ParentEd

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.

In a society where nuclear families are a rising trend, do intergenerational bonds still have a place in our social fabric? What value do intergenerational relationships hold? In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Aaron, speaks with Ariel Lim and Abdul Hamid from Cultivate SG, an independent non-profit organisation that desires to see families in our society thrive for generations. They share their personal experiences from being part of an intergenerational family network, along with ideas on how different generations can close the gap and develop helpful traditions to connect with each other. -- 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.

Stress and anxiety can feel like a commonplace in this fast-paced society that demands so much of our time and attention.  What is the science behind stress and anxiety, and how can we effectively approach these big emotions? What if stress can actually be good for us?  In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, June Yong, chats with Samantha Cheng, one of the counsellors at Focus on the Family Singapore. In addition to the knowledgeable insight she provides into these topics, she shares mindsets and practical ways that can enable both parents and their children to cope better with stress and anxiety. -- We all need someone to turn to when life gets tough. At Focus on the Family Singapore, we want you to know that you are not alone. Our trusted and dedicated team of counsellors are here to support and help you navigate life's challenging situations in a safe and non-judgmental space.   Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling [http://www.family.org.sg/Counselling].  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.