I had more than enough shopping in Japan, especially in Tokyo. I felt it was too much. Instead of shopping, we should have done more sight-seeing.
But anyway, if you are in shopping mood, Tokyo offers you an endless shopping experience. [Read more…]
How to make school enjoyable
When the hitting stops, the learning will begin.
I GOT a call from a parent of an eight-year-old school girl last week. She related how her daughter was punished repeatedly by her class teacher followed by the vice-principal, both on the same day. After she complained to the parent-teacher committee chairman, she was told to wait for their action. [Read more…]
Creating Family Traditions – It is Easier Than You Thought
Think back on your own life for a moment – did your family have traditions or something special that you did each year, on a holiday or some other special occasion? Creating or passing on family traditions are a great way to spend time with family and pass on heritage to your own children. It creates memories that your own children will remember for the rest of their lives and that they might pass on to their own children.
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Free Play Encourages Creativity and Independence – Part 2
About 3 weeks ago, I mentioned the importance of letting your children to play on their own – without parents’ interference and involvement – in this article.
This article is a follow-up to it.
“Why second article on the same topic?” you ask. [Read more…]
Travel Without Kids: How to Prepare for Vacation Just the Two of You
I can’t recall a time when we went for vacations without our two young children – after they came along.
In a few days’ time, this is going to be the first time my wife and I go for a vacation and leave the kids behind. Sort of like second honeymoon for us.
Blame it on the prize (a RM7000++ travel warrant) we won. We are sort of “forced” to go just the two of us – simply for two reasons. [Read more…]