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
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
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
Dads for Life talks to active blogger dads, Daddy M and Winston Tay, to hear their thoughts on the meaning and value of family. ‘Daddy M’ writes for his blog on family at: thewackyduo.com What does family mean to you? To me, family is a unit where we are bonded by relationships. With family, you … Read more
Dads for Life spoke to local blogger dads, Isaiah Kuan, Edmund Tay and Patrick Pang for their thoughts on what family means to them. Here‘s what they had to say: Isaiah Kuan : Isaiah’s blog is quite a visual feast at jbabiesdad.blogspot.sg What does family mean to you? Family is a place where I know … Read more
What is a sense of purpose? A sense of purpose is a quality that is essential for children to live a full life and encompasses both self and other orientation. It can be defined as a passion and deeper motivation for something that brings children joy and satisfaction, and makes their life worth living. Purpose … 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
Most dads have had one thing they always wanted to tell their children but never did, for a variety of reasons. Some dads never got the opportunity to do so because they lost contact with their children. Other dads may have felt unable to express themselves openly due to a family and/or societal culture of … 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 others and the environment. This social responsibility involves a deep awareness of … 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 others and the environment. This social responsibility involves a deep awareness of … Read more