For dads to be engaged caregivers, support cannot end with granting them time away from work, father-of-two Xander Ong says.
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For dads to be engaged caregivers, support cannot end with granting them time away from work, father-of-two Xander Ong says.
Dr Xander Ong and his wife with their two young children during a family trip to West Kalimantan, Indonesia in August 2026. Becoming a father has made him more conscious of drawing boundaries between work and time with his family. (Photo: Xander Ong)
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