.family.org.sg/Connect2.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As if the pandemic hasn't already brought on a gamut of stressors, but married couples have had to care for their families, and... learn to be each other's colleagues too. How has this unexpected and unique dynamic impacted families?

Joining our host, Delia Ng, is married couple Daniel and Alicia Chai who have four children aged between 6 and 12. Delving into the topic of being spouses and colleagues all at the same time, Daniel and Alicia share real stories about how working from home together these past two years have impacted their marriage and family life.

"Our children get a front row seat to how a modern day mum or dad juggles work, parenting and everything in between. They see our worst moments and how we try to press on when things get tough, and even celebrate little mini moments with us!"

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Dear married couples, while regular dates are essential to stay connected, a good date is not about how often you head out with your spouse but rather, giving committed time to draw in to each other - to communicate and connect.

Focus on the Family Singapore would like to invite you and your spouse to join us for the Best Date Ever on Friday, 15 July 2022 from 7-9.30pm!

Indicate your interest for updates on the event at www.family.org.sg/bestdateever.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"Worthy now.

Not if.

Not when.

We are worthy of love and belonging now.

Right this minute.

As is."

-The Gifts of Imperfection"

Father-Daughter relationships are intricate, in that fathers play a key role in their daughter's psychological development. How can fathers be role-models for their daughters in order for them to grow up as confident and secure young ladies?

Joining our host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, is father of three, Chiang Wen-Wei, and his eldest daughter, Charis. Delving into the topic of self-worth, Wen-Wei and Charis share candid stories and memories and discuss practical ways for intentional connections to take place.

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If you are struggling to provide the support you feel your daughter needs as she grows and matures, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you!

For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/counselling.

If you'd like for a parent coach to journey with you, visit www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

“My child was shown sexually explicit images by friends in school.”

“I caught my child viewing porn.”

Have you or someone you know been in such situations?

Join this week's host, June Yong, as she hears from Violet about her challenging experience of discovering her 9 year old son viewing porn. Pushing through her initial shock and fears, Violet started having age-appropriate conversations on sex and relationships with him. She hopes that this forms an internal narrative that her son uses to navigate wisely in the world.

Violet believes that"It's never too early to talk (to your child) about sex and love and respect, and how all these go together. Because in a relationship that is good and lasting, you’d only really want to have sex with someone you love."

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Talking about sex and sexuality can make even the most confident parent cringe. Don’t be caught off-guard. Learn strategies and tools to grow your child’s sexual intelligence and build a strong foundation for them to enjoy healthy relationships.

Join us for our upcoming webinar on Relational Health and Sexual Intelligence on 9 April 2022, Saturday (10am-12pm), where you will gain:

Find out more https://www.family.org.sg/rfrksexualintelligence 

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

When a marriage grows cold and home feels dreadful, is there anything more than to call it quits?

Lily and David share candidly with host Joanna Koh-Hoe about their divorce, individual journeys of growth apart, and eventually remarriage. What keeps them going now are these two words "Press On", now engraved on their wedding rings. They believe that "There will always be light at the end of the tunnel. Just press on."

Lily and David have been married for 10 years in their second marriage and have two young girls. They are also business partners managing Kew Organics, an organic facial bar.

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Marriage is almost never a bed of roses. Most times, as conflicts and tensions arise, it leaves the garden bed a bare mess, with scattered soil and weeded plants everywhere.

Celebrate Marriage with Focus On The Family Singapore and take intentional time to discover #SoMuchMore about your marriage by taking the Love Quiz with your spouse at www.family.org.sg/CelebrateMarriage and receive free resources to strengthen your relationship!

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Unity in marriage might seem easier with the union of two similar people. Alas, that’s rarely the case. Like teammates playing different positions in a sports team, how can couples play for the Big Goal of Marriage?

Join this week’s host, Aaron Ng, as he finds out what Reuben and Ronice Ng have discovered early in their marriage. From a 41-day wedding preparation, to relocation to UK three weeks later in the middle of a pandemic, this couple shares how they learnt to focused on the essentials.

It’s an open secret: not sweating the small stuff, having small, intentional conversations during peacetime and taking walks.

Reuben and Ronice Ng are young newlyweds who got married in August 2021. They are now based in London, with Ronice pursuing her Masters Programme and Reuben running his own toy making business.

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What makes a strong foundation for a lasting marriage?

Finances, time, expectations, intimacy, child care and discipline – these topics would likely be on the minds of dating or engaged couples. Know anyone who is newly married or about to get married? Connect2 helps them have conversations and navigate these areas early, and build a strong foundation for their marriage!

Our workshop for February is available now! To find out more, visit www.family.org.sg/Connect2

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Entering Primary School for the first time often bring both a sense of excitement and nervousness for both parent and child. How can parents prepare their children for successful transition to Primary School?

Joining our host, Susan Koh, is mother of two, Adelene Chan. In preparing a child for entering Primary School, Susan and Adelene discuss parenting approaches, life skills a parent hopes to instill in their child and how parents can help their child adapt to new environments, routines and friends.

Adelene has been married to Daryl since 2011 and have 1 newly minted Primary schooler and 1 preschooler. She prizes in being a good friend and revels in the joy that others experience, and journeys with others through tough times. She deeply believes that every relationship can do with more compassion and grace. Adelene also gets to do that through her work as a communication manager in a non-profit orgranisation.

