ParentEd

Becoming a new mother can be scary – a sentiment shared by many. Concerns and doubts can plague one’s mind throughout motherhood and sometimes finding help to address these worries can be challenging. What can a first-time mother expect from the initial steps in her journey? How can family members support her during this period of emotional turbulence and uncertainty? In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, June Yong, speaks with Elaine Chow, mother of 4 and counsellor. Part of the Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group, she shares some common challenges faced by most first-time mothers and provides advice on how to navigate through them, ways to manage expectations from either family members or oneself, and how to support new mothers in their journey. -- Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg [ParentEd@family.org.sg]. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898] or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477]. 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 [https://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/Donate]. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

While excelling academically may be a priority for most families in Singapore, what other traits are important to nurture in our children? How can we encourage a sense of community service within our youths in order to create a more caring and compassionate society? In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Ee Jay, speaks with Daryl and Melissa, who are proud parents of 2 daughters and have been volunteering as a family for almost five years. They share their journey of inspiring their kids to get into the habit and lifestyle of volunteering, as well as the challenges they faced in doing so and the various lessons that they have learned from these experiences. -- Jars of Hope – Family Christmas Project We are back with our yearly Family Christmas Project, supporting Focus on the Family Singapore to strengthen families! This year’s theme, ‘Jars of Hope,’ is about spreading the light of Christmas—hope, love, and joy—to homes. Partner with our family and find out more from here: www.family.org.sg/JarsofHope [https://www.family.org.sg/JarsofHope] Your gift can make this possible for many more families. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898] or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477]. 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 [https://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/Donate]. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

As parents of young children, we may be concerned if our child is facing challenges with literacy or language.  What are some early signs that can help parents identify if their child possibly has a learning difference? What are the avenues to seek intervention for our children?  In this episode, our host, June Yong, is joined by Dawn Tan, an educational therapist with over a decade of experience. Working with learners aged 5 to 18 on literacy and language related needs, while also supporting their parents in navigating some of these challenges, Dawn talks about how parents can find support for their children, grow with their children through their learning differences, and how to start children on reading.  -- Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg [ParentEd@family.org.sg]. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898] or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477]. 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 [https://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/Donate]. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Do you feel awkward and uncomfortable at the thought of talking to your kids about sex? Worried that you may not know how to answer the questions they have about the topic? In the second episode of this two-part Talk About Sex series on the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Alicia Boo, is joined by Josiah Ng, a father of two sons aged 4 and 8. Josiah candidly shares about what it was like when he first had to broach the topic with his firstborn and how he navigated the uncertainties of starting sexuality education at home. He provides helpful tips on having these important conversations with our children, and the important part that both parents have in guiding their kids in building a strong foundation in this aspect. -- Research shows that when parents engage their children in topics on sexuality, their children grow to make wiser choices in relationships and sex. To help you overcome your fears in broaching the topic, we have designed a Talk About Sex video podcast series to equip parents in having ongoing conversations with their children in this important aspect. Visit www.family.org.sg/TASvideos [http://www.family.org.sg/TASvideos] to find out more! Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg [ParentEd@family.org.sg]. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898] or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477]. 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 [https://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/Donate]. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Having conversations with our children on love, sex and relationships can feel awkward, tricky and nerve racking. Yet, as parents, we have the privilege of being the primary educators of these important topics.  In the first episode of this two-part Talk About Sex series on the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Joshua Liong, chats with Michelle Soon, an educator and a mother of one, who is also passionate about sexuality education. She addresses the common fears that parents have about talking to their children about sex and debunks myths surrounding these fears. Michelle also shares insightful perspectives and practical handles that parents can use in starting sexuality education at home, testifying that it need not be as daunting as we may think it is! -- Research shows that when parents engage their children in topics on sexuality, their children grow to make wiser choices in relationships and sex. To help you overcome your fears in broaching the topic, we have designed a Talk About Sex video podcast series to equip parents in having ongoing conversations with their children in this important aspect. Visit www.family.org.sg/TASvideos [http://www.family.org.sg/TASvideos] to find out more! Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg [ParentEd@family.org.sg]. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898] or Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477]. 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 [https://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/Donate]. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.