ParentEd

As parents navigating work, life, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to focus on choosing the “right” educational path. But what if the real question is:  What does my child truly need right now?    In this episode, our host, Ee Jay speaks with Galvin and Charmaine, parents of two, who share their journey of leaving full-time jobs to homeschool and start a business. They open up...

“I used to think discipline meant controlling my son and stopping certain behaviors. Now I understand that discipline can also mean trusting him to learn—even during messy moments.” – Chelsea  In this heartfelt episode, Chelsea Cheng, mother to her 3-year-old son Nathanael, shares her evolving parenting journey—from enforcing control to embracing trust and connection. She opens up about...

How do you parent a teen or young adult who’s making big life decisions—like choosing a university, starting a career, or even getting married?  In this heartfelt episode, our host June speaks with Dawn Yip, a mother of three sons aged 19–24, about the evolving role of parents during these pivotal years.  Dawn shares real-life stories and practical wisdom on how to offer guidance and gua...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, teacher and mother Pauline Foo joins our host, June to explore the subtle yet powerful effects of comparison—especially between siblings. Drawing from her personal parenting journey and professional experience, Pauline shares how comparison can quietly shape a child’s identity, self-worth, and family dynamics. Whether it’s comparing milestones, academic a...

Join our host June as she speaks with Haze Feng, a single mum who candidly shares her roller coaster journey of raising her 12-year-old son. Haze opens up about the immense emotional and financial load—from battling a hidden alcohol addiction while maintaining a strong exterior, to overcoming self-condemnation and feelings of failure following her divorce. She discusses the tendency to overcompens...

Think your teen is just being lazy? Think again. Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s often rooted in fear, emotional overwhelm, or high expectations. In this episode, host Aaron speaks with counsellor Paul Lim to unpack why teens struggle to get started. Paul explains that procrastination is a symptom, not the root—often tied to self-doubt and pressure. He challenges paren...

Can art help children regulate their emotions? Art isn’t just for creativity—it’s also a powerful tool for emotional expression and regulation. In this episode, our host Ee Jay chats with certified art therapist Christine Tok, who brings decades of experience in early childhood education and art therapy. She shares practical ways parents can use art to help children manage frustration, express fee...

What does it take to be a good father in today's busy, fast-paced world? In an age where time is a luxury, what does active fathering truly entail? How do you build meaningful connections amidst the daily hustle? Join our host Ee Jay as he chats with returning guest Kelvin Seah, a father of two. He share his own continuous learning journey in fatherhood, reminding us that being a good dad isn't ab...

With new screen time guidelines for kids under the age of 12, parents are perhaps feeling the pressure to cut back on their children's screen time – which may lead to all kinds of withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, irritability and full-blown tantrums.  How might parents work together with their children to create new and healthier habits?  In this episode, our host, June, is joined...

Motherhood is life changing. Giving. Selfless.  What we once had control over, we may lose for a season when we become mums.  Returning on this episode of the ParentEd Podcast is Wanxin, a stay-at-home mum of two young boys. She shares with our host, June, about what it feels like to lose herself while gaining this new title as mum and how she coped while in the depths of this sense of l...

Stress is a common experience for us and our kids, especially when we are placed in high pressure situations – like the exams.  While exam stress may be unavoidable, they are opportunities for us to help our children learn how to regulate difficult emotions and build them up in resilience.  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Ee Jay, is joined by Jasmine Lu – a mum of two...

Research points to daughters’ positive self-esteem and life satisfaction being closely related to fathers having a tight relationship with them.  But as our little girls grow into young women through their teenage years, how can dads maintain a connection with them?  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, June, is joined by Joshua and his teenage daughter, Shawna. Joshua talk...

Fusses and inconsolable tantrums. Most parents would probably be familiar with their kids’ explosion of emotions, wondering how to help our young ones manage their own emotions.  You’re not alone in the frustrations or feelings of helplessness.  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our hosts, June and Douglas, speak with Tina, a mother of 3 boys. She shares about what emotional regul...

Managing family finances can be stressful. Where do we start? How do we ensure financial stability and set goals for our family? How do we set financial goals together as a family and build a legacy for future generations? In this episode, host Ee Jay chats with Alvin Neo, a wealth advisor at Providend. Alvin shares practical tips on sustainable financial management, setting family financial goals...

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to juggle work and family life, and we may unknowingly carry stress and tension into our homes. How can we keep calm while ensuring that our children still feel safe and loved, creating a peaceful sanctuary in the home? As parents, how might we promote emotional well-being and healthy daily routines for our kids? In this episode of ParentEd Podcas...

Are you familiar with constant negotiations and spirited debates with a child who always must have the last word?  Being in a seemingly never-ending power struggle with your strong-willed child can be frustrating.  In this episode, our host, June Yong, is joined by Sue-Anne Wu, a mother of 4 boys. She shares the struggles she faces in parenting a strong-willed child. She also talks about...

Parent, spouse, child, friend, employee... The list of roles and responsibilities goes on, with seemingly endless to-dos.  With so much on our plates, stress and guilt may be some common things we feel.  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Alicia Boo, sits down for a chat with June Yong, a working mum of 3, and Moo Dean, a working father with 3 teenage daughters. They talk...

Want to enjoy your parenting journey, but often feel stuck in cycles of misbehaviour and frustration with your kids? Wondering whether it really is possible to create a warm environment at home?  We all know how difficult parenting can get. Whether it is presently a difficult phase of your parenting journey, or you are faced with a recurring difficulty in parenting, having a parenting coach t...

Becoming a new mother can be scary – a sentiment shared by many. Concerns and doubts can plague one’s mind throughout motherhood and sometimes finding help to address these worries can be challenging. What can a first-time mother expect from the initial steps in her journey? How can family members support her during this period of emotional turbulence and uncertainty? In this episode of the Parent...

While excelling academically may be a priority for most families in Singapore, what other traits are important to nurture in our children? How can we encourage a sense of community service within our youths in order to create a more caring and compassionate society? In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Ee Jay, speaks with Daryl and Melissa, who are proud parents of 2 daughters and ha...

As parents of young children, we may be concerned if our child is facing challenges with literacy or language.  What are some early signs that can help parents identify if their child possibly has a learning difference? What are the avenues to seek intervention for our children?  In this episode, our host, June Yong, is joined by Dawn Tan, an educational therapist with over a decade of e...

Do you feel awkward and uncomfortable at the thought of talking to your kids about sex? Worried that you may not know how to answer the questions they have about the topic? In the second episode of this two-part Talk About Sex series on the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Alicia Boo, is joined by Josiah Ng, a father of two sons aged 4 and 8. Josiah candidly shares about what it was like when he first...

Having conversations with our children on love, sex and relationships can feel awkward, tricky and nerve racking. Yet, as parents, we have the privilege of being the primary educators of these important topics.  In the first episode of this two-part Talk About Sex series on the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Joshua Liong, chats with Michelle Soon, an educator and a mother of one, who is also pas...

In a society where nuclear families are a rising trend, do intergenerational bonds still have a place in our social fabric? What value do intergenerational relationships hold? In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Aaron, speaks with Ariel Lim and Abdul Hamid from Cultivate SG, an independent non-profit organisation that desires to see families in our society thrive for generations. Th...

Stress and anxiety can feel like a commonplace in this fast-paced society that demands so much of our time and attention.  What is the science behind stress and anxiety, and how can we effectively approach these big emotions? What if stress can actually be good for us?  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, June Yong, chats with Samantha Cheng, one of the counsellors at Focu...