Laura02:

iLoveChubby:

I guess this is a constant struggle for parents, esp for FTWM.

For me, I will plan their weekly/mthly work schedule but executing it is a total different story esp it involves different fatigue levels, mood swings and so many other unforeseen circumstances that come along e way..
:goodpost: totally agreed :rahrah:

At least for next year, I am planning to do away with past year papers, cut down on assessment books and relook at their no of enrichment classes. Alrdy confirmed cutting 2 of my DS's classes.
I hv also learnt (still learning) to identify my DS's areas of weaknesses and work on them, e.g. i will \"select\" questions in the assessment books for him, instead of asking my DS to complete the whole unit each time.

Yes, it's a constant struggle for a FTWM, but the results are worth it.
After work, I go home to to read dd's text books and guide books so that I can explain concepts to her. First I go through her school worksheets, identify the areas that she doesn't fully grasp the concepts for, then explain to them to her. Then I'd ask her to try those topics in her assessment books.
The pay off- she doesn't have to waste time doing topics she's already good at, so more time to play!
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I will try out this planning, sound good . thanks :please:

jedamum:

Coolkidsrock2

Is the e learning easel thing good?
From popular book shop.

iLoveChubby:

I guess this is a constant struggle for parents, esp for FTWM.

For me, I will plan their weekly/mthly work schedule but executing it is a total different story esp it involves different fatigue levels, mood swings and so many other unforeseen circumstances that come along e way..

At least for next year, I am planning to do away with past year papers, cut down on assessment books and relook at their no of enrichment classes. Alrdy confirmed cutting 2 of my DS's classes.
I hv also learnt (still learning) to identify my DS's areas of weaknesses and work on them, e.g. i will \"select\" questions in the assessment books for him, instead of asking my DS to complete the whole unit each time.

verykiasumummy:

parents nowadays do whatever we can for our kids... unconditional love for them... if i can afford to buy a school, i think i would too...

verykiasumummy:

Imami:

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and yes, i bought a copier machine back home for this purpose!!

Hi vkmummy, how much you pay for the copier? Where did you buy it?

iLoveChubby:

I guess this is a constant struggle for parents, esp for FTWM.

For me, I will plan their weekly/mthly work schedule but executing it is a total different story esp it involves different fatigue levels, mood swings and so many other unforeseen circumstances that come along e way..

At least for next year, I am planning to do away with past year papers, cut down on assessment books and relook at their no of enrichment classes. Alrdy confirmed cutting 2 of my DS's classes.
I hv also learnt (still learning) to identify my DS's areas of weaknesses and work on them, e.g. i will \"select\" questions in the assessment books for him, instead of asking my DS to complete the whole unit each time.

Imami:

verykiasumummy:

and yes, i bought a copier machine back home for this purpose!!

Hi vkmummy, how much you pay for the copier? Where did you buy it?

verykiasumummy:

and yes, i bought a copier machine back home for this purpose!!

Yong HL:

Although i need not bring back work home nor work overtime, i start my daily homework time with my daughter at 8pm and target end by 9.30pm. With this 1.5hr time slot, its still very tight esp when i need explain concepts. Its nightmare if the thing gets postpone day after day!!

mgnvr:

Yong HL:

very tough for working parents. if only companies impose a 7hr per day workweek instead.. just like the song goes \"working 9 to 5\" ....

This is not going to help. The corporate culture has to change. Companies can state working hours but if the boss loads the staff and staff has to complete the work within the time frame it's back to square one. Long hours and cannot leave on time.

Bosses will continue to press on their staff to achieve their KPI, resulting in no work life balance.

Yong HL:

very tough for working parents. if only companies impose a 7hr per day workweek instead.. just like the song goes \"working 9 to 5\" ....

Yong HL:

very tough for working parents. if only companies impose a 7hr per day workweek instead.. just like the song goes \"working 9 to 5\" ....

flowy:

Hi verykiasumummy


He will help out but only in play section! He will play chess with my #2 or bring them to skating, cycling.. My dh does read to my 3yo but not sure if it's habitual or, he still needs me to read to him before he sleep. But hor, I think my story reading skill is much better than my dh.. that's why! sometimes, before my 3yo sleeps, he zzz first. :slapshead:

Anyway, my working hours are standard.. unlike him. The only thing school work that he's more involve with the kids are only giving spelling! :rant:

flowy:

Hi verykiasumummy


He will help out but only in play section! He will play chess with my #2 or bring them to skating, cycling.. My dh does read to my 3yo but not sure if it's habitual or, he still needs me to read to him before he sleep. But hor, I think my story reading skill is much better than my dh.. that's why! sometimes, before my 3yo sleeps, he zzz first. :slapshead:

Anyway, my working hours are standard.. unlike him. The only thing school work that he's more involve with the kids are only giving spelling! :rant: