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Parent with Compassion, Less Comparison
Episode 33
Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, teacher and mother Pauline Foo joins our host, June to explore the subtle yet powerful effects of comparison—especially between siblings. Drawing from her personal parenting journey and professional experience, Pauline shares how comparison can quietly shape a child’s identity, self-worth, and family dynamics.Whether it’s comparing milestones, academic achievements, or personality traits, Pauline reveals how even well-meaning comparisons can lead children to choose different paths just to escape being measured against one another. She offers practical ways to shift from judgment to affirmation, helping parents foster deeper connection and compassion at home.--Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family Singapore to access a wide range of marriage and parenting resources designed to nurture and strengthen your family relationships.--Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg. Or visit our website at www.family.org.sg for more parenting resources. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.
