Club Super Daddies

[JohnYeo]

senseimichael:

JohnYeo:

If the parent says they can't even take out 5 minutes a day to talk to their kids, then I will leave it up to the parents to think it over. We all have choices.

John

My at-risk students need more parents like John!

Hi Teacher Michael, I just a normal parent who wants to make sure I'm with my child...actually, in fact, there are many more members here who are parents with more experience than me...so well, i'm just sharing what works for me and for some of my parents...

So u r a teacher? mind telling me about the at-risk students?

Thanks,
John

[senseimichael]

JohnYeo:

So u r a teacher? mind telling me about the at-risk students?

Thanks,
John

Just returned to Singapore, but been in the education line (whether teaching or running holding companies) since 1997. I dare say that, in 9/10 cases, at-risk students are traced to issues with the parents.

[JohnYeo]

while the issues are traced to other related issues with parents, i think the denial aspect can be very challenging too…that is why, when it comes to family therapy or family work, very few families are keen in doing that…

[senseimichael]

JohnYeo:

while the issues are traced to other related issues with parents, i think the denial aspect can be very challenging too....that is why, when it comes to family therapy or family work, very few families are keen in doing that...

And there is seriously little the school can do if the family is not willing to face it.

[Vinarc]

JohnYeo:

Hi everyone, I'm new here...wondering how daddies juggle play time and work time?

While work is never ending, play time with kids is also important...so how do you juggle?

Thanks,
John

Yes, the truth is that work is always never ending. Nevertheless, we still have to allocate some time to spend with family and kids. I will always try to make time to spend with my daughter, in between work. Weekdays, when I am not travelling, I will have breakfast with her and send her to school and use this great time to bond.We talk about anything. I will focus on things that interests her and not to bore her by asking about homework done or not. Weekends, we will try to do some activities together, indoor or outdoor if she is not loaded with school homework.
Children grow up very quickly, thus I need to remind myself to treasure every moment spent. Having a good relationship with our kids when young will bridge the communication gap when they grow up.

[Vinarc]

JohnYeo:

It's possible...what we normally tell our parents is about the quality time spent and it's about consistency - do it and do it regularly and stay connected with the child.

For example, parents can start off using only 5 minutes daily by tucking children into bed. This works because there is more to it than the tucking part.

Parents always end up talking and chit chatting with their kids finding out what their kids did that day. And again, we advised our parents to NOT talk about school work or if they have finished their homework. Talk about something else. You can start by asking \"What interesting thing happened to you today?\"

Normally, parents get silence or one word answer such as \"Ok.\"
This is actually a test by the kid to see if the parents are genuine in wanting to listen to them.

The next step can be the parents take the first step and share something interesting that happened to the parents that day.

It's just 5 minutes a day and this works...because many parents have feedback to me that their kids started to talk to them...and the duration gets longer each time.

If the parent says they can't even take out 5 minutes a day to talk to their kids, then I will leave it up to the parents to think it over. We all have choices.

John

Yes, you have said it. It is about quality time spent that matters. Thanks for your sharing.

[angelsurfin]

Hi there guys!


my first time to post here.

What drives me to post is my problem with my daughter who is having hard time with her Chinese.

P1 and definitely need a tutor. We reside at Mt Sinai Rise.

Any suggestion? I was browsing the forum but cannot see tutor service.

Pls help.

[JohnYeo]

This thread is quiet. How are you, super daddy?

[angelsurfin]

Maybe most are busy, John.


How are u?

HAve a great week everyone!

[JohnYeo]

angelsurfin:

Maybe most are busy, John.


How are u?

HAve a great week everyone!

im good, angelsurfin...what about you? What have u been busy with?