The World @ My Fingertips

Many people keep telling me take my kid out of Chinese School. Their reason given is they feel that he can cope better if he has one language lesser to learn. The thing is, they dont understand that it’s not whether he attends a Chinese School or Vernacular School. The teachers at our Public Schools [...]

Gordon is beginning to like writing Chinese characters now. He can write on his magnetic board all day long if left undisturbed. I may not be able to read nor understand what he’s writing, but his cousins can. They told me he can write very well for his age. Gordon is very much a self-learner. [...]

Gordon’s tantrums are getting worse by the day. He used to listen and follow my instructions when he’s younger. His teacher told me about his behaviour at school this afternoon. When he wants something, he will throw a big tantrum until she gives in to him. I feel that this is not right. I told [...]

Gordon doesnt really like to write much. I’m talking about his school homework. I think he’s very traumatized by the sheer amount of writing he has to do each day. But i have no choice but to sit with him patiently each day and help him finish up what he’s supposed to hand up the [...]

Gordon is suffering from dry eyes and blinks his eyes very often. I am trying my best to keep his eyes hydrated at all times with an eye drop every few hours. Partly my fault for allowing him to play with the PSP so much during Chinese New Year. I’ve hid it from him and [...]

Trying to get Gordon to do his homework on his own is not an easy task. As he grows up, his attention span becomes lesser. He gets distracted easily. I have to make sure his surroundings is quiet and Malcolm is not around to disturb him. For a six year old, he has quite a [...]

School started on Wednesday. I’m glad both my boys didnt make a big fuss about going back to school. A bit reluctant though. But that’s normal, right. Malcolm cried a bit when we left. According to his teacher, he stopped when he found out that we were really gone, lol.
Malcolm may only be two [...]

Today is one of those days Gordon had far too many cookies at one go and is now running a temperature. He’s in bed, watching tv quietly. I made him some honey but he doesnt want any. I have to make sure he drinks more liquid so stay hydrated. Each time my kids runs a [...]

In the blink of an eye, my kid’s school break is nearly over. Today’s already Friday, and yet, i didnt spend much time doing his school revision with him. Come next year, he’ll be in Kindy Yr2, and yet, he still doesnt like to write. I really dont have much time left before he starts [...]