It’s A Hard Knock Life with Siu Lim- SYOK Podcast [ENG]

Families come in all shapes and sizes—some have both parents together, some have two moms or two dads, and others have parents living separately. But no matter the setup, love and support make a family whole. This week, Siu Lim sits down with single mum Zetty to share their unique experiences of raising kids on their own!

Hani—yes, that Hani! The ultimate K-pop fan (read: EXO) and a familiar face online for years. But now, as a mum raising a son in today’s digital world, how is she managing what he sees online?

Sex – a taboo topic, but one we can’t ignore!In today’s digital world, parents raising teenagers face a whole new set of challenges. With so much information just a click away, how do we ensure our kids learn about sex the right way? This week, Siu Lim sits down with celebrity chef Fazley Yaakob—father to three teenage boys and a little princess—for an open and honest conversation.

Is family only about blood, or do step-parents count too? In this episode of It’s A Hard Knock Life, Siu Lim is joined by her husband, Marc Le, who stepped up to the plate as an 'instant dad' to her four kids—including two teenagers! They dive into the ups and downs of blending families, tackling what it truly means to be a parent. Are step-parents any different from biological parents, or is love all it takes?

What would you say if your child asked, "Mom, why am I different from the other kids?" Would you give them the honest answer, or dance around the truth, leaving them wondering what makes them truly unique?

In this episode of It's A Hard Knock Life, host Siu Lim speaks with Usha Gopalan Nair, a mother of two daughters, one of whom has cerebral palsy. As a parent, it’s a scary world out there, and Usha shares how she has navigated raising her children while teaching them about recognising "good touch and bad touch," understanding consent, and knowing who to trust when they're on their own.

On It’s A Hard Knock Life with Siu Lim, we’re getting real about a topic that’s often swept under the rug—PERIODS! Joining us is LITE Breakfast’s Leya, who grew up surrounded by girls (3 sisters!) and is now a mum to twin daughters. With all that girl power in her life, she’s here to share how talking about periods is totally normal in her household—even the men are cool with it