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Brought to you by the Theology of the Body Parenting Team of the Apostolate for Catholic Truth, Singapore (ACT), Catholic Parents Online shares tips and resources on Catholic parenting.
Learn more about us at catholicparents.online.
- 87 - 60: Gender Transitioning – What Do the Studies Tell Us?
We have discussed some of the key philosophical ideas and cultural changes that led to the development of gender theory and subsequently “gender-affirming treatment”.
“Gender-affirming treatment” basically refers to therapy that affirms individuals in their gender dysphoria. This could consist of any single or combination of a number of social, psychological, behavioural, medical or even surgical interventions, in the hope that this would help the individuals feel better about themselves and relieve their psychological distress arising from gender dysphoria.
We concluded by noting that some of the most liberal countries which had initially embraced this idea and promoted “gender-affirming treatment” and transition for the young, such as those in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe, have now gone back on their policies and put a hold on this practice. Here, we discuss the medical evidence (or lack thereof) that contributed to this U-turn.
Resources
Cass Review — Final Report: https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/
Cass Review — Summary of Findings: https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/
Doctor explains why gender transitioning therapy is not supported by evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abTMFKoytMo
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Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 86 - 59: Gender Theory – How Did It Come About?
How did Gender Theory originate? What were the philosophical ideas that have caused the cultural confusion we are witnessing today in some societies? Who was Dr John Money, and how did he contribute to this idea that gender is a mere social construct rather than something that is innate to a person?
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Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 85 - 58: Gender Theory For Parents – An Introduction
In recent times, we have often been asked about “gender theory” by Catholic parents, and how we are to approach it.
As such, we have embarked on this series on “Gender Theory” in an endeavour to shed some light on this seemingly complicated topic through the lens of reason and faith. We hope and pray that this will provide parents with a better grasp of this topic as we continue to navigate the ever-changing challenges facing us in our vocation.
This episode is the first in the series, and provides an introduction to the topic by discussing the etymology of the word “gender” and what “Gender Theory” proposes.
Resources
"Why Gender Differences Matter", Christopher West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ICbtmdrpcI
Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” On Human Dignity, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, 2 April 2024: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20240402_dignitas-infinita_en.html
“What is Gender? A Guide Through Gender Terms”, Jason Evert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaCSFv07Em0
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Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 84 - 57: Is Masculinity Toxic?
In recent times, there appear to have been more conversations and articles written about "toxic masculinity", whether in print or social media.
Based on this reading, which in turn is based on rather rigid stereotypical ideas about masculinity, it is used to dominate and use, even abuse, our female counterparts for the man’s gratification.
Yet, what is masculinity in the first place? Is authentic masculinity really toxic? Or is it a disordered version of it the cause of much of the woes that we see in our families and society today?
We examine these questions, and share with listeners what God had planned for masculinity from the beginning.
See also:
"What Does True Masculinity Look Like?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeVj8ysdTJQ
"Christopher West on Faith, Family & the Future of Masculinity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=630dGpRtvo0
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #masculinity #toxicmasculinity #theologyofthebody
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 83 - 56: Rising Sexual Crimes Among Youth — What Parents Can Do
A recent report, that should concern any parent, noted that more youth aged 19 and below committed sexual crimes in 2023, 470 to be exact, about 30 per cent more than in 2022.
One of the main reasons cited was their exposure to pornography. According to experts, research has shown that teens who view pornography are likely to experience greater emotional and behavioural problems, earlier sexual experimentation, greater sexual permissiveness, greater objectification of women, and higher risk of sexual aggression.
It is indeed an urgent call for parents to see what we can do to protect our kids from becoming abusers or abused. Here are some points as to what we can do to help our children in this area.
Resources:
1. The Toxic Nature of Porn: https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/the-toxic-nature-of-porn/
2. Understanding Pornography and Its Effects on Us and Our Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk1u8q1CUsg
3. Protecting Our Children from Pornography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLzet2NkWqU
4. Introduction to Sexuality Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZLE3DSfGg
5. Talking to Our Children About Sexuality: https://catholicparents.online/episodes/sexuality/
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Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 82 - Interview: Understanding New Screen Time Guidelines
The Ministry of Health released new screen time guidelines for children in 2023.
In this interview, Ms Natalie Lim, Principal Psychologist, shares with us how these guidelines can be implemented for our children.
In addition, she shares with us how she and her husband help their teens manage screen time as well.
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#screentime#digitalmedia#catholicparents#catholicparenting#catholicparentsonline
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 81 - 55: Managing Social Media — Advice for Teens
It is always heartening to hear from teens as to how we can use social media safely and responsibly. Here is some advice from some teens to others as to how they can do just that.
Resources
Best advice from teen girls on the use of social media:https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/best-advice-from-teen-girls-on-the-use-of-social-media
Episode 37—Helping Our Children Manage the Digital World:https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/07/episode-37-manage-the-digital-world/
Episode 38—Helping Our Children Manage Screen Time:https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/21/episode-38-managing-screen-time/
Episode 39—Managing Digital Devices:https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/28/episode-39-managing-digital-devices/
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #socialmedia #onlinesafety #managingsocialmedia
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 80 - Interview: Marriage — Does It Make Us Better or Bitter?
One of the best ways we can be gift to our children is by living a sacramental marriage founded on the love of Christ and His Church. And many of us have entered marriage thinking that it would be a case of "living happily ever after".
However, experience tells us it is anything but. The fact is, ups and downs abound in any marriage. Yet through the challenges and vicissitudes of married life, we have the choice to become bitter or better for it. Which do we choose?
Through this interview, Alphonsus and Cyrine Gregory share with us the challenges of marriage, and how we can make the choice to make ourselves and each other better for it, through the grace of God.
