ParentEd

By: Focus on the Family Singapore
  • Summary

  • Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022
    Copyright 2025 Focus on the Family Singapore
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Episodes
  • What are the Benefits of Parent Coaching?
    Jan 7 2025

    Want to enjoy your parenting journey, but often feel stuck in cycles of misbehaviour and frustration with your kids? Wondering whether it really is possible to create a warm environment at home?

    We all know how difficult parenting can get. Whether it is presently a difficult phase of your parenting journey, or you are faced with a recurring difficulty in parenting, having a parenting coach to walk with you can be valuable.

    In this episode, our host, Alicia, chats with Liz-Ann Bosman, a mum of 2 and a parenting coach, who shares about what parent-coaching is, as well as her experiences in journeying with parents. She gives some insight into her heart-based parenting coaching style and talks about the ways we can thrive in our parenting and help our children succeed.

    You can find out more about Liz-Ann Bosman at http://Thefulfilledmum.com.

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    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.

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    If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. 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 to share with your friends.

    You can also support us by giving monthly. 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.

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    21 mins
  • Support for New Mothers: Breastfeeding, Self-care and More
    Dec 24 2024

    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.

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    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.

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    If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. 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 to share with your friends.

    You can also support us by giving monthly. 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.

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    26 mins
  • Giving and Serving Together as a Family
    Dec 10 2024

    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.

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    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

    Your gift can make this possible for many more families.

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    If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. 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 to share with your friends.

    You can also support us by giving monthly. 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.

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    26 mins

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