I realise this year that our many parenting firsts do not end after baby’s first turning over, first crawl, first tooth, first walk etc. After that, we had first walk, first swim, first fall, etc etc. Along the way, we had first smile, first words, and many other firsts. We also had first holidays, first […]
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Month: July 2009
I am thankful for my domestic helper
I would like to find something to be thankful about everyday. Today, I am thankful for my domestic helper. I use the term domestic helper because it sounds nicer than maid. She has been around with us for a year now. I am thankful to have her around. In all this time, we have not […]
Maths and Science in the Mother tongue –
Parents, what do you feel about the reverse in the policy to teach Maths and Science in English? For me, personally, I am “neutral”. You see, of course I am unhappy that a policy that is only 6 years old is being reversed. It is an utter waste. Waste of money, time, resources. Even though […]
How do you teach a child to be confident
When you become a mother you have to become a child again because…. How do you teach a child to be confident when you have been struggling with self image issues all your life? How do you teach a child to be happy with herself when you are happy with your own body image? How […]
