Introduction Change can be a frustrating experience. For little Beverly Tan, the transition from pre-school to primary school was exciting but at the same time unnerving, fraught with apprehension. Waking up early, donning a new uniform and attending classes surrounded… Read More ›
“Don’t run!” “No, you cannot have an iPhone!” “There’s no way you’re having a sleepover!” “No! You’re not going outside wearing that!” There’s nothing wrong with saying “no” to things. Sometimes, there is no way she’s going outside wearing that,… Read More ›
While our society esteems academic achievement, most of us would tacitly acknowledge that measuring a person’s intelligence and diligence is hardly a good predictor of “likeability” or “successful leadership”. In the article What Makes a Leader in the Harvard Business… Read More ›
The Art of Achieving Exam Preparedness Around October each year, as another major academic examination season gets under way, the frenzy of preparations can start to take their toll on both parents and their children. You need to keep your… Read More ›
Do your teens ever ask you for more trust, more freedom? In the letters that follow, a teenage girl and her dad negotiate these issues. They highlight the importance of a father’s affirmation for his daughter whilst advocating boundaries as… Read More ›
Wonder why some restaurants adopt a no-child dining policy? Some reasons cited are that the little ones play with food and make a mess at the table. More substantially, fussy eaters may throw tantrums and even run about at meal… Read More ›
Three men talk about what they appreciate most about being a dad, the people who support them, and the big f-word – their ‘feelings’ on their journey as fathers. Gratitude John Khoo is in his 30s; he and his wife… Read More ›
Separation- individuation is the process by which an infant acquires an identity that is distinct from the mother. Most child development theorists believe that children learn about themselves and construct their own identities within the context of their families. When… Read More ›
Dads Hold Father Power Each generation stands on the shoulders of the one before. As a dad, you have the power to shape and influence future generations through making steady investments in your child’s life, using your everyday interactions. It… Read More ›
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