Me Time!

[MrsKiasu]

leeyl..I want to design a reward system for dd liao

[Estéema]

@ MKS Guess yr girl trying to relax after all these stressful exams bah. Let them let off steam during year-end holiday shld be OK think.

[MrsKiasu]

esteema, I sometimes think I should be the bad person who killed the interest of reading in both kids. Both kids started off to like reading so much once they learned how to read though I seldom read to them when young..dd1 started off with love for both types comics and non comics, I guess because I m impatient, I seem to be forever rushing them..comic probably can finish faster ba..and also cause dd1 kinda ended up reading quite fast..skipping words/weak even with frequently appeared common words..I always think part if not all is due to me. dd did say stressful after SA2..after reading some postings, I m more careful, asking her no need feel stress..just slowly pick up habit of constant revision, end of day no shock due to lack of time..today briefly spoken to 2 new friends daughters who are in international school..upon hearing their long hours in school, dd told me she feels that hers not as stressful anymore

[Estéema]

We’re all not perfect parents MKS. I made many myself & it’s so hard s’times not to look back with guilt & “what cld hv been”. But these days I try to look at their positive attributes & just give them lots of hugs & feel thankful at least they’ve not gone wayward, rebellious, depressive or bo chap attitude. I’ve restrained myself fr 极端 guidance but pace & Teri’s based on their characters, s’times moods, motivation. Basically work along their willingness to cooperate with suggestions, ‘carrots’ or affirmation in their journey to encourage more self-directed learning.

[MrsKiasu]

Estéema:

We’re all not perfect parents MKS. I made many myself & it’s so hard s’times not to look back with guilt & “what cld hv been”. But these days I try to look at their positive attributes & just give them lots of hugs & feel thankful at least they’ve not gone wayward, rebellious, depressive or bo chap attitude. I’ve restrained myself fr 极端 guidance but pace & Teri’s based on their characters, s’times moods, motivation. Basically work along their willingness to cooperate with suggestions, ‘carrots’ or affirmation in their journey to encourage more self-directed learning.

yes true, got to look forward..no more guilty feeling..more challenges to come now that they are growing fast.

[lee_yl]

MrsKiasu:

leeyl..I want to design a reward system for dd liao

I am shocked to hear your that DD1 read those titles a few years back! Mine here only started reading them in P4/P5!

My DH used to be a fan of Chinese comics like 龙虎门、中华英雄、风云，before progressing to Jap comics like Slam Dunk, 钢拳儿 and 棋魂 etc. He only stopped reading comics only in his 30s hor!! Lol.
After we got married, I “donated away” his large collection of comics.

Hubby says you can try Chinatown Point NLB. Yanghongying books whole shelves 满满. A huge array of Chinese books for kids, your DD1 will love it.

[janet88]

laughingcat:

When I was in my 30s, I can stand for hours. Now in my 40s, my back ache alot when I stand for long hours. Must admit I am no longer that young anymore.

totally agree with you.
in my 30s, I can walk from one mall to another...no sweat. now just one mall, I get back ache.

[starlight1968sg]

I imagine a mountain and age 40 is probably the peak. After 40, it is going downhill

[ChiefKiasu]

laughingcat:

Chief, you can read 3 books a day? What type of book woah? :evil: Marvel comic book also ah? :evil: :siam:

I wish got comic books leh. Library only have storybooks. Only the richer students can bring in comics. I remember after PSLE there were plenty of comics around. Teachers no longer seem to care.

[janet88]

sitting in front of the fan…or else my rashes will act up again when I perspire. it’s rather hot & humid of late.