“Every child is unique; no two are alike! Always remember, they are all God's children, and we are their stewards,” said Dr John Hui to a room packed with over 20 parents . . .

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Br Collin shared that it was essential that parents cultivate a strong relationship with their children from young. As they grow up, he said that teens still need physical contact and emotional support from their parents . . .

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“Based on statistics, Singapore has the highest average screen time – with children spending over 35 hours per week on entertainment. With higher screentime and easy internet access, exposure to pornography will naturally increase too!” said Benedict Lim, at the “Monster in Every Room” talk held online on 14 September 2023.

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Have you ever felt challenged trying to understand and connect with your teenager? You are not alone.

Br Colin Wee, a La Salle Brother said he related well with this. Speaking to more than 60 parents at the Compassion & Truth talk at Church of Christ the King, Br Colin said he understood the pains and heartaches they experienced. Br Colin who heads HopeHouse, a shelter for boys who have either been abandoned by their families or are in conflict with the law, shared stories of how he too experienced these challenges at the home. . .

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It was the first virtual charity walk organised by Catholic Family Life (CFL) to raise funds for the organisation to continue its mission to form, empower and restore families. The virtual walk started in June as a month-long event coincided with the school holidays to encourage family bonding time. . .

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What is the greatest gift a father can give to his child? Is it something tangible like a puppy? Or perhaps something fleeting, like time? Over 35 fathers including two spiritual fathers-to-be, were posed this question by Clement Ong at the Immaculate Heart of Mary last Saturday (10 June 2023). . .

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According to a 2021 newspaper article in Straits Times, two-thirds of children aged seven to nine in Singapore use smartphones every day and are active on social media. More than 40 per cent of them have their own Facebook accounts, while a quarter are on Instagram. About a third of parents in the survey commissioned by The Straits Times say they do not know who their children interact with on social media. . .

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“Children want your time. They spell love as T-I-M-E,” shared Clement Ong to a group of nearly 20 fathers at St Joseph’s Church, Bukit Timah for the talk, ‘A Father’s Mission’. Clement, who is a certified coach, therapist, and father of two, explained that many fathers (himself included) fall victim to rationalising that the time spent away from their children, would be made up through quality time. “You cannot truly have quality time without the quantity time,” he said. . .

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It was a joyous atmosphere that enveloped St Joseph's Church, Bukit Timah (SJC) in celebration of its feast day. Families from all walks of life, from parishes across the island, and believers and non-believers alike gathered in throngs adding to the joy and excitement that was missed for nearly three years due to COVID.

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Many of us want our relationship with our significant other to be positive and flourishing. This however, is not an entitlement. It is an intentional choice that requires continuous work.

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