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This week we continue with the Transformed series. In this episode, Rosman and Jatin will share their stories of transformation. Be sure to listen to the end where both of them will share their personal message to men out there.

This episode is part 3 of a 4-part series called Transformed

For this series, we are collaborating with Thye Hua Kuan Moral Charities, a non-profit Organization that provides assistance to the elderly, the sick, families, children, and persons with disabilities through many different programmes and services. One of which is the Brotherhood programme where men who have caused hurt to their loved ones are helped to resolve their issues with anger and aggression.

Throughout this series, you will hear very real and personal stories of adversity, courage and victory told by those who lived these experiences.

With us today to share their stories are Rosman and Jatin.

This episode is part 2 of a 4-part series called Transformed, where you will hear very real and personal stories of adversity, courage and victory told by those who lived these experiences.

With us today to share their stories are Ismail and Sebestian.

 Today we begin a new series called Transformed

For this series, we are collaborating with Thye Hua Kuan Moral Charities, a non-profit Organization that provides assistance to the elderly, the sick, families, children, and persons with disabilities through many different programmes and services. One of which is the Brotherhood programme where men who have caused hurt to their loved ones are helped to resolve their issues with anger and aggression.

Throughout this series, you will hear very real and personal stories of adversity, courage and victory told by those who lived these experiences.

With us today to share their stories are Firdaus and Suresh.

In an earlier episode we talked about helping our kids choose their friends. Most of our kids friends are good, but they might encounter those that are not so good. They are the mean kids. If your kid is being bullied by a mean kid, would you know what to do? This will be the subject of our discussion today.

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The perfect child, if there is such a thing, in most parents’ minds is a well-behaved and obedient one who also does well in school. Driven by this vision, parents have resorted to a number of methods to have perfect children. In this episode of WADT, the co-hosts will be discussing the right and wrong ways of getting children to obey.

This week on the WADT podcast, we discuss a very important aspect of childhood: making friends. As children grow, they will be making more and more of the decisions that affect their lives themselves. One of those decisions is who to choose as friends. How much say should parents have in their children’s choice of friends? What should parents do if their child’s friends are a bad influence? How can parents help their children make good choices when it comes to friends and how to develop strong friendships?

Hari Raya Puasa or Eidul Fitri is here. Many know, for a month before that, Muslims “puasa” or fast by not eating and drinking from dawn until dusk. Many also see Muslims go visiting in colourful attire, not just for the day but even for the whole month. Also, not to mention the Hari Raya bazaar in Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam, where you see some food and drinks that only appear during this season. However, like for other religions, many may not know what are its significance and which practices during Hari Raya Puasa that are religious or cultural. There may also be questions that you may have about it but afraid to ask.

No fret, today we have Ustaz Khalid Rafi to enlighten us. Before that, let me introduce him. A father of…, he is a Research Executive at Wak Tanjong Mosque. He also holds a Bachelor in Syariah from the University of Madinah and a Masters degree from RSIS, Nanyang Technological University in Asian Studies, specialising in ‘Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies’. He enjoys engaging the public through inter-religious dialogues to promote mutual respect and understanding for a progressive community.

Exams happens twice a year and each time both parents and children are feeling stressed. What can parents do to make exams stress-less?

Change is taking place all the time. But in the last 50 years, the rate of change has been increasing exponentially. At this rate, the future will be exciting and unpredictable. How then can parents prepare their children for it? How can parents raise future-ready kids starting today?   

You’re listening to the WADT podcast. I am Parcsen and my co-hosts today are Hafiz, Kevin, and Fannie.

 Our children are not moving enough, not sleeping enough, and eating too much. Although it has not reached crisis level yet, there are reasons to be concerned and the government saw the need to come up with a 24-hour activity guidelines for children and teens. Is this issue a hot potato? We think it is and we’ll be discussing it today.

The number of divorces and annulments in Singapore has been hovering above the seven thousand mark for many years now. In 2019, 55% of the divorces involves a child under the age of 21. Accumulatively, more than 40k children over the last 10 years are affected by divorce to varying degree . Often, parents assume that children are resilient and so long as they are not showing too much negative emotions (like being depressed or feeling sad) or doing poorly in school, they assume that the kids are okay. But are they?  In this episode of WADT, we discuss how the divorce of parents impacts their children.