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at https://catholicparents.online/
Resources
1. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Singapore:https://wwmesg.org/
2. Couple Empowerment Programme Singapore:http://cep-sg.org/
3. Couples for Christ Singapore:https://couplesforchrist.org.sg/
#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #marriage
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 79 - 54: Youth and Vaping – What Parents Can Do
A recent article in our local newspaper reported that about 800 students were referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for #vaping offences in 2022, a 16-fold increase from 2019. What is more, this seems to be an underestimate.
Another report suggested that up to 40 percent of residents in our universities' halls are using vaporisers, or vapes for short. Why are our young drawn to this practice which we know is hazardous to health? What can we parents do to help them avoid it?
Resources
"Connecting with Our Children" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuh8lSpQFgM
"Understanding Substance Abuse and Its Prevention" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu2qm8FR-eo
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#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #mentalhealth #addiction
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 78 - Interview: Managing Exam Stress
Many of our children (and us parents) experience examination stress at some time or another. While we want to help our children perform well in school, we are also aware that, if such stress is not handled well, our children may be driven to rebellion, anxiety, depression, despair, or in the worst-case scenario, even suicide.
How can we help our children (and ourselves) manage examination stress? What should our attitude be towards examinations, and education in general? In this interview, Dr Penny Tok, a child psychologist in private practice, answers these questions, and more.
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #examstress
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 77 - Interview: The Galileo Saga — Was the Church against Science?
The Catholic Church has often been accused of being anti-science, and the saga involving Galileo Galilei is commonly used to illustrate this point. In this interview, Mr Nick Chui shares with us insights into what actually happened in the Church’s interaction with Galileo, as well as some interesting facts about the Inquisition. Finally, we discuss whether faith is indeed opposed to science.
Mr Nick Chui holds a Masters in Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, and is a history educator by profession.
Resources:
"How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization" by Thomas E Woods: https://shop.catholic.com/how-the-catholic-church-built-western-civilization/
"God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science" by James Hannam: https://www.amazon.sg/Gods-Philosophers-Medieval-Foundations-Science/dp/1848311508
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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 76 - Episode 53: Sexual Desire — Good or Bad?
Sexual desire is powerful. And throughout human history, it seems to have gotten many people into trouble.
Why do we have sexual desire? What is it for? What should we do with it? Suppress it? Indulge in it? Or is there another way?
We discuss God's plan for sexual desire, and how we can direct it in a way that helps us find true love and happiness.
Resources:
"Chastity — Same as Celibacy?" by Catholic Parents Online https://youtu.be/9kcxlxSb4WE
"What to Do with Your 'Sexual Needs' as a Christian" by Dr Christopher West https://youtu.be/vx_iMIqQPL4
"Sexual Desire and Lust: What's the Difference?" by Fr Mike Schmitz and Jason Evert https://youtu.be/dDzDH1WRbtM
"How Do You Deal with Sexual Desires?" by Jason Evert https://youtu.be/ouIE4LjU2Eo
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #sexualdesire #chastity
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 75 - Interview: When My Child Says He's Gay
What if our child tells us that he or she is "gay" or "lesbian"? How should we respond?
Amidst the turmoil of emotions many of us might feel, Mr Nicholas Gabriel Lim shares with us some useful tips to help us respond in a way that will not only preserve the precious parent-child relationship, but also enable us to embark on the journey with them in a Christ-like way.
Resources:
1. "Homosexuality, Gay Marriage, and Holiness" https://youtu.be/bLrRfwpvERU
2. “Ministering to the Catholic LGBTQ Community: Fr Adrian Danker, SJ” https://youtu.be/2Gkz8eHBIYk
3. Courage Singaporehttps://courage.org.sg/
4. Courage Internationalhttps://couragerc.org/
5. Encourage Singapore https://courage.org.sg/encourage/
6. Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1 October 1986.
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #samesexattraction #homosexualitycatholicchurch
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 74 - Episode 52: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church
When it comes to the topic of same-sex attraction, the Church has, unfortunately, often been seen as unforgiving, even harsh, in its teachings and attitude towards persons with this condition.
On the contrary, the Catechism tells us: "They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” (CCC 2358)
Let us consider how we, as Catholic parents, can share with our children what the Church actually teaches on this topic, and very importantly too, how we are called to respond to these persons as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Resources:
1. "Homosexuality, Gay Marriage, and Holiness": https://youtu.be/bLrRfwpvERU
2. “Ministering to the Catholic LGBTQ Community — Fr Adrian Danker, SJ”: https://youtu.be/2Gkz8eHBIYk
3. Courage Singapore: https://courage.org.sg/
4. Courage Internationalhttps://couragerc.org/
5. Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1 October 1986: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19861001_homosexual-persons_en.html
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #samesexattraction #homosexualitycatholicchurch
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 73 - Interview: Choosing a Spouse - Pitfalls to Avoid
As Catholic parents, one of the biggest hopes we have is for our children to become a priest/religious, or if God calls otherwise, to find the right spouse in life. Yet, at the same time, we also know how factors such as emotions and misplaced compassion may lead our children to make the wrong choice.
In this interview, Dr Christopher Cheok shares with us insights into what these common pitfalls are. With this, we will be better equipped to share with our children tips to help them in making the right choice when choosing a life partner.
Resources:
1. "Is He/She the One?" Jason Evert: https://chastity.com/podcast/is-he-she-the-one/
2. "Top 10 Guys to Avoid", Jason Evert: https://chastity.com/podcast/top-10-guys-to-avoid/
3. "Marrying the Right Person", Jackie Francois Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ozGTvoo-c
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#marriagepreparation #catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #marriage #whatismarriage
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 72 - Interview: Affair-Proofing Our Marriages
More marriages are breaking down, and many of these have been attributed to extra-marital affairs. Why do some people cheat on their spouses? What can spouses do to prevent this from happening in their own marriages?
