How does one live out what one teaches? Where does a coach gain inspiration and wisdom from to teach and guide others? Dads for Life speaks to Edwin Choy, certified family coach and founder of the Centre for Fathering in Singapore, on what inspires and drives him in his advocacy for meaningful fatherhood. Tell us … Read more
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
It started with his curiosity about the addictive power of computer games. Poh Yeang Cherng, director of Kingmaker Consultancy – a company which specialises in media literacy and cyber wellness- experiments with the games himself, going as deep as possible “without falling off the edge”. He is also one of the pioneers of the cyber wellness movement … 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
Steven Chia, Panel Speaker at the upcoming Dads for Life Conference on 12 May 2012, ponders the impact of media on children’s lives today. He talks about quality time, and his conviction that it is important to spend as much time as possible with his kids. The affable Channel News Asia producer and presenter for AM … Read more
We live in times where local couples are very careful in considering whether they should have one or two children. Having three seems to be a brave act. There are even cases where childbirth is consciously avoided, just a lifelong couplehood of intense careers and occasional exotic tours. Here, Daulat Hakim defies modern Singapore mentality … 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