How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk

Chapter 1
Whenever our child come to ask and tells us about her/his day, try to acknowledge their feelings. It would also be helpful if they do physical activities to express their unhappiness (such as drawing) until they get calmer after a few attempts.
When children throws tantrums, the ideal solution is not always getting them what they want, but addressing their need in a 'wish list'. They understand it as we as parents care enough about them.
Listening without judging is also helpful for children. Sometimes a sympathetic silence is all a child needs.

Get Set, Ready, 2013!

Here we are again.... telling stories about our daily but not necessarily boring life. It's the year 2013 now. Fiuh....a lot of things have been going on and truly said we can only remember the amazing ones. Our helper has gone back to her hometown. So now only four of us; Papa, Mama, Charlotte and Audreen. Audreen is no longer drinking from baby milk bottle, which means she is no longer considered as a baby. We presume she is now a big girl, so she can join our club of awesome four. Last December holiday was quite something...with all the struggling, adjusting period of time that brought us here to what we are now. Mama has so many things to share and learn about juggling house chores and child rearing. But we'll hear about those later when she's ready and surely got the time....