Many children I know started to learn how to play the piano since young.
Like, before they’re 6yo?
It’s a little different for our case though, because Anya, our firstborn, had her first ever piano lesson only …
Article Archive for September 2014
Learning the Piano : Learning to Wait, Learning to be Responsible (Photos of Anya’s 2nd Piano Concert)
Outdoor Activities for Families: More Possible in Singapore than in Jakarta, But …
When I compare how Anya and Vai grew up in Singapore and how Brie started living in Jakarta at the age of 10 months, I notice something different.
Brie has SOOO much less exposure to the …
Things Helpers and Nannies say to Children (So They’ll Obey)
I was sitting all alone when I noticed a 3-year-old boy walking out of a hall, with his nanny (in uniforms) a few steps behind him.
The boy then made a turn and slowly walked further …
Car Rides : Our Opportunity to Build that Communication Habit with the Kids
Here in Jakarta, I find myself ‘stuck’ in car rides (and traffic) with the kids a LOT. Everyday.
And this, naturally, can be draining. For the mom. Who is also the driver.
Like when the older ones …
Parenting : Encouraging Helpfulness, Instilling Independence, Building Self-Esteem
Brie is now 3 years and 3 months old.
And for the past few months, she’s been an active helper whenever we are at a restaurant or a supermarket =)
“She’s still so small, what does she …
Making : A Doll from a Recycled Bottle
Anya had this art project from school.
She’s to make a doll using a recycled bottle.
Basically, her art teacher asked his class to create a doll, of any kind, using a recycled bottle (those 500 ml …
Parenting : 3 Basic Principles of Mannerism We Instill in Children
The other day, I was listening to an audio sermon on Chinese Philosophy (by Rev. DR. Stephen Tong), and this statement caught my attention:
The younger generation today tend to IGNORE basic mannerism.
Well, I have to …
