My Kids 馬來港孩

 I do think it’s important for kids to learn or at least have an idea what to do when there’s 🚨 emergency, when the adult at home is not responsive 😵‍💫 , when they NEED HELP 🆘 Many might thought I’m overthinking, but hey, sometimes I’m not home and it’s just kids and helper, what if my helper is on the floor unconscious? Do your kids know what to do? I know mine don’t, until now, after they’ve learn to.  Super grateful to have found the BEST First Aid in Hong Kong ! Of course they aren’t the Red Cross or St Johns, but they offered basic course for young kids and if you have at least 2, they are willing to come to your designated place (eg at home).    My kids now know the protocol for emergency :  1. Check if the person on ground is breathing  2. Call the emergency services and intercom the security  3. Carrying out CPR only if the person is not breathing  4. Signal and knowledge on choking and what to do  5. How to handle burnt fingers o...

 📚 📚 📚  A book to read with your little one, giving them a glimpse of the world.  Little Martin’s friend invited him to play at his house but was shocked when friend’s mother wouldn’t let him in because of his skin colour,  he is black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on in the community, the segregation that was happening in USA, where there are separate spaces for black and white peoples at public spaces. Martin promised that when he grew up, he will fight injustice peacefully, with the most powerful weapon of all: words. He encouraged people all over the country to stand up for their rights and join in with peaceful protest. And when the story of a black woman, Rosa was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on bus, Martin speaks up, asking his community not to take bus until the law has changed, that’s the first civil right movement in the country. Many citizens were inspired by Martin, he became the youngest to...

I’m not sure if I’ll ever find out this playground if not because K is having tennis training here. Apparently, there are plenty of tennis courts at Morse Park.  To my surprise , Morse Park is actually quite a big park, divided into few section; Morse Park no 1 which is where the basketball court located  and next to the sports centre, Morse Park 2 is next to Wong Tai Sin Cultural Garden, Morse Park No. 3 which is the soccer pitch, then Morse Park No. 4 which is where tennis courts and skateboard park located. I’m pretty sure there are another children’s playground  at Morse Park No. 1 but it’s far away from No. 4, so we just hang out at the one nearby.  I do think it’s a great playground in core and strength training. Different type of climbing bars, balancing log, see-saw and rock climbing walls with 2 mini slides. Climbing in general helps children to build their physicals and gross motor skills. Different climbing structures have the following benefits:  1. ...

A book to read to your little one, while giving them a glimpse of the world.  A dutch-british mix iconic actresses on stage and screen but suffered greatly during the war when she’s young.  Not forgetting her childhood during the war, she did whatever she could to help others. During her retirement, she became ambassador of a children’s charity where she travelled around the world, raising awareness for children who needed water, food and medicine.  When I read to My kids, I make sure to stop and explain Audrey Hepburn’s simple rule for life “Dance as though no one is watching. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth”; and her important role as ambassador of goodwill, the needs of clean water, food and medicine (the basic and necessities for survival) for some less fortunate children.  They don’t understand at first, until I explain and show them photos of children drinking from the puddles, malnutrition because they don’t have proper fo...

A book to read to your little one, while giving them a glimpse of the world.  Little Malala grew up in Pakistan, a place where woman were supposed be quiet, only belongs at home not school. However, she refused to be silent, defied the Taliban’s rules, fighting for the right of every girl to learn.  This book really tell her story in a gentle way that is accessible to young children. The artwork accompanying with simple text makes it easier for adults to talk about the harsh realities of the world. Particularly now that the Taliban’s action in Afghan are showing on tv where they often asked about the seemingly depressing footages.  I was surprised to hear my son saying “Mommy, the Taliban is not right, girls can go to school, like Karena, learn and do whatever they want, not just stay home”.  And I think it’s a perfect timing for me to read this with them just before school starts, where K seems to appreciate school even more, especially now at Grade 1, working hard ...

