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How I Got My 3-Year-Old to Love Veggies

May 2, 2014 By Hannah

I grew up liking veggies, simply because my mom started with me and my sister at an early age. I think my tastebuds – not to mention my brain – got used to the idea that veggies were the normal food, as opposed to hotdogs and meat. Now that I have three sons, I have had different experiences with each one.

The eldest is a special child – in all senses of the word – and he will eat anything! In fact, because of his condition, my problem is to make sure he does not eat everything that he sees at the table.

The second is three years old, and for the longest time, he only wanted to eat hotdogs. He also loves noodles, but when he sees any signs of vegetables, he would pick them out and put them aside. [Read more…] about How I Got My 3-Year-Old to Love Veggies

Considering Sending Your Kids Overseas for Higher Education?

June 28, 2013 By Hannah

Parting with our kids is perhaps one of the most bittersweet moments in a parent’s life, but if there was ever a good reason to say goodbye to your child then the pursuit of education is probably it. After all the advantages that come from studying in the best universities in the world cannot be over emphasised.

Sending a child to study overseas is no small matter though, requiring a lot of preparation on both you and your child’s part.

As a parent you need to ensure that you are prepared to face all the financial obligations that come with studying abroad. You need to budget enough money not only for tuition fees and books, but also for living expenses, medical emergencies, and the possibility of an extended stay. The last thing you want is for your child’s education to be cut short just a year before graduation just because you ran out of money to finance his/her education.

Dealing with Monster In-Laws

June 15, 2013 By Hannah

Clichés and jokes about in-laws abound for a good reason. And whether it’s your side of the family or your spouse’s side that’s making life a little (or a lot) harder, you still need to learn to deal with the matter in a positive manner if you want to set a good example with your kids. Granted that there’s no foolproof formula for dealing with monster in-laws, learning some coping mechanisms will definitely make your life easier and contribute to a happier marriage.

One of the most important steps you need to take is to let go of the negativity. This is easier said than done, but if you are to fix your relationship with your in-laws you have to let go of your negative attitude towards them. Of course, it’s perfectly natural to feel negative emotions when they do something irritating, but you need to be able to control your response so that you can understand the root of the problem and so move forward in a more productive manner. Kids pick up on emotions really well and will develop a negative attitude towards your in-laws if you don’t watch yourself. Even worse, they might end up unable to handle stress and cope with difficult people and issues in a more positive way as they grow.