“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” – F. Douglas.
This quote, hits adults at the heart, but so painfully true isn’t it? It definitely gives every parent some food for thought. Often we see people trying to get rid of their faults and try to change themselves. No parents want their children to end up in that situation. As parents, you want your children to grow up to be successful, kind, and upstanding individuals who make you (and themselves) proud.
Category: Life Lessons
How happy is my child?
Happiness – such a simple word, but let’s ask ourselves, how many of us are truly happy? Parents, I’m sure that you agree that w e want our children to be happy. As parents, that is everyone’s ultimate goal. We shower them with love and gifts, send them to good schools. We provide them with everything we think is gonna give them a happy life. But, are our children truly happy?
Time to end the Toxicity
A few days ago, a disturbing video emerged from one of Singapore’s oldest and popular higher education institutions. The harrowing video of harassment that got circulated depicted a group of students from the institution urinating on the backs of two naked students. The video has been panned by all sections of Singaporean society and the concerned institution has announced stringent measures against the perpetrators of this act of bullying.
Missing out on family time? Here’s how to turn things around!
Life as a Singaporean parent can be pretty challenging today. Yes, you hardly get any time to keep your mind off all those commitments, deadlines, and assignments at work. Working from home may have made it slightly easier to balance, but let’s face it. Juggling our work commitments with the equally important family time is often a Herculean task. But is that any excuse for losing out on family time?
It’s March 2021! Where has time gone to?
Screen time is the obvious concern of the present-day Singaporean parent. How much is too much? During the past year, there has been a significant shift to online learning. Households had to ease the screen time restrictions placed on kids. An obsession with gadgets and the online domain is the biggest threat to effective time management. What needs to be done here?
Encouraging your child to think critically – start at home!
Are we able to think with a clear head, chart out our own courses, and read between the lines where we have to cope in this world of complexities? Well, that is an arduous task indeed and things are only going to get more complex in the years to come. What does that mean?
Make the life in your years count!
‘You never truly realise the value of something until it is gone.’ Now, how many of us agree with this? It’s oddly true, isn’t it? It is often the case that we realize the value of something only after we lose it. Sometimes, some of us never even get the chance for this realization. Certain harrowing incidents make this more evident.
How can I protect my child?
Just a few days back, the Singaporeans received the sad news of the untimely passing of one of its young students during an outdoor school activity. The 15-year old boy who was the victim of a high-elements activity was described as being a mature and sensible individual. This sad event has thrown light on the need to rekindle discussions about personal safety with our kids. Even when we refrain from reckless behavior, the threats of accidents remain significant in certain situations.
How should we choose our jobs – Passion vs Practicality?
Based on the early findings of a 2016 survey on emigration carried out by the Institute for Policy Studies, 58.3% of Singaporeans between the age of 19 and 30 believe that emigration is inevitable as Singapore becomes more competitive and stressful.
The grass is greener on the other end – fact or fiction?
How does Singapore compare to the rest of the world when it comes to education and employment? Our nation has consistently held the top positions in the PISA rankings and the quality of higher education. It is the most sought after educational destination within Asia and one of the leading hubs in the world.
