I have, what I think to be, a higher than usual hyperactive child. It’s always been a challenge to keep him distracted while my wife and I catch up on any semblance of chores. I saw all the videos of Japanese kids cleaning their classrooms, and thought what the hell? Why is my kid not…
Category: Parenting
Urination situation
My son has recently began, or rather regularly continued, a cycle of night bed wetting. My wife can’t relate but when I was his age (6-8) the second round of bed wetting (first round being when I was a baby) was embarrassing, frustrating, and confusing to me. So I completely understand where he’s coming from,…
Why use a pacifier?
The ongoing debate of giving a child a pacifier vs. not continues to rage. I’ve read both articles advocating both sides of the argument, so back to square on really. Inevitably, nothing is black and white and for each decision you make there are consequences and depends on what you are willing to live with….
E-mail your future
Having small kids it is hard to elaborate and express many things to them until they reach a certain age. Living in the internet age, what better way than to create email accounts for them and send them occasional emails. They can have a range of topics sent at random time. Other than the fact…
Before you gift a Baby
After having two kids (one fairly recently) and being part of a big family and having a good number of friends (sounds a bit conceited here I know); we have had our fair share of great useful gifts and some not so useful ones. Cash is king, but if you want to send an actual…
Son of Music
My son is obsessed with Music, obsessed. It might be due to the fact that I used to put some Buddha Bar tunes for him to sleep between the ages of 1 to 3? Or the fact that I’m also obsessed with music and must have them on all car drives? Or my fascination with all things music videos? Or…
My idea of “Quality” time with Kids
So what is quality time? I mean the constant sense of guilt for working parents is ridicules when it comes to spending time with kids at home. Universally we all agree quality time is needed but how much is enough? The short answer is, it’s never enough, but no time is unacceptable. Even a daily…
Should I make a will?
Why have a will? Even if you don’t have much to leave behind when it comes to material things, having a will is one of the most important things you can do. I lost my father early in my life (I was 11) and luckily both sides of the family get along really well and…
10 “Pearls” for the Toddler Traveller
Some pearls are more precious than others, and I wish someone would have shared their “pearls of wisdom” and warned me about the great toddler travelling experience. I would say this would apply to children as they begin to speak (cry and scream) and walk a little, maybe 1.5 to 3.5 years old. If you…
Dark clouds ahead – School Bullying
As my son (aka “my life”) starts a new school, new students, new teachers, new curriculum, new country – the inevitable bullying has started. This was anticipated and, if anything I was surprised it took this long for it to start. I am slightly comforted by the fact that bullying these days is much more…
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