Don't Let Stress Weary Your Marriage

STRESS - We all feel it, we all succumb to its effects sometimes and it’s a part of life that some may say is more obvious in fast-paced Singapore. Amidst the pandemic, we have also been hearing more about the mental load of going through this pandemic. Whether it’s work stress, parenting stress or a personal crisis, how do we make sure we don’t let it kill our marriages and relationships at home?Joining our host, Aaron Ng, in the studio for this episode is husband and wife, Douglas and Vanessa Yeap. They share candidly about the challenges that they are currently facing, and how they cope with the stress of being a working mother and running a small business, yet working towards being involved parents and keeping their marriage healthy.Douglas and Vanessa have been married for 11 years and have a 5 year old son. Douglas is a radio podcast producer and runs Amplify Podcast, a Christian radio podcast. He enjoys music, coffee and hanging out with his family at Jewel Changi Airport. Vanessa is part of the Partnerships team at Focus on the Family Singapore, and leads the team in fundraising and working with partners. She loves quiet walks at the beach and is recharged by beautiful sunsets.Besides practicing intentionality for your marriage, set your phones - and worries - aside and rediscover the joy of parenting and the joy of your children this Children’s Day www.family.org.sg/capturethewonderBe the first 1,000 parents to download a free e-guide, that includes an age-based developmental needs chart and activities to make the most of your family time! #CaptureTheWonder---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.