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“Thanks” to today’s gadgets, more and more kids tend to say, “I don’t know what I’m good at. I don’t know what I like. I’m not interested in anything actually.” (But somehow they are interested …

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Parenting : Building That Parent-Child Relationship

26 November 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 2 Comments

[A photo-shoot we did with Jipaban.com in November last year!]

Whenever my kids give me a hard time, I usually tell myself how it’ll most likely be more complicated and emotionally draining when they are teenagers.
Because, …

Thoughts : Which One Do You Want To Enjoy – The Coffee or The Cup?

23 November 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational | 2 Comments

I read this story on Dr Kevin Leman’s Facebook Page today, and I immediately felt I should share this with you.
Do have a read.

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit …

Parenting : When We Feel Discouraged by Our Children’s Behaviour

11 November 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 10 Comments
Parenting : When We Feel Discouraged by Our Children’s Behaviour

Ever felt heart-broken when you see your children’s unpleasant behaviour?
I know I have.
And now that I have two older ones at home, the frequency of me being in such ‘an emotional state’ is higher.
Compared to …

Discovering Magic in Our Everydayness

6 November 2012 | Posted in: Daily, Inspirational | 2 Comments

[Captured by my iphone]
 
We all have our daily busyness.
Work. Meetings. Projects. Deadlines.
Housework. Picking up and sending the kids to school and lessons. Caring for the children’s daily needs.
Whatever it is that we do everyday, we …

Parenting : When Parents Spend ‘Too Much’ On Their Children’s Birthdays

30 October 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 12 Comments
Parenting : When Parents Spend ‘Too Much’ On Their Children’s Birthdays

 
I came across this interesting article today. A thought-provoking one for me.
And I’d like to share it with you.
It’s titled ‘When Spoiling the Kids Goes Too Far‘, by Anita Othman, on the Jakarta Globe.
Click HERE …

A Poem for Busy Mommies and Daddies : “To My Grown-Up Son”

18 October 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 13 Comments
A Poem for Busy Mommies and Daddies : “To My Grown-Up Son”

I read the poem below.
And my eyes welled up with tears.
I feel oh so guilty.
For I have been saying ‘No, I can’t just yet for I have this and that to do’ … to Vai’s …

Sunday’s Food for Thought : Hand-Picking Three Quotes from Our Everyday Things Facebook Page

14 October 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational | No Comment
Sunday’s Food for Thought : Hand-Picking Three Quotes from Our Everyday Things Facebook Page

Here are three food for thoughts that I’d like to share with you today.
(Taken from those that I’ve shared on Our Everyday Things Facebook Page this week)

‎’If you dare to call yourself a father/mother/teacher, please …

Parenting : Where are WE when Our Children Are Growing Up?

8 October 2012 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 10 Comments

Today I was blessed to have heard some thoughts on parenting and how ‘urgent’ it is for us parents to ‘actively be involved’ in the lives of our young children.
And I’d like to share some …

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