Coach Lynette Har

Moderating as BPGHS'S PSG Chairperson, and as a Professional Certified Coach for executive moms navigating the high-stakes return to work. My mission is to help them feel calm, clear, and back in control—without burning out, losing themselves, or 'snapping' at the people they love most.

I feel the same heart beat being a mom to four bilingual kids, ranging from my 22-year-old down to my 2-year-old. Over two decades of raising them, I’ve realized that bilingualism is more than a school subject; it’s a leadership skill. Just as I coach executives to bridge gaps in the boardroom, we are coaching our teens to bridge gaps in the world.

# # The Power of the 'Open Door'
I’ve seen the magic of this 'open door' in my own home. When my eldest was 11, she started immersing herself in Korean music and movies. It wasn’t about a grade; it was about passion. Today, at 22, when we meet our Korean friends, they are floored by her command of the language—they say she sounds like a local.

That language became her passport. She has already solo-travelled twice to Seoul, navigating a foreign land with total confidence, and she’s already planning her next adventure to Jeju this June. That is what we want for all our teens: Access, Connection, and Identity.

# # Moving Beyond Results
In our busy lives, language can often feel like just another 'result' to achieve or a box to tick. Today, we are here to move beyond the classroom. We are here to talk about cultivating practical usage, confidence, and joy.

Language learning shapes who our children are. In this special session, we have gathered experts, practitioners, and a bilingual parent and student to share real-life experiences on supporting teens in this journey.

# # Our Roadmap for Today
Through our sharing segments and moderated panel, we have explored:

* Create a supportive home environment where the language feels safe and natural.
* Encourage confidence and authentic expression, so they find their own voice.
* Partner with the school to nurture their development.
* Make small, practical shifts that build consistent language habits—without the 'snap' or the burnout.

Raising bilingual teens requires exactly what I coach my clients on: consistency over perfection. It’s about building a bridge of connection that lasts a lifetime.

𝐑e𝐟l𝐞c𝐭i𝐨n𝐬 𝐟r𝐨m o𝐮r f𝐢r𝐬t 5 L𝐨v𝐞 𝐋a𝐧g𝐮a𝐠e𝐬 𝐖o𝐫k𝐬h𝐨p 🤍

Last Saturday’s workshop felt very much like a 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑦 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒—but also a meaningful one. As parents, we came together with a shared hope: to communicate better and strengthen our relationships with our teens.

The spirit of “𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.” Set the tone, when facilitators shared their own love languages—many for the first time—their vulnerability quietly set the tone. Trust was built almost instantly.

In the safe space, parents found comfort in hearing familiar struggles echoed by others. There was relief in knowing we are not alone.

The thoughtfully designed 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 invited deeper reflection and honest conversations, where connections and friendships formed naturally.

There were many gentle aha moments—especially around how effort and love don’t always align. The idea of a “l𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠” helped explain why relationships can feel drained, even when we are trying our best.

We were reminded that love often needs to be 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅, practiced intentionally, and that it can change with time and season.

Above all, the workshop reaffirmed a simple truth: 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆.

If this resonates with you, I warmly invite you to join the PSG—a community of parents walking this journey together, learning, supporting, and growing side by side. 🤍

𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑅𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑇𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑠. 𝐴𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 (11 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 2026). 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑛’𝑠 𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑦. Click the link: https://go.gov.sg/bpghsraisingbilingualteens

Most new moms don’t struggle because they’re incapable.

They struggle because they’re trying to do everything, for everyone — all at once.

I help new moms returning to work navigate that pressure — without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

This isn’t about “having it all” or chasing perfect balance.

It’s about getting you steady again.
So you feel calm, clear, and back in control — at work and at home.

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