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What did you say? 3 tips to understanding your child better. 2008-01-24 04:01:00 Do you often feel frustrated when you are unable to understand what your toddler is trying to say to you? Does your repeated attempts see your end up with your child
screaming or crying?If you have answered YES to these questions, you fit the category of the majority of parents who are struggling to understand their child. Here are some tips on how you can put an end to this communication breakdown between parent and child.#1- Take a moment.Before you start engaged in the conversation- Take a moment.Remove all distractions from your surrounding and clear your train of thought. Put the “Pause” button on whatever you are currently doing and redirect your undivided focus onto your child. This would show to your child that you value deeply what she is trying to say and that you are making Read more:better
Household chores 2008-01-22 05:25:00 Many people may be asking what a one year old can be taught to do? At such an age will a toddler be able to follow instructions given?The answer is 'Yes'Even though they may not follow what you want them to do 100% of the time-as most kids do- they are able to follow simple instructions given to them.At One he has a vocabulary of 20-60 words even though he is only able to verbalize the most 5 to 6 words clearly. [ Mummy, Daddy, Ryan, Ah Ye, Mama & mummum-food]After his 1st birthday I have introduced him to the toothbrush and am slowly teaching him how to brush his teeth. He is able to grab the toothbrush and try to imitate his brother brushing his teeth.I feel that he is 'old enough' to help out by assisting me with some simple household chores.Roy is learning to:Clean up- put back his Read more:Household
Conversation over lunch 2008-01-20 02:53:00 My elder boy, Ryan, has always been very vocal since he could talk at 9mths. Within a span of 3yrs his vocabulary has expanded exponentially.Flashback to 2yrs ago where each utterance was either one or two words it really was blissful compared to NOW- he can readily give his opinions/recommendations and reasonings while engaging you in a nerve wreaking heated debate.Here's an excerpt of our "conversation" over lunch." Ryan sit down and have your lunch". I chided him for climbing up on the chair and trying to disturb Roy who I was busy feeding." No~I'm not hungry I do not need to eat, " He replied.Trying out my latest resolution not to get easily angered with him I told him that it was fine that he doesn't want to eat but everyone else at the table is going to have their lunch. He can eith Read more:Conversation
Spare the Rod? 2008-01-15 09:53:00 Using the rod as a way of disciplining a child has been a common practice in many Asian households. It advocates a disciplinarian style of child rearing that is frown on by most parents nowadays.I absolutely see no benefit in using the rod even though the older generation SWEARS by it. I have tried using this method on Ryan when he misbehaved but the same " mistake" was still repeated despite using the cane as a punishment.There even is a saying " Spare
the Rod and Spoil the Child". I beg to differ. I rather concentrate on " Spare the Rod and Educate the Child" instead.Using the rod only instills a sense of temporary fear in the child as he cringes at the sight of it and stops his unsatisfactory/unwanted act the instance the rod comes into view.It is not a long term solution as there are m
I need a fever sticker 2008-01-09 03:25:00 During the past few weeks Ryan has started procastinating every morning before going to school. It always starts with " Mummy I am sick... I need a fever sticker
." This is followed by him lying flat on the bed with his hand to his forehead. " Feel me.. my head is hot.. I have a fever". I reach over and feel his forehead. It is fine.. " No fever," I replied" Now get changed for school." " I told you I'm sick" Ryan insists " Check my temperature again" This time to make sure and to show him that his really FINE I take out the clinically approved BRAUN thermormeter and took his temperature. " See.. 36.7degree celcius" I exclaim " Put on your clothes and get ready for school"Ryan still insists that he needs a fever sticker." If you have a fever sticker will you feel better and be okay to go to
3 Tips on how to make reading interesting for your child 2008-01-06 10:14:00 Nowadays many parents are very anxious to see their child
ren be effective readers even before they enter elementary school. They are afraid that their child lose out to others and fall behind in the fast changing pace of education. To give your child the edge one should start through cultivating the interest in reading in the child while they are young. Here are tips on how you can make reading more interesting
