I’m officially raising the white flag in the battle of wills at mealtimes. You see, despite my efforts in making things like these… …the kids still aren’t very keen to eat or feed themselves. They don’t want to sit at the dinner table and finish…
The biggest challenge of parenting, in my opinion, is to always make sure that our children’s emotional love tanks are full. When we see a kid act up a lot, that’s a sure sign that his love tank is depleting and needs replenishing. A…
Return of Lil’ Miss Bossy Becks
You really need to live with us to know how this little girl bosses us around every day. Here’s just a glimpse of what happens on a daily basis. You better make sure Fatherkao had just returned home from a hard day’s work… Becks:…
A few days ago, fatherkao started using all the cardboard we collected from bulk ordering the kids’ diapers and milk powder, transforming them into standing paper dinosaurs. The kids were thrilled to be asked to help. So they went crazy, of course; they were on the roll,…
Want a wocket in your pocket? Featuring a Dr Seuss’s boardbook giveaway
Well, what can I say, ever since those board books arrived We’ve been reading and laughing and wanting to jive It’s been awesome and so much fun Reading each book every night one by one They made us laugh till…
Little blue and little yellow (plates), by Becks Kao
My kids love Leo Lionni’s little blue and little yellow, a cute story of how two best friends discover something amazing happens when they hug. They make me read the story again and again, in English and Chinese (mostly in English), and remain ever…
So the government unveiled a $2 billion package to boost our country’s low fertility rate. The latest measures are the third round of enhancements to the Marriage and Parenthood Package, covering areas such as assisted reproduction, healthcare, priority in housing, more childcare subsidies for the middle-income and…
Did you know we have a homegrown mascot who stages musical performances? I’ve always loved our very own mascots. I grew up with Singa the Courtesy Lion, Sharity Elephant, Teamy the Productivity Bee, and POSB’s Smiley Squirrel. If you have no clue what I’m…
I’m not sure if I’m winning or losing the mealtime battle. It’s getting a little complicated. Although portions still go unfinished and I end up spoonfeeding almost 99% of all their meals at home, the kids have shown me some things that have shocked…
Hamster food can be tasty too! [In support of Rise & Shine]
The Rise & Shine Breakfast Team recently gave me an almost impossible task. They delivered a pack of granola to my home, as part of the Rise & Shine Breakfast Campaign, which is a community effort that aims to promote healthy breakfast eating on a…