Parenting with Risk – Teens, Drugs, Alcohol and the Law in Singapore
12 September @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Raising teens today is challenging enough. But when alcohol, drugs and risky choices enter the mix, the consequences can be serious – and sometimes life-altering. Join us for a powerful session featuring Dr Shivani Paliwal and lawyer Sarah-Mae Thomas, as they shed light on the physical, emotional and legal implications our teens may face if they’re caught in these high-risk situations.
Understand the impact of early substance exposure and what it does to your brain and body
Learn what the law says in Singapore – and what every parent should know, who to call and what to do
Gain practical strategies to open conversations at home
This is a must-attend talk for any parent navigating the teenage years. Knowledge is protection. Let’s equip ourselves – and our kids – for the road ahead!
Date: 12 September
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Price: $10 with coffee or tea
Dr Shivani Paliwal is Board Certified Paediatrician from the USA. During her 15+ years of valuable experience, she has practised in hospital settings in high-intensity emergency rooms and trauma centres in New York and New Jersey. In addition, she has been a Consultant Paediatrician providing medical care for a diverse variety of paediatric illnesses with expertise in emergencies, trauma, newborn care, adolescent medicine and mental health.
Sarah-Mae Thomas is the managing director of Sarah-Mae Thomas LLC, a boutique firm based in Singapore which specialises in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Juvenile matters. She is particularly invested in family matters and offers a practical, collaborative and empathetic approach to all her cases, along with multi-jurisdictional experience having also trained and worked in Melbourne, Australia.