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.  -- We all need someo ..read more

“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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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. -- At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every parent can grow, thrive and enjoy parenting! Your part ..read more

“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. -- Raising Future-Ready Kids: Scr ..read more

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 dai ..read more

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. -- 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 ..read more

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. -- 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 ..read more

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.  -- Have a child who would easily connect with the online world ..read more

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 images issues and how he emerged stronger and wiser. -- 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 throu ..read more