Have friends who feel for you Last week, I wrote about the biggest worry of caregivers – what happens to a child who needs special care after the caregiver passes on? I wrote to encourage others. Instead, I received encouraging messages from others. A friend HP felt the […]
What’ll happen to my child after I pass on? The worry of leaving behind a child who may not survive alone in the outside world weighs heavily on the minds of parents with special needs children. I have the same worry. My elder son Kyan, aged fifteen, is […]
Be a role model at all times? Parents are often told to set a good example for their children. It is a tall order to be a role model at all times. Most parents do their best in the presence of their children, but they inevitably fall short […]
What if children do not pick up values from parents? Parents hope that children will pick up values from them. Story-telling is the most commonly used way to teach children values. Almost every child I know learn the value of honesty from the fable of “The Boy who […]
“Guang” (光), a movie inspired by the real-life experiences of director Quek Shio Chuan (郭修篆) was emotive and thought-provoking. Tears welled up in me naturally and my thoughts raced fiercely. I stole glances at my wife and two children. Emotions were erupting in us as we saw glimpses […]
I was delighted to know that my previous blogpost did some good. My friends said it was a timely reminder for them and their families. A friend WB said he only started to fear when his mom fell sick. Another friend JR shared my blogpost with her children […]
Cherish the time you have with parents For those who were taught filial piety as a traditional Chinese value, you must have heard of an ancient Chinese poem that goes, “A tree may prefer to stay still yet the wind refuses to subside. A child wishes to be […]
