A Lesson in Asset Progression Dear H & A, As our family embarks on a new chapter, we find ourselves at the crossroads of a significant decision: upgrading from our HDB flat to a condominium. This journey, filled with learning curves and crucial decisions, is something I want to share with you. It’s not just …
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Trust, Discipline, and Childcare: Where Do We Draw the Line? Dear H & A, Recent news brought to light an incident involving a kindergarten teacher from Kinderland who was caught on video mistreating children. These acts were not just a breach of trust but a blatant act of cruelty. Growing up, many from …
Time seems to be a treasure that slips away before we even know it. Between work, taking care of you two, and the countless other responsibilities that come my way, I’ve often found myself wondering if there’s a way to make the most of every moment.
Time seems to be a treasure that slips away before we even know it. Between work, taking care of you two, and the countless other responsibilities that come my way, I’ve often found myself wondering if there’s a way to make the most of every moment.
Finding Wealth in Health: A Father’s Reflection Dear H & A, Life has a way of teaching us about balance. We talk often about money, about saving, and making smart financial choices. Yet, today I’m compelled to talk about another kind of wealth, one that often gets overshadowed by our chase for material success: …
Empathy: The Golden Thread of Humanity Dear H & A, Empathy, more than being a mere emotion or sentiment, serves as the golden thread that binds humanity together. As your parents, we dream of a world where you both understand, embrace, and exemplify empathy in your daily actions. It’s a journey, no doubt, and …
The Beautiful Complexity of Friendships Hey H & A, As we journey through life, we find that some lessons are harder than others. Today, I want to talk to you about a universal human experience: friendship. You know, being friends with someone isn’t just about shared jokes or having someone to hang out …
Financial Literacy for Kids: A Singaporean Dad’s Reflection Dear H & A, Growing up in Singapore, a prosperous and bustling city-state, I was shielded in many ways from the harsher realities of financial burdens. Our family never talked about money when I was your age. Your grandparents, though not rich nor highly educated, always …
The Paradox of Parental Help My dearest H and A, When we welcomed H into our world, your mother and I were like pioneers in a new land – Japan. Away from our homeland of Singapore and the comforting arms of our families, we were navigating the intricate map of parenthood, largely on our …
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The Fatherhood Journey: Love, Patience, and the Path to Bonding Dear H & A, Today, I wish to share the complexities and the beautifully evolving nature of fatherhood, as it unfurled for me. It’s starkly different from your mother’s experience, and I want you both to know the nuances. Motherhood often comes with …
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