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If you are struggling to provide the support you feel your child needs through transition, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

People often say that sex takes a backseat after a couple gets married and have children. But as we know, sex is an integral part of our marriage and like all things worth working on, healthy and open communication creates that improvement.

Sexual issues are also cited as the primary cause of broken marriages. How can we reclaim and enjoy the beautiful gift of sexual intimacy with our spouse?

In this episode, our host, Alicia Boo, will be discussing about the gift of sexual intimacy in marriage with Gary Koh and Joanna Koh-Hoe. Gary is a family life educator and counsellor, and Joanna is the CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore. The husband and wife pair are both passionate about advocating family, and have been speaking on issues of marriage, parenting, youth and sexuality for close to 20 years. They have been featured on CNA938 as guests on multiple occasions to talk about marriage and parenting. They have been married for over 2 decades and have a teenage son.

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Marriage can feel overwhelming when you’ve tried your hardest and nothing seems to work. If you are struggling in specific areas, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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The tween years are often transitional as both parents and tweens adapt to changes — environmentally, physically and emotionally. How can parents and tweens be safe spaces, to share openly without hurting one another through the process?

Joining our host, Susan Koh, are mother and son, Judith and Micah. Over candid and honest stories, they chat about changes that both parents and tweens go through, challenges faced through transitions, and also share mutual expectations.

Judith is a family-life advocate and work-life consultant who believes that strong marriages and sound parenting make for resilient families. Judith began her career in market research before moving to pursue a passion in family life education. Currently, Judith splits her time between championing for families through training and writing, and raising her two sons, Micah and Ezra.

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No one needs to parent alone. If you or a friend have a child entering Primary School next year, have you considered how you can help them be ready holistically – intellectually, emotionally, socially and digitally – as they enter into a new phase of learning?

In our upcoming interactive School Readiness in a Digital Worldwebinar on Sat, 15 Jan 2022, 10am-12pm via Zoom, you will role-play how to handle real-life scenarios with experienced facilitators, and have your burning questions on transitions to Primary One answered!

Besides that, you'll be equipped to help your child:

Register for this webinar at www.family.org.sg/RFRKSchReady at $65 per pax or $110 if you sign up with a buddy! Use early bird promoSCHREADY15for $15 off total individual/buddy rate (until 31 Dec 2021).

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No human being is perfect and it is only natural to expect that we will make mistakes in our relationships, especially the ones closest in proximity. How can parents create a safe space for our children to be real and unafraid to express both their joys and struggles with us?

Joining our host, June Yong, are husband and wife, Mark and Sue Lim. Over candid stories, they share about how they built a family culture of saying sorry authentically, guiding their children in emotional vocabulary and growing together with love and acceptance as fellow human beings.

Mark and Sue are educators and counsellors. They operate their own training consultancy, The Social Quotient, which conducts training in schools and other institutions, in issues related to mental wellness and special needs. Mark & Sue have been married for almost 14 years and have two sons, aged 9 and 11. They also co-write a parenting blog, Parenting on Purpose.

Parenting is not a single sojourner’s path. If you are struggling to provide the support you feel your child needs in specific areas, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on parent-coaching, visit www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"The battle is lost once someone stops trying." Marriage is often said to be for a lifetime, yet one might wonder if resolving conflicts again and again is worth the effort. If we desire to stay committed to our partner, how do we prevent conflicts from slowly tearing our marriage apart?

In this episode, our host Delia Ng chats with Nelson and Gina Lee on how to differentiate healthy and destructive conflicts, deal with different conflict management styles and fight well as a team.

Nelson and Gina have been married for 13 years and have three children.

Marriage can feel overwhelming when you’ve tried your hardest and nothing seems to work. If you are struggling in specific areas, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

In recent years, one stark issue that has surfaced is our children’s state of mental health — events like the heartbreaking incident at River Valley High and rising suicides among those aged 10-19 confront us. A recent poll conducted among 600 youth also revealed that more than half rarely or almost never share their personal problems with family. With such worrying incidents and statistics, how can parents help their children have a healthy view of themselves and know when to seek help?

Joining our host, Alicia Boo, for this episode is Dr. Liow Pei Hsiang — a psychiatrist, and mother of three young adult daughters. They share about and discuss the unique challenges that both youth and parents face in the specific aspects of emotional development, body image, self-esteem — and how parents can be alert to identify telling signs of when their children might be struggling and offer needful intervention.

Parenting is not a single sojourner’s path. If you are struggling to provide the support you feel your child needs in specific areas, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/parentcoaching.

Also, as a response to the mental health needs of families during this season, Focus has curated resources and articles on a microsite, #StrongerwithFamily* (www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithFamily), to supplement and guide parents who desire to support their children and family members in the area of mental health. We hope that it would be a helpful resource in your parenting journey!

* Supported by Musim Mas BlueStar* fund, administered by The Majurity Trust

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"For better or for worse, till death do us part."  We are all familiar with these words. When we get married, we expect to grow old together and maybe even get to raise our grandchildren together or enjoy our golden years picking up new hobbies together after a long life of hard work. But what happens when death parts us earlier than expected?

