Archive for September, 2007

My Family, My Home, My House

My House
Looking for a more permanent place to stay for 12 months. Since coming back moving back from Shanghai. We have been staying at my sis’s apartment.  It is time to move to another apartment nearer to my father-in –law. Hubby and I wanted to spend more time with him.
Looking for house is really not […]

How To Survive Parenting A Teenager

Aaah, Teenagers! What comedian Jeff Allen describes as God’s revenge for humanity: “Let’s see how you like it when something you created tells you you don’t know anything!” As a counselor, I think the most trying phases of parenting that I have seen are the toddler years and the teen years. So similar in issues […]

My Best Friend

I have a best friend, E. She and I were friends since University time. That is nearly more than a decade. We have very similar interests and preferences. Even though I was away from Singapore (overseas) for 4.5 years, We always keep in touch.
Our hobbies are same. Our preference and tastes for finer things are […]

Parents - How To Be A Life Skills Coach For Your Child

“Into your room and get your homework done, now!” Mary demanded of her 9-year old daughter Emily. Recently Emily had been slacking off and Mary had decided she needed to lay down the law.
The Parenting Trap
Mary has fallen into a common parenting trap; thinking her job is to get her daughter to obey her.
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Why Consistency Is The Key To Raising Well-behaved Kids

Being consistent when children are less than perfect can make you feel dreadful. However consistency is one of the most important elements in the relationship with your children, but it is the one most frequently overlooked.
Consistency means dealing with the little misbehaviours and not letting them grow into bigger behaviours. It means saying no to […]

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