Dealing with a bully can be a challenge both for the bullied child and the parents. Here’s what experts say you should do, plus a seven-year-old’s golden advice. My son’s school proudly proclaims that “There is no bullying in [insert school name here].” That’s not true, of course. It’s a…
Category: Family and Community
10 Tell-tale Signs Of A Failing Marriage
“Physical intimacy is only a facet in marriages, yet it plays an important role in keeping the passion between couples alive.” A marriage can end long before signing papers, and normally there were signs that it was all falling apart. That’s not to say marriages are rosy and without difficulty;…
Fathers Suffer From Postnatal Depression Too, Here’s How To Spot It
Much of the triggers behind maternal postpartum depression are the same for paternal postpartum depression, but certain factors are peculiar to fathers. Now that more and more mothers are coming forward and sharing their horrendous experiences with postpartum depression, a better understanding of the disorder is slowing being gained. But…
United Parenting: How NOT To Fight With Your Spouse Over How To Raise Your Kids
It’s important that parents are on the same page about certain parenting issues, such as discipline, swearing and pocket money. If you’re not, don’t be surprised if your home is filled with arguing and bickering. “Parents who present a unified front achieve far more for peace and happiness at home,”…
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…
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…
Overcoming 4 Legal Hurdles that Single Mothers Face in Singapore
Being a parent and raising a family may be one of the most significant blessings a person can experience, but this also comes with its own unique set of challenges. These challenges are heightened when parenting has to be done solo, especially for single mothers in Singapore. This article lays…
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…