Drawing from his experience in his work as a psychiatrist, Dr Christopher Cheok shares with us insights into this issue.
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #marriage #whatismarriage
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 - 71 - 51: Wives, Submit to Your Husbands?
What is God’s plan for marriage between a man and a woman? Did St Paul really justify male domination by saying, “Wives, submit to your husbands?” (Ephesians 5:22)
If not, what did he really mean in Ephesians chapter 5?
This episode discusses God’s plan, from the very beginning, for the institution of marriage between a man and a woman.
Resources:
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2331 to 2336 http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a6.htm
"Making a Total Gift of Self in Marriage” https://youtu.be/ShHTvbZou-Y
"The Powerful Sacrament of Matrimony” https://youtu.be/7G7-0p43U5c
“Why Gender Differences Matter" https://youtu.be/9ICbtmdrpcI
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #whatismarriage #marriage
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 70 - 50: Why Should Marriage be Between a Man and a Woman?
One of the biggest questions from our children nowadays, and perhaps one of the most challenging, is this: "Why should marriage be only between man and woman?"
With all the influence from social media and contemporary culture, it is not difficult to see why many can be so befuddled by this question.
We will look at this issue from the perspective of reason. It will help us understand what marriage is in essence, and the important role it plays for the good of spouses, children and society.
Resource: "What Is Marriage?" by Sherif Girgis, Ryan T Anderson & Robert P George, Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy 34:1 (Winter, 2010): https://www.harvard-jlpp.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2013/10/GeorgeFinal-1.pdf
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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 69 - Interview: Becoming Better Fathers
Fathering has never been easy since time immemorial. More so in modern times with higher expectations for fathers to perform both at home and in the workplace.
How can Catholic fathers exercise our role in bringing up our children well? How can they deal with the need to balance pressures at work and at home? How can wives support their husbands in this vocation?
Dr Christopher Cheok shares with us some tips on how fathers can handle these challenges and become even better fathers in the process.
Resources:
1. Fathers for Good - http://www.fathersforgood.org/
2. Catechesis on Saint Joseph: 8. Saint Joseph, father in tenderness, Pope Francis, 19 March 2022 - https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2022/documents/20220119-udienza-generale.html
3. The duties of parents (CCC, 2221 to 2230) - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a4.htm
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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 68 - Interview: Managing Rebellious Teens
Managing rebellious teens has never been an easy task for many of us parents. What causes them to be rebellious? What can we do when they are? How should we respond?
Mr Nicholas Gabriel Lim, a psychologist/counsellor who has worked with many youths, shares with us some insights into this issue.
Resources:
https://nicholasgabriellim.com/
"Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace", Gregory and Lisa Popcak, 2021.
"Parenting with Grace: The Catholic Parents’ Guide to Raising Almost Perfect Kids", Gregory and Lisa Popcak, 2021.
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#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #managingteens
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 67 - 49: Why Should I Be Catholic?
"Why should I be Catholic?"
This is not an uncommon question that Catholic parents might face as our children grow up and grapple with the concept of faith and God.
How do we know if what we know about Jesus from the Gospels is true? And how can we be sure the Catholic Church is indeed the one true Church that God has willed to continue His saving mission on earth?
We explore these questions and discuss why the Catholic Church provides the surest way of helping us find true happiness, and ultimately to get to Heaven.
Resources:
1. "Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)" [Paperback] by Brandon Vogt, Published February 22, 2019 https://www.avemariapress.com/products/why-i-am-catholic-and-you-should-be-too- paperback
2. "3 Reasons Why You Should be Catholic" by Matthew Nelson https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/fellows/3-reasons-why-you-should-be-catholic/
3. "What's so great about being Catholic?" - Jason Evert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBkoII7Xmyc
4. The Case for Jesus Course by Dr Brandt Pitre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfQ-OKjl1ZQ
5. "The Case for Jesus" – book by Dr Brandt Pitre, published February 2, 2016 https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/the-case-for-jesus-book
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#whybecatholic #catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #catholicfaith #catholicfaithformation
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 66 - 48: How Do We Know God Exists?
It is quite certain that many of us try to raise our children to love God. Yet, many of our youth seem to have lost sight of who God is, or more basically even, whether God exists.
In the post-modern world of today, many doubt God’s existence because they do not find evidence for Him in our world. However, is this true? How can we convince our children that God does indeed exist?
We share two ways (out of the many available) to help us prove God’s existence.
Resources:
Five Ways to Prove God Exists (Aquinas 101), The Thomistic Institute
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Favorite Argument for the Existence of God (Aquinas 101), The Thomistic Institute
Explaining Thomas Aquinas’ Proofs, Pints With Aquinas
Five Proofs of the Existence of GodbyEdward Feser, Ignatius Press
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#proofsforgod #catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #catholicfaith #catholicfaithformation #scienceandfaith #doesgodexist
Thu, 18 May 2023 - 65 - 47: Does Science Contradict Faith?
Has the development of science disproven the need for #God, and thus the need for faith? Is faith just an irrational belief in a system of thought that is contrary to the #logic provided us by science? Unfortunately many people, including many of our children, believe this to be the case. We need to correct this misperception that is so prevalent today.
We discuss the relationship between #faith and #science, and show why they do not contradict each other, but rather complement each other in our pursuit of truth.
Resources:
Does Science Contradict Faith?, The Thomistic Institute
Seven Ways Faith and Reason Work Together, The Thomistic Institute
Fides et Ratio: Encyclical Letter on the Relationship Between Faith and Reason, Pope St John Paul II
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#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #catholicfath #catholicfaithformation #scienceandfaith
Thu, 11 May 2023 - 64 - Interview: Forming the Virtues in Early Childhood
As Catholic parents, we want our children to grow up well in the faith and to practise the virtues, defined in the Catechism as a "habitual and firm disposition to do the good" (#1803). This necessarily involves discipline.
