How a child views divorce

In the recent news of the Glenn Ong, Jamie Yeo split, I’m sure the couple had a difficult time mending irreconcilable differences. Not only was the couple affected by their decision to part, their family and friends were perhaps affected in one way or another. Much so if children are torn in this broken relationship. [...]

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Words can make or break

Spoken words can mean so much to little children. In their growing years, words of encouragement or otherwise will shape their thoughts and outlook in life. Little do you realise that what you say to the little ones and how you say it can mean so much to them.

Words can make or break your child’s future [...]

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A perfect Marriage?

We aspire to be perfect in the things we do. To try our best to attain the highest standards in our academic achievements, career, social status and amongst many others…our marriage. How does one work on one’s marriage? Is there a rule book, like our many other paths to achievements, that once adhered to, will [...]

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When parents remarry

Sharing an article published in TODAY.
WHEN PARENTS REMARRY
Yesterday, we talked about blended families and the special challenges they typically face. Our focus was on the kids and their difficulties in accepting a step-parent or living with new siblings. But the more serious problem common among reconstituted families concerns the way the new husband and wife [...]

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Overcoming difficulties; gaining strength

For some, life’s journey could be a lot more difficult to trod. The loss of a loved one, facing financial difficulties, suffering from illness, unemployment, or perhaps just the prospect of earning enough to place a meal on the table for the family could be an uphill task. In the area of marriage, there is [...]

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Stop Hiding; allow Healing

Hiding from our own inadequacies usually stems from the fear of facing the truth. Whatever the fear may be, have courage to come out from hiding and let healing begins. Sharing an article from FOCUS ON THE FAMILY.
60 YEARS IN HIDING
The game “Hide and seek” is fun for kids, but many adults play a hiding game that’s really [...]

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Family Fun

An old school friend whom I came into contact recently shared with me something which I find it very true. “It’s not how much free time you can garner to enjoy your life. It’s the freeing of your time to do things that are meaningful that makes your life enjoyable.”
You need not travel to faraway [...]

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Hold hands and fight

When one or a variety of long festering unresolved issues overwhelm couples in a squabble, nasty words are thrown, anger rises, vulgarities hurled, and sometimes to the extent of harming one’s spouse with fist-fights and punches. But what will all these lead to in the end? One of the things couples who attended the MPC (Marriage [...]

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3 C’s of Marriage

You may have heard about the 5 C’s which spells your attainment of success if you have acquired them all: Car, Cash, Condominium, Credit Card, Career. Much time and effort are made to achieve success. What about success in a Marriage? How much time and effort will you contribute to make your Marriage a success? Sharing an article [...]

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What are your kids watching online?

Computer literacy and familiarisation can be as early as teaching children the basics at kindergarten level. Most homes would have a PC where children have the opportunity to surf the internet for school related assignments or just plain browsing. Do you know what your kids are watching online? Here’s an article from TODAY newspaper to [...]

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