ParentEd

About ParentEd

Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022

Publisher

Focus on the Family Singapore

Category

kids & family · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2020

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

162 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   How Mothers and Fathers Shape Confident Sons and Secure Daughters

   Who are the trusted adults and role models shaping your child's life, and what influence do they have on your child's confidence, character and development each day? In this episode, we welcome Glenn T. Stanton, Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. An author, researcher and international speaker, Glenn equips audiences around the world to engage thoughtfully with issues relating to marriage and family. He explores how mothers and fathers each make unique contributions to raising children who grow into confident, secure adults. Drawing on research and personal experience, he discusses differences in play, communication, discipline, risk-taking and emotional development. Rather than competing, these parenting approaches complement one another, helping children develop resilience, empathy, confidence and a healthy sense of identity. -- Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first podcast community event, Beyond the Mic: A Live Podcast Experience for Couples and Parents — and you’re invited! Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations, featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and pick up practical insights for marriage, parenting, and family life. Find out more: www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic (https://parented.captivate.fm/episode/www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic) -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea) Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898) or Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477). It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast (http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast) to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly (https://www.family.org.sg/givenow). We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   AI, Learning and Parenting: What Every Parent Needs to Know

   As AI becomes part of everyday life, many parents wonder whether it is helping or hindering their children's development. Should children learn with AI or without it? To answer that question, we need to understand both the technology and ourselves. "If families are going to spend time with technology, don't just consume. Create something together." In this episode, we speak with Ian Tan, a lecturer at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University and a generative AI coach, who offers a refreshing perspective: the biggest challenge is not AI itself, but our understanding of learning, parenting, and human growth. Rather than focusing on keeping pace with technology, Ian encourages parents to return to the fundamentals by developing AI literacy, nurturing curiosity, strengthening values, and helping children build genuine expertise. He emphasises that AI amplifies existing habits and character, making it even more important for families to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful human connections. -- Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first podcast community event, Beyond the Mic: A Live Podcast Experience for Couples and Parents — and you’re invited! Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations, featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and pick up practical insights for marriage, parenting, and family life. Find out more: www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic (https://parented.captivate.fm/episode/www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic) -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea) Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898) or Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477). It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast (http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast) to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly (https://www.family.org.sg/givenow). We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   From Screen to Connection: Can We Reverse the Tide?

   Worried about your child's screen addiction, excessive screen time, or dependence on digital devices? Research has shown that positive connections in early childhood play a fundamental role in shaping the brain's architecture. Strong parent-child relationships help build neural pathways, reduce stress hormones, and support cognitive development. What can parents do to strengthen family connections in an increasingly digital world? We speak with Alicia Yah, an early childhood educator and mother of four, who explains why the real concern is not just screen time itself, but the meaningful relationships and connections that screens may be replacing. Learn how to recognise the warning signs of unhealthy screen habits, discover practical ways to strengthen parent-child bonds, and explore realistic strategies for setting healthy screen-time boundaries. Find out how small daily moments, device-free mealtimes, and intentional conversations can help build stronger family relationships, support emotional wellbeing, and foster a healthier balance with technology at home. -- A ground-up initiative To Equip, Engage and Empower Good Start Conference, started in 2022, is a ground-up initiative championing inclusion in Singapore’s preschool sector. Created to equip, engage, and empower educators, the Conference brings together practitioners and leaders to grow in inclusive practice, strengthen their impact, and help every child thrive. As we celebrate five years of inspiring early childhood excellence, we turn our attention to the heart of child development—social emotional learning. Because children who understand their emotions and connect meaningfully with others don't just succeed academically; they flourish in every area of life. Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired as we give every child a strong and hopeful start in life. Find out more at ( www.goodstart.sg)www.goodstart.sg ( www.goodstart.sg). -- Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first Podcast event titled Beyond the Mic: A live podcast experience for couples and parents — and you’re invited! Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations, featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and pick up practical insights for marriage, parenting, and family life. Find out more: www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic (www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic) -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ptFhcQPw8fGFLEobOz4CS?si=1265bc4b474c42ea) Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1498022898) or Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/parented-1010477). It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast (http://www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast) to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly (https://www.family.org.sg/givenow). We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

149,034

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

84

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