10
February
2017
by Joel Chng
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I survived this LNY!
Where did my long weekend go? Before I could take a breather, my five-day Lunar New Year (LNY) break ended and I am now back to work. ‘Tiring but fulfilling’ describes parenting to a tee, and this phrase perfectly sums up my LNY long weekend…
30
December
2016
by Joel Chng
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My Hopes For 2017
A newborn, an infant, and now a toddler – I am amazed at how my son Ezra has grown and developed in 2016. Fatherhood is an incredible experience; I am blessed with quality father-and-son time every day, and I am thankful to have never once…
25
September
2016
by Joel Chng
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Ezra’s First Birthday
My son Ezra turned one on 12 September 2016. Although it was a public holiday, there was no party due to work and family reasons. As a first-time father, I was disappointed, but my wife Petrina reminded me that it would hardly matter to Ezra….
29
July
2016
by Joel Chng
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Baby’s First Holiday
My first family holiday was to Bali in June, for a childhood friend’s destination wedding. As first-time parents, we were excited yet nervous. A few days before our flight, my wife Petrina scoured the I Love Children blog and read every article tagged with ‘travel…
24
June
2016
by Joel Chng
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Baby’s First Flight
My first destination wedding was also the first time Ezra travelled out of Singapore. At nine months, my son is probably too young to remember any of it, but it was definitely unforgettable for my wife Petrina and myself. It took about two and a…
27
May
2016
by Joel Chng
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Being a Hands-On Father
I used to wonder aloud, “How come there is Mothercare (retailer which specialises in products for children and expectant mothers) but no Fathercare?” Times have changed and fathers now play an active role in the upbringing of their children. My son Ezra is almost nine…