2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[12primrose]

buds:

DD claims her school just finished Math syllabus.

I dare not ask about the Science.

I just zoom in on working on her weak areas WHEN she is receptive to work with me so I maximize those quality times (which are few) so that she can see for herself, she only needs minimal time with me to get it right. My DD's stumbling block is her attitude. Of course, the pre-teen hormones does not help at all. Anything can trigger a face-off. :scared:

Just had one this morning. I was too tired to say anything. When she saw me crying while washing the dishes, she apologized.

I miss my baby.

It's good that she apologised. Mine never apologised as she felt that she is never at wrong....
U are right... now pre-teen hormones are coming in the wrong timing... mine start on P5 and getting worse and worse... cant wait for Oct to arrive.

[carin004]

P6 mummies, what do you give your DC to 提神? Does chicken essence help? Will it be to heaty?

[janet88]

carin004:

P6 mummies, what do you give your DC to 提神? Does chicken essence help? Will it be to heaty?

the weather is a bit hot for chicken essence.

[TravelMummy]

janet_lee88:

carin004:

P6 mummies, what do you give your DC to 提神? Does chicken essence help? Will it be to heaty?

the weather is a bit hot for chicken essence.

Haha, my ds will tell you there is nothing like chocolates to 提神！After eating chocolates and ice cream, he will suddenly become 精神！ if I try to stuff him chicken essence, I think he will be v sian. Seriously, try jogging or swimming - nothing more invigorating than getting oxygen pumping in the system. Of course my ds will also come alive if he plays League of Legends on the pc. If too tired, take a power nap. Wonderful regenerative power! As long as kids eat a balanced diet with adequate meat, fruits and veggies, there isn't a real need for supplements. Good luck!

[MMM]

12primrose:

U must appreciated your boss more.... v understanding and rare...

Now serving my notice... will be at home from Aug

Maybe because my boss is not based locally and I've colleagues whom due to family situation are based in another state and working from home for many months now. So she is more receptive. As long as I don't miss my deliverables, they will not have issues.

Personally, I feel that there is a price to pay but it is a personal choice. I gave up promotion opportunities recently because I was concerned that if I moved to a new role, I would not be able to spend time on my dd due to learning curve etc.... At the end of the day, I think I won't feel happy if this is being compromised. I would regret my decision. Come next year, I've another P6. So I told my bosses to hold on till after next year. I will move. Job mkt seems to be good these days, rec'd emails/ calls from hdhunters and I've told them I am not active at this moment due to PSLE.

[MMM]

carin004:

P6 mummies, what do you give your DC to 提神? Does chicken essence help? Will it be to heaty?

Actually wonder what else besides essence of chicken... My P5 don't mind all these essence, tonics and herbal soup. He is fine with taking it. During exams, I give him a bottle every morning.

But for my P6 dd, she hates essence of chicken... Me too actually. We cannot stand the smell :sick: So wondering what else to offer.

Mum was suggesting making bird nest for her on a regular basis as that is something she will eat... but I wonder if that has the effect to improve concentration.

[MMM]

icy_mama:

ngl2010:

Anybody received Entry Proof already? DS's Oral is scheduled at 8am on both days.

dd says she got it in class. ft got them to check personal details etc. nothing to bring back home. don't even know time. :?
your ds got it from class or via snail mail at home?

dd ft gave it to us at the beginning of the week. She is not expected to return. They only need to let him know if there are error.

Yes, it's on 15th Aug!!!

[ScaredyMum]

ngl2010:

Anybody received Entry Proof already? DS's Oral is scheduled at 8am on both days.

Both days - 1 day EL, 1 day CL?
I was expecting it to be on the same day for EL & CL

Means have to take leave for both days, haiz leave no enuf, still have to take almost a week during the written papers

[icy_mama]

carin004:

P6 mummies, what do you give your DC to 提神? Does chicken essence help? Will it be to heaty?

my dd doesn't take chicken essence. i do not give her anything special to 提神. for me, enough sleep, albeit lesser than her usual 9hrs. i'd work her schedule according to her days. some days she gets 8hrs sleep, some days lesser if she's not too tired. she'll let me know.

she gets neck and shoulder massages from me too. and i make she she eats enough and as healthily as possible, and desserts. ice cream makes her willing to put in more work.

[zeemimi]

ScaredyMum:

ngl2010:

Anybody received Entry Proof already? DS's Oral is scheduled at 8am on both days.

Both days - 1 day EL, 1 day CL?
I was expecting it to be on the same day for EL & CL

Means have to take leave for both days, haiz leave no enuf, still have to take almost a week during the written papers

Yes both days. U can just take 2 half day morning leave if need be.