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
Since the time our nation was formed, successive generations of Singaporeans like you and me have had elements of a national narrative drilled into our collective consciousness. The first element is the ‘miracle of our nationhood’ – the story of a nation that was born out of impossible circumstances, yet has risen to where we … 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
Look for the Things that Count “Give them our presence, encourage them and show them that they are worth building a strong relationship with.” We all want to give the best to our children, and with the New Year under way, what can dads do this year to make a lasting difference in helping our children … Read more
Living in the Big Bad World At the time of this writing, this author is watching the news coverage on the Sandy Hope Elementary School shootings in the United States and thinking about the sense of hopelessness that must be prevailing in the hearts and minds of children and families affected by the incident, as … Read more
As fathers, it is our position to lead our families. See if you recognise these qualities in yourself as you walk through our series on family leadership. 1. Vision – We want to impart vision to our children, to recognise and focus on the right values and their strengths, which will serve as a platform for growth. … Read more
Dad the Leader is part of our new Being Dad Series designed to empower you to be the best dad you can be to your kids. In this installment, we focus on the positive things which dads can do to demonstrate leadership. “You can never lead if you’re constantly occupied with fighting fires.” – Anonymous. … 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 is an invaluable legacy you can leave behind. In his book, The Heart of a Father, … 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 ways to safely meet the teenager’s need for love, belonging, validation, and room to mature. … Read more
Abstract of: Gottzén, L. & Kremer-Sadlik, T. (2012). Fatherhood and youth sports: A balancing act between care and expectations. Gender and Society, May 25, 2012. Introduction Youth sports have been seen as an arena for fathers to be more involved in their children’s lives. Indeed, in contrast to other child care practices, many men are … Read more