In this episode of the ParentEd podcast, we have Joan Swee, the founder-director of Whispering Hope, share about the topic of grief and loss with our host Aaron Ng. They discuss how grief affects our relationships, how we can choose to find personal healing and how we can better support those who are grieving.

Joan has a unique perspective on grief recovery, having lost her husband, Henry to cancer when she was 35 and left to parent their 2 young sons on her own.

She co-founded a voluntary welfare organisation in Singapore that focused on supporting the bereaved, and served on the management board for 20 years. Apart from being a practising counsellor, she is a certified Life Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist. She founded Whispering Hope Singapore in 2017 with the aim of helping Singaporeans learn to recover from grief and bounce back from life's losses.

If you are experiencing grief and you need to process your emotions with someone, do contact Joan and her team at Whispering Heart. Our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is also here to listen and journey with you and your family. You can find more details on Counselling at www.family.org.sg/counselling

As a response to the mental health needs of families during this season, Focus has curated resources and articles on a microsite, #StrongerwithFamily* (www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithFamily), to supplement and guide parents who desire to support their children and family members in the area of mental health. We hope that it would be a helpful resource in your parenting journey!

* Supported by Musim Mas BlueStar* fund, administered by The Majurity Trust

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

STRESS - We all feel it, we all succumb to its effects sometimes and it’s a part of life that some may say is more obvious in fast-paced Singapore. Amidst the pandemic, we have also been hearing more about the mental load of going through this pandemic. Whether it’s work stress, parenting stress or a personal crisis, how do we make sure we don’t let it kill our marriages and relationships at home?

Joining our host, Aaron Ng, in the studio for this episode is husband and wife, Douglas and Vanessa Yeap. They share candidly about the challenges that they are currently facing, and how they cope with the stress of being a working mother and running a small business, yet working towards being involved parents and keeping their marriage healthy.

Douglas and Vanessa have been married for 11 years and have a 5 year old son. Douglas is a radio podcast producer and runs Amplify Podcast, a Christian radio podcast. He enjoys music, coffee and hanging out with his family at Jewel Changi Airport.

Vanessa is part of the Partnerships team at Focus on the Family Singapore, and leads the team in fundraising and working with partners. She loves quiet walks at the beach and is recharged by beautiful sunsets.

Besides practicing intentionality for your marriage, set your phones - and worries - aside and rediscover the joy of parenting and the joy of your children this Children’s Day www.family.org.sg/capturethewonder

Be the first 1,000 parents to download a free e-guide, that includes an age-based developmental needs chart and activities to make the most of your family time! #CaptureTheWonder

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Life in Singapore is really busy. Parents struggle to just find time for themselves, and it is a challenge sometimes to spend dedicated, committed and intentional time with our children, especially as they get older.

As new parents, it is easy and natural to be caught up in the cuteness of our babies, even though we may be sleep deprived or exhausted. But as our child gets older, sometimes the sense of delight can start to dwindle as we have to deal with poor behaviour, tantrums and quarrels.

In this special Children's Day episode, our host Joanna Koh-Hoe chats with Alicia and Ember on their mother-daughter relationship, how Alicia relates with her other children, and how parents can capture the wonder and unique moments of their child's growing years.

Alicia Boo is a working mother and the Principal Counsellor at Focus on the Family Singapore. She is also a speaker and trainer who engages with youth, young adults and parents, equipping and inspiring them for significant living and to build strong families.

Alicia is a mother of 4 children aged 5-11 years old, including a pair of twins. Ember is her second child and she is a dynamic and positive girl who is passionate about sports and loves horses. Ember also enjoys hugs from her parents!

Rediscover the joy of parenting and the joy of your children this Children’s Day www.family.org.sg/capturethewonder

Be the first 1,000 parents to download a free e-guide, that includes an age-based developmental needs chart and activities to make the most of your family time! #CaptureTheWonder

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

National Service (NS) in Singapore has indeed become very different over the years – some may say for better or for worse, but it remains an important rite of passage for males in Singapore. In fact, it is a major milestone not just for the enlistees, but perhaps more so for the parents who have to “release” their sons to what they might be seen as “hardship” and “danger”.

As Singapore celebrates National Day in August, we want to highlight the significant roles parents and family members play in supporting our sons in serving National Service.

In this episode, we discuss how parents can help prepare their sons for National Service, how family dynamics may change because of NS and the perspectives the family should adopt as our sons enlist and serve the nation. Join our host Aaron Ng, as he dialogues with Calvin and Lucas Chin, on their NS journey as father and son.

Calvin is a father of four sons, with his 2 older sons currently serving their NS. He is aged 47 and works as an account manager. He enjoys cycling and playing the guitar. Lucas, aged 20, is Calvin's eldest son and he is currently a National Serviceman Full-time (NSF) with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, 608 Squadron.

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Exams can be stressful, both for children and parents. And when you have high stake exams like Singapore's PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) or GCE N, O and A levels, the stress levels just shoot through the roof. How can parents help their child to navigate exams stress, build resilience and maintain a positive parent child relationship when tensions may run high? 

In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore speaks to June Yong and her daughter Vera who’s taking her PSLE this year. Tune in to hear how both mother and daughter are handling this stressful season in the midst of a pandemic, and the impact it has had on their relationship.

June is an educational therapist, a freelance writer and mother of three. She is passionate about helping parents hold on to their inner calm and find joy in parenting. You can read more uplifting parenting stories and lessons at her blog Mama Wear Papa Shirt.

