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Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022

  1. 6日前

    How Youths Can Rise Up as Family Champions

    All of us want to have value. All of us want to belong somewhere, and for many, family is that place. Life begins with family. Hosted by June, this episode spotlights young family champions Hannah Cheong and Adele Wang as they share their FamChamps journeys and explain why strong families matter. Hannah reflects on how family shapes identity and provides a sense of security, while Adele opens up about overcoming low self-esteem and learning that no family is perfect—but perspectives can change. Together, they discuss how weak connections at home, academic pressure, and poor communication can leave young people feeling unseen or valued only for their performance. Yet, they offer hope: young people can show grace and take steps to strengthen family bonds. Their encouragement is heartfelt: invest in family now, push past awkwardness, communicate face to face, listen without judgement, and remember that a small “how are you?” matters. -- This Family Future Maker program is for youth ages 18–30 who care deeply about strengthening families and want to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Find out more www.famchamps.sg/FFM2026. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  2. 6月23日

    Sandwiched Generation Struggles

    How do married couples stay together when pulled between raising children and caring for ageing parents? What family support helps them navigate these hardships? In this episode, host June creates a safe, honest space for Vincent and Jean Goh to share their 21-year journey—marked by love, planning, and courageous conversations that began even before marriage. Through caregiving for a father with dementia, alongside parenting and work, they face tension, conflict, and guilt. Yet trust, faith, and daily check-ins help anchor their marriage through caregiver burnout. Vincent speaks candidly about feeling “stuck in between”, while Jean shares openly about emotional exhaustion and depression—realities many couples quietly carry. Their story reminds us that marriage resilience is built through choosing your spouse and family, again and again. If this season feels heavy, simply say, “let’s try again.” -- For more family resources, you can check out the articles below. How to Spot and Prevent Parental BurnoutIdentifying Burnout Before It’s Too LateKeeping Love Alive While Raisng a Large Family -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  3. 6月9日

    What New Fathers Really Need

    Fatherhood is evolving. Today, modern fathers are discovering both the joy and challenge of parenting with emotional presence, shared caregiving, and deeper connection, even as they juggle work–life balance, fatigue, and changing expectations. Holding multiple identities—as a son, husband, father, friend, and employee—can feel demanding, especially when life’s rhythm keeps shifting. Host Aaron speaks with young fathers Daniel Lopez and Benedict Ng about early fatherhood, dads’ mental health, self‑doubt, and support within community life. Presence matters more than perfection. Parenting isn’t meant to be walked alone. As Daniel reflects, “Learning to do life again in a vastly different form, and to be completely available while struggling with my own capacity.” Parenting comes without a manual. Every child reshapes the fatherhood journey. Benedict shares, “It’s okay to fail at the start. I needed to hear that—otherwise, you think you have to be the perfect dad already.” To every father listening: you matter too. -- Available for download: Fatherhood Survival 101 - A Guide To A Mentally Healthier You If this conversation resonates with you, explore more Fatherhood episodes through the links below. Parenting from a Place of WholenessWhat I WIsh My Daughter KnewA Good Father - What Does it Entail? -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  4. 5月26日

    Why are Youths Turning to Drugs?

    Parents play a powerful role in helping children stay away from drugs. According to the National Drug Perception Survey, nearly 95% of youths say that having parents who actively talk with them about drug‑related issues has helped them remain drug‑free. In this episode, host Ee Jay speaks with Dr Adrian Loh, spokesperson for the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) and a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. They explore why drug abuse prevention remains a critical issue for families today—especially as drugs have become more accessible through digital platforms, online messaging, and overseas exposure. The message to parents is clear: start conversations early, with children of any appropriate age, and don’t wait for warning signs. Resources are available, and keeping communication open matters. Dr Loh encourages parents to ask open‑ended questions that invite honest sharing. This isn’t about fear or control, but about trust, connection, and consistent guidance, helping children build resilience and make safer choices. -- If you’d like to explore more ways to have meaningful conversations with your children, you can check out the episodes below. Building a Culture of Mealtime ConversationsHow to Listen and Invite your Kids into Conversation -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  5. 5月12日

