The joke about the Singaporean education system that parents are more stressed than children is perhaps rooted in our Asian culture, which prizes education as a platform for success. From balloting for spots in primary schools, to signing up for tuition, parents are very involved. As an undergraduate, I look back fondly and in amazement … Read more
Dads for Life catches up with Radio Personality Maggie Lim and her husband, Eugene Lau, on their partnership as parents. Maggie was the first female to be a local panel speaker at a Dads for Life Conference, on 12 May 2012, where she shared her perspective on parenting. Tell us about yourself and the family. … Read more
Give a man a fish, feed him for a day; Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. One might say this is Lawrence’s mantra for life, and it sets the tone for the kind of dad and father-figure he is to many, at home and abroad. You might have seen his face … Read more
Well-known for his ready wit on air, Joe Augustin, ex-radio personality with both Mediacorp, SPH Unionworks and Safra Radio, is now an emcee, voiceover talent and speaker who gets to spend most of his time at home. He and his wife Adele, are proud parents and share stories of their family life on their podcast and blog respectively. Their … Read more
In the midst of our busy work schedule after our marriage, my wife Peggy and I put in much effort to start a family. Eventually, to our great joy, my son Jia Jian came along. He was born premature, at seven-and-a-half months, with chronic lung problems. In those stressful five months immediately after his birth, … Read more
Get to know Gurmit Singh the Dad, and who he is beyond being a celebrity -in his own words. In our interview, Gurmit shares about his appreciation of being head of the family and having support from his in-laws. Gurmit is married to Melissa Wong, a homemaker; they are parents to Gabrielle, 15, and Elliot, … Read more
Dads For Life set out on a community assignment to invite contributions from the ordinary Man, Woman and Child on the streets of Singapore, to this question: “What is one thing you have always wanted to say to your Dad but never did?” The responses we received from a girl as young as 5, to … Read more
Introduction Social consciousness, or the awareness of society, is central to the experience of being human. In order to participate as contributing members of the community and broader society, children need to learn to not only be responsible for themselves, but also for other living things. This social responsibility involves a deep awareness of our … Read more
Fe met with 2 trailblazing dads, Khor Tuck Kuan and Roland Tay, who have been lighting the path in the Special Needs community, to build acceptance, respect and a voice for people with disabilities. Here is Khor Tuck Kuan’s story. Khor , father of one, Creative Director in Advertising Agency, Timmerman and Tan is the man behind the … Read more
Dads for Life met with 2 trailblazing dads, Khor Tuck Kuan and Roland Tay, who have been lighting the path in the Special Needs community, to build acceptance, respect and a voice for people with disabilities. Here is Roland Tay’s story. Roland Tay, father of 2, is an IT and Telecoms systems businessman turned social entrepreneur. Professor … Read more