You are listening to the WADT podcast and this week we continue with the new series call Hot Potatoes where we discuss difficult situations parents face with their children and provide some practical tips on how to handle them. If there is a hot potato that you would like us to touch on do let us know through our social media and email.  

We are joined by our new co-host Alvina, a mum to 3 teenagers and currently works as Family Life Educator with MUMs for Life.

Welcome to the WADT podcast and this week we continue with the new series call Hot Potatoes where we discuss difficult situations parents face with their children and provide some practical tips on how to handle them. If there is a hot potato that you would like us to touch on do let us know through our social media and email.

We work hard for it. It affects nearly every aspect of our lives. We use it everyday and think little of it until it runs low. Then we worry. I’m talking about money. You are listening to the WADT podcast and this week we start a new series call Hot Potatoes where we discuss difficult situations parents face with their children and provide some practical tips on how to handle them. If there is a hot potato that you would like us to touch on do let us know through our social media and email..

My co-host today are Hafiz, Kevin, and introducing Shufen, a stay home mum to 5 children between the ages of 5-10 and we will be talking about how parents can educate their children about money: its value, its purpose, and how to spend, save, and share money.

The International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8 to commemorate the achievements of women. It is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the world. WADT is marking this important day by talking about women, specifically about how to respect and honour them because they are worthy of them.

You will notice something different about our podcast today. instead of there being just two co-hosts (Hafiz and Parcsen), there are four. Joining us are two younger co-host: Kevin Goh and Fannie Lim. Kevin was our guest on the previous episode and he will be joining us as a co-host starting today. Although WADT is primarily a podcast on fatherhood and manhood, having a female co-host will add an additional perspective and make our conversations even more interesting. An important fact about Fannie is that she is married to Kevin and the two of them have 3 children, ages 11, 9 and 7. If you want to get to know Kevin and Fannie better, you will find a their profiles our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Welcome to the WADT podcast. In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for someone to have hundreds, or even thousands of ‘friends’ on Facebook. But having so many online connections has not improved the quality of life for many. In fact, it has resulted in anxiety and depression of some, especially among the young. What is more important that the number of friends is the number of quality friendships you have. Today, Hafiz and Parcsen will be talking about the importance of making friends.

Welcome to the WADT podcast. Today our guest is Kevin Goh, Deputy Group Head of Engagement and Programmes at the Centre for Fathering. We will be discussing with him about how one can find, follow and fulfil one’s purpose in life. We’ll talk about how important having a life purpose is, what is passion and what role it plays. Kevin is also a father of 3.

 Welcome to the WADT podcast. Do you drink? And by that I mean alcoholic drinks like beer, wine, and different types of spirits. Singaporeans consumed on average around two liters of alcohol each in 2018, which was among the lowest in Asia-Pacific. This was partly due to the heavy taxation of alcoholic beverages in Singapore. Even so, health officials were concerned about a rise in unhealthy drinking habits among the young because of the harm alcohol has on the body. In this episode, we will reveal the truth about alcohol so that you will be better informed the next time you have a drink.

Welcome to another edition of the WADT Podcast. We are still on the the Manhood 2.0 series. In our previous episode we discussed about ego, a 3-letter word. In this episode, we will be discussing another 3-letter word - sex. Nothing is more linked with masculinity than a man’s sexual drive and desire. Is it true that men have a greater sex drive than women? Is sex a need for men? We will asking Eugene Chong, Principal Counselling Psychologist at Seeding Minds these questions and more. We will also be talking about porn and masturbation. In Episode 20, we had Dr. Muhd Taufiq on as our guest to talk about Men and Sex. If you missed that episode, do listen to it.

Ego has been given a very bad rap. It has often been associated with being selfish, self-absorbed, and narcissistic. Is ego really a bad thing? And do only men have it? You’re listening to another edition of the WADT podcast. Today, Eugene Chong is returning to provide us with answers to these questions and more. 

As in the previous episode, we will be announcing a promo code that you can use for something special. So, keep listening to the end. If you like what you hear, we hope that you will subscribe to our podcast and share it with some one who might like it too.

