Sometimes, as a parent you might have to deal with a lot of frustration. This may lead to an impulsive physical discipline measure being taken and is usually done out of anger and frustration. At times like this, take a pause before talking to your children about their wrongdoings or step away for a minute, gather your thoughts and then go back into their space.
Category: Youth
How can we raise exemplary children?
The 19-year-old swimming sensation “Gan Ching Hwee” has again made it to the headlines recently with her winning 5 gold medals in all the swimming events held at this year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Vietnam. Known for long-distance swimming events, this was Gan Ching Hwee’s third appearance at the SEA Games.
Help your children make “good” friends
Friends are an important part of our life. A person’s life is most often influenced by the friends he/she is surrounded with, rather than their family. Before school days, they might be spending most of their time at home.
Are family problems affecting my child’s education?
“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” – George Bernard Shaw. The modern world moves at a fast pace that most of us are not able to keep up with. Trying to fit into that world, we often neglect the most important assets in our life like our family and other personal relationships. Strained…
National Service – A Brief Look
With the recent blog post on university admissions, we must not leave out the next stage of life for the boys! After tertiary education (or in some cases after secondary school), boys (above the ages of 16.5 and under the ages of 40) are made to enrol and fulfil their duties towards the nation. The National Service has been an important part of Singapore’s history since its inception in 1967. The NS aims to instil a sense of national identity and pride, develop self-discipline, and inculcate values such as teamwork, resilience and endurance. Till now it has helped shape generations of young men into responsible and committed citizens. Let us take a brief look into the details.
Help! My child seems to be bullying others. What can I do?
Well, kids bully because adults bully. In SIngapore, it was found that more than 1 in 4 of 15 year-old students reported getting bullied. This permissive culture is propagated by avoiding this conversation with the younger generation.
Rediscovering your children’s learning style
Yes, getting a child actively involved in the process of learning is important. It is what makes the entire learning experience worthy and effective. However, there is one other important thing that parents need to understand
How can I better support my child?
We can split up our lifestyle into two – the pre-COVID era and the post-COVID era, mainly because of the drastic changes that the pandemic has brought about in our day-to-day lives. The stress of managing these changes in lifestyle and work has been occupying everyone’s mind for most of this time. But, have you taken some time to think about how it has been affecting your children?
How can I reach out to my child?
Children, especially teens, might be under stress that parents don’t know. Parents constantly keep a watch on the physical health of their children. But, what about their mental health? Due to the stigma associated with mental illnesses, parents often turn a blind eye to these issues. The constant pressure to perform academically, building a good image, focusing on their future- all these might be too much to handle for some children. Also, children are more at risk due to the changes in the brain during puberty.
How can I teach my child to be safe online?
If you were told not to use any electronic gadgets for an entire day, it would definitely make you worry or perhaps even suffer from anxiety, right?
Well, that’s the influence that the digital space has over most of us!
