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14 04, 2021

Diffusing the Emotional Bomb

Diffusing the Emotional Bomb

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:06+08:00

There are good days and there are bad days. It is normal to get angry when things don't go as planned. Anger manifests in different ways, and for most adults, it is easier to manage as they are able to consciously process their thoughts and feelings. However, the same cannot be said when it comes to children. At a young age where they are only beginning to make sense of the world around them, they are more prone to throw tantrums and express their displeasure without thinking about the consequences of their actions.

Diffusing the Emotional BombFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:06+08:00

13 04, 2021

Family First Japan Moves Forward

Family First Japan Moves Forward

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-14T07:26:54+08:00

Tokyo, Japan: Family First Japan is one of the youngest of the Family First Global nations. Founded just last year, Family First Japan has amassed a strong Board of Directors and an equally impressive Board of Advisors to help guide it forward in service to all Japanese families. Last week the Family First Japan Board elected Mr. Masato Ito to be its Chairman. Mr. Ito is a strong and faithful Japanese Christian leader who has a deep passion for FFJ to serve and help all Japanese families regardless of socio-economic background, regional origin or religious affiliation. The Board also confirmed Mr. Hiroshige Kobayashi as National Coordinator. Both men have extensive experience in family service in Japan.

Family First Japan Moves ForwardFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-14T07:26:54+08:00

12 04, 2021

Risks of Sharenting

Risks of Sharenting

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:16+08:00

With more people staying in isolation for safety reasons, the need to feel connected is stronger than ever. In combating solitude, many turn to social media to communicate with their loved ones and provide updates on how they are faring in life. The eagerness to share snippets of each day has increased tenfold that some fall into the trap of giving away too much information, which may have harmful consequences.

Risks of SharentingFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:16+08:00

7 04, 2021

Harmony in Matrimony

Harmony in Matrimony

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:25+08:00

When a man and a woman exchange wedding vows, it is not a mere dialogue, but a promise to stay together, forever. Around the world, the number of years that couples spend as husband and wife vary -- according to online publication Hopes&Fears, marriage may last at an average of 5.5 years based on trends in Doha Qatar, or as long as 18 years, as evidenced by those living in Italy. Outside these numbers, there is living proof that marriages can stand the test of time, especially if both man and wife are truly committed to a life of togetherness.

Harmony in MatrimonyFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:29:25+08:00

25 03, 2021

Teaching Kids Respect

Teaching Kids Respect

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:30+08:00

As they age, children experience their world expanding before their very eyes. From the four corners of their room, they eventually venture into the great outdoors, setting their sights on places they've only seen in books, and meeting new people in the process. Before they embark on their big adventures, parents should make sure that they are equipped with skills and traits that can help them navigate their changing landscapes. Among these, parents must not forget to instill the value of respect in their kids.

Teaching Kids RespectFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:30+08:00

17 03, 2021

Understanding and Coping with Parental Burnout

Understanding and Coping with Parental Burnout

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:41+08:00

Being a mom or a dad to children may be a dream to many, but one has to be prepared to fulfill the many responsibilities that go with the title. Unlike usual 9-5 jobs, being a parent is an adventure of a lifetime, a position that impacts not just you but the kids that you have brought into this world. While many take naturally to the role, there are some who struggle with the stress of maintaining order at home. Left unchecked, people from the latter category can succumb to parental burnout. This is defined by researcher and professor Moïra Mikolajczak as "an exhaustion syndrome that occurs when a parent has been exposed to too much stress in their parenting role for too long, in the absence of sufficient resources to compensate for the effect of stress."

Understanding and Coping with Parental BurnoutFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:41+08:00

10 03, 2021

Communication Between Parents and Their Teenage Kids

Communication Between Parents and Their Teenage Kids

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:49+08:00

When a child becomes a teenager, they begin to come into their own. They spend less time with parents and more time with friends, gain a deeper capacity for more intimate relationships, and show more independence. While some parents may take this in stride, others find themselves clashing with their child's adolescent views. Using negative communication to deal with teenagers can cause chronic conflicts that can be damaging to the family.

Communication Between Parents and Their Teenage KidsFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:49+08:00

3 03, 2021

Culture of Resiliency for the Family

Culture of Resiliency for the Family

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:58+08:00

Every day, we face different types of challenges that test not just our physical strength, but also our mental and emotional prowess. In the midst of a global pandemic, the need to be able to overcome life's daily obstacles and continue living with a purpose has become even more paramount. This change in lifestyle can start within the home -- with parents leading the charge in cultivating a culture of resiliency for the family.

Culture of Resiliency for the FamilyFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:30:58+08:00

20 02, 2021

Strengthen Your Marriage

Strengthen Your Marriage

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-14T08:18:34+08:00

When the going gets tough, don't just quit! Studies show that when a marriage reaches the 20-year mark, they naturally improve. This resurgence will noticeably increase shared activities such as recreation, dinner dates, and trips to visit friends. Hence, show resilience in facing every challenge. Have faith in the man or woman you married. It gets better.

Strengthen Your MarriageFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-14T08:18:34+08:00

19 02, 2021

FoFF/FFG Advisor Pat Gelsinger Tapped to be Intel’s Next CEO

FoFF/FFG Advisor Pat Gelsinger Tapped to be Intel’s Next CEO

FamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:31:14+08:00

Silicon Valley: Pat Gelsinger, the long serving CEO of VMware who was voted the Best CEO in America by Glassdoor in 2019, has been named the next CEO of Intel Corporation, where he started his business career and rose to be the first ever CTO at Intel. Pat has been a strong partner with the Fellowship Of Fathers Foundation and Family First Global since their founding in 2013. Pat has long been a close friend, mentor and senior advisor to the FoFF/FFG Chairman, former US Ambassador Gregory Slayton.

FoFF/FFG Advisor Pat Gelsinger Tapped to be Intel’s Next CEOFamilyFirstGlobal2021-11-18T18:31:14+08:00