autum
ya mine about 30pax, so 36 cupcakes ok..more than that, really over budget.
err..i was like mad woman leh...
Carol
yeh post pix! hey i want to tell u there is a thai massage shop somewhere in the new flat area. they have TUMMY SLIMMING treatment 90mins for $50. Its a very good price leh...i may want to give it a try, u keen?
cutie
its at safra kids adventure. decor from concourse. not a lot. some of the kids had nightmare that nite, they ran and played too much
Traz
good thing about teaching, can go back anytime. what level and subjects are u teaching?
astro,joelle
rec'd this article - wow ...just when i was about to get a book on discipline.
http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/0_the-discipline-tool-kit-successful-strategies-for-every-age_1475318.pc?scid=momsbaby_20080303:2&pe=2TWxs7j
First, the ground rules
To set the stage for discipline success, here are the bottom-line rules many experts agree on:
1. We're all in this together. Right from the start, teach your kids that your family is a mutual support system, meaning that everyone pitches in. Even a baby can learn to "help" you lift her by reaching out her arms, says Madelyn Swift, founder and director of Childright and author of Discipline for Life, Getting It Right With Children.
2. Respect is mutual. One of the most common complaints parents and kids have about each other is "You're not listening." Set a good example early on: When your child tries to tell you something, stop what you're doing, focus your attention, and listen. Later you can require the same courtesy from her.
3. Consistency is king. One good way to raise a child with emotional strength? Be consistent and unwavering about rules and chores, says Harvard professor Dan Kindlon, author of Too Much of a Good Thing. Even if you pick just one chore to insist on, your child will be better off, Kindlon says. "Being firm and consistent teaches your child that you care enough about him to expect responsible behavior."
4. Life's not always fair. We're so afraid of disappointing or upsetting our kids — too afraid, say some discipline pros. "If a child never experiences the pain of frustration — of having to share a toy or wait their turn in line — or if they're never sad or disappointed, they won't develop psychological skills that are crucial for their future happiness," says Kindlon. So if your child's upset because a younger sibling got a different punishment, for example, it's okay to say "I understand that this seems unfair to you, and I'm sorry you're upset, but life isn't always fair."
