No Trouble

Find out how these mums help their kids cope with problems at school.

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Find out how these mums help their kids cope with problems at school.

My Reading Room

“When my daughter was in Sec 1, she fell out with her classmates due to their different interests. They were into boy bands whereas she was more interested in gaming. She felt they were ostracising her for being ‘uncool’. I pointed out that as much as she wanted them to take an interest in what she was keen on, she also had to reciprocate. Eventually, both sides learnt to be more accepting of each other’s likes and dislikes.” – Jean Angus, 37, public relations consultant

My Reading Room

“When it comes to academics, my daughter has very little motivation to do well. Her grades were not the best but she wasn’t failing either. I found that if I spent quality time with her, she was more motivated to get things done. So before her year-end exams last year, I spent a fair bit of time coaching her. I also helped her prioritise her tasks, including revision, by getting her to write down all her tasks for the week or day. This gave her a checklist to tick off. Her grades improved significantly.” – Joan Leong, 35, producer.

My Reading Room

“Last year, my daughter started saying she didn’t want to go to school. I found out that some kids had been saying mean things to her. I told her that there will always be people who won’t like her and sometimes, there may not even be a reason for it. I advised her not to let them bother her and instead, spend time with people she cares about and who care about her. I reminded her that the aunties she is closest to have been my friends for over 20 years and that is what real friendship is.” – Deborah Giam, 36, account manager.

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