Singapore Children's Society

Join us at our Walk for Our Children 2024 Roadshow!

📍 Tiong Bahru Plaza (23 & 24 Aug)
📍 Hougang Mall (31 Aug & 1 Sep)
🕙 10am - 8pm

Psst, you get to enjoy exclusive event ticket rates and win exciting lucky draw prizes!
PLUS, chat with our friendly teams from Ti**le Friend and Flourishing Minds to learn more about children's mental wellness 💬 🧠

It only gets more exciting from here, see you there! 👋

We are delighted to congratulate Mr. Kurt Wee, Chairperson of the Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) Standing Committee and the Investment Committee (second from the right), on being awarded the Public Service Medal in this year’s National Day Awards. Mr. Wee received this honor for his remarkable contributions as the Immediate Past President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME).

At Singapore Children’s Society, Mr. Wee has been a committed Board member since 2007 and his leadership in launching the 1000 Enterprises for Children‐in‐Need (1000E) and 1000 Philanthropists for Children‐in‐Need (1000P) initiatives has been pivotal. These programmes have become major contributors to our donation income, enabling us to better serve children, youth and families in need.

Mr. Wee’s efforts have galvanised the SME community to support children’s welfare, raising substantial funds that have expanded our capacity to provide essential services. We warmly congratulate him on this well-deserved award and thank him for his dedication over the last 17 years.

(Photo taken during Singapore Children’s Society Awards 2024 with President Tharman, current Board and Standing Committee as well as staff members)

Facing some challenges in guiding your child through their big emotions like anger? Here are some tips to help our children embrace anger as a normal emotion and support our children as they navigate their feelings and turn tantrum into triumph!

Happy birthday to our beautiful nation ❤️! United we stand, together we thrive. Let's continue to create a brighter and more compassionate future for our children, youth and their families in Singapore✨.

👋🏼 Hello parents and educators, how are you and your children coping in term 3? With PSLE and weighted assessments around the corner, children can sometimes experience stress and anxiety. Our recent June BUZZ Magazine features the topic of stress and anxiety and offers some tips on managing them. The magazine also features a ‘Trusted Adults' Corner’ (pg12-15) which offers resources on how you can support your child during this period.

Visit tinklefriend.sg/buzz-june-2024-stress-and-anxiety to check out our June BUZZ Magazine with your child!

Young children can experience mental health concerns. As supportive adults, it is crucial for us to be able to identify signs of distress and use the right approaches to support them. In this article on The Straits Times, Vivyan Chee (Head of Flourishing Minds) and Lin Xiaoling (Head of Advocacy) spoke about the ways to identify these signs and the role we can play in safeguarding the mental wellbeing of children and youth.

Visit bit.ly/mentalhealthcommentary to get a tip or two.

Let’s create something great together! Whether you're a corporate company, community group or an individual, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our movement to nurture young minds and build happy lives 🌟

Reach out to us at [email protected] to find out more 😊

Event Details
Walk for Our Children 2024
Date: Sunday, 8 September 2024 | 730am - 12pm
Venue: Sentosa, Palawan Green
Guest of Honour: Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health

Psst.. Early bird ticket rates are still on till 28 July, get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/woc24_fb before it ends!

We hope you’re as excited as we are. See you there ☀️

What comes to mind when you hear the word step-family? Some might think of fairy tale step-parents like Maleficent, The Evil Queen, and more. While such negative portrayals are common, many may not realise the positives of being part of a step-family.

In our latest issue, we delve into eye-opening interviews with step-family members. Discover the challenges they face, the strategies they use to adapt and the advantages of step-family living.

Visit bit.ly/RBJuly2024 to read the full study!

"Mental health is not a disorder but is a state of health that includes one's emotional, psychological and social well-being." This is a quote from one of our volunteers who attended the 'Our Mighty Minds' workshop organised by our colleagues from Flourishing Minds @ Children's Society. The workshop covered grounds for mental health education where role-playing activities and interactive games were carried out to create an environment to emphathise with the struggles that children face.

Visit bit.ly/ourmightyminds2024 to read more about what was shared during the workshop.

Our annual charity golf event, Tee Up For Our Children 2024, was a blast filled with great shots and even greater company ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

We were thrilled to have Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore, join us this year and support our cause.

