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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 : Out of the Heart, Behaviours Flow

13 November 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

To start the week, here are some thoughts on parenting for us all, quoted from the book ‘Shepherding a Child’s Heart’ by Tedd Tripp – one book that I personally recommend.
Here goes.

Proverbs 4: 23
“Keep your …

Parenting : Watchful of Words We Use to Describe Our Child

7 November 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 4 Comments

“Oh, she’s very naughty!’
“He’s very shy”
“He’s very bad in chinese. Always very lazy when it comes to doing his homework!”
“Oh, she’s taken swimming lessons, but she’s always scared one!”

How do we generally describe our children?

Simplicity Parenting: Why Less Is More for Your Kids

4 November 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 3 Comments

I came across this article the other day and I felt I really should share it here with you.
It has LOTS of good points on how today’s parents NEED to re-examine their parenting style.
Because ultimately, …

Sunday’s Food for Thought : What Are We Investing In Our Children Today?

30 October 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment
Sunday’s Food for Thought : What Are We Investing In Our Children Today?

Today I’d like to post a few questions that I have been thinking about too, lately.

How much time do we invest in our children going to school, different extra-curricular activities, enrichment lessons, sports practices, music …

No, We Don’t Celebrate Halloween, and Here’s Why

20 October 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 17 Comments
No, We Don’t Celebrate Halloween, and Here’s Why

I don’t know how it is done in other countries, but here in Singapore, in the month of October, it seems to be the popular thing to see Halloween-themed events, products, including children toys, being …

Parenting : Looking Beyond the ‘Everyday-ness’ of Today

11 October 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 12 Comments
Parenting : Looking Beyond the ‘Everyday-ness’ of Today

Are you a Mom?
Do you feel like your day-to-day ‘job’ is pretty much … IT?
The ‘same old chore’?

Laundry. Diaper changing. Mopping. Laundry. Cooking. Sending and picking up the kids. Laundry *again*!

I read about this analogy …

Interviewed, for a TV Programme on Channel NewsAsia

5 October 2011 | Posted in: In the Media, Parenting | 4 Comments

Here’s one good news I’d like to share with you =)
I was interviewed last week for a programme that’s scheduled to air sometime in January / February next year (2012).
It will be featured in episode …

Parenting : Instilling Values in Daily Conversations With the Kids

21 September 2011 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 5 Comments

As a parent to three kids, I find myself instilling values in my daily conversations with my two elder ones somewhat more frequently, especially this year.
And I guess, it’s more because Anya is now in …

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