Dear Agony Aunt

Welcome to our parenting advice column! Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and everything in between. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have a growing family, we understand that the ups and downs of raising children can be overwhelming at times.

In this column, we provide a safe space to address your concerns, seek guidance, and share experiences. From managing toddler tantrums to navigating the teen years, we’re here to offer support and advice to help you feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey. So, submit your questions, dilemmas, and stories to sales@tuitionnearme.org or complete this online form, and let’s navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood together.

  • A Mother’s Concern: School Complained That Son Always Sleeping in Class

    A Mother’s Concern: School Complained That Son Always Sleeping in Class

    A concerned mother wrote to Agony Aunt about her son falling asleep in math class. Agony Aunt advised the mother to have an open conversation with her son to understand any underlying issues. She suggested meeting with the teacher to find solutions and establishing a routine prioritizing sleep, meals, and physical activity for the son’s… Read more

  • Worried Mother: Daughter feels left out because classmates keep going for expensive overseas trips

    Worried Mother: Daughter feels left out because classmates keep going for expensive overseas trips

    Dear Agony Aunt, I hope you can help me with a situation that’s been weighing heavily on my heart. My daughter, who is in primary school, has recently started expressing her frustration about not being able to go on the same kind of trips as some of her classmates. It seems like they go for… Read more

  • Concerned Mother: Son Might Be Hanging Out With Bad Influences In Secondary School

    Concerned Mother: Son Might Be Hanging Out With Bad Influences In Secondary School

    The concerned mother expressed worries about her son’s change in behavior after transitioning to a lower ranked secondary school. Agony Aunt advised having an open conversation with the son, seeking insights from teachers/counselors, encouraging positive activities, and creating a supportive home environment. She emphasized that love and support can positively impact her son’s life. Read more

  • Concerned Mother: Sent daughter to tuition but she got a boyfriend instead

    Concerned Mother: Sent daughter to tuition but she got a boyfriend instead

    Dear Agony Aunt, I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to you as a concerned mother of a lovely 10-year-old daughter who has recently started attending a local tuition center. While I initially enrolled her to help her with her studies, I have become increasingly worried about her involvement with a boy in… Read more

  • Concerned Mother: Son bullied at school but lies he’s having a great time

    Concerned Mother: Son bullied at school but lies he’s having a great time

    Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to you because I am deeply concerned about my son’s well-being at school. Yesterday, when I went to pick him up from primary school, I was shocked to see him being cornered and bullied by a group of boys. It broke my heart to see him in that situation,… Read more

  • Helping Your Son Navigate Teenage Love

    Helping Your Son Navigate Teenage Love

    The worried mother seeks advice on her son’s despondency after a romantic rejection. Agony Aunt advises her to empathetically converse with her son, validating his feelings and encouraging a healthy balance between emotions and academics. She recommends channeling emotions into productive outlets and seeking support from mentors and friends, emphasizing the importance of both studies… Read more