ParentEd

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. -- I...

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...

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, identifi...

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 navigat...

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 c...

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 b...

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 wit...

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 cop...

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...

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...

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 person...

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 s...

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 o...

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,...

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...

"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...

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 jour...

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 a...

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 experi...

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-ol...

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 p...

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...

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...

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...

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 a...