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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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify,  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.

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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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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify,  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.

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