Tried. Tested and Recommended. With the prospect of overseas travel still up in the air (pun not intended), here are some interesting local adventures which you can involve the whole family and kids Not just a list: Some of these can incorporate the use of the Singapore ReDiscover Vouchers while some you can just purchase directly online. Whatever it is, one thing for sure, this is not any simple listicle list but it’s something we have personally tried, experienced and therefore … [Read more...]
2020 in Review: How we handled setbacks and struggles with our kids
The blog has been quite quiet. Chiefly because of the Pandemic but also because we have been facing setbacks, one after another. In fact, I am half-hearted if I should even publish this post. After all, many shared about how they successfully overcome this difficult pandemic year, but ours was riddled with endless fire-fighting. When it rained, it poured. The Pandemic: For a family who thrives on discovering new places and forging memories through new … [Read more...]
Family Biking in Ubin
Here's what the daughter had to say: “ During the trail, we encountered steep slopes, which required us to change gears quickly, rocky trails which were bumpy and fast downhill tracks. With perseverance and constant encouragement from Uncle Tony, my daddy and my friends, I made it through the ride! It was thrilling!” “ Looking back on the day’s events, I was glad that I was able to do my favourite activity – mountain biking while being in one of my favorite environment – around lush … [Read more...]
Hello 2019 – 10 Lessons from a ‘Shitty’ 2018
Pardon the French, but 2018 had been just that kind of a year for the hubby as well. While I was going through my own health issues, the husband has been having his own too. Sometimes the 'pillar' of our lives who support us silently from the sides, have their own struggles which they may not be so ready to share...until being asked. So this is for all the husbands out there...from mine: HELL of a Year “There’s 40% chance it could be prostate cancer.” my urologist muttered … [Read more...]
When your wife is diagnosed with Cancer…
Foreword: Though this post is written from a Christian husband’s perspective, it is my hope to encourage husbands and fathers to be more open in sharing, regardless of faith or religion, so we can better support our spouses in whatever difficult circumstances we may find ourselves thrown in. “Husbands, love your wife…” Ephesians 5:25 (NIV) Revelation “I’m sorry…I think I’m going too fast.” He paused and shifted his glance downwards. The doctor’s pause broke my long uninterrupted stare as he … [Read more...]
GoPro at Prudential Marina Bay Carnival
Wondering what to do this weekend? Swing by the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival VIP Deck, where GoPro advocate & @doting_dad David will share tips on getting the perfect shots on the rides!! Then stand a chance to win a GoPro Hero 6 Black! ‘Daddy’ Speaks! David is absolutely stoked to give his first public talk as the special guest speaker for the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival GoPro event. He will be sharing first-hand how he uses the GoPro to capture many … [Read more...]
Challenges parenting a Primary School Kid
This post has more questions than answers. More struggles than successes. It lists some challenges we face in the past 3 years parenting a Primary School kid. But it is not exhaustive. While every child and every family is different, we welcome your views and experiences. Years are short… “She’s Primary 4 now? It seemed like yesterday that you shared about prepping her for Primary 1!” A friend recently exclaimed. We too, were caught by surprise how quickly time has flown by. Days … [Read more...]
Parenting and Perdition – A Husband’s Perspective
About the post: This post is written as part of a blog train celebrating parenthood. It is part of a blog train started by Deborah of Owl's Well on how “Mothers make it work”. She has invited a handful of Daddies to share their views on how Daddies help Mummies make it work. Here’s my story: Unlike Robert's Frost’s famous poem, ‘The road not taken’, we didn’t choose the road less travelled. It was thrust upon us. But like his poem, yes, it had made all the difference. Our journey to … [Read more...]
Offering Help and Support When A Child Dies…
Dedicated to our friends who came and helped. You know who you were. “No parent should have to bury a child ... No mother should have to bury a son. Mothers are not meant to bury sons. It is not in the natural order of things…” - Stephen Adly Guirgis, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot ‘Need your help…David’ The text came quite abruptly in the night. My colleague had just received news that a close friend's baby had died, and she was feeling clueless how to render support. Like … [Read more...]
From a Father to a Daddy
This is a lengthy post for the simple reason that this post contains gems of experiences which I gathered from a sharing by a large group of Dads. It is my hope that the points shared here would be as precious to you as they are to me in the journey of Fatherhood. Dedicated to all my Daddy friends who inspire me. You know who you are. “Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad”. Before I became a father, I thought this quote was cliché…until I became one. Now, I … [Read more...]
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