Tell us about your family. Taxi dad: I have a wife and two children, an older daughter and a younger son. My wife, Linda, 53, used to work in a factory, and has recently retired. She is now doing part-time caregiving work for senior citizens. My daughter, Candida, 30, used to teach and has just … Read more
There is a universal concern among ordinary dads in our island in the sun. That concern is about our present or future financial situation. “Who is rich? The one who appreciates what he has.” – Rabbi Ben Zoma The words of wisdom above sound simple enough, but here in Singapore, average dads are constantly inundated … Read more
What Is Sense of Self Sense of self can be described as how a child sees himself or herself, and is often classified into two main components. Self-concept – a child’s idea of him or herself constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others. Self-esteem – How much value a … Read more
Introduction Children are like seedlings. When parents raise seedlings in rich soil and provide them with the right amount of water and sunshine, remember to fertilize regularly and give them a big enough pot, seedlings grow deep roots and sturdy stocks. When it is time to transplant these seedlings out into the world, they will … Read more
Introduction Children are like seedlings. When raised in the right soil, with the right amount of water, sunshine and fertilizer and in a big enough pot, they will flourish into plants with deep roots and sturdy stocks. When it is time to transplant these seedlings out into the world, they will be not only hardy … Read more
This article examines forgiveness in the context of a family environment, highlighting what forgiveness entails and the health benefits of practising forgiveness. It then offers dads tips on how to cultivate the quality of forgiveness for themselves and in their children. The value of forgiveness All of us have experienced being hurt by the actions or … 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 children have positive experiences, they develop an understanding of themselves as significant and respected, and … 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 places. Besides endangering themselves, this causes disturbance to the other patrons as well as stress … Read more
Introduction The following is an abstract of Social Fathers and Child Wellbeing by Sharon Bzostek. Source: Bzostek, S. (2008). Social fathers and child wellbeing. Journal of Marriage and Family, 70, 950–961 Research indicates that more than one third of all children in the U.S. are now born to unwed parents. Many of these children will experience … Read more
Introduction and Background Research evidence has indicated that parents’ psychiatric disorders are associated with increased risks of psychological and developmental problems in their children (e.g. Murray and Cooper, 2003). Much research has been done on mothers and the impact of their mental health on their children’s development. However, in most countries and cultures, fathers have an … Read more