Cybersafety for my Child

SYNOPSIS :

The television, computer, home entertainment systems are becoming common in our lives. They are means for relaxation, leisure and education. However, have parents ever wonder the effects of the media on their children’s mood, thinking and behaviour? What are the symptoms they should look out for when leisure becomes addiction? What about the influence the messages have on them? The speaker will highlight the cyberworld as the new playground for children and the potential dangers of spending too much time in it. Parents have to be aware of the effects on them first and how it affects their children’s health, values, character and the way they spend money. The speaker will also suggest ways to use media & highlight the necessity of parent-child communication rather than cyberworld-interaction.

Xavier Woon is a School Family Education facilitator since 2004 and has given numerous talks in schools on parenting and the upbringing of children and teenagers. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Purdue University and a Masters in Social Science (Counselling) from the University of South Australia. He has also been trained and qualified as a Singapore Armed Forces para-counsellor. He has coached and counselled young adults and helped motivate them in their careers. Xavier Woon is a certified trainer on the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument. This value-adds to the talks and workshops he conducts through his sharing of cognitive psychology and on his experiences bringing up two boys (21 & 19) and two girls (15 & 9).

Date: 11 May 2013 (Saturday)                                                   
Time:  9 - 11:30am

Fees: $2 per participant (non – refundable)                     
Venue: De La Salle School

Singapore Parenting Congress 2012

Are shouting matches the norm when you communicate with your teen? Are silent stand-offs your way of coping? You are not alone. Parent-teen conflict is inevitable during the teenage years of self-discovery. Learn how to manage, recover and build healthy relationships with your teen from dynamic and humorous international speakers at the Singapore Parenting Congress 2012.

A flagship event of MediaCorp, the annual Singapore Parenting Congress reaches out to parents and children alike, aimed at bridging the divide between parent and child. This year, the focus is on building a positive and loving relationship with your teen and managing conflict at home.

Date: 25 & 26 Aug 2012
Time: 9am & 2pm
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Conference Center
Fees: $2 per person (actual price $18 each)

For more information, please click here.

The Art of Self Care - Burning Bright without burning out

Parenting is an awesome responsibility that demands time and effort. Taking care of children’s needs often becomes a high priority to the extent that parents forget about attending to their own needs. But giving too much can burn parents out and cause them to be less effective in their parenting roles. Parents who are healthier raise children who are secure, confident and competent. To this end, parental self-care is crucial. The aim of this workshop is to equip participants on the importance as well as the strategies and practical handles of self-cares so that they can burn brightly without burning out.

Speaker Profile
Name: Mrs Chan Swee Fen

Mrs Chan Swee Fen is a Family Life Resource Speaker with Fei Yue Community

Services. She obtained her first degree at the National University of Singapore

majoring in Social Work and Sociology. She also holds a Masters degree in

Counselling and Psychotherapy with Edith Cowan University. She is married and has

2 teenagers. She has more than 15 years of experience equipping couples in

Marriage Preparation Courses, counseling and training, as well as sharing her

expertise in parenting workshops in various community settings.

Date: Thursday, 30 August 2012

Time: 10-12noon

Venue: AVA room

Fees: $2

How to talk to your kids about sex

2nd Run - positive feedback from 1st talk

Communicating sexual issues to their kids can be a very challenging task for many parents. Some feel embarrassed. Others do not know how to start a conversation on the subject. But majority simply do not know what to say about the subject. Youth today are very tech-savvy. If parents do not teach them about sex, they will find out via Google.

Sex education is not just about the sexual act. It is also about values. It is therefore imperative that parents equip themselves with the necessary knowledge about sex so that they can in turn impart that knowledge and more importantly, their values, to their own children.

SPEAKER:

The speaker for this talk, Mr David Seah, is a very humorous and engaging Family Life Educator. He is a father of 3 kids, aged 22, 19 and 11 years. Hence, he will be sharing not only the theoretical aspects of parenting but also from his own personal experiences as a father and as a counselor.

Mr David Seah will be sharing on the various stages of psycho-social and psycho-emotional development of a child and how you can adapt your styles and your roles to become an effective parent. Only when you understand what is happening to your child can you communicate with him/her effectively.

Date: 11 Aug 2012
Time: 9-11am
Venue: AVA room, De La Salle School
Fees: $2 per person

Log In Tune Out  (Cyber Awareness)

With the advent of digital age & increasing accessibility of gadgets in our daily lives. Parents often are unclear, perplex or in conflict with regards to the perimeters & managing of such gadgets with their children. In this workshop, we explore:-

· Limits & boundary appropriate for different age group
· Pitfalls & destructive pattern in cyber usage
· Exploring the cyber world & using it to advance learning

SPEAKER :-

Mr Jason Yew has been working with young people for the past 20 years. He has been a teacher, a social worker in social work projects in Uganda (Africa), Hong Kong (China) and programme co-ordinator at Gracehaven, The Salvation Army Home for young people.

He is a youth trainer, and conducts various workshops for young people, in particular, youth-at-risk. He is effectively bi-lingual, and has conducted numerous talks for parents in the SFE Program (School Family Education) on topics relating to children & youth. He has conducted Parenting Talks for organizations including Fei Yue, Families For Tommorrow, Oikos, Family Wise, Shan You, Yong En & Cornerstone.

Jason is keen on developing individuals with an interest to work with and understand young people better. Currently, he help design and manages at risk programmes under En Community Social Services Society in various primary & secondary schools for at-risk young people with special needs.
Jason is a practicing counselor and consultant, working with young people and parents facing adolescent issues. He is also an SDU- certified Dating Practitioner.

Date: Saturday, 4 August 2012
Time: 1:30-4pm
Fees: $2
Suitable for all ages.

Please bring your own labtop/iPad along

Help you child in Anger Management

Anger is part of a human condition. It is often linked with other emotions. As parents, when our children get angry we get concerned and helpless at times. Instead, empower yourselves to help your child manage his anger. Learn how to understand your child, to handle power struggles with your child and to teach your child to express his anger positively. The workshop will address the following:

• Reasons for anger
• Recognising Anger in children
• Managing your emotions
• Strategies in helping our children

Time: 10 - 12noon

Date: Friday 18 May 2012

Fees: $2 per person

 

 

 

Transition to Secondary One

Moving into Secondary One can sometimes be daunting for both students and parents. While teenage adolescence is a natural process of development, there are associated growing pains faced by both teens and parents. With surmounting influences of peer pressures, academic stresses, new adjustments and media distractions, how can parents better understand and connect with their teens?

This talk examines the phase of teenage transitions and the realities of being a secondary school student. It also draws parents to discuss about pertinent changes in parenting approach and proposes strategies to engage and influence your teens.

Time: 9 - 12noon

Date: 24 May  2012 - PTM day

Fees: $2 per person