How can we discipline our young children in a way that will instil in them the love for a virtuous life? Ms Melissa Huang, a qualified early childhood educator and Catholic mother, shares with us some tips in this area.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Virtues and Happiness, The Thomistic Institute
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#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #catholicfaith #catholicfaithformation #virtues
Thu, 04 May 2023 - 63 - Interview: Keeping Our Teens in Church
Anecdotal experience suggests that many of our teens leave the Church not long after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. How can we reverse this trend? How can we keep our teens in Church, not just physically, but in a way that engages and helps them appreciate and treasure the faith better?
Mr Nick Chui, who holds a Masters in Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, and is an educator by profession, shares with us what may be needed to achieve this.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparenting #catholicparentsonline #catholicfaith #catholicfaithformation
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 62 - Interview: Forming Young Children in the Faith
As Catholic parents, it is so important for us to share our faith with our children. Why is this so? When can we begin this process? And how can we go about doing this?
Melissa Huang, a qualified early childhood educator and Catholic mother of three young children, shares with us her insights into these questions.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #faithformation
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 61 - Interview: Positive Parenting Styles
All of us have been brought up differently, simply because different parents have different parenting styles. For better or for worse, many of us tend to emulate the methods our parents used.
We interview Mr Steven Yeo, counsellor and family therapist, who shares with us positive parenting styles that can help us bond better with our children and in the process help them flourish according to God’s wonderful plan for each and every one of them.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Quizzes in the 5 Languages of Love
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#positiveparenting #catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #faithformation
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 60 - Interview: Building Resilience in Our Children
Challenges await our children at different times of their lives from very early on in their lives, be these physical, emotional, academic or spiritual.
Dr Christine Tan E-Ching shares with us how we can cultivate the virtue of #fortitude in our #children as we build their #resilience and prepare them to meet #challenges that will inevitably arise.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Education in Virtue, The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Aquinas 101: Fortitude, The Thomistic Institute
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #mentalhealth #faithformation
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 59 - 46: Raising Successful Children
Many of us would go out of our way to help our children succeed in life. We enrol them for enrichment classes in pre-school; some even for tuition classes at such a tender age; we enrol them in the best schools which we think will provide them with the best education. The list goes on. In all likelihood, we do these because we want our children to succeed later in life. Yet what is success? What are the qualities that our children need to succeed in life?
We look at these questions, and explore why the virtues are needed to help our children truly succeed in life.
Resources:
Education in Virtue, The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Aquinas 101: Virtue, The Thomistic Institute
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 58 - 45: Igniting the Faith in Our Children
It is our primary duty as Catholic parents to share the beauty of the #faith we have with our children. How do we go about doing this? We discuss what faith is and how we can transmit it more effectively to our children, as we continue to fulfil our mission as priest, prophet and king in our family.
Resources:
Parents.Catholic.Sg, an initiative by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore to support Catholic parents in their role as the first catechists of their children’s faith.
The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 57 - 44: Helping Our Children Find Happiness
Many of us might have thought that, with greater wealth, conveniences and technological progress today, our young should be happier than before.
Yet a national study published recently showed that about one in three #youth in #Singapore has reported internalising mental health symptoms such as sadness, #anxiety and #loneliness.
Something seems to be missing in our #children's lives. What is this? And as Catholic #parents, how can we help our children find true happiness?
Resources:
“Resolved to earn more money in 2023? Richer doesn’t mean happier“, The Straits Times
“Good genes are nice, but joy is better“, The Harvard Gazette
“Introduction to the Theology of the Body“, Catholic Parents Online
“Why we need God at the centre of our family“, Catholic Parents Online
Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online
#catholicparents #catholicparentsonline #catholicparenting #mentalhealth
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 56 - Interview: Understanding Substance Abuse and Its Prevention
The abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs such as cannabis seems to have gotten worse in recent times. Another dangerous practice – vaping – has also been on the rise and in the news recently.
As parents, how can we prevent our children from falling into this abyss? Or if they have, how can we help them get out of it?
In this interview, Dr Christopher Cheok, Psychiatrist, Senior Consultant and Chief, Department of Forensic Psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health, tackles these issues and more.
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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 55 - Interview: Gaming Addiction – What Can We Do As Parents?
Given the time spent by many children online and on gaming consoles, gaming addiction is an issue that many parents are rightfully concerned about. In this interview, Dr Christopher Cheok shares with us how such addiction develops, and what measures we can take as parents to prevent or overcome this with our children.
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 54 - 43: T.H.I.N.K. Before We Post
Social media is replete with numerous posts that are untrue, unkind and even unbecoming. It is so easy for us and our children to fall into this trap, if we do not think first and discern what and how we should post on social media platforms.
We discuss 3 broad principles that will help us guide our children in using such platforms safely, properly and responsibly.
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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 53 - 42: Let's Talk About Sexting
Sexting is a rather new phenomenon that has arisen among the young over the past 10 to 15 years or so, and which has rightfully sparked concern among parents.
How prevalent is it? Why do teens engage in it in the first place? We discuss what we as Catholic parents can do to protect our children from this disconcerting phenomenon.
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#cybersafety #mentalhealth #catholicparents #catholicparenting
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 - 52 - 41: Protecting Our Children from Pornography
Pornography is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has devastated individuals, marriages, and families.
According to the American College of Paediatricians, “consumption of pornography is associated with many negative emotional, psychological, and physical health outcomes. These include increased rates of depression, anxiety, acting out and violent behaviour, younger age of sexual debut, sexual promiscuity, increased risk of teen pregnancy, and a distorted view of relationships between men and women.”
In Singapore, a survey in 2016 indicated that 91 percent of teenage boys and 35 percent of teenage girls had watched or read sexually explicit materials within the previous year.
