Hi concerned parents and especially mothers...
I just came across this article with the above heading... and the subheading "Mother knows best... or does she?" really put the pressure on us (mothers)!
As if we do not already have the pressure and having to tackle this very issue day in and day out, these headings really put a punch into our faces.
I REALLY wonder who they surveyed. I believe many educated mothers are quite well-informed about nutrition and are constantly exchanging ideas as to how they could better themselves in this area. Everyone should know of the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in their children's diets are crucial. Many can't control their children's eating (myself included) of snacks and tibits since the school or childcare center they go to often "provide" them - at the canteen or birthday goodie bags. I am guilty of allowing my younger son to snack but as long as he's taking his due meals and snacks only after he had his meals, I think it's fine but also in moderate amounts.
The article came with a sample meal suggestion that one may try it out. Even though I know my younger son will never try them at all but if he does, it'll be a VERY SLOW process ... well, better than nothing.
Best of wishes to all struggling mothers out there.
Jennifer @ www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Babies Watching Too Much TV
Good Day!
This morning, my attention was skewed to a caption on MSN.com with regards to the above issue.
There's so many debates on this issue and nevertheless, is an on-going issue for every parent.
To find out what are the reseachers are taking about, read the full article.
In my own opinion, it still boils down to how the children learn - what're their ways of learning, calls for different methods of teaching and exposure.
I do admit that my older boy learns from watching educational VCDs and even TV. Yet these same VCDs do not work for my younger boy. While my nieces reacted differently to them and at different stages (in terms of their ages).
With different types of learning styles coupled with different personalities, preferences and tastes in the make-up of individual children (even with siblings); you will have to undertake different teaching plans and tools.
A father was telling me the other day that his older son is left-handed who has a different brain wiring, the boy learns his spellings through color-coded words.
E.g. the word "brother":
The "bro" is in red while "ther" is in blue.
He cannot learn the word even if you first underline "bro" and then underline "ther" with a pencil for him ... which works well with my older son while my younger son is attracted to words with background colors in his favourite color spectrum.
While my older son is independent in his learning, my younger one prefers group learning.
So, when it comes to the issue of how long must a child be exposed to TV ... there's no conclusive evidence as to what guidelines stand true.
My best bet is "moderation" since nowadays, there's more violence and sex on broadcast TV.
Also, outdoor exposure and exercises that help children boast their physical growth and health must NEVER be neglected. What's the point with lots of wealth and knowledge if you do not have the health to help you prolong their uses.
Parents are bombarded with so many research reviews that sometimes they skewed towards one side and lost tract of what's more important - focusing on each child's unique individuality and talents ... not forgetting buidling up their souls too. With materialism, genuine concern for others can easily be lost and thus, more social problems and violence.
.... the verdict still lies with the parents ... who are the ones who have the reign over their children.
God bless!
Jennifer
http://www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
This morning, my attention was skewed to a caption on MSN.com with regards to the above issue.
There's so many debates on this issue and nevertheless, is an on-going issue for every parent.
To find out what are the reseachers are taking about, read the full article.
In my own opinion, it still boils down to how the children learn - what're their ways of learning, calls for different methods of teaching and exposure.
I do admit that my older boy learns from watching educational VCDs and even TV. Yet these same VCDs do not work for my younger boy. While my nieces reacted differently to them and at different stages (in terms of their ages).
With different types of learning styles coupled with different personalities, preferences and tastes in the make-up of individual children (even with siblings); you will have to undertake different teaching plans and tools.
A father was telling me the other day that his older son is left-handed who has a different brain wiring, the boy learns his spellings through color-coded words.
E.g. the word "brother":
The "bro" is in red while "ther" is in blue.
He cannot learn the word even if you first underline "bro" and then underline "ther" with a pencil for him ... which works well with my older son while my younger son is attracted to words with background colors in his favourite color spectrum.
While my older son is independent in his learning, my younger one prefers group learning.
So, when it comes to the issue of how long must a child be exposed to TV ... there's no conclusive evidence as to what guidelines stand true.
My best bet is "moderation" since nowadays, there's more violence and sex on broadcast TV.
Also, outdoor exposure and exercises that help children boast their physical growth and health must NEVER be neglected. What's the point with lots of wealth and knowledge if you do not have the health to help you prolong their uses.
