I read a story about a lady whom her son (5yo) is being bullied by two older kids (7yo). They are putting words into his mouth and bad-talk him at the playground so that other kids would not befriended him. This lady is seeking opinion whether she was doing right by pulling her son away and saying loud (so the two kids hear it) that his son does not need friends like this. What say you?
Personally I would like to hear from my child's decision on how he would like to do with this but in this case it is a bit hard to let a 5yo gets the best solution by himself. If I were his mom, I would encourage him to invite the other kids to our house to have playtime or tea parties. For I believe these could create space and time to proof to others how good or bad my son is. Sooner or later the other kids will know whether that two kids been telling truth or lies and eventually this will build better friendship among these kids and my son.
At the same time I would comfort my son from his worries of losing his friends and explain to him not to worry so much of what people badmouthing him for no one can defeats the truth. In addition, I would let my son to organize his parties, i.e. food & beverages, activities, type of games to be played and who to invite (and why not inviting so and so?).
I would be glad if you could add on the list on what could I do to help him better. Thanks!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Fun Day: How to Make a Scarecrow
Thing you can make when you have free time with your children in decorating your garden.
(Thanks to eHow.com, http://www.ehow.com/how_3981_make-scarecrow.html#ixzz1KETQCeaM)
Materials:
* Buttons (optional)
* Straw Hat (optional)
* Gardening Gloves
* Glues
* Old Pillowcase
* Yarns, Straws, Dry Leaves or Rags (stuffing material)
* Felt-tip Pens
* Rubber Bands
* 10-foot long bamboo pole or something looks like it
* Ropes
* Old Belt (optional)
* Craft Wire, Floral Wire, Twine or Raffia (for tying)
* Old Shirt (not tees)
* Old Trousers or Overall
Steps:
1) Cut bamboo pole into two pieces, 4 feet long and the other 6 feet long.
2) Place the 4-foot section across the 6-foot piece, 1 foot down from the top.
3) Wire the two pieces together with floral wire, twine or raffia.
4) Place an old shirt on the short cross-piece of the frame and button the shirt in front.
5) Stuff the shirt loosely with straw, dry leaves or rags.
6) Place gloves at the end of the "arms" and secure them with rubber bands.
7) Pull one leg of a pair of trousers onto the long bamboo pole. The other leg will hang freely.
8) Tuck the stuffed shirt into the waist of the trousers.
9) Secure the waist of the trousers to the pole with a rope or belt, tying the belt or rope to the cross-piece if necessary to keep the pants from falling down.
10) Stuff the pants with the stuffing material of your choice.
11) Make a head for your scarecrow by stuffing straw into a pillowcase. Tie the pillowcase opening onto the top of the long stake with rope.
12) Draw a face with felt-tip pens, or glue on buttons for eyes and yarn for a mouth.
13) Stick the scarecrow in the ground or tie it securely in another location.
14) Put on a straw hat to make it look nicer.
Tips:
a) Be creative! Scarecrows can be male or female.
b) Dress up your scarecrow according to the occasion, perhaps in a tuxedo for a formal affair, or a cocktail dress if you're hosting a casual evening with friends.
c) If you decide not to make a scarecrow head, simply place a hat on the top of the long pole, stapling it to the bamboo so it stays in place.
d) Another way to avoid the pants falling off is to use overalls and secure them over the cross-piece.
e) Don't expect your scarecrow to scare off crows. They usually aren't afraid of such things.
Materials:
* Buttons (optional)
* Straw Hat (optional)
* Gardening Gloves
* Glues
* Old Pillowcase
* Yarns, Straws, Dry Leaves or Rags (stuffing material)
* Felt-tip Pens
* Rubber Bands
* 10-foot long bamboo pole or something looks like it
* Ropes
* Old Belt (optional)
* Craft Wire, Floral Wire, Twine or Raffia (for tying)
* Old Shirt (not tees)
* Old Trousers or Overall
Steps:
1) Cut bamboo pole into two pieces, 4 feet long and the other 6 feet long.
2) Place the 4-foot section across the 6-foot piece, 1 foot down from the top.
3) Wire the two pieces together with floral wire, twine or raffia.
4) Place an old shirt on the short cross-piece of the frame and button the shirt in front.
5) Stuff the shirt loosely with straw, dry leaves or rags.
6) Place gloves at the end of the "arms" and secure them with rubber bands.
7) Pull one leg of a pair of trousers onto the long bamboo pole. The other leg will hang freely.
8) Tuck the stuffed shirt into the waist of the trousers.
9) Secure the waist of the trousers to the pole with a rope or belt, tying the belt or rope to the cross-piece if necessary to keep the pants from falling down.
10) Stuff the pants with the stuffing material of your choice.
11) Make a head for your scarecrow by stuffing straw into a pillowcase. Tie the pillowcase opening onto the top of the long stake with rope.
12) Draw a face with felt-tip pens, or glue on buttons for eyes and yarn for a mouth.
13) Stick the scarecrow in the ground or tie it securely in another location.
14) Put on a straw hat to make it look nicer.
