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The Funny Side of the Parent Team

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When you are at your wits’ end, as all parents are apt to be from time to time, a solution is probably going to evade you. This is the probably the best time for you and your wife to take a breath, and try to see the funny side of things.
Date Posted: 03-05-2012

How to be an Effective Husband and Father at the Same Time

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Cultivate a strong relationship with your wife, and your children will grow up in a positive environment. Read about what Dr Ken Canfield, author of The Seven Secrets of Effective Fathers, has to say about the loving your children’s mother.
Date Posted: 02-05-2012

Make Father’s Day Special

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Find out what gives Father’s Day significance, and how it makes positive change possible in one’s life and relationships.
Date Posted: 16-04-2012

Voices of Dads

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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.
Date Posted: 03-05-2012

Fun Things You Can Do With Your Kids Without Much Money

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Ballet lessons, piano lessons, swimming lessons and more. Fun time with Daddy can beat these hands down in terms of enrichment and enjoyment. Best of all, Dad-Child activities don’t need to cost anything! Check out our ideas and tips, save money and impart sound values to your kids.
Date Posted: 04-05-2012

Balance – A Healthy Way to Manage Family Finances

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Ordinary dads often find that concerns about money and finances occupy a disproportionate amount of space in their lives. Take control and restore the balance with some practical and simple tips.
Date Posted: 04-05-2012

Counter the Cycles of Cyberbullying

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Dads can take active steps to prevent cyberbullying and help their children if it takes place. Find out how cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying, as well as what resources and services are available in Singapore to deal with it.
Date Posted: 28-02-2012

Ordinary People Make Great Dad Supporters

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We can be ordinary people but the effort taken to enhance the bonding between a father and child can come from all of us, regardless of the roles we play. Sharing a word of encouragement, providing practical help or getting parent and child to better understand each other – these are some ways to show empathy to a dad and better support him in his role as a father.
Date Posted: 04-05-2012

Total Defence - a Concept to Protect Our Families

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The Total Defence concept rallies all Singaporeans to adopt a personal responsibility for our nation's defence, based on our different strengths and responsibilities. Singaporean dads can contribute to Total Defence by building resilience, fostering cohesiveness and developing community spirit through positive values inculcation in their families.
Date Posted: 04-04-2012

Lessons from History and Community for the Family

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When imparting values, dads can draw on the lessons of history, as well as the strength of community spirit, to keep their kids safe and capable of thriving in our constantly challenging circumstances.
Date Posted: 04-04-2012

Coaching for Success through the School Years

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As your child or teenager settles in to his new school year, make some resolutions on how to help him academically. As much you may wish for your child to achieve success at school, it is appropriate to ask what you can do to coach, spur him on, and get him to aim higher. The Dads for Life Resource Team has come up with 10 terrific tips for easy recall. Just remember: ‘A’ FOR FATHER.
Date Posted: 29-02-2012

New Year, New Perspectives

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The New Year is a time to start afresh, to make a better tomorrow. Start your year on the right foot as a dad; take stock of the important things and use your unique strengths to help your child realise his potential.
Date Posted: 29-02-2012

Dads and Holidays

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Dads for Life compiles a snapshot of fathers and their holiday plans, activities, and reflections.
Date Posted: 16-01-2012

Teach Your Children the Art of Giving

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Show your children how to choose suitable presents to express what they think or feel about a person or occasion. Here are eight great nuggets of wisdom on giving.
Date Posted: 16-01-2012

Dads and Health –Mind, Body and Soul (Part Two)

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When assessing our state of health, it is essential to look beyond our physical condition. General well-being is equally affected by our psychological and emotional state. In this two-part series on Dads and Health, examine what getting in balance means, and how to build up your overall fitness to enjoy health and wellness in a fast-paced, stress-filled environment.
Date Posted: 27-11-2011