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Participants of this training will be accredited as facilitators for one or more of the age group modules (0-5, 6-12 and 13-19 years) to conduct Parenting with Confidence (PwC) workshops in community centres, schools, and other venues. PwC workshops are designed to equip and encourage parents of children in age groups 0 - 5, 6 -12 and 13 -19 years. Through six 2-hour sessions of interactive learning in a small group setting, it provides practical insights and creative ideas for successful parenting.

Who Should Attend
* Family Life/ Parent Educators
* Teachers/ Educators/ Help Professionals working with children or teens or/ and their parents
* Parents passionate about parenting and helping other parents

Frequently Asked Questions

Philosophy Training
0-5 Years Module
6-12 Years Module
13-19 Years
Teenage Module
Date: October 3, 2008 Date: October 4, 2008 Date: October 10, 2008 Date: October 11, 2008
Time: 9am - 1pm Time: 10am - 6pm Time: 9am - 5pm Time: 10am - 6pm
Venue: National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, 6 Eu Tong Sen St #04-88, The Central (Clarke Quay)
A compulsory pre-requisite for new applicants who have not been trained in any PwC age group module, this Philosophy Training aims to introduce the Parent-Coach concept and the style and essence of PwC workshops. This module targets young parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and even caregivers of young children. The training will equip you to encourage couples to start their parenting education early and embark on an exciting and positive parenting journey. This module prepares parents for the turbulent teenage years by challenging them to pro-actively build a good foundation with their "tweens". The training will also equip you with an ideal platform to spark off Parent Support/ Interest Groups. This teenage module aims to give parents the tools to equip their teenager with a strong sense of self, responsibility and resourcefulness. This training will enable you to assist parents of teenagers in their journey of letting go and handing over some of the controls as their teen learns to fly solo.

Key Topics
•  The Parent-Coach
•  Using the curriculum
•  Facilitation skills
•  Mock workshop

Key Topics
•  Parenting types
•  What children need
•  Knowing your child
•  Self-esteem & child development
•  Mission statement
•  Expressing love & encouraging creativity
Key Topics
•  Discipline & boundaries
•  Proactive parenting
•  E.Q., self-esteem & bullying
•  Values
•  The strong-willed child
•  Tips for working mums
Key Topics
•  Change
•  Expectations & boundaries
•  Communication with teens
•  Low self-esteem
•  Coaching teens through romance
•  Unmotivated teens
Fees: $60 (incl. notes & refreshments) Fees: $220 (incl. of facilitator's kit, lunch and coffee breaks) Fees: $220 (incl. of facilitator's kit, lunch and coffee breaks) Fees: $220 (incl. of facilitator's kit, lunch and coffee breaks)
Trainer: Cheryl Ng


Cheryl is a volunteer speaker and trainer with Focus on the Family Singapore. She dedicated the early part of her career to pursuing her dream of teaching, touching the lives of numerous teenagers for almost ten years, before switching her attention to bringing up her four daughters. Today, she continues to reach young people as an adjunct lecturer at a polytechnic. Her passion for children and families led her to volunteer with MICA as a minister-appointed Steering Committee member of the Parents Advisory Group for the Internet (PAGi) from 2002 to 2005. She currently sits on MICA’s Publications Consultative and Film Censorship Panels. Her belief in the need for strong families and love for her own family fuels her work in Family Life Education.

Trainers: Cheryl Ng
and Joshua Ng

Joshua is a professional trainer and DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant who regularly speaks for Focus on the Family Singapore on marital, parenting and youth issues. An engaging speaker, he has conducted numerous talks and workshops in schools and other organisations. He also regularly conducts Parenting with Confidence workshops, with his wife, for the community and specific groups like the Family Court. Joshua and Pauline have two teenage daughters and a pre-teen son. Their own parenting journey has given them deeper insight into the challenges families face and strengthens their ardent belief in the importance of family life education. Joshua believes that parents play a pivotal role in influencing our young to be men and women of character, to shape the future of society.

Trainers: Cheryl Ng
and Joshua Ng

Joshua is a professional trainer and DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant who regularly speaks for Focus on the Family Singapore on marital, parenting and youth issues. An engaging speaker, he has conducted numerous talks and workshops in schools and other organisations. He also regularly conducts Parenting with Confidence workshops, with his wife, for the community and specific groups like the Family Court. Joshua and Pauline have two teenage daughters and a pre-teen son. Their own parenting journey has given them deeper insight into the challenges families face and strengthens their ardent belief in the importance of family life education. Joshua believes that parents play a pivotal role in influencing our young to be men and women of character, to shape the future of society.


Trainers: Cheryl Ng
and Gary Koh

Gary is an overseas graduate in journalism and communication. After working in both the advertising and IT industries, he took the plunge into youth work to pursue his life passion. In 2006, Gary founded Life Centre, which is dedicated to shaping the lives of youth to shape society. He has delivered numerous talks to teens and their parents on character development, leadership, teenage sexuality and relationships. Married to his wife, Joanna, and now a father of 1-yr-old Tobias, Gary provides pastoral care to families and mentors youths for a living. His strength as a motivational speaker has also fueled his keen interest to speak to young adults and couples on marriage and family life.

We are in the process of applying for Parenting with Confidence Facilitator Training to be a pre-approved training course under NCSS VCF training grant. Please check back for funding updates.

 

To Register, complete the Application Form as well as the Referee Report and send / email / fax it back by the closing date.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions and Facilitator Fee Discounts
Download APPLICATION FORM
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New applicants must submit a passport size photo together with their referee report and application form.

Please enclose your cheque made out to: Focus on the Family Singapore Ltd.
Address: 9 Bishan Place, Junction8 Office Tower, #08-03, Singapore 579837
Tel: 6336 1444 Fax: 6491 0707
Email: focus@family.org.sg

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Tel: +65 6336 1444 Fax: +65 6491 0707 Web: www.family.org.sg