Tips:
a) Be creative! Scarecrows can be male or female.
b) Dress up your scarecrow according to the occasion, perhaps in a tuxedo for a formal affair, or a cocktail dress if you're hosting a casual evening with friends.
c) If you decide not to make a scarecrow head, simply place a hat on the top of the long pole, stapling it to the bamboo so it stays in place.
d) Another way to avoid the pants falling off is to use overalls and secure them over the cross-piece.
e) Don't expect your scarecrow to scare off crows. They usually aren't afraid of such things.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tell Me Why?
Got a DVD series suitable for children aged 3-12,十万个为什么？, from aPee. Will try to compile as many questions as possible not a million. And hopefully these could help you in replying your young ones.
Stay tuned for more ;)
1) Why thunder comes after lightning?
- Light moves faster than sound.
2) Why do people yawn?
- Human need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to survive. When we are tired, more carbon dioxide is produced. If it doesn't get expelled fast enough, it will cause harm to the body.
Yawning is like deep breathing, it helps us inhale more oxygen and get rid of the harmful carbon dioxide. That's why yawning, in a way, protects our health.
3) Why do people have dreams?
- Our brain is made up of lots of nerve cells. These cells are very important as they deal with our sight, hearing, thinking, movement and so on. They work very hard during the day. At night, when we sleep, our brain will start to relax but not all the brain cells will stop working at the same time. It is those cells that are still active that cause us have dreams.
What we see or hear or expecting in the day may appear in our dreams.
4) Why do we have earthquakes?
- Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of the earth's crust. When this happens, the rocks on the earth's surface start to move. As the pressure becomes greater, some of the rocks will crack or collapse. This is known as an earthquake.
The force it creates is very similar to a volcano which is erupting. The collapse of the layer of line just under the ground will also cause tremors. The tremors will then spread from the center of the quake to the area around it. The tremors is greater as it is closer to the center and become weaker as it moves further away from the center.
Actually there are slight tremors happen every 2 minutes or so, but we normally don't feel it. As for strong earthquakes, they happen about 20 times every year.
Stay tuned for more ;)
1) Why thunder comes after lightning?
- Light moves faster than sound.
2) Why do people yawn?
- Human need to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to survive. When we are tired, more carbon dioxide is produced. If it doesn't get expelled fast enough, it will cause harm to the body.
Yawning is like deep breathing, it helps us inhale more oxygen and get rid of the harmful carbon dioxide. That's why yawning, in a way, protects our health.
3) Why do people have dreams?
- Our brain is made up of lots of nerve cells. These cells are very important as they deal with our sight, hearing, thinking, movement and so on. They work very hard during the day. At night, when we sleep, our brain will start to relax but not all the brain cells will stop working at the same time. It is those cells that are still active that cause us have dreams.
What we see or hear or expecting in the day may appear in our dreams.
4) Why do we have earthquakes?
- Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of the earth's crust. When this happens, the rocks on the earth's surface start to move. As the pressure becomes greater, some of the rocks will crack or collapse. This is known as an earthquake.
The force it creates is very similar to a volcano which is erupting. The collapse of the layer of line just under the ground will also cause tremors. The tremors will then spread from the center of the quake to the area around it. The tremors is greater as it is closer to the center and become weaker as it moves further away from the center.
Actually there are slight tremors happen every 2 minutes or so, but we normally don't feel it. As for strong earthquakes, they happen about 20 times every year.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
How Does Your Little Sweetheart Tells You That He/She Loves You?
I read this from babycenter.com this morning and tears become visible in my eyes. Never had I thought that our little ones, as young as a newborn, does know how to express their love to us *silly*.
Here are what been read from that article:
1) Your newborn stares into your eyes
He's actually working hard to memorize your face. He doesn't understand anything else about the world, but he knows you're important.
2) Your baby thinks about you even when you're not around.
Between 8 and 12 months old, he'll start to scrunch his face and look around when you leave the room — and he'll smile when you return.
3) Your toddler throws wicked tantrums.
Nope, those screaming fits don't mean he's stopped loving you. He wouldn't be so hurt and angry if he didn't trust you so deeply.
4) Your toddler runs to you for comfort when he falls down or feels sad.
Kids this age may not truly understand the meaning of "I love you," but their actions speak louder than words.
5) Your preschooler gives you a flower picked from the garden, a finger-painted heart, a sparkly rock, or another gift.
6) Your preschooler wants your approval.
He'll start to be more cooperative around the house, and he'll look for chances to impress. "Look at me!" will become a catchphrase.
7) Your grade-schooler trusts you with secrets, like his first crush or his most embarrassing moment.
You're his confidante, even if he shies away from your hugs in public.
Here are what been read from that article:
1) Your newborn stares into your eyes
He's actually working hard to memorize your face. He doesn't understand anything else about the world, but he knows you're important.
2) Your baby thinks about you even when you're not around.
Between 8 and 12 months old, he'll start to scrunch his face and look around when you leave the room — and he'll smile when you return.
3) Your toddler throws wicked tantrums.
Nope, those screaming fits don't mean he's stopped loving you. He wouldn't be so hurt and angry if he didn't trust you so deeply.
4) Your toddler runs to you for comfort when he falls down or feels sad.