Hiking with kids can be tough but we did it anyway, because it’s one of the best way to show kids the right way to care and love the nature. Of course, there are times where kids get worn out, feel bored or throw tantrums; but they develop new skills like observing plants and livings in nature, experience independence and trained physiques when they spend time outdoors.  However, heading into the nature with children requires some planning and prep;  1. Right clothing and gear. Layers of clothes so you could adjust for changing temperatures, weather and condition. Closed-goes shoes that fit well. Accessories like hat and sunglasses  2. Stock up your backpack.  Filled up with snacks for kids (something they’ll look forward to), plenty of water, sunscreen and bug repellent. Consider to let your young children like mine (4.5yo and 3yo) bring 1 of their favourite toy if it makes them feel better about the hike. And not forget the first aid kit stock with bandage, bite an...

It’s summer vacay and I’ve been planning to take kids back to mommy’s hometown. Daddy is not coming with us because he needs to work. So, I challenged myself to fly solo with 2 kids. It’s just 4 hours flight back to Malaysia, for 23 days 💪 It’s not my first time flying solo with kid, went London with K last summer when she is merely 3 years old but this time I’m doing it with 2 under 4 toddlers.  One thing I learnt from all the travelling with kids, it’s important to travel light and comfy. Things I DO NOT BRING while travelling, be it Thailand or Japan.  First, I ditched stroller for sure! It ain’t going to be light and easy when you have to push that thing around or figure a spot to place it well. My kids learnt that “it’s either they walk by themselves, or we are not going anywhere” since young. And NO I am not going to carry them. If they are tired and need to nap, we will stop at coffee shops and they can rest on my lap or koala hug on me.  Second, I am not bringing...

There is something I would love to mark it down, to remember. Earlier this month, we brought kids to Disneyland. We watched the Mickey and Wondrous Book. At the end of the show, there's always confetti and shiny ribbon streamer popped out from the top. As usual, K would want to pick one of the ribbon which I normally allowed if we sat near one. But not this time, our seats were far from the popped area, so I told her she can pick up next time when we sit nearer. Of course, like most of the kids her age "the terrible 3", she insisted, threw tantrums to the point I suggest we leave right away.  {{{Fast forward}}} At the end of the day when we are in the car heading home,  she hold my hands and said K: I am sorry mommy Mom: Sorry for what? [I am puzzled, no idea what was she talking about\ K: I throw tantrums just now Mom: Oh, thank you. Thank you for thinking about it and say sorry to mommy. I am proud of many things in my life, especially raising both K and D by myself as ...

 As a parent (especially a full time stay at home mommy) of a girl and a boy, I often feel responsible for their wellbeing and  everything else , including the good and behavior/ manners, character building, knowledge etc.  Most of the time they are easy, especially if I am being patient and reasonable; but there are moments they turn into angry dinosaur, normally in my bad days where I losses it too! Yes, I do yelled. You got to understand, kids are naturally "mom-bullier". They can be an angel to everyone but a little devil  challenging mommy. When I hear someone praises them for behaving, I secretly rolled my eyes and thought " yeah you have no idea my dear".  Anyway, I do have some rules for kids to strictly followed:  1. Holding adults' hand at the carpark/ pathway.  2. Holding adults' hand when it's crowded (eg. markets, malls) 3. Do not eat anything given by others before asking mommy and daddy.  4. Do not walk into an empty elevator by you...

As a parent for 3.5 years, the question I got asked most are "how I make my kids go to bed early", followed by grumbles how impossible for their kids to sleep early. Seriously, even the security at my building complaint her grandchildren sleeping at 12 midnight. Some of them then would jump to conclusion and sarcastically mentioning how easy my life as a mom is/ how my kids are the easy one.  My kids are in bed by 7.30 pm and usually asleep by 8 pm. I understand families with working parents come home late and prefer their kids stay up a little longer to spend some quality time; I know some parents who woke an hour early in the morning to spend time with kids and have them sleep early too, so in the end it's really all on parents' priorities and family's lifestyle.  And here come the questions: - Why so early? K wakes early at 6.50 am on school days, maybe 7.30 am on weekends and D wakes around 8 am. K usually don't nap anymore, and D takes 1 hour nap every no...