Resource Type: Podcasts

Working Mum Burnout: How Do We Recognise the Signs?

Burning out in motherhood is not rare – especially when you are juggling parenting, work, and many other responsibilities all at the same time. As mothers go through the ebb and flow of life, how can they safeguard themselves against burnout?

Join our host June Yong, as she chats with Sharon Ow, a working mum of two daughters. Sharon shares authentically about her experience with burnout, identifies warning signs, and provides practical tips on keeping burnout at bay.

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Parenting is a journey not meant for journeying alone.

Should you be in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear. Make an appointment with us at www.family.org.sg/Counselling.

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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.

Fatherhood: Braving a New World

Fatherhood can be exhilarating yet filled with so much uncertainty. How can fathers brave the new world of fatherhood ahead of them?

Join our host, Aaron Ng, who chats with Ian Tan from Our Daily Bread Ministries and father of two sons, aged 3 and 5. Ian shares his journey as a young father navigating and overcoming the unexpected challenges of raising children in an evolving world.

“I’d like to be viewed as someone who is trusted by (my sons) and they will know that for as long as I’m around, the home is a place where you have dad and mum who will always be ready to receive you home, go through different moments of your life with you, whether they’re ups or whether they are downs.”

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Fatherhood is a call to a brave adventure.

This Father’s Day, we want to give dads a boost to keep going and growing in their unique parenting journey, with Call of Daddy: Braveheart.

From 9 to 19 June, Focus on the Family Singapore’s Father’s Day Campaign will feature the following free resources for dads and families:

  • Compilation of stories by dads for dads
  • Digital content for encouragement and equipping
  • Braveheart Quest – an opportunity for dads to deepen bonds with their children through meaningful activities

Find out more about the Father’s Day Campaign at www.family.org.sg/Braveheart.

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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.

Raising a Neurodiverse Child: How Can Parents Embrace Its Unique Challenges?

Raising a child with special needs is never an easy feat, but almost certainly a rewarding journey. How can parents embrace the unique challenges that neurodiversity brings?

Join our host, June Yong, as she delves into the personal experiences of Teresa Soon, a mother of 3 and parent to a child with special needs.

They discuss the challenges that come with raising a child who requires additional care and support, as well as the joys and rewards that come with being a caregiver to someone with unique abilities. Teresa also shares insights on how she has navigated motherhood and offers advice for other parents who may be going through similar experiences.

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Should you be a parent in need of help or support, our counsellors are available to lend a listening ear: www.family.org.sg/Counselling

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.

Dealing with the Stresses of Youth

A survey on mental health last year found that 90% of undergrads in Singapore felt that work and study commitments were their greatest sources of stress. How can parents respond to their youth in times of stress?

Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who hears from Hosanna Nazar, a 25-year-old studying psychology in university.

From societal to financial pressures, Hosanna unravels the hardships of navigating stress in today’s world and provides practical advice on how to cope with them. Through her personal experiences, parents can better understand the challenges that young people face and ways to support and encourage them.

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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.