Welcome to the WADT podcast. We are in the second episode of the Manhood 2.0 series where we talk about issues pertaining to men’s mental health and relationships. With us again today is Eugene Chong, the principal counselling psychologist at Seeding Minds. Today, Eugene will be helping us understand depression.   

In this episode, we talked about: 

1. What is depression - what does it look, sound, and feel like? 

2. What causes depression? 

3. Why should men seek help asap if they are having depression? 

4. Why do men tend not to seek help for depression?  

As in the previous episode, we will be announcing a promo code that you can use for something special. So, keep listening to the end.

With this episode, Hafiz and Parcsen celebrate WADT's first anniversary. This podcast started on 20 January 2021 and it's been a joy bringing these episodes to you.   This week, Hafiz and Parcsen will be answering 20 questions to reveal their personal sides. The question are as follows:   

1. What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? 

2. What type of music are you into? 

3. What was the best vacation you ever took and why? 

4. Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why? 

5. What are your hobbies, and how did you get into them? 

6. What was the last thing you read? 

7. Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert? 

8. What's your favorite ice cream topping? 

9. What was the last TV show you binge-watched? 

10. Are [you into podcasts or do you only listen to music? 

11. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

12. Do you like going to the movies or prefer watching at home? 

13. What’s your favorite sleeping position? 

14. What’s your go-to guilty pleasure? 

15. When you were a kid, did you eat the crusts on your sandwich or not? 

16. What’s your favorite quote from a TV show/movie/book? 

17. What do you do on your commute to/from work? 

18. What activity instantly calms you? 

19. What's one thing that can instantly make your day better? 

20. Which meal is your favorite: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?  

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Welcome to the WADT podcast. Today we kick off a new series called Manhood 2.0 where we will talk about issues pertaining to men’s mental health and relationships.   

Our guest today and for the next few episodes is Eugene Chong.  He is the principal counselling psychologist at Seeding Minds (seeding-minds.com). He helps those with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety and trauma. He also helps couples with their strained marital relationships. Apart from being a therapist he is also a husband and a father of a 10 year old boy.  

In this episode, Eugene will be helping us understand anger: what are its causes and how can men manage and overcome it.   

During the podcast, we will be announcing a promo code that you can use to get a 20% discount for the first two counselling session at Seeding Minds. So, keep listening to the end.

Hello listeners. Hafiz and I want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year and hope that all that you wish for yourself will be fulfilled. New Year’s day is one of the happiest times of the year. People look forward to it, hoping to put the past behind them and start over, and wish that the new year will be happier and better than the one before. It is customary for people to also make New Year resolutions. But, as experience tells us, by the second week of February most people would have given up on their resolutions. What went wrong? What will it take for us to stick to our resolutions and achieve them? These are some of the questions Hafiz and I will try to answer in this episode of the WADT podcast.

If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, do follow or subscribe so that you will not miss future episodes. And share it with someone whom you think will benefit from it too. Also, leave a review on either our Spotify, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram pages.

Christmas is probably the most popular celebration in the world, maybe due to the ubiquitous commercialisation by retail businesses taking advantage of the year end holiday season and buzz. Well, who doesn't know Santa Claus, Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer and the familiar Christmas songs! 

But what is Christmas actually beyond the Christmas tree, presents and turkey? Like many religious celebrations, those outside the Christian community may have only a little understanding of its history and significance. Are there practices during Christmas that are purely religious and others are mainly due to culture? Beyond religious beliefs and practices, what are the good values and community spirit that Christmas brings? Are there controversies surrounding Christmas that non-Christians are not aware of?  

We are fortunate to have someone who is qualified to answer these questions and many more. Who else but WADT co-host and former pastor, Parcsen.  

We take this opportunity to wish WADT followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Welcome to the WADT podcast. Our guest today is Shawn Quek. He is a father of two young children and the Manager of Outreach at the Centre for Fathering. He is the point person for the Back to School with Dad campaign that has been running since 2006. He will be sharing with us more about this campaign and how fathers can benefit from it.  Be sure to visit fathers.com.sg/btsd to download the templates you can use to write special messages to your child on their first day of school.

Be sure to visit fathers.com.sg/btsd to download the templates you can use to write special messages to your child on their first day of school.