By now, the statistics are likely to be worse.
As parents, we cannot but be concerned about the negative impact of pornography on our children.
We discuss what we as Catholic parents can do to protect our children from the scourge of pornography.
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#cybersafety #chastity #catholicparents #catholicparenting
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 51 - 40: How to Protect Our Children Online
While the internet has brought much benefit, there are also many dangers that lurk in there, ready to pounce on our unsuspecting children if we do not put measures in place to protect them online.
While no method is perfect, there are many measures we can take as parents to protect our children in the digital era.
We discuss the various levels of protection and security we can put in place to do just that, and keep our children as safe as we possibly can in the rapidly evolving world that is the internet.
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#cybersafety #chastity #catholicparents #catholicparenting
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 50 - 39: Managing Digital Devices
Studies have shown that excessive media use can lead to attention problems, school difficulties, sleep and eating disorders and obesity. In addition, the Internet and cell phones can provide platforms for illicit and risky behaviours.
How can we help our children manage devices?
We address these questions and propose guidelines for parents to help children manage devices in a safe and responsible way.
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#cybersafety #mentalhealth #catholicparents #catholicparenting
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 49 - 38: Helping Our Children Manage Screen Time
One of the biggest challenges we face as parents today is helping our children manage screen time.
In a local survey, more than 60% of parents were not aware of the actual recommendations for physical activity and screen time.
What are the recommendations from professional bodies when it comes to screen time for children? How can we help our children manage screen time?
We address these questions and propose guidelines for parents to follow in our efforts to help our children manage screen time in a healthy way.
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#cybersafety #mentalhealth #catholicparents #catholicparenting
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 48 - Should We Celebrate Halloween?
In recent years, we have noticed more advertisements of parties and events celebrating #Halloween. More often than not, there is much emphasis on the gory and the scary, with decorations and costumes that depict evil, ghosts, zombies and the like.
As #Catholic parents, what can we tell our children about Halloween? What can we do in the face of the current trend?
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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 47 - 37: Helping Our Children Manage the Digital World
Managing the digital world ourselves is in itself a challenging enterprise. What more with our children? We cover the basic principles of engagement with our children in managing digital media, so that they can do so as safely and responsibly as possible.
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#chastity #catholicparents #catholicparenting #cybersafety
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 46 - 36: The Attraction and Impact of the Digital World
We cannot deny that the advent of the internet has certainly brought about much good. Yet, many of us are also acutely aware of the dangers that come along with it. And if not managed, these dangers that lurk in the digital world can cause much harm to our children, ourselves and our families.
But why is the digital world so attractive, and sometimes even addictive? What is its impact on ourselves and our children?
We suggest answers to these questions, and introduce our series on helping our children manage the digital world.
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#chastity #catholicparents #catholicparenting #cybersafety
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 45 - 35: Abortion – Pastoral Aspects
While the act of direct abortion is to be judged as absolutely wrong and can never be justified in any way, Jesus never fails to remind us that we should neither judge nor condemn persons.
How can we support those who are considering abortion, as well as those who have already had an abortion before?
We discuss these questions and more, as we explore the pastoral aspects of abortion.
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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 44 - 34: Abortion – Why Not?
There has been much rhetoric and slogans when topics such as abortion are discussed. Many of us know what our stand is, or at least should be. However, we may not be quite sure how to articulate it.
Here we share how we can speak about abortion with our children and form them in this area, in order that they may be more aware of the real issues involved and thereby be better able to form their judgment on this topic.
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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 43 - Interview: Sexual Abuse – How Can We Protect Our Children?
As human persons, we are made in the image and likeness of God. The only appropriate response to each and every one of us is love. To be loved as God loves, and never to be used or abused.
This is why sexual abuse of minors is one issue that all of us parents should be concerned with.
Are there warning signs that we can look out for in our children that might indicate they have been sexually abused? As parents, how can we protect our children from this scourge? What can we do to minimise their vulnerability? Are there any avenues we can turn to, should anything untoward happen to our children in this area?
In this interview with Dr Christopher Cheok, Senior Consultant at the Institute of Mental Health, we address these questions and more.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 42 - Interview: Theology of the Body for Catholic Parents
Many of us have heard of the Theology of the Body, a beautiful series of catechesis on human love in the divine plan given to us by Pope St John Paul II.
Yet, does it deal only with sexual love, or more than that? What does it really encompass? And why is it so beneficial to know this teaching as parents who want to let our children know who they are, whose they are, where their destiny lies, and what they would want to do to get there?
This interview with Mr Andrew Kong covers these and more.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 41 - Interview: Porn Free – My Journey from Pornography to Freedom
Breaking free from any addiction is never easy. Let us listen to "Augustine" on catholicparents.online as he shares with us how he managed to overcome his addiction to pornography.
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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 - 40 - Interview: Understanding Pornography and Its Effects on Us and Our Children
Pornography is a multi-billion-dollar industry. And it has had a huge impact on individuals, families and societies.
How does pornography affect us and our children? How do people get addicted to it? Can we overcome pornography addiction? If so, how? And how can we protect our children from its snares?
Join us as we interview Dr Christopher Cheok, Senior Consultant at the Institute of Mental Health, as he helps us unpack these questions and more.
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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 39 - Interview: Religion's Role to Counter Negative Societal Influences and Promote Human Flourishing
We and our children are bombarded by all sorts of influences, by the very fact of our participation in society. Some of these may be good, and some not so good, possibly even deleterious to our flourishing as human persons made in the image and likeness of God.
How can we respond to these influences, especially the negative ones? How does our faith help us on this journey to true fulfilment according to God’s plan for us?
Join us as we listen to Mr Bryan Shen’s input on this topic, and see how our faith plays such a significant part in our human flourishing.
