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by Focus on the Family Singapore · 148 episodes

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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...

Latest episodes

  1. Parenting Sons & Daughters: What They Need Most

    "Your child comes into the world with a personality. And your job as parents is to nurture it, try to control it but to direct it in positive, healthy directions." It's a powerful…

    18 min
  2. How Mothers and Fathers Shape Confident Sons and Secure Daughters

    Who are the trusted adults and role models shaping your child's life, and what influence do they have on your child's confidence, character and development each day?In this episode…

    21 min
  3. AI, Learning and Parenting: What Every Parent Needs to Know

    As AI becomes part of everyday life, many parents wonder whether it is helping or hindering their children's development. Should children learn with AI or without it? To answer tha…

    25 min
  4. From Screen to Connection: Can We Reverse the Tide?

    Worried about your child's screen addiction, excessive screen time, or dependence on digital devices? Research has shown that positive connections in early childhood play a fundame…

    17 min
  5. Helping Children Discover Their Strengths

    What role do parents play in their children's development?Every child has unique strengths, but recognising and nurturing them often requires parents to look beyond grades and achi…

    14 min
  6. Supporting Your Child Through Academic Stress

    As our children face the pressures of exam season, remember the importance of affirmation. They need to hear not only what they can improve on, but also what they are doing well.Ho…

    19 min
  7. Collaborative Problem Solving with Children

    What if the biggest shift in parenting begins not with our children, but with ourselves? In this reflective conversation, host June speaks with pastor and mother Jenni Ho-Huan abou…

    26 min
  8. How Youths Can Rise Up as Family Champions

    All of us want to have value. All of us want to belong somewhere, and for many, family is that place. Life begins with family.Hosted by June, this episode spotlights young family c…

    23 min
  9. Sandwiched Generation Struggles

    How do married couples stay together when pulled between raising children and caring for ageing parents? What family support helps them navigate these hardships?In this episode, ho…

    22 min
  10. What New Fathers Really Need

    Fatherhood is evolving. Today, modern fathers are discovering both the joy and challenge of parenting with emotional presence, shared caregiving, and deeper connection, even as the…

    25 min
  11. Why are Youths Turning to Drugs?

    Parents play a powerful role in helping children stay away from drugs. According to the National Drug Perception Survey, nearly 95% of youths say that having parents who actively t…

    28 min
  12. Becoming a Better Mum

    The reality of motherhood is filled with deep love and hope, yet it often carries quiet, unseen struggles. From burnout and self‑imposed expectations to the courage it takes to ask…

    24 min
  13. The Weight of Parental Guilt

    “A lot of parental guilt comes from the expectations parents place on themselves. When they can’t meet them, they assume they have failed — even when they are doing their best.” -…

    20 min
  14. The Power of Self-Compassion

    Many of us strive to be patient and purposeful parents. But when we fall short, we often become our harshest critic. We wonder, why am I reacting in the very way I promised not to?…

    23 min
  15. The Importance of Values in Raising Children

    Busy parents can build values into everyday life through simple routines—reading bedtime stories, having conversations during mealtimes, praising small acts of kindness, and asking…

    28 min
  16. Parenting From a Place of Wholeness

    Many parents are beginning to recognise how deeply our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in our parenting today. We absorbed patterns growing up — how conflict was man…

    33 min
  17. The Power of Play with Your Child

    Let’s dive in. Play is just as important. We explore how well‑intentioned adult expectations can unintentionally shape a child’s inner world. When children are frequently directed—…

    29 min
  18. Raising Up Boys to Men

    “When we role-model with authenticity, the children pick it up.” - EricMany men today wrestle with their masculine identity, torn between projecting strength and suppressing vulner…

    20 min
  19. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

    “Don’t be discouraged if your child doesn’t understand you right now. It’s a long journey, but when they grow up, they will appreciate that you walked through it with them.” - Paul…

    19 min
  20. Building a Culture of Mealtime Conversations

    What if shifting from an autocratic approach to collaboration at the dinner table—and giving your child a voice—could build deeper trust than setting expectations? True connection…

    27 min
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