    Becoming a Better Mum

    The reality of motherhood is filled with deep love and hope, yet it often carries quiet, unseen struggles. From burnout and self‑imposed expectations to the courage it takes to ask for help, it is a journey that stretches the mum in you in unexpected ways. In this special episode on motherhood, June speaks with two mothers at different stages of life. Jasmine Goh, married for 27 years, reflects on raising two young adult sons. Adelene Chan, married for 15 years, shares her experience of parenting three young children. Together, they explore what the process of becoming a better mum truly looks like—not through perfection, but through growth, self‑compassion, and kindness. Their stories remind us that being “good enough” often means letting go, caring for ourselves, and choosing presence over unrealistic ideals. Above all, this conversation offers gentle reassurance: you are learning, you are growing, and you are not alone. -- If this conversation resonates with you, explore more Motherhood episodes through the links below. The Journey of Becoming MumWorking Mum Burnout: How do we Recognise the Signs?How can Mums Derive Joy and Security in Motherhood? -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  6. 4月21日

    The Weight of Parental Guilt

    “A lot of parental guilt comes from the expectations parents place on themselves. When they can’t meet them, they assume they have failed — even when they are doing their best.” - Mark In this episode, June speaks with Mark Lim, Director and Trauma‑Informed Counsellor at The Social Factor, about the powerful weight of parental guilt. He reflects on how guilt grows from unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves, whether physical, financial, or emotional. Fathers and mothers may experience guilt differently, but the core fear is the same: not being enough. Through honest anecdotes, Mark shows how guilt surfaces in everyday moments, choosing work over a child’s needs, losing patience, or blaming ourselves for our children’s mistakes. Left unaddressed, guilt can become heavy and even inherited across generations. Healing begins with connection before correction, self‑compassion, and relational repair. When guilt shows up, pause, reconnect with your child, and extend the same grace to yourself that you hope to teach them. -- Life can be overwhelming. Having a listening ear can bring relief, help you feel supported, and improve relationships. Make an appointment with a counsellor today. Fees apply. Find out more www.family.org.sg/counselling. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  7. 4月7日

    The Power of Self-Compassion

    Many of us strive to be patient and purposeful parents. But when we fall short, we often become our harshest critic. We wonder, why am I reacting in the very way I promised not to? Parenting often reveals our impatience, our imperfections, and at times our unresolved wounds—but also our deepest hopes and joys. In this episode, June speaks with our parenting trainer, Dr Wu Mi Yin. She invites parents to explore the role of self‑compassion in strengthening their parenting journey. She explains how our inner critic is often triggered because so much feels at stake—we want the best for our children, yet the process is slow, stretching, and deeply human. Mi Yin encourages parents to notice the signs of self‑criticism through thoughts, physical sensations, and emotional reactions, and to respond with pause, reflection, and gentleness. Her practical tips—such as journalling, naming our feelings, creating space to rest, and practising emotional “gym time”—help parents build the inner strength needed to stay calm, connected, and present. When we extend understanding to ourselves, we naturally extend it to our family too. -- Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

  8. 3月24日

    The Importance of Values in Raising Children

    Busy parents can build values into everyday life through simple routines—reading bedtime stories, having conversations during mealtimes, praising small acts of kindness, and asking children gentle reflection questions. These consistent touchpoints help children naturally internalise important values. June, our host, spoke with early childhood educators Ashley Yeo and Joanna Lee—both mothers and certified parent coaches—who explain why values are the foundation of raising confident, grounded children. They describe how values act as anchors, helping children handle peer pressure, make sensible choices, and navigate emotional challenges. Through real examples, such as choosing honesty or practising forgiveness, they show that children learn best when parents model the behaviour they hope to teach. Ashley and Joanna remind parents that they are their child’s strongest teachers. Everyday interactions provide meaningful opportunities to reinforce values. Their encouragement is to start small—notice the good, name the value, and live it out. Shared family values give children a steady compass to guide them with clarity and virtues. -- Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

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關於

Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022

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  • 創作者
    Focus on the Family Singapore
  • 活躍年份
    2020年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    148
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
  • 版權
    © Copyright 2026 Focus on the Family Singapore
  • 節目網站
    ParentEd

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