Mr Shen is a Professional Counsellor & Supervisor Registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). He has much experience in working with clients, both young and not so young, including parents. He is also a member of the IFTCC (International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling and Choice).
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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - 38 - 33: Should I Let My Child Attend Sex Ed Classes in School?
Sex education is ubiquitous in many school systems today. One of the common questions that many parents wrestle with is this: should we let our children attend these in school? Or should we just rely on the catechism classes in church to do the job? Or should we simply be the ones to teach it at home?
We discuss the various considerations Catholic parents can pray and discern over, in order to optimise the formation of our children in this area of sexuality education.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 - 37 - 32: Talking to Our Children About ModestyThu, 28 Jul 2022
- 36 - 31: Talking to Our Children About Cohabitation and Pre-Marital Sex
Surveys suggest that more people seem to be having premarital sex and living together before marriage.
Yet studies also suggest a positive correlation between these and subsequent divorce later.
As Catholic parents, we know that sexual intercourse is reserved for the married. After all, sexual intercourse is essentially a bodily proclamation of our wedding vows, a time when our wedding vows that we professed at the altar become flesh in and through our bodies. Anything other than marital intercourse speaks the language of the body falsely and in an incoherent manner.
Yet how can we form our children in this area? How can we equip them? Especially when many sectors of society and social media are telling them very different things and attempting to shape their values in a different way?
This episode discusses how we can approach this topic with our children, and prepare them to face the pressures, both subtle and not so subtle, that they will surely encounter in this world.
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Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 35 - 30: Talking to Our Children About Contraception
How can we talk to our children about the morality of using condoms and other forms of contraception? This is not an easy topic, and many of us understandably struggle with it ourselves.
Once we are able to appreciate the Language of the Body, which speaks about our vocation to love as God loves in and through our bodies, our eyes will be opened to the wonder of this language that God has given to each and every one of us.
When that happens, the Church’s teachings in this area will no longer be seen as a repression of our sexual desire, but rather a redemption of it, in which we will be liberated to love in such a way as to give us a beautiful foretaste of the heavenly delights that await us.
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Thu, 14 Jul 2022 - 34 - 29: Talking to Our Children About Condoms and “Safe Sex”
How effective, really, is the condom in preventing sexually transmitted infections (or STIs)?
With all the information, and perhaps misinformation, that our teens are bombarded with from all avenues, it will be useful for us parents to be ready with the right questions, and the right answers.
In this episode, we discuss the medical data regarding the actual effectiveness of the condom in preventing pregnancy and STIs. We also discuss why it is so important for us to not just look at the biology behind this issue, but to understand it holistically, and consider the complex social, psychological and emotional aspects.
As a contributor to the British Medical Journal, Dr Stephen Genuis, once remarked, merely promoting condoms “disregards the complex nature of human sexuality and fails to tackle the underlying social and emotional needs of young people, who are often trapped in high-risk sexual behaviour as a consequence of difficult life circumstances.”
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Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 33 - 28: What If Our Children are Already Doing It?
Previously, we considered why masturbation is an objectively disordered act according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and how we can form our children in this area.
In this episode, we discuss the 6 steps we can take as parents if we somehow suspect or find out that our children are already engaging in this activity, or other vices such as pornography.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 - 32 - 27: Talking to Our Children About Masturbation
Many of us instinctively know that masturbation is not right. At the same time, we find much difficulty explaining to our children why this is so.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us in no uncertain termsthat masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action, while acknowledging that certain conditions may “lessen, if not even reduce to a minimum, moral culpability.” (CCC, 2352).
How do we approach this topic with our children? What should we say to them?
This episode explores these questions and gives some tips as to how Catholic parents can talk with our children about this.
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Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 31 - 26: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 13 Years and Older
At this stage, as our kids become teens, lots of changes, both physical and emotional, will be taking place in their lives. They are developing a mind of their own, and talking about sexuality, and indeed any topic at all, will be quite different from the stages we have discussed before. It becomes less of a “talking down to”, but rather a “dialogue with”.
How can we go about this? How can we help them avoid the pitfalls of following the world’s plan, so to speak, so that they can continue to follow God’s plan instead and grow in His love, and ultimately experience the joy and fruits that this brings?
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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 30 - 25: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 10 to 12 Years Old
The journey now gets more exciting (read challenging). At 10 to 12 years of age, our children are on the cusp of puberty. And at this stage, a significant proportion of them will have been exposed to pornography, intentionally or otherwise. What can we as Catholic parents do to help them navigate the pre-pubertal years? How can we prepare them for the changes to be expected in puberty? What about pornography? Even sexual grooming and abuse. This episode explores these questions and gives us tips on how we can help us survive, and more importantly, help our children flourish as they continue their journey towards their teen years. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 29 - Interview: Societal Influences That Impact Our Children's Development
In the previous two interviews with Mr Bryan Shen, we had discussed how important affirmation is for the flourishing of our children. We also examined how the “emotional baggage” that we parents carry with us from our own upbringing may negatively impact the psycho-social development of our children. In this episode, Mr Bryan Shen shares with us the pressures and influences our children may experience from another aspect of their lives – society, such as school, friends and media. How significant is this influence? How may it affect our children from a psycho-social point of view? And how can we as parents help our children face up to these challenges in a way that will make them better and more resilient? Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 - 28 - 24: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 6 to 9 Years Old
By the time our children reach the age of 6 to 9 years old, they will likely be curious, and asking, where babies come from. In addition, children in this age group may also be at risk of exposure to pornography and sexual grooming, even molestation and sexual abuse. How can we talk to our children in this age group about sexuality? How can we protect them from the possible harms that may be inflicted on them by others who approach them with less than noble intentions? Join us as we explore these issues in our continuing journey of sexuality education at home. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 27 - 23: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – Pre-school
In our earlier episodes on talking to our children about sexuality, we shared about the important foundations needed before we could have fruitful conversations with our children about sexuality. Namely, having a good connection with them and forming them in the virtues and the faith. In this episode, we will discuss the principles and practical ways in which we can initiate this talk, or rather these talks, with our children from the time they are born to the age of 5 years or so. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 26 May 2022 - 26 - 22: Empowering Our Children for Chastity
In our previous episode we had shared what chastity is really about, and why it is the goal of sexuality education. To strengthen our children in the virtue of chastity, we need to cultivate the virtues, namely temperance, justice, fortitude and prudence. Because chastity flows from, and is strengthened by, these virtues. This episode discusses why this is so, and explores how we can form our children in these virtues for the sake of their flourishing and authentic happiness. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 19 May 2022 - 25 - 21: Chastity – Same as Celibacy?
