Lucas Teo and Suzanne Seah once raced side by side as national canoeists — pushing limits, chasing medals, and representing Singapore with pride. These days, the race looks a little different. It’s about chasing toddlers, catching scooters, and showing up — not just as athletes, but as parents, partners, and everyday role models.
As proud parents and passionate advocates of active living, Lucas and Suzanne are the perfect embodiment of Play Together, Grow Together (PTGT) — the guiding theme at this year’s FunFam SportFest (FFSF). Organised by Active Parents, FFSF encourages families to bond through movement, play, and shared experiences — values that Lucas and Suzanne live out in their everyday family life.
“As athletes, we knew what it meant to train, push, and compete. But parenthood taught us something new,” Suzanne shares. “Now, play is not just about performance — it’s about bonding, learning, and growing together.”
Like many parents, their initial instinct was to prioritise safety. “When we first became parents, we were hyper-focused on preventing injuries,” says Lucas. “But we quickly realised that learning to fall is part of learning to grow.”
Over time, they found a healthy balance — one that gives their children the freedom to explore and the space to make mistakes. “Now we take a risk-based approach — enough challenge for growth, but never reckless,” Suzanne adds.
Active Role Models: Because Kids Do What We Do
When asked why it’s important for parents to stay active, their answer is simple: children learn by watching.
“Our kids see us cycling, doing pull-ups, and making time for movement,” says Lucas. “We don’t sit them down and give them lessons on fitness. They pick it up because they live it with us.”
For working parents, this can feel overwhelming. But the key, the couple believes, is consistency over perfection.
“You don’t need an hour-long workout,” Suzanne explains. “Even five to ten minutes of intentional movement a day, together, adds up over time — whether that’s walking after dinner, dancing around the house, or doing a few stretches before bed.”
Making Movement Part of Everyday Life
Staying active as a family doesn’t require fancy equipment or perfectly scheduled routines. In fact, the Teo-Seah family finds joy in the simplest moments.
“Lucas cycles the kids to school most mornings, and we walk or scooter together a lot,” says Suzanne. “There’s a pull-up bar at home where I practise — and almost always, the kids join in. It becomes play without needing to call it a ‘workout’.”
Their golden rule? Make it fun, and the rest will follow.
Beneath the active routines lies something deeper — a set of values from their sporting days that now shape how they raise their kids.
“In sport, we learned how to lose. How to recover. How to try again even when it’s hard,” Lucas reflects. “That’s what we want to pass on — not medals or trophies, but resilience, perseverance, and self-belief.”
He pauses, then adds: “The world our kids are growing up in is fast-moving and uncertain. If we can help them build strong foundations — physically, mentally, and emotionally — we’ve done our job.”
Between work, school, and everything in between, finding time to be active as a family isn’t always easy. But Lucas and Suzanne’s message is simple: start where you are, and grow from there.
“We have full plates — work, school, chores, commitments,” Suzanne acknowledges. “But movement doesn’t need to be a big production. It just needs to be regular, shared, and meaningful.”
“Play a quick game before dinner. Walk instead of drive. Do a silly challenge after brushing teeth. The more it’s part of your day, the easier it becomes.”
Their Hope for Other Families
“Don’t worry about doing it perfectly,” Lucas says. “What matters is showing up — together.”
“And laughing along the way,” Suzanne adds with a smile. “If you're having fun, you're doing it right.”
Join Them at FunFam SportFest 2025
This year, Lucas and Suzanne will be joining other families at FunFam SportFest 2025 — a two-day celebration of play, family, and joyful movement. Held at Singapore EXPO Hall 6, the event features adaptive sport zones, parent-child challenges, and free-play activities designed for kids of all ages.
It’s more than an event — it’s an invitation to try something new, move a little more, and grow closer, one game at a time.
Join us to move, play, and grow — together.
FunFam SportFest 2025 is brought to you by Active Parents, in partnership with Families for Life, in support of the National Family Festival.
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