Forgot to mention. Start with having dotted or grey lines for them to trace over. It's easier for trace over something than to try to follow the same drawing or writing on a blank piece of paper.

I started printed lots of Alphabets and Numbers for my sons to write as and when they want to. My son knows how to open the drawer to pull out the one he wants to write and start writing with the marker color he likes.

So get ready your tools - papers and their favorite marker or crayon or pencil or pen. I find that they tend to want to write in their favourite color, so marker is ideal. (get those washable markers so even if they draw on their clothing or sofa, we can still wash off - I got mine from Crayona)

There are some pencil or crayon that are shaped triangular (3 sides) - it's meant for easy holding as it forms a natural holding posture especially for kids who just start to learn how to hold the pen. It's easier to hold than the normal round types. I saw some from Crayona too. Can check it out.

I know of a place that sells Crayona stuff quite cheap. Cheaper than Popular the last I checked. It's at Depot Heights on 2nd floor. Just next to Zion Babies. You can check it out if you want cheap prices. Happy shopping.

Cheers!
KC

Hi all

I think it largely depends on the kids whether they're ready or not. My elder one does not really fancy writing, when he's with us. In school, the teachers said he can write by himself and the worksheet that the schools gives shows his writing skills - quite good actually. And he did it himself. Point is he knows nobody will help him in school.

My younger one, at the age of 2, is already very fond of writing. He can sit there by himself and grab a marker by himself and trace on the printed alphabets and numbers that I print for him.

The key thing is praise also. I praise my son when he write something by himself.. and you can see his gleaming face, smiling all over. Encouragement is important.

Kids like to scribble on papers and some on walls, etc. Parents will typically scold their kids and said they should not write on the table, etc etc. Actually, the scribing is good for their motor skills and writing skills. First, they need to learn how to hold the pen, then how to control the direction and strength. The more they write, they better they get. (maybe can get mahjong papers and get them to write or draw or scribble whatever they want to improve their writing skills). Practice makes perfect.

Cheers!
KC

Hi

Glenn Doman has a baby flash card set where you can show them flashcards. Did you get that?

I did that to my 2nd boy while he was a baby. I like the different expression flash cards. My elder boy loves that too.

He also have the crawler mat which encourages babies to crawl.

Initial, we also have doubts. However, at such a tender age, we can only input to the child and believe in the system. I do think that all that we're doing will stimulate the brain and thus aids in the brain development. However, you need to be diligent and keep doing it. My thinking is even if we don't see the result immediately, I believe the child might have stored it somewhere in their brain that will aid in their learning in future.

Glenn Doman focus on right brain learning. The right brain activation is between the age of 0 to 3. Thus, giving them a good start will help in their development in future, even if you don't see immediate results. Have faith and have fun!

Happy parenthood!

Cheers!
KC

Hi all

yes, agree breastfeeding is great for both baby and mummy! Babies immunity are stronger when they're breastfed and that saves parents a lot of trouble. Babies that are too young can't really take medicine so it's better to keep them strong in the first few months especially.

Breastfeeding does makes you slim down faster initially. Subsequently, it depends on your food intake and exercise to maintain the weight loss. However, do eat nutritious food as what you eat will be what your baby takes.

Breastfeeding is also the perfect bonding between mummy and baby, plus it's so convenient. When you're out, no need for big bags of hot water and milk powder. Basically, only 1 thing is needed - the mummy (of course the diapers too). Even without nursing room, you can go to the toilet and nurse. It's convenient.

Also, it saves you some money from buying milk powder, which can be quite expensive. And it reduce colic.. and you're sure the milk temperature is correct - constantly warm.

So hang on. The initial few days is the toughest. Baby crying, family complaining (that mummy have no milk) => STRESSED! But just hang on. The baby can go without milk for a few days, so keep latching on and express after that to stimulate the flow. After the first few days, it's typically ok.

Remember to find someone who can really support you and help if you need help. I almost gave up but lucky for me, my sis is there for me to call and she's constantly encouraging me. Of course, my hubby also pro-breastfeeding. Not sure whether it's because it's good for the baby or so that he don't have to wake up to feed the baby in the middle of the night... haha.

Anyway, hang on. It's good for your baby. If you can, endure for 1 year.

Cheers!
KC

Hi KL

thanks for creating this software. Save a lot of trouble especially for lazy parents. Oops! Haha...

Anyway, I'm wondering for the flash card section, if my kids are not attentive as they're wondering about, should we forced them to concentrate or to replay if they didn't watch it? Or should we just skip to the next section no matter what?

When my kids are not attentive, sometimes, we reprimanded them and thereafter they will cry and then try to concentrate. However, I thought this might caused a negative association to the flash cards.

Any comments? Any parents encounter such problem?

Thanks

Cheers!
KC

Mmm... this would be more difficult for new members isn't it? For existing members, they probably have already existing points.

For the coupons, is it limited edition type? That is, is there a "while stock last" concept?

Hi,
I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post.  I have 2 boys, 2.5yrs and 4yrs.  Someone suggested this method earlier, I'd like to share a little further.  I learnt it from Shichida, and found it useful. 
Sometimes, my son will exhibit a certain behaviour which is undesirable.  At the point when it occurs, I can get him to stop, and feel sorry.  However, after some time, the behaviour comes back (eg. biting).  What we did is, 5-10 min after my son falls asleep, we speak to him and do "suggestions".  It goes something like this : "Joshua, you're a good boy, daddy and mummy loves you.  You're a happy boy, and loves to have fun, and you like your friends and your brother.  So, when you play with them, you want them to have fun too, and you know that you should not be biting anyone since it's painful for them.  You can be gentle and have fun too with your friends.  When you wake up, you know you can wake up happy, and your friends will like you too."

We will repeat this for a few days in a row.  So far, we've corrected a few bad behaviours, and my son is a very happy boy who laughs all the time.  Try it... you've got nothing to lose.