In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, teacher and mother Pauline Foo joins our host, June to explore the subtle yet powerful effects of comparison—especially between siblings. Drawing from her personal parenting journey and professional experience, Pauline shares how comparison can quietly shape a child’s identity, self-worth, and family dynamics.

Whether it’s comparing milestones, academic achievements, or personality traits, Pauline reveals how even well-meaning comparisons can lead children to choose different paths just to escape being measured against one another. She offers practical ways to shift from judgment to affirmation, helping parents foster deeper connection and compassion at home.

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Join our host June as she speaks with Haze Feng, a single mum who candidly shares her roller coaster journey of raising her 12-year-old son. Haze opens up about the immense emotional and financial load—from battling a hidden alcohol addiction while maintaining a strong exterior, to overcoming self-condemnation and feelings of failure following her divorce. She discusses the tendency to overcompensate out of guilt and shares the crucial lesson of not being too hard on herself.

Haze emphasises that it truly takes a village to raise a child and encourages single parents to dare to ask for help, give themselves time to process, and actively connect with supportive communities. Tune in to hear Haze’s powerful message—and be assured that you are not alone and should be proud of your strength and resilience.

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“I was all ready to quit after seven years of marriage. The endless communication breakdowns, deep-seated misunderstandings, and growing resentment in me has taken its toll.”

- Tricia (Name has been edited to protect the client’s privacy)

Life can be overwhelming. Having a listening ear can bring relief, help you feel supported, and improve relationships. Make an appointment with a counsellor today. Fees apply. Find our more www.family.org.sg/counselling.

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Think your teen is just being lazy? Think again.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s often rooted in fear, emotional overwhelm, or high expectations.

In this episode, host Aaron speaks with counsellor Paul Lim to unpack why teens struggle to get started. Paul explains that procrastination is a symptom, not the root—often tied to self-doubt and pressure.

He challenges parents to reflect: could our own fears or need for control be shaping the parent-child dynamic? When we project anxiety, we risk turning parenting into a transactional or controlling relationship.

To truly support our children, we must first work on ourselves.

Tune in to learn how to break the cycle and build trust, connection, and healthy habits that last.

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Can art help children regulate their emotions? Art isn’t just for creativity—it’s also a powerful tool for emotional expression and regulation.

In this episode, our host Ee Jay chats with certified art therapist Christine Tok, who brings decades of experience in early childhood education and art therapy. She shares practical ways parents can use art to help children manage frustration, express feelings, and build resilience.

Gain insight from Christine’s inspiring real-life experiences working with children and art and discover how to create a safe space at home, uncover the hidden stories behind your child’s artwork, and see why even just 20 minutes of art time can make a meaningful difference.

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Increasing loneliness and disconnection, rise of porn addiction and voyeurism, rise of AI companions, and confusion over sexuality and identity — these worrying trends have arisen among married couples and the youth.

Get a grasp of the underlying factors driving such trends, and be equipped with tools to lead healthier conversations about love, relationships and identity with younger couples and youths.

Find out more about The Future of Healthy Sexuality Masterclass at www.family.org.sg/healthysexualitymasterclass.

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What does it take to be a good father in today's busy, fast-paced world? In an age where time is a luxury, what does active fathering truly entail? How do you build meaningful connections amidst the daily hustle?

Join our host Ee Jay as he chats with returning guest Kelvin Seah, a father of two. He share his own continuous learning journey in fatherhood, reminding us that being a good dad isn't about perfection. Instead, it's about being present, building meaningful memories, and affirming your child's identity.

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Increasing loneliness and disconnection, rise of porn addiction and voyeurism, rise of AI companions, and confusion over sexuality and identity — these worrying trends have arisen among married couples and the youth, and they seem set to intensify and to shape our children’s attitudes and behaviour.

How can we strengthen marriages against emotional and physical infidelity? How can we equip our children to navigate sexual and relational challenges? Get a grasp of the underlying factors driving such trends and be equipped with tools to train the hearts and minds of the next generation so they desire what is good, timeless, and true.

Find out more about The Future of Healthy Sexuality Masterclass at www.family.org.sg/healthysexualitymasterclass.

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With new screen time guidelines for kids under the age of 12, parents are perhaps feeling the pressure to cut back on their children's screen time – which may lead to all kinds of withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, irritability and full-blown tantrums.

How might parents work together with their children to create new and healthier habits?

In this episode, our host, June, is joined by returning guest Alicia Yah, a mother of four and a dedicated early childhood educator. She provides tips for parents to support their children in reducing screentime reliance, and shares her own lived experience of injecting fun into family time to encourage togetherness, in replacement of screen usage. Be encouraged that while initial efforts may be met with resistance, starting small and starting somewhere does pay off with consistency!

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Motherhood is life changing. Giving. Selfless.

What we once had control over, we may lose for a season when we become mums.

Returning on this episode of the ParentEd Podcast is Wanxin, a stay-at-home mum of two young boys. She shares with our host, June, about what it feels like to lose herself while gaining this new title as mum and how she coped while in the depths of this sense of loss. She also talks about managing the external and internal expectations of being a mum in this society, as well as her journey of growth amidst the pain.

To all the mums tuning in: Thank you for your selfless love in both the seen and unseen ways. We appreciate you and wish you a blessed Mother’s Day!

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Stress is a common experience for us and our kids, especially when we are placed in high pressure situations – like the exams.

While exam stress may be unavoidable, they are opportunities for us to help our children learn how to regulate difficult emotions and build them up in resilience.

In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, Ee Jay, is joined by Jasmine Lu – a mum of two kids and a parent-coach who specialises in emotional intelligence. She shares how understanding emotions can come in handy in helping our children manage stress, useful and practical ways we can help them regulate their emotions from a young age, and ways to create open conversations with our kids on big emotions. Don’t miss out on the C.A.L.M. framework that can help our children keep calm when stress levels are high!

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