Each year in Singapore, there are over seven thousand divorces and annulments. And for many of them, they are acrimonious. This year, the Government of Singapore conducted several conversations with members of the public to find a way to make divorces more amicable. An amicable divorce is undoubtedly beneficial for all parties involved, especially the children. But is it possible? Our guest today is Himli Ali and he has been divorced from his wife for about a year and his divorce was (guess what?) amicable. Today, Hafiz and I will be finding out how they did it.

In the final installment of the Book Club based on the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen, Hafiz and Parcsen discuss how parents can include and engage their children in the process of problem-solving. Problem-solving is an essential life skill and it can be taught through modeling and practice on a daily basis.

Hafiz and Parcsen are back to give an overview of the third chapter of the book How To Talk So Kids Will Listen. This chapter explores the alternatives to punishment. Commonly, parents equate punishment with discipline but they are not the same thing. Punishment has been found to be ineffective in teaching children the right behaviour. What can parents do then? Well, listen to this episode and find out. Do also join in the in-depth discussion at our Book Club which is held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Our guest today is Ferdaus, founder of the branding company Neu Entity whose clientele includes MediaCorp, MOE, HP, and Citibank. Before starting this company Ferdaus worked as a web creator and eventually rose to become the creative lead in a company. By now you must have guessed what we will be talking about in today's podcast. That's right. Branding. And you might also have noticed that our social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook and Youtube, they all look different, nicer, well that's thanks to Ferdaus and his team of designers.

In this episode, we return to the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen. In the previous chapter, we've been concentrating on how parents can help children deal with their negative feelings. Now we will focus on helping parents deal with some of their own negative feelings.

Nobody likes to feel stressed. It makes us uncomfortable and has a sense of helplessness. Advice abound on how to live a stress-free life which is something everyone hopes for. But few dare to even suggest that stress may be good for you, that it can make you stronger and sharper. It can also help you avoid some debilitating diseases in old age. 

Our guest today, Dr Khairudin Aljunied, recently read a book entitled The Stress Test and is here to share what he has learned from it. Dr Khairudin is an associate professor at the National University of Singapore. He is the author of 7 books. And when he is not writing a book he plays soccer on Sundays and jogs 2-3 times a week. He is also a father of six children whose ages range between 7 and 21.

What we talked about:
What is fatherhood about
How can stress make us stronger
How a lack of stress can be dangerous
How stress can make our minds sharper and keep Alzheimer's Disease at bay
Why reading is important
How reading can help fathers relate better with their children.

Our way of life has changed drastically Since the days when men were hunter-gathers thanks to technological advances. These advances may have made our lives and work more convenient and efficient but have not necessarily made us stronger or healthier. Human beings are innately wild but modern living has domesticated us and made us no different than wild animals in a zoo. It is time for man to return to their natural state. It is time to rewild. In this episode, Hafiz and Parcsen will explore this interesting subject of rewilding: what it means and how do we do it.

Topics covered include:
1. What is rewilding and why it is necessary?
2. Assessing your movement debt
3. Reintegrating your primal movements
4. Rewilding your home
5. Going wild

Welcome to the We Are Dads Too Book Club.

In today's episode, we begin our deep dive into the book "How to talk so kids will listen & how to listen so kids will talk." This book was dubbed the ultimate “parenting bible” by The Boston Globe. Both the authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish are parenting experts who have written extensively about the parent-child relationship.

Chapter one teaches parents how to deal with their children's feelings. The authors want parents to know that when kids feel right, they'll behave right. And the way to help them feel right is by accepting their feelings.

Singaporeans, and human beings in general, are living longer today. And to enjoy this longer life, it is essential to stay healthy and to avoid suffering chronic illnesses in old age. Today we have Daryl Sung as our guest. He is a husband, father, and physical educator. He believes in keeping fit and staying healthy and does them with a passion.

