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Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Husband

Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Husband

Is being soft a weakness, and how manly should a man be to be ‘sufficiently masculine’? There is a well-known Chinese saying: “男子汉大丈夫流血不流泪”. It...

Spare the Rod or Spoil the Child?

Spare the Rod or Spoil the Child?

The age-old question for parents - opinions on whether children should be physically punished has divided the room. Let’s face it: parenting can be...

In-Laws or Out-Laws?

In-Laws or Out-Laws?

Jessica used to dread weekends because she would be startled out of bed by unpronounced visits by her mother-in-law (MIL) early in the morning. The...

Coping with Academic Stress

Coping with Academic Stress

A common stressor that plagues youths in Singapore is academic stress. As a parent, seeing your child struggling to cope may make you feel helpless...

Healing and Recovery from Divorce

Healing and Recovery from Divorce

It is not an overstatement to say that divorce is a major life crisis. It affects every aspect of the individual – physically, emotionally,...

Digital Parenting in a Brave New World

Digital Parenting in a Brave New World

How many of us have used iPads or the TV as a babysitter?  Or motivated our children’s behaviour with smartphones or gaming consoles, playing a...