Let’s first ask ourselves these questions.
What kind of memories do we want for our children?
Are we present in their lives?
How do we respond to them – when they are well-behaved, and when they …
Articles in Inspirational
Going Through Tough Times with the Kids?
Parenting: How Equipped Are Our Children?
On school days, our school-going children spend more than 5 hours away from us.
Some even spend more than 7 hours away from home, Monday to Friday.
And within those long hours away from us, they …
Tennis: Life Lessons Worth More than Trophies
Learning to think of strategies, endure mental and physical pressure while under the scorching sun.
Making new friends. Greeting officials on court.
Learning to not give up, but continue to strive till the end though points are …
What We Teach and NOT teach, Matter to Our Children’s Future
Why do I let my kids in the kitchen and cook simple meals for themselves and for the family? Am I not afraid they’ll get splattered by hot oil or touch the sides of the …
Win and Lose Gracefully
‘I must win and if I don’t win, I will not accept it and I will make a big fuss about it!!’
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One of the things that we emphasise to our kids is:
When you play or …
About Calculus and Our Awesome Teacher
Back to when I was 17yo in Perth, I chose Calculus as one of my subjects for TEE (Tertiary Entrance Examination).
No, I didn’t plan to do any maths-related course in University. Nor was I keen …
About Kids and House Chores
Our 12.5yo Levi asked me recently, ‘Why do we iron our own school uniforms?’
One, because our helper is away for 2.5 weeks, and mommy cannot survive handling everything by herself.
Two, because you need to know …
Are We The Reason Why Our Children Stop Sharing With Us?
A boy, perhaps 11-12yo, walked next to his mom in public. He seemed quite excited to share something that happened at school.
Some 15 seconds into his sharing, his mom frowned, looked at him and said, …