A huge shoutout to everyone, including our Guest of Honour Seah Kian Peng for your putt-ticipation, generous donations and unwavering support. You are the reason our Society can continuously meet the changing needs of children, youth and families in need.

Here's to many more events dedicated to making a difference!

⛈️ Do you find your child having outbursts and physical aggressions that affect their behaviour in school or at home? Emotional regulations start at a young age and they affect how the child interacts with people and understands situations in their daily lives.

Visit bit.ly/stormriders2024 to read more on how our Storm Riders programme guides children to explore their anger triggers, recognise anger intensities and tune their anger body signals.

🌟 We had an amazing time at our annual Singapore Children’s Society Awards presentation, celebrating the dedication and generosity of 64 passionate volunteers and donors with our Patron-in-Chief, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

🙌🏼 Congratulations to all our award recipients and thank you for believing in us. It is with your steadfast support and commitment that we can continue to help build a brighter future for children, youth and families in need.

🪩 Special shoutout to our youth members from GIG at JYC , VOX at Children's Society and Singapore Children's Forum for showcasing their talents and sharing their personal journeys with our guests.

Read more about the event via the following news links:

English broadcast Jun 2024 - https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Jun-2024-CH-5-News-Tonight-468005

Zaobao (当孩童玩伴陪他们出游 近40年义工获儿童会金奖) - https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240629-4002125

Tamil Murasu - https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/story20240704-4009569

We’re looking for two youth delegates for the Regional Children’s Meeting (RCM) in Bangkok that’s happening from 13 to 17 August 👀

The RCM will be focused on children and youth experiences, insights and recommendations on the following two areas:
(1) Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and (2) other emerging issues in the enjoyment of children’s rights in the digital environment.

If your child fits the criteria listed in our post and they are interested to participate, please encourage them to sign up at bit.ly/registerrcm by 11 July.

If you're a parent, caregiver or youth interested in deepening your knowledge of mental health, be sure to check out our latest issue of the Sunbeam Newsletter. We have articles lined up about tips on how to recognise signs that your child is troubled, highlights about our recent mental health workshop conducted for our volunteers and many more.

Visit bit.ly/SunbeamJune2024 to read more on the above. 😃

Are you curious to find out how child protection and welfare systems are like in Far-East Asia countries? Join Gracia Goh, our Senior Director of Children in Care Group and Professional Development and 4 other industry leaders for a webinar on the cutting edge approaches to child protection systems in the Far-East Asia. This 90-minute session will cover the important topic of promoting a caring and non-violent environment for the optimal growth and development of children.

The webinar will be held on 10 July from 12pm to 1.30pm. Pack your lunch and get ready for an insightful session with us! Click below to register now.

REGISTER NOW! Driving Change in Far-East Asia Child Protection Systems through Impactful Collaborative Efforts - https://mailchi.mp/ispcan.org/ispcan-webinar-driving-change-in-far-east-asia-child-protection-systems-through-impactful-collaborative-efforts-8828126

🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ What an unforgettable day on the greens! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, donated and supported our charity golf event in any way. Your kindness and enthusiasm made this day a huge success.

A special thank you to Mr Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore, for gracing our event this year with your presence 🌟

Together, you have made a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Here’s to many more wonderful experiences ahead 🌈☀️

👪 Family activity time! Spend some time together with your child after a busy day and speak to them about mental health. We would like to hear from children what they can do to have good mental health.

Visit bit.ly/friendsoftinklefriend to submit their responses. Responses will be featured in our upcoming August BUZZ Magazine!

🌟 Join us at the National Family Festival this weekend! 🌟

🧠 Together with Beyond The Label, our Flourishing Minds team is hosting an interactive booth to share the importance of our mental health. Dive into activities and meaningful discussions designed to expand your understanding and dispel myths.

🫶 Let’s all say “Yes” to Family Time at the National Family Festival 2024! Together, we can build a Singapore Made for Families. For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/familyfestsg-2024-join-us.

We're on Shopee! 🎉🎉

You can now redeem your Shopee coins and turn them into a donation 🌈 Every redemption made becomes a valuable contribution to the lives of those in need.

