When her son, Bryan, began struggling in primary school, showing signs of poor performance and behavioural issues like refusing to listen to his teachers, Christine felt at a loss. “I just wanted to understand my child better,” she recalled. It was through a parent-teacher session at Radin Mas Primary School that she first heard about our programme, and it felt like a lifeline during a confusing time.
She signed up, hoping for tools to communicate more effectively with her son and support his development. Over four one-on-one sessions, she began to see the situation through a different lens. “It wasn’t just about fixing my son’s behaviour,” she shared. “It was about how I communicated with him, how I portrayed myself as a parent.”
Years later, as her son transitioned into adolescence with a new set of challenges, she returned for another round of sessions. This time, the work was deeper and even more personal. With the guidance of our practitioner, Wei Wei, she learned to focus less on the immediate problems and more on the relationship she was building with her child. “It wasn’t about what happened, but how we responded and stayed connected,” she said.
Unlike other parenting courses she had attended before, which offered one-size-fits-all advice, these sessions felt different. “Wei Wei helped me look at the root of the issue, not just the symptoms. Her advice was direct, insightful, and practical. It really made a difference.”
Through this journey, she has become a more confident parent. She now sees parenting not as something to fix, but as an evolving process of learning and growth. “There’s no perfect way to parent. You just have to be open to change, especially as your child changes too.”
What she found most meaningful was the shift in perspective. “My son is not the problem. I’ve come to appreciate his strengths and uniqueness, and that has helped us communicate better.”
She now recommends the programme to other parents. “Sometimes, we overestimate ourselves. We think we can do it all alone. But seeking help isn’t a weakness, it’s a step toward being a better parent. You might not find the right help immediately, but when you do, it can change everything.”
If you’re in need of parenting support, reach out to us at parenting@montfortcare.org.sg, we’d be happy to advise on all the resources and classes we have available to help you in your journey to becoming the best parent you can be.
