FAQ
General Information
- What is DadsforLife.sg all about?
- Who is it for?
- I’m a Dad. What’s available to help me?
- Why is there a need for DadsforLife?
- What is the distinctive trend of fatherhood in Singapore?
Participation
- I’m a Dad. How do I join and support the DadsforLife movement?
- How can my organisation support DadsforLife?
- I’m not a Dad. Are there resources for me to support Dads?
Website
- How do I use DadsforLife.sg?
- Does DadsforLife.sg provide advice and counselling?
- Is this web community only for Singaporean fathers?
What is DadsforLife.sg all about?
DadsforLife.sg is a one-stop resource center as well as online community driven by fathers in Singapore and Singaporean fathers all over the world to encourage and support one another in the journey of fatherhood.
DadsforLife.sg is for all dads from all walks of life, and anyone who would like to learn more about fatherhood to support Dads.
I’m a Dad. What’s available to help me?
You can:
- Discover the impact of active and positive fathering on your own life and the lives of your children and wife
- Learn how to be a great Dad in every circumstance
- Find recommended books on fathering
- Ask and receive fathering advice from a qualified expert
- Get useful tips for every stage of your fathering life
- Participate in an online community of Dads to discuss and share experiences
- Discover ideas and resources to help plan your family-bonding activities and manage your life
- Stay updated with DadsforLife activities via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and e-newsletters.
Why is there a need for a DadsforLife movement?
There are undisputable findings that committed and nurturing fathers will raise a generation of healthy, happy and secure kids. Strong international research evidence indicates that children with fathers who are actively involved in their lives from the start are likely to be successful - have stronger cognitive abilities, develop healthier relationships with others and perform better at work and in school.
Active fathers are also more likely to enjoy better marital relations with their spouses. Stronger marital relationships are found to offer greater support for fathers’ involvement. Modern day demands require fathers to play a more active role in their children’s lives than before. Fathers today need to go beyond being the breadwinner and disciplinarian in their families.
The National Family Council launched DadsforLife to mobilise, support and inspire fathers to play an active role in their children’s lives. It seeks to help fulfill the modern fathers’ aspirations for active fatherhood, as well as to support them in the challenging but rewarding role as a parent.
DadsforLife is anchored in the belief that more can be done to bridge the gap between fathers’ own perception of their positive role in parenting, and their actual involvement in parenting.
What is the distinctive trend of fatherhood in Singapore?
A 2009 Public Perception Survey on Fatherhood, commissioned by MCYS, found wide agreement that fathers have a strong influence in shaping their children’s values as well as affecting general behaviour and psychological health. Fathers surveyed indicated strong commitment to their role as a father, and shared that being a father and raising children were amongst the most fulfilling experiences a man could have.
However, the survey found that fathers still spend less time with their children than mothers. When asked about the roles and responsibilities of a father, many respondents still point to being the breadwinner as a man’s key role in the family.
Participation
I’m a Dad. How do I join and support DadsforLife?
Sign up to be an active member of this online community and be informed of upcoming events where you can participate together with your family, or volunteer to help make these events a success.
How can my organisation support DadsforLife?
There are various ways that organisations can support Dads for Life. These could include distributing Dads for Life toolkits to employees who are fathers in the organisation or to run and organise father-focused activities for staff and clients.
Organisations wishing to find out more about possible opportunities can contact the DadsforLife Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
I’m not a Dad. Are there resources for me to support Dads?
You can send an e-card to a Dad or request a DadsforLife kit for him.
Website
You may use this website as a one-stop resource center to learn about fatherhood, participate in the online community to give and receive support from other fathers, or email/print any of the articles to read offline.
Does DadsforLife.sg provide advice and counselling?
DadsforLife.sg engages experienced social service professionals to answer questions from the public at the Dad's Advice section. However, should you require comprehensive face-to-face counselling, you should make an offline appointment with a Family Service Centre or social service professional.
Is this web community only for Singaporean fathers?
DadsforLife.sg is intended primarily to benefit fathers in Singapore and Singaporean fathers all over the world. However, anyone who is interested in being a better father is free to browse this site.
