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Growing Up Between Worlds: How Moving to Singapore Affects Expat Children Emotionally
Many expatriate children appear to adjust well on the surface while quietly struggling underneath. Parents often notice changes only later — withdrawal, anxiety, emotional outbursts, academic stress, or difficulty fitting in socially. These reactions are more common than many families realise. Relocation affects children differently depending on age, personality, and previous experiences. Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen, explains why early support can make the transition significantly easier.
Doctor Recommended CBT for Your Child? Here’s What It Actually Means
When a doctor recommends CBT for your child, it can feel both reassuring and confusing. What exactly is CBT, and how will it help your child manage anxiety? Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning, explains understanding how this evidence-based therapy works can give you confidence in supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing and progress.
Is Discipline or Trust More Important in Parenting? What the Marshmallow Experiment Really Shows
Research shows that children’s ability to wait is strongly influenced by trust and predictability in their environment. When children trust that promises will be kept, they are more likely to delay gratification. Research shows that children’s ability to wait is strongly influenced by trust and predictability in their environment. When children trust that promises will be kept, they are more likely to delay gratification.