If you desire to grow your child's emotional and mental resilience in the face of academic and social pressures, join us at our upcoming Mental & Emotional Resilience webinar happening on Sat, 4 Sep '21, 10am - 12pm (SGT). Register today at this link. (This webinar is supported by Musim Mas BlueStar* fund, administered by The Majurity Trust.)

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Marriage is one of the most significant relationships two people can share. It can be the source of our greatest joy, but can also bring about its fair share of hurts. There has been much media attention given to marriages and divorce in Singapore in recent times, such as: the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on current and future marriages, fewer marriages and divorce rates, and the possible repercussions of an amicable divorce option on marriages in Singapore.  

What are the marital aspirations of youth in Singapore today? How are these influenced by their parents, and what can family members do to support them during this season of adulting?

In this episode of the ParentEd podcast, host Aaron Ng hears from 2 young adult guests, Abigayle Huan and Samuel Law, who share candidly about how their parents have shaped their perspectives on relationships and marriage. They also share how they desire to build healthy relationships with their friends and their personal take towards marriage.

Abigayle is a 21 year old undergraduate student at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Law. She has a younger brother, aged 16 years old, and they enjoy a close relationship with each other and with their parents.

Samuel is currently serving his National Service with the Singapore Armed Forces and is an active volunteer in his community. He is 22 years old, enjoys writing and is the oldest of 4 sons.

Want to engage your tween or teen in meaningful conversations but don't know where to start? To celebrate our Youth in Singapore this July, youth community movement FamChamps partnered with TableTalk by Vessels to create a Telegram telebot to facilitate conversations between youth and their family. Visit On Second Talk for more details of their initiative.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Do our growing teens consider us a safe place to share about their personal pain? Why is it so difficult for parents and children to talk about the challenges we face regarding mental health?

In this 2-part episode of the ParentEd podcast, mother-and-son pair, Charis and Sean Patrick share about their personal battle and victory over mental health challenges with host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore.

Charis Patrick is a mum of 4 children. She is a family & marital therapist, trainer and family life educator. She is also a resource speaker with Focus on the Family Singapore. Her passion is to transform the next generation by empowering parents in her generation to practice positive and healthy parenting. She also enjoys music, theatrical works and sleep. Sean Patrick is an 18 year old who studies business in a polytechnic and enjoys sports.

Want to engage your tween or teen in meaningful conversations but don't know where to start? To celebrate Youth Day in Singapore this year, youth community movement FamChamps partnered with TableTalk by Vessels to create a Telegram telebot to facilitate conversations between youth and their family. Visit On Second Talk for more details of their initiative.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Do our growing teens consider us a safe place to share about their personal pain? Why is it so difficult for parents and children to talk about the challenges we face regarding mental health?

In this 2-part episode of the ParentEd podcast, mother-and-son pair, Charis and Sean Patrick share about their personal battle and victory over mental health challenges with host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore.

Charis Patrick is a mum of 4 children. She is a family & marital therapist, trainer and family life educator. She is also a resource speaker with Focus on the Family Singapore. Her passion is to transform the next generation by empowering parents in her generation to practice positive and healthy parenting. She also enjoys music, theatrical works and sleep. Sean Patrick is an 18 year old who studies business in a polytechnic and enjoys sports.

Want to engage your tween or teen in meaningful conversations but don't know where to start? To celebrate Youth Day in Singapore this year, youth community movement FamChamps partnered with TableTalk by Vessels to create a Telegram telebot to facilitate conversations between youth and their family. Visit On Second Talk for more details of their initiative.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Report Card. For most, these two words bring a sense of dread and anxiety! But without an evaluation now and then, how do you know if you are doing well or what you need to work on?

Just like how academic report cards are milestone checks on how we are doing in our studies, does your Dad similarly help guide you in life? On the other hand, how might a child evaluate his or her father? 

Amos and Nathan Ang join host, Joanna Koh-Hoe, in this lively conversation to share how their relationship developed after having an honest review of it at a father-son adventure camp.

Amos works with an international nonprofit organization and is also a professional trainer and coach. He has been married for 24 years to Karen and they have 2 sons. Nathan is their older son and he recently completed serving his National Service as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. He is currently waiting to start university. As a family, they love exploring new places and playing games together. 

With the pandemic bringing one more thing for dads to worry about, Focus on the Family Singapore wants to honour fathers for giving us their best through life’s highs and lows. As strong as they may appear to be, dads also need to know they are loved, seen, and good enough.  

Check out our fun e-report card and give your Dad a score on how well he’s been doing. He could always use a little encouragement. www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithDad

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Parenting can often feel like a lonely journey. With all the roles we juggle in life and the limited number of hours every day brings, many parents can feel like we are scrapping the bottom of the barrel. But parenting is not meant to be a one-man or one-woman show, it’s meant to be done in tandem. 

In this episode, our host Aaron Ng catches up with husband and wife, Kevin and Edna Thio as they share about their adventures and misadventures in co-parenting, and reveal some of their secrets and tips that helped make co-parenting a wonderful experience for them.

Kevin and Edna have been married for 23 years and have 4 children, aged 21, 19, 16 and 12. They run Yellow Octopus, a creative agency and design practice devoted to strategic, authentic and thoughtful design. They are role models to the people in the creative industry and in their community, and they enjoy having meaningful conversations.

