This is a common scene.
Two siblings screaming at each other wanting the same thing. That thing could be a toy. Or in my case, a bunch of leaves!
Family Weekend Getaway: Up Close with Animals and Nature
It was such a great family weekend getaway. Not only was it a great trip but cheap too!
Last weekend, I took my wife and two preschool kids to Deerland Park and Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary – both situated in Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia.
I have never been SO CLOSE to animals. No, I am not talking about pets. I am talking about wild animals! Bears, deer, and even elephants.
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What I Did When My Daughter Said, “I Don’t Want to Go to School!”
Momentum is crucial.
After a week of holidays, my preschool daughter, J, had lost the momentum of going to kindergarten. On the first day after the school reopened, she told me this with sadness in her eyes:
I don’t want to go to school.
Child Growth and Development: What My 2-Year Old Can Do
This is the final installment of a series of articles about my son’s growth and development at different ages: 19-month old, 20-month old, and 23-month old.
By the time K reached 24 months, he’s like a grown-up. He can talk, express his feelings, and even quarrel!
As I said before, this list is written not to compare but as a record for me. I am waiting for the day – when K can read – to arrive and I want to show him this list.
Here’s a list of what my son can do as a 2-year old:
Terrible Twos: How to Manage a Toddler’s Temper Tantrums
Screaming, crying, kicking, and biting…
That’s exactly what my 2-year old does. How true when people coined the term “terrible two’s!"
Whenever I go against K’s will, he will throw tantrums like crazy.
For example, he wants to eat something but being turned down. Or he wants to stay longer in the bathroom but being cut short.
I will be the best person to ask if you want to know the true meaning of terrible two’s.
When he has temper tantrums, nothing can stop him. Not even when his request is fulfilled.
This has become worse after our trip recently.
Before things get out of hand, I’d better look out for some solutions.