NEWS & EVENTS
Parent Workshop “The Essential Parent Guide for Supporting Children with ADHD”
German European School Singapore (GESS) | 17 September & 30 October 2025
We are pleased to invite parents from GESS to an important workshop on Essential Parental Guidance for Raising Children with ADHD, endorsed by the Parent Committee of GESS. This session continues the school’s Parent Support Programme, building on our shared commitment to equip families with knowledge, strategies, and practical tools for everyday parenting.
In this interactive session, parents will explore essential areas of ADHD parenting with a focus on practical, research-based strategies. Topics include:
- ADHD Unpacked: Understanding the Brain and Behaviours, Parenting 2.0 after Diagnosis
- Building Resilience: Helping Children Manage Emotions, Feelings, and Impulsive Behaviours
- Powerful Communication Tools: Deepening Parent–Child Connections from Research to Practice
This workshop offers parents an opportunity to strengthen skills, exchange experiences, and access supportive resources in a caring and collaborative environment.
A Three-part Workshop Series — The Essential Parent Guide to Supporting Children with ADHD
NUS Kent Vale Community Hall | 1 November — 6 December 2025
We warmly invite parents and caregivers to a three-part workshop series, offered in English and Chinese, taking place over three consecutive Saturday.
Each session focuses on a key theme and builds upon the previous one, blending evidence-based insights, live practices, and reflective exercises. While the workshops can be booked as single sessions, we strongly recommend attending the full series, as the topics are deeply interconnected and designed to provide a complete and transformative learning journey.
- Part 1: Communication & Relationship Building – Learn how ADHD shapes family interactions and strengthen trust, empathy, and consistency.
- Part 2: Emotional Resilience & Family Well-being – Support children in managing emotions, feelings, and impulsive behaviours with practical strategies.
- Part 3: Executive Function & Daily Routines – Create supportive structures that enhance focus, organisation, and independence in daily life.
Kids Yoga & Well-Being Club
NUS Kent Vale Studio | Sundays
Rainbow Warriors Yoga is designed to introduce children aged 6-12 to the embark on a joyful journey of movement, mindfulness, and self-discovery in a fun and engaging environment. Through playful storytelling, music, and interactive activities, children will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness exercises that promote well-being and self-awareness.
Inspired by the Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning from Emory University, this programme incorporates evidence-based practices to cultivate self-regulation, compassion, and resilience. Children will learn how to recognise and manage their emotions, develop empathy, and build positive relationships through mindful movement and guided reflection.
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Three Hallmarks of Effective Parenting
TESTIMONIALS
“We’ve had the privilege of having Teacher Xiao Lei guide our children through mindfulness, and it has truly been a meaningful journey for our family. What sets her apart is her genuine passion and commitment to helping each child grow. She takes the time to understand the unique personality and needs of every child, and thoughtfully adapts her approach so that each child benefits in their own way.
What we especially appreciate is that she doesn’t just focus on the children—she actively engages with parents too. Xiao Lei equips us with practical tools and strategies, empowering us to support our children beyond the sessions. It’s not just about giving the fish, but teaching us how to fish—so that together, parents and children can build the foundations for important lifelong skills.
Most importantly, the kids really enjoy her sessions. She makes them fun, engaging, and age-appropriate, which keeps them excited to come back every week. We’re very grateful to have found such a dedicated teacher, and we highly recommend her classes to any parent looking to support their child’s emotional and mental well-being in a thoughtful, impactful way..”
Family Ng | May 2025
Parent Coaching & Children Emotional Well-being Coaching
“We are deeply grateful for the compassionate guidance provided by Xiaolei. From the very beginning, she approached our concerns with empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by us.
Through a series of 5 insightful sessions, Xiaolei helped us better understand the underlying causes of our child’s behaviour at school and equipped us with practical strategies that truly made a difference. We learnt many strategies, such as creating routines, meditative techniques, for both parents and child, and we learnt to look at our child and his behaviour differently. “Kids do well if they can!” This phrase came up repeatedly during our sessions.
Thanks to Xiaolei’s dedication and professionalism, we’ve seen real progress and feel empowered as parents to support our child more confidently. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner on this journey.”
Family Lau | April 2025
Parent Coaching & Children Emotional Well-being Coaching
“I really enjoyed the meditation session and the Top 10 Favourite Foods. Such a cool way to experience how kids with those (special) needs handle things.”
“It was very helpful with insights and practical advice.”
“The presentation was beautifully done, well structured with thoughtful images, I absolutely loved it.”
Anonymous Parent Survey | March-May 2025
Parent Support Programme of German European School Singapore
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