A happy Father's Day to all the dads who are listening! Focus on the Family Singapore will be launching our Father's Day campaign "Stronger with Dad" on 11 June. To be updated on inspiring stories and e-resources to appreciate fathers, visit www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithDad.

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You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Mothers are feeling increasingly lonely these days. In a 2018 study in UK, 90% of more than 2,000 mothers surveyed shared that they felt lonely after having children, and 54% felt "friendless" after giving birth. This was even before the need for social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

How can we resolve this epidemic of loneliness? Where can mothers find support and encouragement when we need it? Join Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore as she chats with Michelle Choy about why mothers need a support group or community.

Michelle is a mother of 6 children. Her eldest child is aged 23 and her youngest is 8 years old. She is the co-founder and director of The Little Executive, a skills studio developing children to be ready for the 21st century. She is also an occupational therapist who chronicles about her parenting journey at mummyweeblog.com

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In conjunction with Mother's Day in May, Focus on the Family Singapore is affirming all mothers to dream again. What are your aspirations? What do you hope to see for yourself and for your family? Click the link for more resources (results of our recent survey with mums) and encouraging stories of mothers. -> Time to Dream

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"I feel being a woman now is so much more empowering. It's so empowering because you don't have to give up your aspirations just to be a stay home mum... It's really about your own personal conviction and why you are doing it (being a stay home mum)."

To kick off our focus on Mums and motherhood this May, we will be talking about whether the role of Mums have changed over the generations. 

In this episode, host Aaron Ng speaks with married couple, Ruth Kan and Ling Jiahao on their perspectives of motherhood, and how the relationships with their own mothers affected the way they view motherhood today.

Ruth and Jiahao have been married for 11 years and they have 4 children (3 sons aged 9, 7 and 4 years and 1 daughter who is 8 months old) Ruth is currently a stay-at-home mum. She was working for 7 years before she chose to stay home to be her children's primary care-giver. Jiahao is the founder of a creative agency called The Fireplace Collective. Besides enjoying time outdoors with the family, they are both passionate about journeying with people and they value the personal stories that each person carries.

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This Mother's Day, Focus on the Family Singapore is affirming all mothers to dream again. What are your aspirations? What do you hope to see for yourself and for your family? Click the link for more resources (results of our recent survey with mums) and encouraging stories of mothers. -> Time to Dream

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"I feel being a woman now is so much more empowering. It's so empowering because you don't have to give up your aspirations just to be a stay home mum... It's really about your own personal conviction and why you are doing it (being a stay home mum)."

To kick off our focus on Mums and motherhood this May, we will be talking about whether the role of Mums have changed over the generations. 

In this episode, host Aaron Ng speaks with married couple, Ruth Kan and Ling Jiahao on their perspectives of motherhood, and how the relationships with their own mothers affected the way they view motherhood today.

Ruth and Jiahao have been married for 11 years and they have 4 children (3 sons aged 9, 7 and 4 years and 1 daughter who is 8 months old) Ruth is currently a stay-at-home mum. She was working for 7 years before she chose to stay home to be her children's primary care-giver. Jiahao is the founder of a creative agency called The Fireplace Collective. Besides enjoying time outdoors with the family, they are both passionate about journeying with people and they value the personal stories that each person carries.

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This Mother's Day, Focus on the Family Singapore is affirming all mothers to dream again. What are your aspirations? What do you hope to see for yourself and for your family? Click the link for more resources (results of our recent survey with mums) and encouraging stories of mothers. -> Time to Dream

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

"If we share with you the differences we have and how incredibly different we are since we started dating, I think you'll be very surprised at how we are still together as one."

Someone wise once said that marriage is the best test of a person’s mettle. In the daily grind of doing life together, a person’s character and inner strengths and weaknesses are revealed.

In this episode, we are focusing on the growing pains in marriage and we have husband and wife couple, Christopher and Inez Fun, share about the ups and downs of their marriage and parenting journey in conversation with host, Aaron Ng.

Chris and Inez have been married for 6 years and they have 3 children; Isa, Ian and Ike. Chris is a business lead for social commerce in a media network, and Inez works as a global digital and PR lead for a skincare brand.

If you need to speak to someone in regards to your marriage relationship, our counseling support services are available both online and on site, and you can find out more at www.family.org.sg/counselling

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

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Ask any parent and they very likely will say that parenting is the most rewarding thing they have done and yet also the hardest. As we highlight the difficult topic of experiencing pain in the family this month, we'll be looking at the pain spots we experience in parenting.

From adjusting to handle the night feeds when children are young to managing angsty teenagers, parents will face varying degrees of pain in their parenting journey. Can you find the pleasure of parenting in the midst of trying moments?

In this episode, our host, Aaron Ng, will be speaking with Daryl Koh, a father of 2 and an educator in a local school. Daryl is married for 17 years and his children are aged 14 and 12 years old. He is passionate about engaging young people and he has been teaching for more than 20 years.

Focus on the Family Singapore has an ongoing series of ParentEd Dialogues where we have conversations to coach parents on how to adapt as your kids grow up, starting with understanding his or her personality, how to discipline well and how to create a loving and fun culture at home. Our next ParentEd Dialogues are coming up in May and you can sign up for it on our website here.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

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"As an iron hand in a velvet glove, so her inner strength is clothed by her dignity and grace."

