Crying, whining, acting up. A few times a day. Everyday. The “Terrible Twos” are well, terrible – both for toddlers and their parents. Will this phase ever end? How can we better help our toddlers handle their big emotions? What are the ways we can manage our own emotions in the face of tantrums and meltdowns? Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks with Ng Wanxin, a mother of two boys aged 5 and 3. She candidly shares her experiences in dealing with her sons’ tantrums and meltdowns, and provide...
May 07, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Dads play a special and key role in guiding and shaping their children. While being a father does have its joys and a sense of fulfilment, it is not without challenges – especially when it comes to balancing both work and family life. If you are wondering, “How can I do it all?”, you are not alone. In this episode, our host, Chong Ee Jay, is joined by Jimmy Sia, a tech professional and a proud & happy father of 3. He shares about the parenting approach that guides him in his fatherhood journ...
Apr 23, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Learning that your child may be facing mental health struggles can be terrifying. What available help-seeking options are there? How can we move beyond fear and stigma so that we don’t unknowingly create a treatment gap? In this episode, our host, June Yong, is joined by Alex Yeo, the executive director of Caring for Life and co-founder of Mental Connect . He shares practical ways parents can get started in walking with their children through mental health challenges, the resources available for...
Apr 09, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
“Every child has a potential which can be nurtured.” All our children are individually different and can bring so much to the world. As parents, how can we support them as they develop and discover their interests and strengths? What can we do to help them build confidence in their uniqueness, and when they face setbacks? In this episode, our host, Aaron Ng, is joined by Ho Tuck Leh, who shares his parenting approach towards his children’s education and holistic development. Tuck Leh is a father...
Mar 26, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, the community plays a crucial role in nurturing our youths. What does it take to sow into the next generation? How can parents cross the generation gap to reach the heart of their teens? Join our host, Alicia Boo, as she speaks with a youth worker and FamChamps mentor, Wei Ern, who speaks about what it’s like to journey with youths and how to do so effectively in this impressionable juncture of their lives. He debunks myths of mentoring youths, shares...
Mar 12, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 99
As parents, this question may arise at some point of the parenting journey: Should we enlist additional help? While hiring a helper can indeed be a lifesaver, it is crucial to also consider how to foster a positive relationship with them. What steps can we take to nurture this relationship and ensure mutual respect and understanding? Join our host, Natalie Yeo, and hear from Joy, a mother of 3 young daughters, and how she manages her household alongside her husband and two helpers. -- At Focus o...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 98
“It will be helpful if parents don't compare, because every child is unique. Every child has different strengths and that's what took me a lot of years to realise and learn.” Our children are growing up in a society where ideal body images are seen in media and social media, and the struggle with eating disorders can be a difficult one. Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks with Nicole, a 22-year-old University student who shares about her personal journey through an eating disorder and how sh...
Feb 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Advancements in technology over the past two decades have added complexities to parenting. While parents often seek to shield their kids from the potential dangers that come with access to mobile phones, how can they also actively work to prepare their children for responsible phone usage in the future? Join us as our host, Chong Ee Jay, speaks to Melanie Wong, a mother 11-year-old Matthias and 6-year-old Dareen. Melanie shares her thoughts on the appropriate time for her children to own a mobil...
Jan 23, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Getting our children to listen and heed our words amidst a noisy world filled with distracting devices and other things can be an uphill task. How can parents listen well and invite our children into conversation with us? Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he speaks to mother and daughter pair, Gina and Christabel, as they share insights and techniques on how to better communicate and understand each other in your parent-child relationship. -- Raising Future-Ready Kids: Screenwise Parenting Webinar Wit...
Jan 09, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 95
At some point of our parenting journey, we may have experienced trying to talk to our child only to end up with little or no response, or worse, a blow up or complete shutdown from your child. How can we effectively listen and navigate conversations with our children in the ways they need? Join our host, Aaron Ng, as he speaks to mother-daughter pair, Gina and Christabel, as they share tips on how to better communicate in your parent-child relationship. -- Have a child who would easily connect w...