The word “Chastity” has been very much misunderstood in our culture today. It is often seen as a repression of our innermost desires, with a list of prohibitions preventing us from satisfying the deepest yearning of our hearts for love and union. It has even been equated to celibacy, and therefore reserved only for priests, religious and singles. Yet, properly understood, it is anything but that. Chastity is not merely about saying “no” to sex. Chastity is about saying “yes” to God’s plan for our sexuality. This episode explores what this entails, and how it actually frees us for authentic love in all its splendour and beauty. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 12 May 2022 - 24 - 20: Understanding Sexual Desire
We know how powerful sexual desire can be. Some have even compared it to a raging river, which if not controlled or managed, can cause immense destruction. Yet, what is sexual desire? Is it good, or bad? Why were we created with it in the first place? This episode seeks to explain the origin, beauty and power of sexual desire, and how, when properly directed, it can lead us to an even greater understanding of and appreciation for such a beautiful gift that God has imbued us with. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 05 May 2022 - 23 - 19: Sexuality Education – Preparing Ourselves for the Talk(s)
As parents, talking to our children about sexuality may be a daunting prospect for many of us, and even embarrassing for some. Yet we cannot shirk from this responsibility if we want to form our children well so that they can, as sexual beings, learn to love as God loves in and through their bodies. How can we prepare ourselves for this task? What do we need to equip ourselves with for this “talk”? This episode discusses these points, and more, as we continue on this exciting journey of sexuality education at home. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 - 22 - Interview: Impact of Parents and Expectations on Our Children's Development
Parents naturally want the best for our children. Yet time and again we may find ourselves saying or doing something that might hurt our children. On the other hand, we might even be unaware of the hurt we might have caused our children through things that we did or things that we failed to do. Much of this is likely due to the emotional "baggages" we may carry from our childhood from the hurts we sustained from our own parents. How can we identify these? What can we do to overcome these so that we can avoid passing these to our children? Mr Bryan Shen shares with us the answers to these questions and more in this interview, the second of a series with him. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 21 - 18: Introduction to Sexuality Education
Talking to our children about sexuality is not easy, especially in today’s digital world. But it can and should be done. In this episode we revisit some of the foundations needed for this conversation with our children, so that we can talk with them in a way that will form and prepare them for the challenges ahead, as well as help us bond more closely with them in the process. It also gives us an idea of what to expect in this mini-series on “Talking to our Children About Sexuality”. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 20 - Interview: Understanding the Psychology and Importance of Affirmation
Affirmation is indispensable for the flourishing of our children. In this interview, Mr Bryan Shen shares with us the psychology behind this. Why this is so and when we can initiate this for our children’s optimal benefit. He also share with us what are the factors that may prevent us from giving our children the affirmation they need, and how we can try to identify and overcome these in ourselves. Mr Shen is a Professional Counsellor & Supervisor Registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). He has much experience in working with clients, both young and not so young, including parents. He is also a member of the IFTCC (International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling and Choice). Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 19 - Interview: Helping Our Children Flourish
As parents, we are aware of the many challenges that we need to confront today – the academic “rat race”, the internet and social media, and so on. How can we, as Catholic parents, prepare our children to face these challenges and overcome them? What is the difference between an expectation and a growth mindset? How can we help our children flourish amidst all the challenges they have to face in today’s world? In this interview with Dr Jennifer Kiing, we seek answers to these questions and more. Dr Kiing is a senior consultant paediatrician at the child development unit, National University Hospital. She has been caring for children with developmental, behavioural and emotional conditions for the past 18 years. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 18 - Interview: Addressing Anxiety and Self-harm in Our Children
In a report released by the Ministry of Health in 2021, mental well-being was a challenge for 52% of the youth who were polled. The top stressors cited by the youth were anxiety over the future (53%), stress over finances (41%), and worries about academic or work performance (39%). As for self-harm, a study among Singaporean adolescents in an outpatient setting reported that the prevalence of self-harm has been consistent at 23.1 percent from 2013 to 2018, which seems to be a rather worryingly high figure. In this interview with Dr Penny Tok, we discuss the causes of anxiety and self-harm in our youth, and how we as parents can help prevent these in our children, or at least intervene early by detecting warning signs. Dr Penny Tok is a Child Psychologist in private practice who specialises in developmental, educational, and counselling psychology. She has taught and practiced psychology in Singapore, New Zealand, and in Europe. While she supports families in a wide range of areas, she has a personal interest in autism as well as in anxiety in children and youth. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 17 - 17: Bonding Joyfully with Our Children
Pope Francis once said that as evangelisers, we should “not look like someone who has just come back from a funeral!” As the primary evangelisers of our children, do we make the home a place of joy and peace? Or do we subconsciously give in to the stresses that inevitably come our way and contribute to the home being a place of tension and disharmony? What is joy in the first place? Is it merely a positive feeling that we experience when “good” things happen, and which dissipate as quickly as it comes? Or is it something more permanent? Join us as we discuss what true joy really is, and how we can live it in our family, in a way that will not only enable us to bond with our children more closely, but also help them flourish and find happiness. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 16 - 16: Integrity
As parents, we know how sharp our children are in detecting whether we are walking the talk at home. That is why integrity is so important if we are to earn their trust and respect, and through this, bond with them ever more deeply. Not only is integrity necessary for our connection with our children, it is also indispensable for our children’s future and flourishing. This episode discusses how integrity can help in these aspects, and how we can we role model and cultivate this virtue in our children. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 15 - 15: Honesty