This month, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, we are turning the spotlight on women and womanhood.

In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, catches up with Cheryl Ng and her daughter, Darienne Sim about what it means to be a strong woman.

Believing that children are the future and family the nurturing ground, Cheryl dedicated the early part of her career to pursuing her childhood dream of teaching in junior colleges, before switching her attention to bringing up her own children. 

Cheryl was appointed by the Minister as a steering committee member of the Parents Advisory Group for the Internet (PAGI) from 2000 to 2004, and thereafter served on the Publications Consultative Panel, followed by the Media Literacy Council. She continues to volunteer with the Films Consultative Panel of the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI). 

To uphold the interests of children and families, Cheryl has discussed her work on internet safety in public seminars, radio talk shows and on TV. In fact, she was featured with her family in a television educational docu-drama.  

Having been a full-time career woman, a full-time stay-home mum, and also a full-time working mum, Cheryl is determined that what the future holds is founded on what we now build. She is romantically married to Andy with four daughters, and she is also an involved grandparent. She brings to every speaking engagement deep insights mixed with strong passion.

Darienne currently studies English Literature at Nanyang Technological University and enjoys writing poetry. Her mum describes her as fun-loving and creative.

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This month, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, we are turning the spotlight on women and womanhood.  

In our modern society, a lot have been said about the role of women in society, in family, and with that, the perceived idea of “having it all”.

On social media, we may often see stylish moms with great careers and beautiful families, and feel a sense of “Insta-envy” at how wonderful their lives are and there can be a very real sense of expectation and comparison.

In this episode, our host, Aaron Ng, chats with Jennifer Heng (Director, Safe Place & Author, Walking Out of Secret Shame) and her husband, John Heng, on the multiple roles of a woman. What are some expectations women have on themselves? Is it realistic for women to be "wonderful" in all that they do? What are some practical things husbands can do to support their wives?

Jennifer was a recipient of The Great Women of our Time Awards, and she advocates for women and families with unsupported pregnancies to make life-giving choices. You can partner and support her team at Safe Place here.

Jennifer and John have been married for 19 years, and are parents of a 10 year old daughter, Alexis.

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For every parent, as our kids grow up, we watch on with a mixture of anticipation, awe and sometimes, fear. What if they make the wrong choices? Are they making friends in school? Or more importantly, who on earth is he or she dating?

Since who your child dates and ends up marrying will directly affect their lives, how do you help set them up to be able to have healthy and successful relationships?

Tune in to the conversation between ParentEd podcast host, Aaron Ng, and our guest, Percy Low, Partnership Manager with FamChamps, on how she prepares her children for successful friendships and future relationships.

Percy has more than 20 years of experience working and mentoring youths, as well as helping parents develop strong parenting skills. With the belief that Family is the bedrock of society and everyone has a role to build strong families, she hopes to inspire the next generation to believe, live out and champion family. Percy has been happily married to Luke Loh for 25 years and they have 3 beautiful daughters. 

*Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserveis a nature reserve in Singapore.

Celebrate Marriage is an annual campaign by Focus on the Family Singapore to uplift and inspire marriages. If you are married, take this quiz to gain an honest understanding of the current weather conditions of your marriage and identify key growth areas for a healthy and connected relationship with your spouse.

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We had a wet and rainy start to 2021 here in Singapore. Some of us had plans to go outdoors, keep up with our fitness routines, or spend more time going out as a family, now that we can actually go out. As with the wet weather, sometimes things take an unexpected turn and we have to adjust. The same goes for our marriages which goes through different weathers and seasons.

In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore chats with husband-and-wife, Amos and Karen Ang about how we can face the different weathers of marriage together.

Amos and Karen Ang work with an international nonprofit organization and have been teaching and facilitating Marriage Preparation Courses since 2000. One of their passions is to inspire hope and passion in marriagesand they particularly enjoy mentoring engaged and newly married couples as well as young parents. Amos and Karen speak regularly on the need to invest time, energy and resource to nurture the marriage relationship for the long haul. Amos is also a professional trainer and coach.

They are married for 24 years and have 2 beloved sons. They love exploring new places and playing games together as a family. 

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

Many marriages have weathered the unexpected in 2020. In the midst of the busyness of work and parenting, how can we make our marriage better, and not worse? How can we aim for a stronger and healthier marriage in 2021?

The best gift we can give our children, is to love our spouse. Join Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, as she chats with husband-and-wife pair, Tony and Ting Ai Soh, in this inspiring and candid conversation on loving our spouse.

Tony and Ting Ai have been married for almost 27 years and have 3 adult children. Tony currently works in the non-profit sector and also serves as the Vice-Chairman of Focus on the Family Singapore. Ting Ai is a communications professional and a full-time working mum.

Besides having exclusive dates with each other, Tony and Ting Ai are intentional to spend one-on-one time with each of their 3 adult children. Read Tony's interview with Our Daily Bread on what made and helped him change his priorities towards his family.

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

2020 has been a different sort of year. Work, school and the way families spend time together had to change. Yet some things remained the same – children just want to have fun and to be loved, and parents want their children to be happy, successful and grow up well.  

