Becoming a Better Mum

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 [https://www.famchamps.sg/] 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 [https://www.famchamps.sg/FFM2026]. -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea] 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 [http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/givenow]. 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.

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 Burnout [https://family.org.sg/articles/how-to-spot-and-prevent-parental-burnout/?utm_source=Captivate_ParentEd&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ParentEd_Podcast_June2026] * Identifying Burnout Before It’s Too Late [https://family.org.sg/articles/identifying-burnout-before-its-too-late/?utm_source=Captivate_ParentEd&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ParentEd_Podcast_June2026] * Keeping Love Alive While Raisng a Large Family [https://family.org.sg/articles/keeping-love-alive-while-raising-a-large-family/?utm_source=Captivate_ParentEd&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ParentEd_Podcast_June2026] -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea] 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 [http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://family.org.sg/donate/?utm_source=Captivate_ParentEd&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ParentEd_Podcast]. 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.

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 [https://family.org.sg/resource/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 Wholeness [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KkE3MbBl7dDxlRX8lF1hC?si=c07472f866bd43f7] * What I WIsh My Daughter Knew [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NIST9T4SDeyB2NX2ZaQjY?si=3ff973894cc24085] * A Good Father - What Does it Entail? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yX3BtdwkdRQH1SYtK7x7r?si=1d5817bcfa284d09] -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea] 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 [http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/givenow]. 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.

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 Conversations [https://open.spotify.com/episode/39jjJmEsyLRzOyIF6JbWnV?si=de975fa8927541c8] * How to Listen and Invite your Kids into Conversation [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h5fLjXj04zPuQgogjWlWo?si=d4972280b9b34d91] -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea] 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 [http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/givenow]. 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.

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 Mum [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zWOBV96LZmxQFcQKvez7T?si=1f840fb8a6734844] * Working Mum Burnout: How do we Recognise the Signs? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wjewFVhTUrdfVt2p4d82s?si=f6aedaa4c4fc433a] * How can Mums Derive Joy and Security in Motherhood? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zWwIadZjHY4vCcAqKmKN2?si=0321a32d819548db] -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea] 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 [http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast] to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly [https://www.family.org.sg/givenow]. 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.