Cheekiemonkies

Cheekiemonkies BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Dad/Author/Speaker
OG Parenting Influencer in SG
COMPASS, ex-FFL Council Member I have guest written for Yahoo!

Founder of the cheekiemonkie.net blog, I am also the author of 'Got Kids, Go Where?' - a book of 500 activities for parents to do with their kids in Singapore. Singapore Parenting website and was invited as a speaker at Asian Festival of Children's Content 2015, and a panelist for Singapore Children's Forum 2015. I was appointed a judge for Singapore Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017, and a Council Membe

r of the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence (ACCORD) Family & Community and Families for Life Council. I also co-founded Daddy Matters (www.daddymatters.sg)—an online community of active dads as well as dads who want to be active in promoting the message of active fathering to everyone. Strongly believing in the maxim “ who says parenting can’t be fun?”, the blog covers the adventures that we embark on together as a family. It features new, fun and kids-friendly places to visit or dine in, the occasional overseas trips when the travel bugs bites as well as reviews of kids and lifestyle products and gadgets that the family will enjoy.

Second COMPASS meeting of the year and we welcomed MOE's new Minister of State  as the new Chairperson.Last year, my tea...
23/07/2025

Second COMPASS meeting of the year and we welcomed MOE's new Minister of State as the new Chairperson.

Last year, my team of 4 piloted the 5 Love Language workshop last year so if you had attended one in your kid's school, thank you for the support! 🙏

But the work is never done! That’s why in the year ahead, the council will be rolling out new initiatives to support one another as a community.

Whether it’s finding strength through peer support for parents of children with special educational needs (SEN), exchanging tips on building strong parent-child bonds and screen-time habits, or exploring how we can guide our kids safely through the digital world — we’re here to learn with you. We’re also starting heartfelt podcast conversations on topics like early childhood, school transitions, and inclusion. And together with Self-Help Groups, we’re shining a light on mental well-being for our children.

No one has all the answers — but together, we can support one another every step of the way. 💪

Ash is home for the weekend after two weeks in camp — and just like that, the house feels whole again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Everyone...
20/07/2025

Ash is home for the weekend after two weeks in camp — and just like that, the house feels whole again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Everyone, even the grandparents, gathered for a meal. Nothing fancy, just good food and familiar noise. It’s amazing how one person back at the table can make everything feel like home again.

Time to re-stock the fridge! 😅

From BB to BB.That’s Boys’ Brigade to Botak Brothers. 🤣Same boys, but new battles.  Taken just before Ash enlisted… so p...
14/07/2025

From BB to BB.

That’s Boys’ Brigade to Botak Brothers. 🤣

Same boys, but new battles. Taken just before Ash enlisted… so proud of these two, but I still miss laying out 5 plates at dinner 🥺

Youth Day long weekend = the perfect excuse for a short escape ✈️With the two older boys in NS, it was just the three of...
10/07/2025

Youth Day long weekend = the perfect excuse for a short escape ✈️

With the two older boys in NS, it was just the three of us — and we couldn’t think of a better way to spend some one-on-one time with Ale than a little Bangkok adventure 💛

We stayed at Staybridge Suites Bangkok Thonglor - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts - and it truly felt like a home away from home… which made all the difference when traveling with a teen.

Our 2-bedroom Deluxe Suite came with:
✔️ A fully equipped kitchen (great for late-night snacks… although we opted for delivery cos you know, too many options - and cravings!)
✔️ In-suite washer & dryer (because shopping works up lots of perspiration!)
✔️ Plenty of personal space to relax and recharge

What we loved most:
🌇 A rooftop sky pool with stunning views
🧖‍♀️ A Japanese onsen + sauna that felt like a mini holiday within a holiday
☕ 24-hour co-working lounge with free hot drinks (parent fuel!)
💪 A fully equipped gym, open round the clock
🍳 Daily breakfast included — super handy before a day of exploring
🍴 The Coffee Club made things super chill - Quick bites, cosy seats, and coffee on repeat
🛺 Free shuttle to Thong Lor BTS

The warm hospitality made everything feel easy and relaxed — just the kind of trip we needed to reconnect and make memories… and make memories we did! I’ll be sharing more about what we did for our 3D2N trip next

Pity our stay didn’t coincide with its signature The Social Night: happy hours Mon/Wed/Fri (5:30–6:30 pm) with free bites & drinks. Maybe next time 😜

Accommodation details:
Tel: +66 (0) 2059 8999
Email: [email protected]
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Website: http://staybridge.com/thonglor

How to deal with an emptying nest?We fly away too! 🤣🤣🤣The Youth Day holiday was the perfect excuse to do just that - and...
06/07/2025

How to deal with an emptying nest?

We fly away too! 🤣🤣🤣

The Youth Day holiday was the perfect excuse to do just that - and the chance to spend some solo time with the girl. 😁

Ash enlisted for NS today. With both sons now in service, the house feels different. Quieter.Last night, Ash couldn’t sl...
03/07/2025

Ash enlisted for NS today. With both sons now in service, the house feels different. Quieter.

Last night, Ash couldn’t sleep — I could feel his anxiety, even though he didn’t say much. As a parent, it’s one of the hardest things: knowing your child is struggling, but not being able to “fix it” like when they were little. That helplessness hit hard. I wish I could ease his fears but I know this is a path he has to walk on his own.

The house used to be filled with noise — Ash gaming late into the night, laughing, shouting, sometimes peppered with colourful Hokkien phrases 😅. I used to nag him to keep it down. Now, I’m already missing that noise.

It’s a strange ache — pride and longing all at once. This is what growing up looks like, because things will never go back to how they were. For them… and for us too. ❤️

A belated Father’s Day present for me.It purifies the air, cools the room, and doesn’t talk back.The Dyson Purifier Cool...
24/06/2025

A belated Father’s Day present for me.

It purifies the air, cools the room, and doesn’t talk back.

The Dyson Purifier Cool™ Formaldehyde air purifier: Easily the most well-behaved thing in my house right now. 😌🌀

Go skiing and snowboarding from June to September in Australia? Yep, on Snowy Mountains, New South Wales!I’ve put togeth...
19/06/2025

Go skiing and snowboarding from June to September in Australia? Yep, on Snowy Mountains, New South Wales!

I’ve put together a first-timer guide to Snowy Mountains - specifically - including gear rental, tips and yes, snow chains for rental car. Hope it’s useful! 🥶

Sharing the tail end of the podcast I did with .wha where I talked about the wifey and teens. Because I wouldn’t be a Fa...
15/06/2025

Sharing the tail end of the podcast I did with .wha where I talked about the wifey and teens.

Because I wouldn’t be a Father if it weren’t for them - and definitely not a Dad if it weren’t for everything I’ve learnt throughout my 20-year parenting journey (and still learning).

Even though we all know the only reason Father’s Day exists is because we have Mother’s Day. 🤣🤣🤣

Happy Father’s Day to all Dads, including the Mums who are on this journey by yourself. You’re doing enough. 💪

P.S. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/3aqMViy3RH8?si=k65n11GvPmoxkF1X

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