How has 2020 changed your perspective of parenting, or has it not changed it at all? Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he chats with Elisa Ng, a mother of 3 young men, to share with us her priorities as a parent in this new year and lessons she wished she learned when she was a younger mum. 

Elisa has been balancing work and home demands for close to 30 years. She started her career in Singapore's civil service, handling a gamut of HR matters and subsequently led a research team at the ministry headquarters. When flexi-work arrangements were no longer sufficient for the needs of her young children, she became a stay-at-home-mum, while gaining expertise as a Family Life educator and supporting children in the community in their language literacy. 

Wanting a second career in supporting families, she joined Focus on the Family Singapore, which allows her to enjoy good work-life balance with its comprehensive work-life benefits. You can read more about her parenting journey on her personal blog Give Them Roots and Wings.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

2020 is an unusual year for many families. It's been a year of missed opportunities and perhaps even much grief for some. Have we been able to process our emotions and thoughts with our spouse? Did the pandemic improve our parenting, with parents being more intentional in how we relate with our children? Are there any issues that we need to address before we start the new year?

Joining our host, Christabel Tan, to chat about the kind of conversations we should have as a family is Susan Koh.

Susan is a self-confessed C+ mum who lives for coffee, chocolate and heartfelt connections. As a mum of one she believes that the best parenting style is parenting with intention and shares her motherhood journey on her blog A Juggling Mom.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

In today's fast paced society, some families are employing migrant workers as domestic helpers to allow them to better manage the demands of family work and household responsibilities. 

Some families see their domestic helper as just an employee. While some families honour and treat their domestic helpers as someone who is a part of the family. 

Cases of employers mistreating or taking advantage of their helpers have made the news recently, but yet we have also heard of stories of many helpers integrating well with families and becoming much loved members of the family.

In this special Giving Week episode of the ParentEd podcast, our host Aaron Ng chats with Jeannie Cheong about her family's experience with their helper, Lyn, and how the family rallied together to work on a family fundraising project to honour and encourage her, as she returned home to start her own family.

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Jeannie is a stay-at-home mum of 3 young children aged 6, 4 and 2 years old. Besides the daily school and home routine, she also runs Tiny Seeds Bookshop, an online bookshop, with specially curated books for children.

Jeannie and her husband, Jason, recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary! They both enjoy spending time outdoors and love reading to their children.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

The lack of a moral compass in our fast-evolving tech industry has become a hotbed for debate recently. When technology uses human psychology insights to create interfaces and features to keep you perpetually online, how do we teach our kids to switch off or navigate the content responsibly?  

In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore chats with our guest, Aaron Lee, about maintaining the influence which parents have and what we need to do to continue to nurture our kids in this digital age.

Aaron is a father of a one-year-old and a software engineer. He has worked as a technologist in various organisations, MNCs and even co-founded a few start-ups. He currently works in a GovTech organisation called Open Government Products as an engineer. He strongly believes that technology can be used for good and is helpful for people.

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When you think about Korean drama television shows or K-dramas, what comes to mind? Binge-worthy? Tear-jerkers? 

Perhaps your kids are obsessed with K-dramas or maybe you watch it with them as a family. Have you thought of using this form of entertainment as a form of conversation starters? 

In this episode, Aaron Ng from Focus on the Family Singapore chats with family counsellor, Gary Koh, on the lessons he has learnt from watching Korean dramas, and how parents can use teachable moments to create conversations with their children.

Gary Koh is presently a full-time counsellor. With over a decade’s experience working with youths and their parents, he is a firm believer that a good marriage is the foundation for a healthy family. Gary is passionate about advocating that young adults have the ability to impact society in the area of family if they are given a healthy model of family, and proper encouragement toward strong and lasting relationships. Gary has been married to Joanna for over two decades. They have a teenage son, Tobias. 

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"It’s okay not to be okay at home."

It was reported that more people in Singapore are seeking help for their mental health. However, there are many who are unaware or are in denial of knowing someone with mental health issues.

In this 2-part episode, we hope to tackle the sensitive issue of how we deal with mental health challenges as a family. What can parents do to support their child or family member?

Joining Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, is Lily*, a stay-home mum who runs her small business on the side. She is a mother of 3 adult children. Speaking with her about their personal journey is her youngest child Jack*, who is a 23 year old undergraduate. (*The names and voices have been modified to protect the privacy of our guests.)

To support families in this area, Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting an online webinar entitled Alive to Thrive on 15 Nov, 2-4pm. Discover how to create a safe space for your child at home, and learn to build on foundations of open communication and supportive relationships to protect their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast.

You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

"It’s okay not to be okay at home."

It was reported that more people in Singapore are seeking help for their mental health. However, there are many who are unaware or are in denial of knowing someone with mental health issues.

In this 2-part episode, we hope to tackle the sensitive issue of how we deal with mental health challenges as a family. What can parents do to support their child or family member?

Joining Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, is Lily*, a stay-home mum who runs her small business on the side. She is a mother of 3 adult children. Speaking with her about their personal journey is her youngest child Jack*, who is a 23 year old undergraduate. (*The names and voices have been modified to protect the privacy of our guests.)

To support families in this area, Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting an online webinar entitled Alive to Thrive on 15 Nov, 2-4pm. Discover how to create a safe space for your child at home, and learn to build on foundations of open communication and supportive relationships to protect their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast.

