Positive self-image

"An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change, and the choice of friends, mates and careers. It's no exaggeration to say that a strong positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success for life" - Dr. Joyce Brothers (psychologist and author)


We shape our children's image. Our children see themselves as what we say they are. Find something positive to say to your son and daughter everyday. Think hard.....surely they have some good stuff in them.

A positive self-image cannot be destroyed when it is firmly established!

Closing The Chapter

How do you break a grieving news to your children? It may be the death of a dear family member, the unexpectedly poor exam results or moving away from the neighbourhood friends again?

When is the right time and the right place? How to answer the "Whys?"

Yes, we may have chosen the right moment to break the news. Yes, we have given our best answers to the "Whys"? But, are the children satisfied? Have they come to terms with the reality? Are they able to move on?

Our children can grief, just like us. Often they are not taught and guided to overcome their grief. We need to help them close the chapters. Closing a chapter means leaving and forgiving the past, then moving forward in life.

How to close a chapter? Well, we can discover more on this i.e. if you are keen.

Sharing is NOT fun!

"I don't want to share. This is all mine."
"Sharing is fun, dear. Look, the Winnie-the-Pooh poster says so. God also says that it is more blessed to give than to receive."

The tussle above occurs to us and our children of all ages. May it be a 2-year or a 20-year old, they don't really enjoy the idea of sharing.

Honestly, I must say sharing is actually NOT that fun. There are numerous ocassions where I want to have my own Cornetto ice cream, all to myself. But, the little ones will come begging to share with me. What a bummer..I thought...I have to share, right? After or, who propagate the idea of sharing is fun in the first place? Solution.. hide at some corner to savour my favorite Cornetto or wait till they are all asleep. But then again, I will have the biggest baby (my dear hubby) asking to share too!!

Hebrews 13:16 - And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices,
God is pleased.

Taboo Words

Since young, our children were taught that....STUPID, IDIOT, DUMB...are taboo words. They would, obediently comply. They just spelled them, in case they got caught for uttering them. Are't they super angels!!??

When the older ones started schooling, they brought all those taboo words home!! STUPID, IDIOT and DUMB are shallow. They can go deeper with some 4-letter words. Their friends use them freely in school, they quote. Should they not, then?

Absolutely NOT! We have our house rules and expectations. They are expected to speak well of each other and not to put anyone down. No matter how annoying the other brother or sister can be, the taboo words are forbidden. Anger and bitterness are taught to be expressed in healthier manners.

Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let unwholesome talk come out of y0ur mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

Words of life begins with you and I.