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Exploring Our Children’s Potentials

14 July 2022 – 3:34 pm |

“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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Siblings ALWAYS Have Each Other

24 April 2018 | Posted in: Daily, Parenting, Photography | No Comment

 
I believe it is the parents’ responsibility to instill in their kids that: siblings always have each other and they should always help one another, whether their parents are around or away.
And yes, even …

Instilling a Sense of Direction and Appreciation for What Children Receive

18 April 2018 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

 
The kids – especially Levi – was made in charge of finding the ways around the theme park in our recent visit to Hong Kong Disneyland.
The 3 of them are often asked to queue for …

Realities that Happen BEHIND Beautiful Photos Shared Online

3 April 2018 | Posted in: Daily, Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

 
Too little can be known about a person through social media.
Too many UNTOLD stories behind one’s life.
Our 24 hours a day cannot possibly (and should not all) be shared with ‘everyone’.

Behind all smiley photos, …

Levi: Pursuing His Passion for Tennis

25 February 2018 | Posted in: Parenting | No Comment

Levi
 
‘Does Levi play any musical instruments?’

No.
He says he’s not into playing musical instruments.
And knowing him and his interests, we choose not to ‘force’ him.
One day we hope he at least knows the basic chords …

5 Lessons Our Kids Can Learn From Mountain Climbing

14 January 2018 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | 2 Comments

 
Someone asked our 6.5yo Brie about her recent Mount Lawu hike:
‘So did you enjoy it?’
And … Brie shook her head.
‘Oops!’, the man smiled and looked at Wilson. ☺️

Well.
To us, it is okay if our kids …

Let Our Kids LEARN So Much More from Playing Sports

28 December 2017 | Posted in: Parenting | No Comment

Playing sports should never just be about ‘doing something sporty’.
It offers plenty of learning opportunities, err …  IF we parents allow our child to experience them.
Like,
– Pack own equipments and water bottles
The very basic requirements …

Thoughts: Parents and Authority

28 October 2017 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | One Comment
Thoughts: Parents and Authority

‘Gee, I can’t talk to my kids! They simply don’t listen to me!’
‘They just don’t obey me!’
‘I can’t get through to my kids.’

Here’s one common issue parents face today , that is: the LACK of …

We Should NOT Send our Children to Primary One Because of These Reasons

15 October 2017 | Posted in: Inspirational, Parenting | No Comment

Here is one sad reality:
Our society generally sees childhood as a RACE against time.
‘What do you mean?’, some asked.
Well, let’s see.
Have you ever heard of someone saying, ‘The sooner your child enters school the better!’
And, …

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