Often times, as parents, we might be tempted to tell some "white" lie, either to avoid admitting to a mistake we have made, or to induce a desired behavioural change in our children. Yet the lack of honesty can significantly compromise our relationship with them and become an impediment to their development and character formation. How can we avoid this pitfall? How can we cultivate this virtue in our families? Join us in episode 15 as we share about the importance of honesty in connecting with our children and for their future flourishing. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 14 - 14: God-Centred
Experience and evidence tell us that our deepest yearning for happiness cannot be easily satisfied in any way. Not by honour, nor wealth, nor power, nor pleasure. Only God can fill that void in our hearts that He made. Which is why St Augustine famously said once that “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” This also explains why it is so important for God to be at the centre of our family life, and the centre of our children’s lives. Yet many of us may have difficulty believing in a loving God who wants only the best for us, and therefore have difficulty entrusting ourselves and our families to Him. Listen to this episode as we share about why this may be so, and how we can overcome this. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 13 - 13: Forgiveness
Many of us have suffered from, and possibly even contributed to, the wounds that have hurt ourselves and our children. Often we have found much difficulty in finding reconciliation, healing and peace within ourselves and our families. Yet we know for a fact that forgiveness is absolutely necessary if these wounds are to be healed, and for us to reconnect again with our spouse and children. But is this really possible? How can we go about doing this? Or should we just let time heal all wounds? Join us in this episode as we share about the importance of forgiveness in bonding with our children and of course our spouse. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 12 - 12: Empathy
To empathise with our children is to emotionally understand what they are feeling, to see things from their point of view, and imagine myself in their place. Essentially, it is putting myself in children's position and feeling what they must be feeling. Empathy is important because once our children can perceive that we have taken the effort to listen to them, to understand how they feel, and feel what they feel, they will feel more connected with us, they will be more willing to share their lives with us, and they will be more willing to listen to what we have to share with them. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 11 - 11: Discipline
Mention the word “Discipline” and many of us will think of being scolded or punished. Yet is that discipline really is? In this episode, we discuss what true Christian discipline is, what its objectives are meant to be, and how we can discipline our children in a way that will not only continue to strengthen the parent child bond, but school them in the virtues which are essential for their flourishing. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 - 10 - 10: Communication
Many parents have found it challenging to communicate with our children. Yet we know that communication remains a very integral part of the parent-child connection. This episode explores why it is important to provide an atmosphere of love, receptivity, acceptance and availability at home in order to facilitate easier and more open communication with our children, and how we can go about doing this. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 - 9 - 9: Be There For Them
One of the best ways in which we can be a sincere gift to our children is by making ourselves available to them as best as we can. Besides creating opportunities to find reachable moments and seize teachable moments, being there for our children affirms them of our love for them and their importance to us. This episode explores how we may do this in ways that can help us bond more closely with them. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 - 8 - 8: Affirmation
In this first episode of this mini-series that discusses the ABCs of connecting with our children, we explore the topic of affirmation. Just as physical food is essential for our physical growth, affirmation of our children is indispensable for their psychological, emotional, and spiritual well being. If our children do not have this most fundamental need fulfilled, they will start looking for it later on in life in other ways, often in all the wrong places, and in all the wrong faces. This episode seeks to share with parents why right affirmation of our children is so important, and how we can use it in a way that will help us connect better with them. Subsequent episodes in this second mini-series will cover the other alphabets in the acronym mentioned in episode 7: • Being there for our children • Communication • Discipline • Empathy • Forgiveness • God-centredness • Honesty • Integrity, and • Joy Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 - 7 - 7: Connecting with our Children
This episode provides an introduction to the next series of episodes that will explore how we can connect with our children in ways that will not only deepen the parent-child bonding, but also help them flourish according to God’s beautiful plan for each and every one of them. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 6 - 6: Our Marriage as a Pillar
This episode explores why and how our connection with our spouse forms a strong pillar for Catholic parenting. A strong marriage not only provides a positive environment for our children to flourish in, but also shows and teaches our children what it means to love as God loves, as a communion of persons made in the image and likeness of the Holy Trinity. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 5 - 5: The Church as a Pillar
This episode explores why and how our connection with the Church will help us immensely in our mission as Catholic parents. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 4 - 4: Jesus our Foundation
This episode seeks to establish why Jesus is needed as THE foundation for Catholic parenting, upon which the 3 pillars of Catholic parenting can be built to support the project, or rather the vocation, of Catholic parenting. These 3 pillars being our connection with the Church, our connection with our spouse in marriage, and our connection with our children. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 3 - 3: Priest, Prophet and King
This episode gives an overview of the special role of the Catholic parent as priest, prophet and king, and how we can fulfill that baptismal calling as Catholic parents. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 2 - 2: Theology of the Body
This episode gives a very brief summary of the Theology of the Body (TOB) of Pope St John Paul II. The TOB will provide the lens through which Catholic parenting will be presented in this channel. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 1 - 1: Introduction
This introductory episode seeks to provide an overall view of this Catholic parenting channel – how it came to be, what it hopes to achieve, the format for the videos/podcasts, and why Catholic parenting will be presented through the lens of the Theology of the Body. Learn more about Catholic Parents Online at catholicparents.online.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021
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