In this podcast, we talked about...
1. Worrying trends in children's activeness
2. 3 Simple keys to health and fitness
3. How to get started on the road to health
4. How to lead your family to health

Welcome to the We Are Dads Too podcast.  Teachers play a very significant role in all our lives. For at least a decade of our existence, teachers have been helping us learn and grow as a whole person. One day in a year is set aside to show our appreciation to our teachers, and rightly so because apart from providing instruction in the classroom they also accompany students on field trips, conduct extra or remedial classes, help with the organization of school functions, and serve as supervisors for co-curricular activities. How one person is able to bear so many responsibilities at the same time confounds and evokes great respect from us all.    Because Teacher's Day being just around the corner, this episode will be dedicated to all the teachers who have played such a significant role in our children's lives. And to help us understand the work that teachers do, we have as our guest Andrew Kang.  Andrew Kang is a former MOE Vice-Principal and NIE External Consultant. Education seems to be in Andrew's blood because even after leaving the teaching job, he went on to start a company to reimagine learning. Andrew is also a dad. The ages of his children are 18, 16, 14, 11.  

Topics 

How do you imagine education? 

Roles of a teacher 

How do teachers maintain their work-life balance 

A teachers' mental health 

Parent-teacher partnership  

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Go to fathers.com.sg/programmes to check out the workshops offered by Centre for Fathering. Teachers can attend for FREE by using the code "TEACH" when signing up.

Can't believe that it's been thirty episodes already. We hope that you have enjoyed it as much as we have enjoyed producing them for you. Hafiz and I will be taking a short break but will be back with more good and exciting stuff. 

Season Two will start on September 1 and it will have new things. Find out what they are. 

"Knowing you, knowing me", in this 30th episode of @wearedadstoo, it highlights the importance of fathers in maintaining their interest, curiosity in building a meaningful relationship with their children. All is well when an observant dad asks a specific question and speaks the language of their children for an eventful, worthwhile communication between a father and a child. Tune in to @wearedadstoo Spotify channel to find out more on this topic.

Suhaimi Yusof, is a no stranger name in the media industry. An actor, comedian, and former radio announcer who has been in the industry for the last 32 years believes that humor gives color in one's life and helps to build a good social rapport. Behind all the smiles and laughter, he enjoys reading a lot! It gives him a sense of escapism! Join @wearedadstoo podcast this week with Suhaimi who is a versatile, dynamic, and entertaining personality sharing wisdom

on his life as an entertainer, a son, a husband, and a father to 3 beautiful children only at our Spotify! Tune in to find out more.

Let’s LEGO everyone!

Do you know what is meant by LEGO? 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”.

Yes, play well everyone, regardless of our age, incorporate play in life is essential especially to the children’s development. It evokes creativity, brain development, social competency, and most importantly, they are learning on the go! Well, as the saying goes, “all works and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, it’s high time for us to get amuse and enjoyment in play again. Don’t worry about toys, as our surroundings can be the best toy! What are you waiting for? Let’s play be a part of our family time. Before that let’s tune in to @wearedadstoo Spotify and get the best play of information.

Who should care?🤔

Caring about others is a heroic act by itself. 

As we (children) are busy growing up, we tend to forget that our parents are growing old at the same time. And the most precious things we can give to our elders are time, love, and care. 

@wearedadstoo knows that caregiving for our elders has never been a walk in the park.

With the empowering culture of care involving every level of society from the school, youths, employers, neighbours, doctors and nurses to the friendly aging policy changes in the government. 

We can have compassion, empathy, and a culture of care as a reality. 

Listen to this episode featuring Dr. Chan Yeow if you are curious to know who should be responsible for taking care of the elderly at Spotify @wearedadstoo!

Son: Dad, I’m going to make a cup of coffee to stay awake for final EURO 2020, would you like to have a cup? I can make it for you.

Dad: Oh dear, it sounds tempting, but I’m good. Thank you for asking.

Son: Welcome!

The above conversation might sound normal with the son being considerate and caring. But, to have these values inculcated actually takes a lot of practice in a family household.

There are a lot of family values, but what we can do is to choose and pick those values that we can put into action on a daily basis. The more the values are being practiced, the more it becomes second nature to the family. 

Come and join us @wearedadstoo on Spotify if you are curious to know about the three pillars of family culture and how family values can be translated into action.

Which types of parenting styles work for you? Authoritative? Indulgent? Indifferent? Collaborative?🤔

Well, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to parenting. Each parent is different, but what's similar is that every parent wants the best for their children💯

Sit back and join @wearedadstoo podcast this week as we share how to have rules at home without overdoing them, the importance to have a learning environment where mistakes and open discussion are welcome and cherished🎉. Tag us @wearedadstoo on your key takeaways!