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I would like to share some interesting (and useful) posts with you. You may want to add them to your reading list.

• Cool Chalkboards Your Kids Will Love – Here’s an excellent tip if you don’t want your kid mess things up during art time. While you’re there, check out other posts by Dr. MOZ, mainly on gadgets.

• Stop bleeding the Cuban way – Tried and tested natural way just by using sugar. Handy for family accidents.

• Build a Reading Family: How to Share Reading with Your Kids – I can’t emphasize more on the importance of cultivating reading habits in children. Some awesome tips on making reading fun with your children.

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Truth be told, I never compare notes with other parents how my two children fare in terms of growth and development. Because every child has his own pace and unless your child has a big delay in development (that’s another story), I see no point in checking what your child can or cannot do in comparison with his peers.

You shouldn’t either.

Until recently, I couldn’t help but notice my 19 months old son, K, has grown tremendously. Not in size but his skills. It seems like he has a long list of things he can do now. I’d better write them down before I forget. You know how fast kids grow.

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Today I was in the post office, hurrying to mail off my books to Amazon. I was annoyed at the long line, and slow service. My anxiety heightened, and annoyance set in, until two little angels, disguised as young boys, crossed my path. 

One of them, 14 months old, with wild red hair, a Latin accent, and a cleft chin said, ”Hi!”, emphatically with a gleam in his beautiful blue eyes.

He laughed, as another one nearby heard the exchange and joined in. “What’s your name”, he asked? 

I told him and he worked hard to pronounce, Sally. He giggled and told me that he had an older brother, named Thomas. His eyes lit up as he told me all about him. 

Then he turned to the little angel (boy), and said, “Would you like a hug?” The little one said, “Yes”, and the two of them engaged.

I was mesmerized.

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It may be good for frugal families, as the title suggests. But after reading the article by Maine Mama, wealthy families can put these ideas to use if they don’t want to have spoiled children who do nothing but ask for money.

Maine Mama shares her three strategies:

• First, involving kids in our financial goals.
• Second, letting the kids make a lot of financial decisions themselves.
• Third, try to say “yes” as much as we can.

I may not agree with #3 fully. Saying “yes” too many times may bring more harm than good. But asking why and how to get it are crucial questions. For example, if your kid wants a new bike, ask him why he wants it. If you agree to the new bike, discuss with him how to get it.

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One issue that is close to my heart is our school education system. I know that the current education system does nothing more than teaching academic stuff (eg: alphabets, math, reading) and it’s a one size fits all system.

The students focus too much on academic excellence than other soft skills. The system produces students who go for zero-sum more than win-win.

The current system is not efficient in helping children develop their own unique talents. If you get an "F" in school, you’re doomed to fail. At least that’s how the teachers think.

But in reality, that’s not the case. Name three entrepreneurs who were school drop outs? You can give me the answers easily.

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