The Straits Times
Republished with Permission
29 April 2024
Ms Alicia Boo, principal counsellor at Focus on the Family Singapore charity, shares some strategies to manage a significant age gap between children.
She says: “Children with a big age gap between them may have vastly different needs and interests due to their different developmental stages, making it challenging for parents to meet each child’s needs. One way to mitigate this is to intentionally plan one-on-one time with each child on a regular basis.”
She suggests that parents implement a structured domestic routine that allocates specific times for individual attention, as well as bonding activities for the whole family.
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Nelson and Gina
Nelson and Gina Lee have been accredited facilitators with Focus on the Family Singapore for over a decade, beginning their involvement conducting relationship talks for tertiary students since 2011.
Driven by a passion for nurturing strong relationships, they have extensive experience in facilitating dating workshops for courting couples and pre-marital programmes for those considering marriage. They have also have led marriage retreats designed to deepen connection and commitment among married couples.
