The Families for Life (FFL) Council under the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is a key partner for Family Nexus. Families for Life aims to build
strong and resilient families by strengthening family bonds through fun family
events, useful marriage and parenting programmes,
informative resources and interesting campaigns.
A wide range of FFL marriage and parenting programmes and activities will be progressively offered at FamNex@OTH. Find out more about FFL’s programmes and resources below, or visit https://familiesforlife.sg.
Marriage Programmes
Who
is it for? | Programme
Name | Brief
Description | Link |
Soon-to-wed/
newly-weds | Prevention
and Relationship Education Programme (PREP) / (ePREP*) *ePREP
is complimentary | Build
a strong and lasting relationship by setting a good foundation through PREP,
an evidence-based programme covering important communication and
conflict-resolution skills. Couples who complete PREP will receive a $140
rebate. If
you prefer to complete it at your own pace in the convenience of your home,
opt for ePREP, a complimentary online version of PREP. It comprises 6
self-learning sections that you can complete at your own time over 3 months. | Click
here more information. |
Marriage
Preparation Programmes (MPrep) | These
marriage programmes cover roles and expectations, family planning, financial
planning, and will equip you with knowledge and skills for a strong marriage
foundation. |
Couples married for more than 2 years | Prepare/Enrich
(P/E) Marriage
Enrichment Programme (MEP) (complimentary) | Keep
the spark glowing by empowering yourself with the knowledge of strengths and
growth areas in your marriage with the help of a Certified Facilitator and
the evidence-based P/E assessment inventory tool. Learn more about your relationship
dynamics, beliefs and family systems, and how to apply it to build a
fulfilling and long-lasting marriage.
|
Parenting Programmes (Complimentary)
Who
is it for? | Programme
Name | Brief
Description | Link |
Parents/
grandparents of children aged up to 16 years old | Positive
Parenting Programme (Triple P) | Support
your child / grandchild’s development confidently. Learn simple and practical
strategies from the Positive Parenting Programme to enhance their growth and
wellbeing, and promote positive behaviours. | Click
here more information. |
Parents
of children aged 0 to 6 years old | Purposeful
Play | Learn
how to nurture your child’s early development and learning. Enhance your
parent-child interactions and relationship through play and common daily
activities. Learn more by attending Purposeful Play.
| Click
here more information. |
Parents
of children aged 3 to 6 years old | Online
Signposts | Discover
how you can teach your child positive behaviours and manage difficult ones.
Learn self-care strategies and how you can co-parent successfully through
this self-directed, online programme, which will equip you with useful
strategies and tips to lay the foundations for better behaviour in children. | Click
here more information.
|
Parenting Resources
Who
is it for? | Programme
Name | Brief
Description | Link |
All parents | FFL
Parenting Portal | Do
you have questions about your child’s development, learning or health
matters? Check out FFL Parenting Portal for parenting resources, backed by
research and experts. Browse articles, find tips and watch videos on key
parenting topics. | Click
here more information. |
Parents
Telegram Group (PTG) | Connect
with other parents living in your neighbourhood through FFL’s Parents
Telegram Group, where community resources, tips and information, and upcoming
events are shared to help you on your parenting journey. | Click
here more information. |
