Daddy PoorDaDdY: A little problem im facing

[daisyt]

hi poordaddy, how old is your girl now ? Always tell yourself, its the quality of time counts, not the quantity.


You can read story books for her before bedtime, just 15 mins needed to read, then spend another 1/2 hr talking to her on the bed. Talk about her day, her friends, the TV programes, her toys, anything under the sun can be the topics. Finally kiss her good night and tug her in.

There are many other things you can do with her too. Playing some games together, watching TV programes together and make some discussion. Pack school bag with her, show her some interesting websites, eg. kiasuparents or education websites or even youtubes.

If she has soft toys, role play the soft toys with her.

[Andaiz]

PoorDaDdY:

I try to install some discipline in her but most of the time she will run to my mum side. i understand that its normal cos she is with my mum all the time and she as a grandparent they like to adore her.


Just wondering how do you guys as working parent maintane a good relationship with your little ones??

PoorDaddy,

To quote my mum, \"grandparent's job is to spoil the kid; your job as a parent is to discipline\"...and SHE'S still the one the kids fear and love at the same time.

WRT to spending time with DD, it's really about quality (do the things she likes!!) plus quantity - you still have weekends 48 hours - 14 hours for sleep...plenty to work with, actually.

The kids remember the significant AND mundane things you do with them. RRMummy and daisyt have very good suggestions. Started out bedtime reading and conversation with DD1. Now she and I take turns to read to the younger gals and they simply love it! DH is the go-to person for laughter and horsing around...the FUN GUY! as well.

So take heart, we all have 24 hours...we need to prioritize and then spend the time thus...instead of fretting over lost time :lol:

[PoorDaDdY]

Myprincess is 18mnths old and she aready know who is the soft ones and who is the discipline ones …nowadays childern are much smarter then the last times liaozzzz…

[Andaiz]

PoorDaDdY:

Myprincess is 18mnths old and she aready know who is the soft ones and who is the discipline ones .....nowadays childern are much smarter then the last times liaozzzz.......

Wait till she grows older and is able to charm the gramps...then grandma'd be eating out of her hands kekeke!

[daisyt]

So paiseh to say that even now, sometimes I still role play the soft toys with my 13yo girl and we still enjoy it. :oops: :oops: :love:

[amylqf]

PoorDaDdY:

Hi to all.....


got to know this forum and was wondering some of the seniors here can help mi out on this :

Sometimes i feel like im not close with my princess as she is being take care of by my mum. As working parent, i practically outside 12hrs a day plus 7hrs of sleep that only left me 5hrs with her everyday......sad to say she have to sleep early....At most only left 2-3hrs signzzzz.

I try to install some discipline in her but most of the time she will run to my mum side. i understand that its normal cos she is with my mum all the time and she as a grandparent they like to adore her.

Just wondering how do you guys as working parent maintane a good relationship with your little ones??

Welcome.

I used to have similar problem too. what I did to solve the problem was sending my in-law back to their home (seperate the child from the grandmother) and I take charge. Until the child bond with me well, then grandmother can come and stay with us. I know it might not feasible to you.
then get the mutual understanding that you are responsible for your child's future.

hope it helps.