Tip # 1 Read anything and do it often. Reading could be done anytime/anywhere throughout the day and not only confined to bedtime stories before they sleep. You can read out snippets from the magazine/newspapers that you subscribe as a change from the usual storybooks. This can help stir their interest in the daily happenings and increase their knowledge in current issues. It also
Fixing a puzzle 2008-01-03 21:49:00 Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books
Fixing a puzzle 2008-01-03 10:07:00 Nowadays there are many different types of puzzles available for kids. My kids have a large assortment of puzzles at home.Last week we took out the word puzzle that has been shelved for a few months. This time around he was able to complete the puzzle independently and took half the time he did the last time to complete the 40 cardsYou can see in the picture how he is being creative placing the cards in an up-down-up fashion.By completing the puzzle cards it showed that he is able to recognize and link the word to the picture. Ryan is now able to do associations between word and picture, recognize the spelling, spell out the word and pronounce the phonetics of the word. Next on the list for him is to focus on him writing out the words spoken to him.A link to the write up on the word car
Devious Little Mookie 2008-01-01 22:20:00 "Mummy!!" wails Roy as he prostrates himself face flat onto the floor. The first thing that came to my mind was 'Oh dear!! Did he fall or hurt himself?"I lifted him off the floor and and checked for any bruises or cuts but found none. Roy was sobbing as he pointed to something on the dining table.Upon investigation, I realised that Roy was trying to reach for the packet of biscuit which was on the table.I picked up the biscuit that he was aiming for and passed it over to him. He smiled gleefully while motioning to me to tear open the packet for him. When the packet was open he happily stuck his pudgy fingers into it and fished out a biscuit before stuffing it in his mouth.Being frustrated at his failed attempt in getting the biscuits himself. He dished out his fail-proof act-which was gu
Conversation during playtime 2008-01-01 09:02:00 "Noooooo.....don't take my train!!" screams Ryan from the living room. "Ehh!!" goes Roy.This is one of the typical tussle that I have to face daily when the boys play together." Roy... u must ask me for permission before you take my toy," says Ryan" OK! Ask first then I will lend you my toy." [ Mentoring to Roy on how to share and take turns]A few seconds later he starts hollering again. " Mummy!!! Roy took my toy WITHOUT PERMISSION AGAIN!!! I want you to come here and scold him. He is so rude. Take my toy without asking."I dropped my laundry and walk over to where they are and approached Roy." Roy, you must ask your brother for his permission before you take his train to play," I say." Please give mummy the train." I stretch out my hand for it and Roy places the train on my palm.Handing Read more:Conversation
What's your name? Today 2007-12-30 06:20:00 Question, " What is your name ?"This is the 2nd most common question that my boys are asked? When the elder boy was younger I would answer the question on his behalf.Ever since he could answer the question himself he would beem and answer, " RYAN!". Sometimes to clarify his answer to strangers who may mispronounce his name he will add on , " R-Y-A-N...Ryan!!"This year, being older and wiser, he will give a fictious name to strangers who ask him the question. His common answers are , Thomas, Gordan & Henry [ All after the Thomas and Train friends names] If the person who asked the question looks friendly I would add in, " His BIRTH name is Ryan but for today he is GORDAN" with a smile. :)
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How old are you ? 2007-12-29 10:29:00 Often when I am out with my kids strangers who we meet love to ask my elder boy how old he is. When he as younger he would readily tell them his age and even show hand signals of 1/2 to indicate his age. He would proudly announce his age to anyone who asked.Now ,at the ripe old age of 3,the answer varies from 4 to 21 years old. It can be sometimes awkward to hear how he respond as the answer is ever changing depending on his mood.As a young boy he can't wait to grow up so that he is able to do the thing that he dreams of- i.e be a pilot and fly an aeroplane. He constantly tells me that he wants to be twenty-one know so that he can fly the aeroplane to Japan so he can go to Thomas Land to ride on his favourite train. He still is deeply fascinated and captivated by the wonders of Thomas the
Sharing of Parenting news 2007-12-27 22:50:00 Hi,This blog is created to share my thoughts and experience of being mother to two hyperactive boys :)
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