Formular 1 Race - Nic Vs Jay

Fight for Mother Love & Attention

Fighting for my attention or love???

Home Made Pop Pia (Spring Roll)

Basic Ingredient:-
1) 2 nos. of Bangkuang & 2 nos of small carrot
2) 500g of Pop pia skin
3) Salad
4) Pork (can add prawn if like)
5) 2 nos. of Cucumber
6) 1 bag of Chili boh
7) Fried egg cut into small piece
8) Fried small red onion

Fried ingredient 1 & 4 with chicken stock seasoning, slat & pepper
Fried chili boh with some brown sugar

Than just follow step by step and roll them together.

ENJOY.........

Children Through Tantrum - Ways to Avoid

Through tantrum is very common for children at about age of 3 but it can be avoided if we know the course of it. In DK – The Science of Parenting book, bad behavior like tantrum might be due to:-

· Tiredness will course imbalances in autonomic nervous system so the natural calming mechanism no longer function well.

· Hunger will disrupts kid hormones. If blood sugar level falls, kid body will releasing stress hormones.

· Suger & Sweet. If eat chocolate & sweets on empty stomach, the sugar level will go sky high & the sugar level will boost within 10 – 15 min. than after 30 min the sugar level drop. This will course Hypoglycemia.

· Food Additive. Some additives reduce level of dopamine & noradrenalin in brain and course hyperactive behaviour.

· Low in DHA. DHA from fish oil (Omega 3 Fatty Acid) will boosts serotonin levels. If low in DHA level, kids will have temper tantrums, sleep problem, behavior problems & learning problems.

Ah Kong Birthday

We "booked" the whole restaurant to celebrate Ah Kong birthday (hehe....)

Me & Nicholas pick the smallest birthday cake for Ah Kong (Since Ah Kong don't like to eat sweet thing)

See who enjoy the most........

EQ Parents Talk by Professor Lee - Part 2

Example Case 1: Always give clear, direct instruction.
When your kids trying to run across the road. Our immediate reaction always shout " Don't run across the road". WRONG. Professor Lee said this is like the Lemon theory. When you keep repeating the lemon than they will think about lemon even though you specifically ask him not to. e.g "Don't think about lemon, don't ever think about lemon, don't think about the juicy lemon......" What are you thinking now "Lemon" right?

Correct instruction is "STOP. COME BACK"

Example Case 2: Question with Doubt
Normally when we go back we will ask question like " Have you finished your homework?" or Have you taken your bath". Try not to ask this kind of questions as your kids might not happy that he feel you always doubt on his ability and he reluctant to answer your question.

Correct asking is " I am sure you have finished your homework already right?" This way he happily answer your question " Yes, I finished already" or he will feel guilty if he have finished and tell you which one he haven't finished.

Example case 3: Bad Comments
A lots of parents never say good comments about their kids in front of friends or relative. They will always said " Aiya him ah very naughty, never listen to me......" or "He so stupid, homework never finish, exam so bad...." This way your son will think since you say I am naughty, stupid, ..... than let it be. He just accepted what you said and doesn't need to work hard for it.

EQ Parents Talk by Professor Lee - Part 1

I just wanted to share some interesting points from the talk I attended yesterday by Professor Lee on EQ Parents - No shouting, No scolding, No Beating Teaching method to your young one from age 0 to 13.

As a parent, we need to always handle our kids with 3 steps (Have to do all 3 steps, cannot skip any step):-

(1) Loving heart 爱心
(2) Punishment 惩罚
(3) Praise 鼓励

Loving heart. We have to show our kids that we love him by hug , kiss & tell him everyday that we love him. Children cannot read our mind, most of the children have bad behaviour or run away from home is because he think that we don't love him.

Punishment. The punishment only to make our kids uncomfortable but not to scare him. E.g. If a eldest son beat the small one than just ask him to stand facing the wall for punishment. He will feel ok at first but on 2nd or 3rd times he will feel uncomfortable, bored, tired and he would not do it again next time. But to start the punishment we have to start with 1st explain, 2nd warning, 3rd only take action.

Praise. After punishment have to follow by praise. This is to tell him that even though we punish him but we still love him. Praise him that he is doing a good work. Tell him"Thanks and don't do it again" or tell him that his writing is beautiful after the writing punishment.

I will continue more on others later..... few interesting case study.

National Horse Shows at Penang Turf Club 06.06.09-New comments

This is the 1st time our family visit to the Penang turf club......very big and lots of people.

We went there quite late at about 5pm, most of the events already close. Luckly we manage to go for the carriage ride. But too late for the Pony ride..... Nicholas very disappointed.

Nicholas is okey with the horse, he dare to touch & feed them.