Dec 26, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Communicating with and influencing our teens get increasingly challenging over time as they develop and perhaps prioritise friendships over family for a time. How can parents still have a hand in influencing our teens in such times? Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks with adolescent psychologist, Nicholas Gabriel Lim. Nicholas dives into the workings of the teenage brain, sheds light on why teenagers behave in ways that puzzle us adults and shares strategies for parents to retain some degre...
Dec 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In the journey towards recovery from body image issues, there may be challenging moments that leave our children feeling overwhelmed. Instead of blaming ourselves or placing the blame on others, there are opportunities to reframe our perspectives and help our children grow in resilience. In this episode, our guest John Lim shares with our host, Alicia Boo, about his journey with body image issues and how he emerged stronger and wiser. -- At Focus on the Family Singapore, we believe that every pa...
Nov 21, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 92
In a modernised time where digital screens have become an integral aspect of our daily lives, parents grapple with an inevitable challenge – their children’s tech-related tantrums and challenging behaviours surrounding device usage. As our kids grow up in a highly digitised world, how do we deal with unsavoury behaviours? Join our host, June Yong, as she engages in conversation with Chong Ee Jay, father of an 8-year-old son who’s being exposed to the digital playground. He shares his approach in...
Nov 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Single fathers face distinct challenges as they juggle both provider and caregiver roles while navigating the emotional complexities of parenthood. These challenges include co-parenting, stereotypes, and the quest to create a fulfilling family life for their child. Every parent wants nothing more than for our child to have the best family and support system. How does that look like when parents are no longer together and/or co-parenting? Join our host, Chong Ee Jay as he speaks to Bryan Ng, a si...
Oct 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Fathers play a crucial role in their daughters' emotional and social growth, moulding their self-esteem, confidence, and future relationships in their journey of maturing. However, fatherhood also comes with its difficulties - rejection, changing needs from their kids, juggling work-life, societal expectations, and more. How best can fathers show their love and address these challenges along the way? Join us as our host, June Yong, speaks to Faith Wong, a young working adult, and Gerald Boon, a ...
Oct 10, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Teaching our children to navigate the digital sphere is inevitably challenging and parents need to take the first step towards engaging and educating their children. The more open we are to learn and grow with our children, the more influence we can wield in the long run! How can we strike a balance between allowing our children to explore the digital world and ensuring their online safety? Join us as our host, Chong Ee Jay, speaks to Melody Ong, a mother of two young children aged 3 and 7 respe...
Sep 26, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Ever wondered what goes on in your teen’s mind and what are some of the key struggles they might face when it comes to making life's big decisions? Join us in part two of our youth takeover series where youths come onboard to share their youth-nique perspectives. Our guest, Raymus Koh, shares candidly with our youth host, Jakin Tan, about how he made a major decision for his life and how parents can better support their teens in making such life-changing decisions. -- For more parenting resource...
Sep 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 87
When is it the right time for my teen to date? How do I know if my teen is ready to date? When it comes to dating, what are some things that I can advise my teen or young adult? Join us in our youth takeover series where youths come onboard to share their youth-nique perspectives. Our youth host, Jasmine Lum, speaks with Nicole Soh, who offers her stories and her perspectives on ideal dating. -- In modelling healthy relationships, we would like to invite dads to take your daughter on a Date with...
Aug 22, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 86
There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. Parenting can also feel like multitasking on multiple levels, yet there are always ways to cope and better improve ourselves as we rediscover our roles as parents. Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, and our Parent-Coach, Joe Chan, a father of two sons aged 11 and 13 respectively. Joe shares some insightful ways he has discovered in managing himself while he takes up different roles and offers a different angle to perceive parenting. Joe also unpac...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Burning out in motherhood is not rare - especially when you are juggling parenting, work, and many other responsibilities all at the same time. As mothers go through the ebb and flow of life, how can they safeguard themselves against burnout? Join our host June Yong, as she chats with Sharon Ow, a working mum of two daughters. Sharon shares authentically about her experience with burnout, identifies warning signs, and provides practical tips on keeping burnout at bay. -- Parenting is a journey n...