Kids this age may not truly understand the meaning of "I love you," but their actions speak louder than words.
5) Your preschooler gives you a flower picked from the garden, a finger-painted heart, a sparkly rock, or another gift.
6) Your preschooler wants your approval.
He'll start to be more cooperative around the house, and he'll look for chances to impress. "Look at me!" will become a catchphrase.
7) Your grade-schooler trusts you with secrets, like his first crush or his most embarrassing moment.
You're his confidante, even if he shies away from your hugs in public.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Para Cayenne Con Amor
When I was just a little girl
I never thought of what should I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich?
What are all these to me?
When I grew up then fall in love
I thought who should my sweetheart shall be
And shall he be handsome, shall be rich?
Do these matter to me?
Now I grow old and have a little girl
I'm really worry'n how she should be
Shall she be pretty, shall she be rich?
I pray the best to be
Qué será será, whatever will be will be
The future must be good to she
Qué será será, what will be must be
The very best for she
I never thought of what should I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich?
What are all these to me?
When I grew up then fall in love
I thought who should my sweetheart shall be
And shall he be handsome, shall be rich?
Do these matter to me?
Now I grow old and have a little girl
I'm really worry'n how she should be
Shall she be pretty, shall she be rich?
I pray the best to be
Qué será será, whatever will be will be
The future must be good to she
Qué será será, what will be must be
The very best for she
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Menu 1: Fruity Salad Porridge (Instant)
Here is one of the baby's menu that I liked. It is for infant of 6+ months old.
Serves portion: 2 persons
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Utensils: Usual Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients:
150 ml warm water
50 gm Nestlé® GOLD® Infant Cereal Rice with Apple and Cranberry
50 gm pureed pear
50 ml orange juice
Cooking Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients.
2. Mix well and serve immediately.
Nutrition count per serving:
Energy = 108 Kcal
Carbohydrates = 20g
Protein = 3.2g
Fat = 1.8g
Good To Know:
Cranberry may not be widely available locally but worth adding to a child’s diet.
Good To Remember:
Cranberry helps to fight infections with its anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Source: http://www.weaning.com.my/my/child_nutrition/recipes/recipe_detail.htm?stage=1&num=10&pci=5
Serves portion: 2 persons
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Utensils: Usual Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients:
150 ml warm water
50 gm Nestlé® GOLD® Infant Cereal Rice with Apple and Cranberry
50 gm pureed pear
50 ml orange juice
Cooking Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients.
2. Mix well and serve immediately.
Nutrition count per serving:
Energy = 108 Kcal
Carbohydrates = 20g
Protein = 3.2g
Fat = 1.8g
Good To Know:
Cranberry may not be widely available locally but worth adding to a child’s diet.
Good To Remember:
Cranberry helps to fight infections with its anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Source: http://www.weaning.com.my/my/child_nutrition/recipes/recipe_detail.htm?stage=1&num=10&pci=5
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Potty Training with 21mos Cayenne
Have been thinking of potty train Cayenne so that she has lesser chance to get diaper rashes especially during hot spell. Read few forums about potty training toddlers so I decided to train her (no diaper) on a non-working Saturday. From that forum, it says bring your child to pee in every 20 to 30 minutes, so the first round I decided to wait for 30mins but failed (she pee in about 20mins). So the second round I decided to let her pee in another 20mins and it was successful. Then I concluded to bring her to the potty in every 20 minutes. Who knows?
She got frustrated and annoyed by my repeated question (you want to shee shee?) in every 20mins and brought her to sit on the potty, ended she remained silent and did not want to talk much. At the very last attempt, she told me "no shee shee, mi mi ngoi ngoi" (meaning she does not want to pee but want to sleep) *pity her* Then the whole evening (till nite time) she was very cranky.
This is the first time she asked for afternoon nap. I guess she was really fed-up with those attempts and decided to sleep. She even gave up watching Barney which is her favorite cartoon. So I put up a diaper on her and tell her to go to sleep with it. She smiles back at me and hug her pillow.
Today, I read from aNon's blog about Rachel's outing without big bag nor diaper on her. I count again and realized it happens when Rachel is 2yrs & 4mths old. So I guess I can wait a little longer in training her again. Hopefully, she is not phobia by her first potty training.
Wishing good luck to myself!
She got frustrated and annoyed by my repeated question (you want to shee shee?) in every 20mins and brought her to sit on the potty, ended she remained silent and did not want to talk much. At the very last attempt, she told me "no shee shee, mi mi ngoi ngoi" (meaning she does not want to pee but want to sleep) *pity her* Then the whole evening (till nite time) she was very cranky.
This is the first time she asked for afternoon nap. I guess she was really fed-up with those attempts and decided to sleep. She even gave up watching Barney which is her favorite cartoon. So I put up a diaper on her and tell her to go to sleep with it. She smiles back at me and hug her pillow.
Today, I read from aNon's blog about Rachel's outing without big bag nor diaper on her. I count again and realized it happens when Rachel is 2yrs & 4mths old. So I guess I can wait a little longer in training her again. Hopefully, she is not phobia by her first potty training.
Wishing good luck to myself!
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