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Workshop #2 held last Saturday was another hit with parents who came despite the rainy weather. This time, we held separate sessions for the 94 English-speaking and Chinese-speaking parents.

The eye-opening and enriching sharing to teach truths and expose lies of the Internet was very well-received. Many went away with a better understanding of the Internet world their children are exposed to and handles on how to use it to teach good family values.

Here are what some parents say after the session,

“With the knowledge, there is always hope to help and guide our children on the correct course.” – Katherine Wong

“It has met my purpose of my coming. I’ve learnt handles of how to approach this topic which I was lost before attending this talk. I will sign my 13 yr old boy up for the Youth Adventure program.” – Gillian Tan

“Very enriching and useful. Time spent is worth it!” – Parent

“The sharing was very informative and straight to the point. I’d a better understanding of cyberwellness. Well done!” –Mdm Pong

Don’t miss the final of our series of 3 free workshops! Join us this Saturday as we share about networking with you kids and their friends through the Internet.

Saturday, 8 November. 10.30am – 12.30pm. TOUCH Community Theatre, Level 1. See you there!

The first of three cyber wellness workshops, organised by TOUCH Cyber Wellness & Sports (TC&S), held on 25 October, proved to be a hit with parents. It saw the attendance of 78 parents and 16 kids. Many parents saw this as a great opportunity for a fun-filled family outing on a Saturday morning.

After the talk on 'How to play Digital Games with Your Kids' and an engaging Q&A session, the parents were invited to the games room where they could get a hands-on experience on gaming with their kids.

Here are some of the feedback that we gathered:

10-year-old Ryan Tan, who came with his parents and sister, said, “This is my first time playing so many different games. I enjoyed it! I hope to play with my parents next time.”

Mr Gabriel Phee, a parent, said, “I used to think gaming was something very complicated. The best part about the workshop is that I walk away knowing that gaming is not as inaccessible to parents as I thought.”

Ms Carol Ee, mother of two children aged 9 and 10, said, “The session was very good as I learnt a lot of new insights on today’s youths and gaming. For example, I wasn’t expecting games like World of Warcraft to be so engaging! Now I know… I am already looking forward to the next session!”

Come, join us for the next session on how you can use the Internet to teach good family values! Your kids will also thank you for bringing them as they are entertained by the wide array of games.

Saturday, 1 November. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central Level 4 Seminar Room. See you there!

Recognising the increasing need to equip parents and their children with the necessary knowledge and tools to achieve and enjoy cyber wellness, TOUCH Community Services has produced a 28-page manual, titled ‘Cyber Wellness Handbook for Parents’. Supported by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), the Handbook will be distributed through the Ministry of Education (MOE) to reach parents of all students at the Primary Three to Secondary Three level. The Handbook will also be available for sale at all major bookstores and retails at S$6.00.

Addressing a wide range of common topics faced by today’s youths in the Internet age such as online chatting, pornography, cyber bullying, and computer gaming, the Handbook aims to help the average parent understand what their children is preoccupied with, and conquer their fears of the unknown cyberspace.

TOUCH is launching the Handbook with a series of three free workshops to promote cyber wellness and to empower parents to engage their children effectively in cyberspace. The free workshops are targeted at helping parents apply some of the handles found in the Handbook.

The first session of the workshops will kick off on Saturday, 25 October 2008.

To more information or sign up for the free workshops, click HERE.