Every coin matters - Your donation will go towards supporting the children, youth and families under our care. Make your shopping experience a meaningful one today! ✨
(Redemption is available from now till 30th June 2024)

Hey parents! Looking for enriching activities for your teens towards the end of their June holidays? Look no further! 🌟

📅 Mark your calendars for 20 June, from 2 to 5 pm and encourage your 13 - 18 year-olds to join us for a workshop on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)! At the Rights Here, Right Now! Workshop, youth will dive deep into:

● Understanding the UNCRC: its origins and relevance to them
● Exploring Singapore's laws, policies, and current issues
● Applying UNCRC principles to everyday issues like mental health, online safety, and climate change
● Developing a critical perspective on existing practices and envisioning positive changes

If your child is keen on attending this complimentary workshop, get them to visit bit.ly/signuprhrn200624 or scan the QR code by 16 June. We hope to see your child there!

Thank you to everyone that attended our “Stop S***king, Start Relating” lunchtime webinar on parenting preschoolers! We are extremely thankful to see many parents interested in shifting away from the use of physical discipline and feel open to exploring other approaches to guide their children.

Missed out on our sharing session? Fret not! Our team has put together the key takeaways from the session in this series of infographics for your easy read!

If you’d like to watch the full webinar, head to the link https://lnkd.in/g8tBHXsa to catch the recorded session on our page.

Today, we celebrate all the incredible mums and mother figures who fill our lives with love, guidance and endless support.

Happy Mother's Day to those who nurture and inspire us every day! 💐💖

Singapore Children’s Society held our 72nd Annual General Meeting on 25 April. In his address, our Chairman, Mr Koh Choon Hui, shared some key highlights that happened in 2023, such as fundraising events conducted, the progress of our services and programmes, and what the Society will be working towards in the coming years.

Mental health is an area in which Children’s Society will continue to focus on, be it scaling up psychological support for children, youth and their families, or increasing our engagement with the community to promote mental health literacy. We also stand by our position on the better safeguarding of children in Singapore and will strive to empower parents and caregivers with the necessary support to meet their children’s needs effectively.

During the meeting, Children’s Society paid tribute to several long-serving members who have stepped down from their respective committees. All of them have been with the Society for over a decade, with the longest being 57 years! Our Deputy Chairman, Prof Ho Lai Yun, presented them with tokens of appreciation to express our gratitude for the service and hard work they have contributed to the Society.

The Society’s members also approved the Annual Report and Audited Accounts for 2023 and the appointment of auditors for 2024. Our 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements are now available on our website.

Visit childrensociety.org.sg/about/annual-reports to view.

🔊 Our "Jun and the Octopus" storybook now comes with a complimentary teaching guide!

Over 40 educators and practitioners joined us on 5 April at Bishan Library for the launch of this guide. It features discussion questions and interactive activities that are aimed at sparking body safety conversations with young children 👧👦

In a panel discussion during the event, Ms Isabel Ong from M.Y World Preschool and Ms Soh Chiew Bee from Admiralty Primary School shared their experiences using the book in their respective classrooms and offered valuable advice on how to discuss this sensitive topic. We hope to see more schools incorporate "Jun and the Octopus" and its teaching guide into their curriculum ☀️

We believe that this teaching guide will help you in effectively addressing and discussing body safety topics with the young ones! If you are an educator, parent or caregiver interested in purchasing this book, head to www.childrensociety.org.sg/shop to find out more! Alternatively, you may contact us over email ([email protected]) if you would like to purchase the book from our Bishan Office.

Did you know that International S***k Out Day is tomorrow? This day celebrates the use of alternative discipline methods that don’t involve hitting or spanking a child.

It is a good reminder that there are drawbacks to using physical discipline on children, and there are alternative ways to guide them. Eager to find out more? Tune in to our parenting webinar that’s happening over lunchtime today.

Visit bit.ly/livepdwebinar from 12.30pm to 1.30pm to catch the livestream of “Stop S***king, Start Relating: A Lunchtime Webinar on Parenting Preschoolers”.

If you’ve already registered for the webinar over Zoom, we’ll see you there later! Hope everyone’s as excited as we are 😊