Discipline

I was chatting with my friend C over the discipline of our growing child. Every parents have their own unique way of teaching and disciplining their kids but what is the best method? Over the years, I realized that there are no best methods but rather what work best for you and your child.

Do not follow the method blindly just because it work on another child, remember each child is unique and special in their way.

I'm glad that I have never use the cane on Kris before and once I broad up the conversation of purchasing a cane with Kris and she shook her head ferociously and tell me that she does not need one as she is a good baby. 

My good baby has her up and down days as well. Oh well, testing my patience (That's what my husband say).

Fine Motor skills

I was brought up thinking that scissors and cutters are not for kids below 5, I was so wrong. Kris approached me one day and requested for a pair of scissor to cut some organic shapes.

I was thinking to myself what are organic shapes?

I brought a pair of scissor and a pair of patterned scissor from Ikea (that are suitable for children) for $4.90.I didn't know that this purchase could actually keep her occupied for a while for a longggg time.

First, she will request for some papers and start her usual doodling and colouring. After which, she will cut her paper into tiny bits and start to re-arrange them like tiny puzzles or even "cook" them in her mini kitchen station. Recently, I got some ice cream sticks hand me down from my cousin and this had her creating her own "boat" with a little help from mama.