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
  • Help, My Child is Stressed Over Exams!
    Apr 21 2025

    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! 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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    Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships.

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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. Or visit our website at www.family.org.sg for more parenting resources.

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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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    30 mins
  • Strengthening Father-Daughter Relationship During the Teen Years
    Apr 8 2025

    Research points to daughters’ positive self-esteem and life satisfaction being closely related to fathers having a tight relationship with them.

    But as our little girls grow into young women through their teenage years, how can dads maintain a connection with them?

    In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our host, June, is joined by Joshua and his teenage daughter, Shawna. Joshua talks about the simple traditions he started with his daughters when they were young, and how these intentional practices of connecting with them evolved through their growing up years. Shawna also shares about the impact her dad and their relationship has left on her. Together, they reveal how they keep their father-daughter relationship strong, even through the changes and disagreements in the journey.

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    Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships.

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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. Or visit our website at www.family.org.sg for more parenting resources.

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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
  • When my Child has Difficulty Regulating Emotions
    Mar 25 2025

    Fusses and inconsolable tantrums. Most parents would probably be familiar with their kids’ explosion of emotions, wondering how to help our young ones manage their own emotions.

    You’re not alone in the frustrations or feelings of helplessness.

    In this episode of the ParentEd Podcast, our hosts, June and Douglas, speak with Tina, a mother of 3 boys. She shares about what emotional regulation is, the importance of it, and how to spot emotional dysregulation. She also provides tips for parents to equip their children with emotional regulation skills, while making it fun and engaging. Discover how you can provide a safe and supportive environment for your kids to navigate their big emotions!

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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. Or visit our website at www.family.org.sg for more parenting resources.

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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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    18 mins
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