The mental struggle of remaining positive amidst the longstanding Covid-19 pandemic is real, and you are not alone. During such unprecedented times, we need to learn to practice emotional self-care even more frequently than ever to better manage our emotions that are constantly challenged by various stresses. We have been told that the journey […]
MSCS has an array of parenting workshops and programmes, and each one is tailored to suit parents and caregivers at different family life stages. When parents reach out to us, we recommend workshops by their child’s age, misbehaviour, the parent’s stress level, learning needs and commitment level. Read on to find out which […]
Sherlee enjoying some special time with her son It goes without saying: We’re living in strange times. When my son was born, Singapore had just entered DORSCON Orange, and our organisation had just started to work in a split-team roster. As I was serving my first two months of maternity leave, the number […]
During my time as a volunteer, I recalled a boy at CareNights who was simply radiating with energy. The Facilitator had asked me to coach him in Chinese, so I sat with him and he asked me to test him on his 听写 (Chinese spelling). As we went through the word list, […]
Some parents who attended our Triple P® Level 2 Webinars sent in their pressing parenting questions. Here are our Family Wellness Trainers’ answers and parenting tips: Jump to the parenting topic you’re interested in: Social Skills Emotion Regulation Positive Discipline Communication Problem Solving Rules & Routines Social Skills 1. Dear Trainer, […]
Are you ready for a safe-distanced Chinese New Year in 2021? Even with masks on and a limited number of relatives to celebrate with, you can still recreate the joyous occasion of yesteryears in a safe manner. House gatherings are restricted to eight persons and visitations limited to two households a day, but […]
Setting the tone for starting the school year is important for kids to integrate into their new classes, make good friends and cope well with studies. My daughter is currently in primary six. It’s a big year for her, with PSLE coming up and changes ahead. In my family, routine plays a big […]
It all began in 2005, when I was offered a sponsorship to do culinary studies in the Navy. My passion for cooking was ignited and since then, I’ve moved on to serve in Morning Star Community Services. I enjoy the process from receiving and unpacking the ingredients, to preparing and plating the […]
Most of us are expecting quieter Christmas celebrations this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun time with your loved ones at home! In our fast-paced environment, with education and career at the forefront of our priorities, we often lack the opportunity to interact with loved ones for extended periods— dinnertime […]
Some parents who attended our Triple P® Level 2 Webinars sent in some questions, so we answer them here for all to benefit: 1. Dear Trainer, I have set up a routine for my son, but whenever there are unexpected things that disrupt the routine, he would start whining and it is difficult […]