Engagement 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
For the holiday season, the Dads for Life Resource Team (DFL) captured snapshots of a series of dads; how they spent their holidays with their families, and reflecting on what this meant to them. Seize the Holidays Together Zailani and his family were spotted at the Bedok Jetty fishing together at the start of the … 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
You can find Dad the Leader 1 at this link, and Dad the Leader 2 is here. 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 We conclude this series with aspects of leadership consisting of maturity, humour, positive diligence … 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
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
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. Gratitude John Khoo is in his 30s; he and his wife Belinda have a 5-year old daughter, Constance. As John reflects on things he appreciates as … 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
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