Chinese New Year is one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year—think joyous reunions, bountiful feasts, and vibrant traditions. Yet, when your family spans multiple generations—grandparents eager to preserve time-honoured customs on one end and energetic children on the other—balancing everyone’s needs can feel like juggling firecrackers! Why Intergenerational Bonding MattersIn many Asian cultures, … Read more
Chinese New Year celebrations are upon us again and what better time than now to share with your children about the joy of cultural traditions that bring families together. Spark their interest in the meaning behind these celebrations. From joyous reunions and lucky red packets to agile lion dances, each tradition tells a story that … Read more
Have you ever wondered, how can music, technology and nursing home residents come together harmoniously? A Magical Collaboration To harness the power of music in building relations and encouraging expression, St Joseph’s Home brought in I’m Soul Inc for a Music Making M.A.G.I.C. Programme. The first run of the programme was conducted in an intergenerational … Read more
Intergenerational bonding is such a buzz word these days. What exactly is intergenerational bonding programmes? Intergenerational bonding programmes are where the young and old, typically with a large age gap spanning two or more generations, interact and socialise with one another. The benefits of intergenerational programmes (IGPs) have been well documented (Canedo-Garcia et al., 2017). … Read more