11/01/2026
In December, Parendigm was invited to contribute to The Price of Tomorrow, a financial wellness festival organised by OCBC, in conjunction with RICE Media and The Financial Coconut.
While the event focused on financial wellness, an important insight emerged from the conversations:
financial stress impacts more than financial outcomes — it shapes family dynamics and parental wellbeing.
When parents experience sustained financial pressure, it often affects emotional bandwidth, decision-making, and how they engage with their families. Over time, this can influence parent-child relationships and overall family resilience.
From our work with parents and organisations, we observe that parenting challenges are rarely isolated issues. They are interconnected with emotional, mental, and environmental factors — including financial stress.
Strengthening families therefore requires a holistic approach that goes beyond financial literacy, and includes emotional clarity, relational support, and practical guidance for parents.
We appreciate platforms like OCBC, RICE Media, and The Financial Coconut for fostering constructive dialogue around family and financial wellbeing, and for recognising the importance of supporting parents as part of a sustainable society.
At Parendigm, we believe strong families form the foundation of a resilient society.
