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
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
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
Introduction Children are like seedlings. When raised in the right soil, with the right amount of water, sunshine and fertilizer and in a big enough pot, they will flourish into plants with deep roots and sturdy stocks. When it is time to transplant these seedlings out into the world, they will be not only hardy … Read more
Introduction Historically, psychologists and other researchers assumed that the mother-child bond was the most important one in a child’s life. They focused on studying those relationships, and tended to attribute children’s outcomes – whether positive or negative – to mothers. However, within the last several decades, scientists are increasingly realizing how much dads matter. Just … Read more
“Don’t run!” “No, you cannot have an iPhone!” “There’s no way you’re having a sleepover!” “No! You’re not going outside wearing that!” There’s nothing wrong with saying “no” to things. Sometimes, there is no way she’s going outside wearing that, and no, he doesn’t need an iPhone. On the other hand, permissive parenting always says … Read more
Introduction The following summarises research presentations on Singapore, China and Taiwan, and distils relevant points for discussion and reflection in shaping fathering styles and promoting stronger father-child relationships. The presentations were made at Panel 3: Father-Child Relationships & Fathering Styles as part of the first Asia fatherhood research conference entitled Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: … Read more
Introduction The following summarises the Roundtable on Engaging Fathers and Strengthening Practice, and distils relevant points for discussion and reflection on how to shape programmes and policies in Singapore. The Roundtable was held as part of the first Asia fatherhood research conference entitled Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: Research, Interventions, and Policies. Father-friendly Practices: Transitions, Linked Lives and Cultural Contexts … Read more
Introduction The following is an abstract of Race/Ethnic Differences in Father Involvement in Two-Parent Families: Culture, Context, or Economy? by Sandra L Hofferth (University of Maryland). A father’s emotional investment, attachment, and provision of resources are associated with children’s cognitive development and social competence. Differential achievement in child development by various racial/ethnic groups may result from differential … Read more
Introduction Many studies have linked father absence in non-intact families to juvenile delinquency. However, fewer have discussed the specific aspects of father involvement that reduce the risk of juvenile delinquency. This provides a review of the literature discussing the link between fatherhood and delinquency in adolescents, with a focus on what fathers can do for … Read more