These days, many children as young as 4yo-5yo are expected to know how to read, write and count.
When they’re not able to, some parents start to worry and send their children to ‘reading and writing …
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What Are We Teaching Our Children, Other Than Reading, Writing and Counting?
First Day of School: My School, My Responsibility.
Two days ago Brie asked me,
‘How should I get my bag into the trunk and out of it when we reach school?’
(Her school bag is too heavy for her to lift and place into the …
Checking Out: Komodo Museum – Reptile Park (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah)
We don’t visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) often.
Actually, ever since we’ve moved to Jakarta back in 2012, I think we’ve only been to TMII err … 3 times?
I’d personally recommend it to tourists, though. …
Teaching The Importance of Respecting Others and Basic Mannerism
‘Water!! I need to drink!!!’
‘Tissue!!’
‘I’m thirsty!!’
Some children yell similar words when they need something.
Like, when they need to drink, EXPECTING someone to quickly provide them with the requested glass of water.
Whenever that happens in …
Why We Go Mountain Hiking with Our Kids
Recently, all five of us went to ‘Mount Gede’ (Gunung Gede, West Java), together with 16 others.
Yes, including our 6yo Brie.
We trekked for hours and hours, and over the 3-days-2-nights trip, we also reached the …
Sorrow for Past Offence Prior to Change of Behaviour
We say, children are blessings from above.
It’s true.
But, we are no perfect people.
Our children are no angels.
And as parents, we deal with children and their misbehaviours every single day.
…
If you’re a parent, …
Dear Brie: Story of Your 6th Pink Pocky Birthday Cake!
Brie,
I thought of writing this post as a letter to you. You know, so you can read it later and remember what it’s like when you turned six.
Well, let me start by telling you, … did …
Are You More ‘Western’ or ‘Eastern’?
The way we respond, interact with others and live our day to day, is highly influenced by the kinds of culture that we – consciously or unconsciously – adopted.
My question is, have you ever wondered:
Are …
