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The Unknown Story Behind Michelle Obama’s Fashion Designer

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In 2009, everyone was waiting in anticipation what the new First Lady would wear on the President’s inauguration night.

Michelle Obama didn’t tell anyone which dress she picked until that night itself.

In the end, as you might already know now, she wore a glorious white one-shoulder gown.

And the designer is the then 27-year old Jason Wu (吴季刚).

Merely getting your dress shortlisted by the First Lady is a far-fetched dream for many designers out there, let alone being chosen and worn.

However I am not interested in Mrs Obama’s dresses, what she wears and what not. [Read more…]

Mad Snail Disease Parenting Tips

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Photo Credit: Joel Olives

While my coming to 6 years old son K is not considered a TV fanatic, he does sit in front of the idiot box sometimes.

Two of his favorite programs are SpongeBob SquarePants (the yellow thing, you know?) and local production Upin & Ipin.

Sometimes I watch with him.

As I watch, I find SpongeBob is funny and the storyline is intriguing.

No wonder it’s so darn popular.

Once Bitten…

In one episode, SpongeBob’s pet snail was biting anyone he bumped into. Gary was a nice guy but that day he turned into someone that’s not him. [Read more…]

Mistakes Parents Make on First Day at School

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First Day at School
Photo Credit: doug wilson

New school year started last week here.

Obviously many parents are busy when they send off their child to school for the first time.

From the crowds I see in front of the school, they are more nervous than the child.

They are not sure how their child handles in the new environment.

New friends. New teachers.

And worst of all, away from home and parents. [Read more…]

8 Tips for Being the Best Single Parent a Child Can Get

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Single Parent
Photo Credit: Kathryn Rotondo

This is a guest post from Laura Cecil.

There is a paradox for children living in a single parent home. Life at home is often more peaceful with a single parent, than it is in a contentious two parent family. Unfortunately, life outside the single parent home is more often troublesome for the child because of unfair stereotypes. Broken home and dysfunctional home are terms bandied about by those who don’t know what they are talking about. [Read more…]

Parenting and The X Factor

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The X Factor Winner: Melanie Amaro

Wow! What a night!

I got quite emotional when I watched talent show USA’s The X Factor: Finale the other night. Not because I was supporting anyone but seeing love and support throwing behind each top 3 contestants touched my heart.

I hardly watch reality shows but for The X Factor, it just happened that I watched the first episode, the finale, and a few episodes in between.

As I watched, it occurred to me that there were a few parenting tips that we could learn from The X Factor for raising happy and successful children. [Read more…]