Cultivate SG

29/09/2026

"It is a journey that is so worth it when the child finds his purpose, and that can happen because I found mine, being an adopted child."

Having been adopted as baby, Jaryl Wee came to see the lifegiving meaning of adoption, and how it profoundly shaped his identity.

He was one of two speakers who shared their perspectives and journeys of adoption at our Cultivate Commune last weekend.

28/09/2026

"Chores achieve more than the task at hand. Through the process of going through difficult and unpleasant circumstances, we develop skills and character that benefit ourselves and others in the long run."

In this latest thought piece published in The Straits Times, our Executive Director Darius Lee explains the value of allowing children to go through difficulty, pain and stress in moderate and gradually increasing levels, as they grow in maturity. These chores help to develop strength and resilience, and benefit them in the long run. 👦👧💪

🗒️ Read more at:

Chores may be tedious to some, but going through them builds character. Can we help our children understand? Read more at straitstimes.com.

25/09/2026

We are thankful to have won SG Made For Families SG Fund (Sprout Tier) at Families for Life Build for Families 2026! 🎊

Since March, Village Consultancy and Cultivate SG have ideated and planned a solution encouraging youths to have deeper conversations on adulting, marriage and parenthood.

The many teams that presented their own solutions for other pressing needs for families in Singapore gave us hope that each demographic represented in our country has hope!

💻🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 It is only by MSF Singapore and National Council of Social Services supporting and organising that Build for Families 2026 was made possible. Thank you!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates 👀

23/09/2026

📣 Unfiltered Conference 2026: Sustaining Generations

Join us for a timely conversation on how societal attitudes towards caregiving are shaping— and in some cases straining— family life in Singapore, and connect with others who care deeply about family life in Singapore. 💬👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

🗓 Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
🕙 Time: 10AM–5.30PM
📍 Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute (next to Paya Lebar MRT)

Highlights include:
* Keynote by Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development)
* Insights from a nationwide survey on caregiving & family
* Two moderated panel discussions:
- The Weight of Care – What realities are caregivers living in?
- Commitment, Fear and Faith – How do different faiths address fears, anxieties and moral and religious duties regarding caregiving?

🎟 Early Bird (until 19 Oct): $40 | Regular: $50
📃 Learn more at link in bio
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/unfiltered2026

16/09/2026

🌟 The adventure of fatherhood

Joining Dr John Hui in his newly-launched Marriage, Fertility & Parenting (MFP) Podcast, our executive director Darius Lee described the parenting experience as "bittersweet".

At the time of recording, his son was down with stomach flu. While it was unpleasant to clean up his son's vomit in the middle of the night, there is sweetness in the sense of higher purpose and showing love and care to his son.

💻 Watch the full YouTube video today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d37OEDrkBk

11/09/2026

📢 Calling all family-minded individuals and groups 📢

We're holding our annual conference, coming together to reflect on current trends and upcoming issues related to marriage, family, and children.

What are the attitudes and anxieties among Singaporeans towards caregiving of young & old? 👶🏼👴🏻

Join us in this important conversation shaped by those who have wrestled with these and other tough questions, whether through their work, research or lived experiences.

Plus, we’ll be releasing the results of our survey on Singaporean attitudes influencing perspectives on caregiving and family. 👀

Keep a lookout for more details, and do save the date – 19 November 🗓✍️

09/09/2026

what kinds of negative aura do you see damaging the workplace?

worklife would be easier if everyone does their part 🙈 taking leave would be less painful for all if we had less of these practices -smh-

08/09/2026

Are devices truly taking over? 📱

With the help of colourful toys with strong personalities, Toy Story 5 unpacks views on screentime for children and the impacts on children's social life.

There is much more that adults and parents can do for children to grow well, online and offline!

02/09/2026

"Let's take a step back and focus on the child's character."

A dad to 8 children, Michael See is set on raising his children in ways that go against the grain: Emphasising character, instead of overly focusing on children achieving the highest grades.

Michael and his wife Karen See were speakers at our latest Cultivate Commune about large families. Michael is currently a secondary school teacher.

📄 Read our article on large families here: https://cultivate.sg/large-families-ii-a-cultivate-commune-july-update/

01/09/2026

"To see the joy that each child brings... It's something that I would not trade for the world."

Being mom to 6 children entails a vibrant day-to-day life. For Anne Marie Koh, the worries around raising children do not outweigh their joys.

She and her husband Linus Koh were speakers at our latest Cultivate Commune about large families. Anne Marie Koh is an Operations Director at Saint Max.



📄 Read our article on large families here: https://cultivate.sg/large-families-ii-a-cultivate-commune-july-update/