Jul 24, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 84
A survey on mental health last year found that 90% of undergrads in Singapore felt that work and study commitments were their greatest sources of stress. How can parents respond to their youth in times of stress? Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who hears from Hosanna Nazar, a 25-year-old studying psychology in university. From societal to financial pressures, Hosanna unravels the hardships of navigating stress in today's world and provides practical advice on how to cope with them. Through her pers...
Jul 11, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Raising a child with special needs is never an easy feat, but almost certainly a rewarding journey. How can parents embrace the unique challenges that neurodiversity brings? Join our host, June Yong, as she delves into the personal experiences of Teresa Soon, a mother of 3 and parent to a child with special needs. They discuss the challenges that come with raising a child who requires additional care and support, as well as the joys and rewards that come with being a caregiver to someone with un...
Jun 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Fatherhood can be exhilarating yet filled with so much uncertainty. How can fathers brave the new world of fatherhood ahead of them? Join our host, Aaron Ng, who chats with Ian Tan from Our Daily Bread Ministries and father of two sons, aged 3 and 5. Ian shares his journey as a young father navigating and overcoming the unexpected challenges of raising children in an evolving world. “I'd like to be viewed as someone who is trusted by (my sons) and they will know that for as long as I'm around, t...
Jun 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Motherhood does not always become substantially simpler with the addition of children. As the demands of motherhood increase, how can mothers strike a healthy balance between effectively managing their children’s needs while avoiding burnout - especially the third time around? Join our host, Alicia Boo, and Jessica Bin, a mother of three, who reveals her journey in adapting to change and going with the flow rather than clinging to rigidity as she learns to parent her three children. --- At Focus...
May 23, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Motherhood can be challenging for women to find a moment to catch their breath due to the numerous crucial and supportive roles they fulfil in society as mothers, wives, daughters, and employees. Join our host, June Yong, as she speaks to Joan Swee, Founder of Whispering Hope, a local consultancy specialising in the internationally-recognised Grief Recovery Method®. Joan reveals her journey of coping with the challenges of motherhood and grief. Encouraging mums to recuperate and take time for th...
May 09, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Going through difficult seasons of repetitive and seemingly mundane tasks is something many, if not all, mothers can relate to. Our host, Delia Ng, speaks to Shaina Yu, co-founder of Brave Feats Student Care that focuses on the holistic well-being of primary school children. Shaina shares her story on overcoming loneliness, rediscovering the importance of her values and finding joy and security in motherhood. --- This Mother's Day, join Focus on the Family Singapore to affirm and celebrate mums ...
Apr 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 78
If we're all being honest, parenting teens is an uphill task as our teenagers experience new emotions and embark on the journey of figuring who they are. Sometimes, this also includes learning to express themselves. How can parents better relate to and understand our teens - even in the moments they don't know how best to say so? Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Gerald Boon, a father of 2 and a dedicated mentor and coach of youths and youth adults. Having been involved in youth and yo...
Apr 11, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Transiting into young adulthood is a new phase of awkwardness and growth. How can parents support their young adult as they continue to find their identity and place in the world? Join our host, Delia Ng, who chats with Seah Cheng, a young adult and newly-minted educator with a passion for youths. Cheng takes us through his journey of figuring life choices and dealing with setbacks. Through personal and candid anecdotes, he shares how parents can offer both comfort and challenge as their childre...
Mar 21, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Trust is at the core of all positive human relationships, especially between parents and their children. How do you begin building a trusting relationship in your family? What do you do when trust is broken between parent and child? Joining our host, June Yong, is Jenni and Abby, a mother-daughter duo. Jenni a pastor of a local church and author of “Simple Tips for Happy Kids.” Abby is currently studying in university. With stories of how they worked on trust through the years, Jenni and Abby re...
Mar 07, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Motherhood can be consuming and requires almost 110% of you. How can mothers balance their own dreams and growth and their family's needs? Join our host, Delia Ng, who chats with Tam Wai Jia, a humanitarian doctor, founder of Kitesong Global, and mother of two daughters, aged 4 and 6 respectively. Speaking from her personal journey, Wai Jia shares about her challenges as a mum, reminds us of how our unique families should never be reason for comparison to another, and understanding that the ebb ...
Feb 21, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 74
