“Ultimately, we want to leave home, and come back home safely, to our loved ones.” When we were children, we grew up hearing “look out for cars before crossing the road”, from our parents. And now that we’ve become parents, we tell the same to our kids (or loved ones).…
Posts written by theAsianparent
How To Protect My Child On The Internet: 5 Tips To Keep Your Children Safe
The internet can be a vibrant and resource place for everybody but in recent years it is becoming a huge cause of worry, especially for parents. It is no longer a rare sight to see children playing with an iPhone or an iPad and expertly using mobile apps like YouTube…
5 essential strategies for effective co-parenting after divorce
Divorces are not pretty, but often a necessary evil. When children are involved, divorce has far-reaching negative consequences on their emotional and psychological development. Nobody says “I do” with the expectation of dissolving the union sometime later. Unfortunately, at times, even with the best of intentions, holding on becomes more…
Are CCTVs an invasion of privacy?
Do you cross the line by placing a CCTV camera in the private spaces of domestic helpers? Would you be willing to work at a place where the washrooms have surveillance cameras? At what cost can one let go of one’s privacy? A home is a workplace for a domestic worker and…
Why counselling is important for child sexual abuse survivors
Child sexual abuse is a very real issue, our primary concern should be getting help for survivors. Here’s how counselling can help. It has been more than half a year since Richard Huckle was given 22 life sentences for child sexual abuse crimes in our neighbouring country, Malaysia. One of…
The Different Styles Of Parenting Prove That There’s No Right Way To Do It
Researchers have identified these 6 types of parenting styles. Here, we take a look at the attributes of each style, and how they affect kids… Parenting style refers to the combination of strategies that you use to raise your children. Your style of parenting has a big impact on your…
How can we protect our children from sexual grooming?
Sexual grooming in kids is on the rise and ALL parents should be vigilant and recognise the signs early to protect our children. Have you heard of sexual grooming in kids? Sexual predators more often than not may try to “groom” their victims, especially if they are children. This leads…
A divorced man has this beautiful advice for all married men
What does a divorced man know, you might wonder. A lot of valuable life lessons learned in hindsight, is the answer. Must-read for all men. Gerald Rogers is psychologist who has been through a rough divorce. A few years ago, he wrote an amazing post that beautifully describes the lessons learned through this…
Paedophiles are watching: These hashtags are putting your kids in danger
A simple act like using hashtags on Facebook can endanger your kids’ safety according to a report by Child Rescue Coalition. Learn more here… As parents, we feel proud of every little milestone our kids have achieved, and we love sharing pictures of our little ones on social media. But…
6 warning signs your child is a victim of bullying
Singapore has the third highest rate of bullying in the world. How do you know if your child is being bullied? And what can you do to put a stop to it? When I was in the 5th grade (Primary 5) a small group of girls from my class who…