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How Happy Couples Make Time for Fun |
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Written by PW Editorial Team
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When couples get married, they are usually in a very jovial mood. Going on vacation trips and engaging in leisurely activities are a normal part of their newly married life.
However, after some time, most couples start becoming engrossed with their individual jobs. They also end up being too busy with fulfilling responsibilities in the family.
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A Family Day Trip to Tanjung Sepat, Bagan Lalang and Sepang Gold Coast |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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The past weekend was a long one. On Saturday we decided to go to Sepang
Gold Coast to find out what it is about after we have heard so much
about it.
After checking with some friends, all but one has ever been there. Even
then, the feedback was not that encouraging. Since we had never been
there, there was nothing to lose. At least we should give it a fair try.
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The Parenting Formula That Never Fails |
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Written by Abel Cheng
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Do you impose views on your child?
There are still parents who directly or indirectly influence the future of their child. I know many Asian parents used to do that even though the number is dropping now.
Without considering the talents and interests of a child, the parents are quick enough to lead the child into a profession, such as medicine, law, or accounts, just to name a few. |
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Parents Choosing More Unusual Baby Names Now |
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The News
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Written by Administrator
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Celebrities aren't the only ones giving their babies unusual names. Compared with decades ago, parents are choosing less common names for kids, which could suggest an emphasis on uniqueness and individualism, according to new research.
Essentially, today's kids (and later adults) will stand out from classmates. For instance, in the 1950s, the average first-grade class of 30 children would have had at least one boy named James (top name in 1950), while in 2013, six classes will be necessary to find only one Jacob, even though that was the most common boys' name in 2007.
The researchers suspect the uptick of unusual baby names could be a sign of a change in culture from one that applauded fitting in to today's emphasis on being unique and standing out. When taken too far, however, this individualism could also lead to narcissism, according to study researcher Jean Twenge, of San Diego State University.
Full story: http://www.livescience.com/culture/baby-names-uncommon-100224.html |
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Nanny 911 - Real Life Parenting Advice on Videos |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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What Is Nanny 911?I understand that the show was first screened in 2004. It takes 6 years to reach our shores. The program is now screened on NTV7 at 8.30pm every Monday since yesterday.
Though it is an old TV program by today's standard, the lessons in this parenting show are timeless. We can still learn to be better parents from watching this show despite its age.
Also Nanny 911 is a reality show. Before you shun away and say, "Not another reality show!" please listen to me first. |
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Keeping Traditions and Relationships Alive |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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We just got back from my village town yesterday for Chinese New Year celebration. We were there for 6 days.
It is a tradition for us to get together with family members and friends during this festive season. |
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How to Boost Self Esteem in Children |
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Written by John Sharry
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Children must be actively encouraged to feel good about themselves if they are to lead fruitful and satisfying lives
“Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness” – Sigmund Freud |
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Make time for fun: What to play with children |
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Written by Rachel Goodchild
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I have recently learnt a very important thing about myself - I am very task orientated. I love interacting with my children, but I am not too good on free play and just hanging out. I benefit from a little structure and play with a focus. I don't mind if the game goes off on a tangent, but I do need that little bit of structure to feel really relaxed with my children. |
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Wrong made right: Teaching children to learn from mistakes and failures |
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Written by Anna Tham
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Children who learn from their mistakes will grow up into self-assured adultsEVERYONE makes mistakes – we adults know that for sure but not all children do. When a child makes a mistake or worse still, faces failure, we need to guide them through the experience in order for them to come out of it positively.
A child’s experience with a mistake or failure could lower his self esteem. The last thing you should do is react with disappointment, anger or impatience. Be calm when they make mistakes. Be calm when you make mistakes yourself, especially in their presence. |
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Weekend Activity: Attending concert with children |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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Yesterday, Sunday January 24th, my wife and I took our kids to a concert by Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. It was the second time J and K went to concert. |
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Video: Making junk food healthier for kids |
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Written by PW Editorial Team
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Nutritionist Joy Bauer shows TODAY’s Al Roker favorable alternatives to grilled cheese, chips and popcorn.
Having a headache coming up with healthy recipes that your children will love? Then you must check out Menu Planning Central. |
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Sleeping in a separate bedroom |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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For some reason, both my children had been sleeping with us ever since they were born.
We were always in the same bedroom. You know how inconvenient it is to have intimate moments with your spouse with children tagging along in the same bedroom. But I have always believed that one day my children will raise their hands and volunteer to move out of our room. This is a common belief for parents who follow attachment parenting. AP practitioners believe that children will never grow too attached and they will become independent when the time comes. |
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Blog Posted by Users
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Written by Abel Cheng
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Monday was my daughter’s first day in primary school.
It is a bit of a challenge for J as she is not the most sociable child in the world. And life must be too overwhelming for her as she will be surrounded by more than 350 students of the same age – out of the sudden. Not to mention her seniors in the afternoon session. |
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Do You Play With Your Kids? |
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Written by Winsome Coutts
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In these busy times, when parents and children have schedules packed to the max, family closeness can fall by the wayside. Most of us have to make an effort to guarantee that work, school, sports, and chores don’t swallow up the very relationships that make those things important. |
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Having a family the best thing, Tiger Woods says |
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The News
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Written by Administrator
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Having a family was the best thing that ever happened to him, Tiger Woods said in a major interview recorded before he became embroiled in a sex scandal.
The interview, for the pay-television Sky network, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, was conducted in Melbourne last month and broadcast in New Zealand on Tuesday.
The broadcaster had intended to screen the interview on December 25, but brought it forward after the world number one said last Friday he would be taking an "indefinite break" from golf and admitted to infidelity in his marriage.
The interview, conducted by respected sports broadcaster Murray Deaker, principally focused on Woods' relationship with his New Zealand caddie Steve Williams, although Deaker did ask Woods about his family.
"Family first and golf second. Always be like that?," Deaker asked.
"Always," Woods, who was mostly stony faced throughout the interview, replied. "It has been great actually. It has been the best thing that ever happened."
Woods said he learned family values from his mother Kultida.
"She was the disciplinarian in our family. You would think with my Dad (Earl) being a former Special Forces operative he would be the tough guy, but no, he was the softy.
"My mum was tough," he added while breaking into one of his few smiles.
Woods said since becoming a father he now had less time to devote to his game, although time management skills he learned at Stanford University, where he had to juggle study, fitness training, practice and playing, had been invaluable.
"I learned a lot at Stanford and certainly it has applied once I had a family.
"I don't practice as much as I used to. I don't spend as much hours on the golf course as I used to.
"My focus is so much more intense than it used to be, because I don't have the time.
"Whatever I have to get done, is in a shorter amount of time."
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BE1A920091215 |
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