You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded remotely as we play our part to keep Singapore safe during this season of COVID-19. The audio quality may be slightly affected during the online recording.

One in seven people in Singapore have experienced a mental disorder such as bipolar disorder or alcohol abuse in their lifetime. The second Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS) initiated in 2016 and which was reported in Dec 2018 found that the top three mental disorders here were major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse and obsessive-compulsive disorder.  

One in 16 people in Singapore have depression at some point in their lives. How does this impact families? How kind of support do caregivers need?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he chats with Tan Yun Yun about her journey as a caregiver for her family member who was affected with issues with mental health. Hear how she coped with the struggles they faced and how that helped to also strengthen the relationships in the family.

Yun Yun is currently a full-time youth pastor at her church. Before working with young people, she used to work as a medical technologist. She is also an active volunteer mentor with the FamChamps movement - raising young family champions.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast.

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Like all living things, relationships are like living organisms. We grow, we feel, we change inside and out. Like how a tree, for example, can be affected by a rough season of minimal or no rain, marriages can be affected when they are not being nourished or cared for.  

We often talk about how having children changes the dynamics of your marriage. And with parents of newborns, well meaning parents with more experience often tell the newbies things like “it will get better”. But how does “it” exactly get better? Do our kids’ age change our marriage? How do we grow together?  

Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, chats with husband-and-wife, Boaz and Claire Nazar, as they share candid stories about their journey as a married couple, and how they handle the changes and transitions of their children growing up.

Boaz and Claire are practising lawyers who share a passion to see families and marriage thrive against the odds. They are Master Trainers in the Prevention and Relationship Education Program (PREP®), and oversee the Family Life ministry as lay leaders at Cornerstone Community Church, as well as volunteer as family-life educators with Focus on the Family Singapore.  

The couple has over 20 years of experience conducting marriage preparation classes, and have also conducted marriage mentoring training for the past 10 years. Claire also regularly shares on marriage and Family through media interviews for radio, TV and newspapers about family and marriage.  

Boaz & Claire have been married for 23 years and have 2 children, 21 years and 15 years old. 

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast.

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As parents, we all want our children to reach their fullest potential and to be future-ready. However, some of the things we do may actually hinder that process. How can we nurture and support our child to grow? Are we also growing alongside our children?

Join our host Aaron Ng, as he discusses how we can nurture our children to grow holistically with guest, Dawn Fung.

Dawn is a home schooling mother of 3 children. She is a speaker, writer, community leader and songwriter. Her desire is to see individuals grow in their potential and in the direction of their gifting.

If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast.

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Living in Singapore, our families are exposed to a rich tapestry of races, languages, religions and cultures. We don’t take this harmony in diversity for granted, and we desire our children to relate with people from the community.

Join Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family as she speaks with husband and wife, Daniel and Alicia Chai on how they have imbued a sense of community in their family, which has helped them to be culturally intelligent children.

Alicia is an accredited speaker with more than a decade of experience engaging youth, young adults and young parents. Her passion is to impact and equip young people with foundations, skills for significant living and strong family relationships. Now, she is a stay home mom and spends quality time with her family and friends. 

Daniel works in the banking industry. At home, he is a handyman, a good cook and a hands on father.

They both have four beautiful children between the ages of 4 to 10-years-old including a pair of twins.   

Glossary

Kampung spirit= A sense of camaraderie or community spirit

HDB flats = Public housing in Singapore. Usually high-rise apartments built by the Housing Development Board (HDB)

Void decks = open space found on the ground floor of HDB flats

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Marriage is a joining of lives, of experience, of expectations, of extended families and hoped for extension to families. With literally two different worlds coming together, what happens opinions clashes or way of life differs enough to become annoyance?

Join host, Aaron Ng, as he chats with Joshua Yee and his fiancée, Joy Lim, about their upcoming wedding and how they have managed the various changes in the past few months during this period of COVID-19.

Joshua works in the civil service as a transformation planning officer. He prefers cooking, some sports, and the occasional piano tune.

Joy is in marketing & design at an events management company. She is into making all things beautiful through sewing, drawing, painting, and learning languages.

If your friends or yourself are planning for a wedding and would appreciate learning life-long principles from a marriage preparation course, Focus on the Family Singapore has a programme called Connect 2. You can find more details or register for the upcoming sessions at www.family.org.sg/C2

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A family is constantly changing and growing because it is made up of people who are constantly changing and growing. As children grow up, they change physically and in their interests and values. Parents also experience changes in their physical body, work and even relationships with people outside the family. As each person changes and grows, the family atmosphere and dynamics may change. In recent months, external events like COVID-19 have also forced change upon us. 

Join Joanna Koh-Hoe, CEO of Focus on the Family as she speaks with mother and daughter, Kaimei and Christie Lim on navigating change and the new normal. 

Kaimei and her husband have 3 boys and 1 daughter - Christie is 18 this year. Both Kaimei and Christie are actively involved in mentoring youths as part of the FamChamps movement, to empower youth to build strong relationships with their own family and champion for strong families in the community. Recently, the family had also fostered a 4-year-old girl. 

We live in times that are challenging and unpredictable, but with the right help, we can emerge stronger and more resilient. Find out more on about our online counsellingat www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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