Parents are bombarded with so many research reviews that sometimes they skewed towards one side and lost tract of what's more important - focusing on each child's unique individuality and talents ... not forgetting buidling up their souls too. With materialism, genuine concern for others can easily be lost and thus, more social problems and violence.
.... the verdict still lies with the parents ... who are the ones who have the reign over their children.
God bless!
Jennifer
http://www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Soul Winner's Handy Guide By Y.T. Wee
Hi Everyone!Wow! These past weeks had been hectic!
As Easter is just round the corner, the church that I'm visiting - Shaddai Baptist Church - has this monthly tracting and last Saturday, everyone was gearing up with the preparation to do door-to-door witnessing alongside tracting.
Boy, was I nervous!!! I had prepared a script but didn't really used it because I was too tongue-tied to begin with and couldn't remember a single thing I wrote! HAA!!!
I didn't really, I mean DEADLY SERIOUS; in consideration of how strong my faith should be let alone to learn in depth until I viewed a video titled Countdown to Eternity two weeks ago about End-times. I was REALLY SHAKEN to the core!! Let me explain what awaken me most:
The coming of an Anti-Christ who will be the Head of the World Government and looking at the various countries' movement towards one; and the pace of technology at the implantation of microchips into human beings coming into reality (WELCOME TO THE MATRIX, folks!) ... truly shows the mention of "the mark of the Beast" to be inevitable.
Fellow readers, Hell is a real thing and a sure way for non-Christians and sinning "Christians". Check out the Bible verses. The Greatest Lie of the Devil is that "we still have time to decide."
As I write this, my heart is heavily burdened that Untold Millions Are Still Untold!
For every Christians and non-Christians, I would like to suggest the above-mentioned book to read.
If you do not already own one, click here to download your first 47 pages of the guide (needs Abode Reader).
To make your e-purchase internationally.
To purchase in Singapore, it is only available in Shalom Baptist Church at 121 Dover Road, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). Tel: 6463 7910 / Fax: 6469 5503 - Do call ahead of going there since they only used the Lectures Halls for Services.
I encourage you to read it and come to your own conclusion and not be blinded due to ignorance.
God Bless!
Jennifer
http://www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Stressed Out By Everything In Your Life?! - Remember: Slow is Fast, Fast is Slow
Dear Troubled Ones
Recently, a friend and myself (both mothers) had been through some "bad situations and predicaments" and were unable to untangle ourselves from the many responsibilities and duties that call upon us - our own personal life, our children's new challenges and demands on us, our work, our household responsibilities and duties - all suddenly donned on us to be too massive.
My dear husband knew of my stressful predicaments and so happened to come through the following article by Stephen Covey titled "First things First".
After reading the article, my mind somehow dwell on these words "slow is fast, fast is slow", and I suddenly found myself re-channelling my energies to what most mattered to me then - writing my script for door-to-door witnessing with my church members last Saturday. It was a great day for tracting and meeting people and managed to share the gospel with a few young people. Come to think of it, this was my greatest fear - witnessing - and I had been so stressed out by it that my other projects and life responsibilities began to add up and looked like a giant snowball!
I hope that, to all who is facing mounting tasks and responsibilities; will benefit from reading this article.
Shared by Jennifer
www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
Recently, a friend and myself (both mothers) had been through some "bad situations and predicaments" and were unable to untangle ourselves from the many responsibilities and duties that call upon us - our own personal life, our children's new challenges and demands on us, our work, our household responsibilities and duties - all suddenly donned on us to be too massive.
My dear husband knew of my stressful predicaments and so happened to come through the following article by Stephen Covey titled "First things First".
After reading the article, my mind somehow dwell on these words "slow is fast, fast is slow", and I suddenly found myself re-channelling my energies to what most mattered to me then - writing my script for door-to-door witnessing with my church members last Saturday. It was a great day for tracting and meeting people and managed to share the gospel with a few young people. Come to think of it, this was my greatest fear - witnessing - and I had been so stressed out by it that my other projects and life responsibilities began to add up and looked like a giant snowball!
I hope that, to all who is facing mounting tasks and responsibilities; will benefit from reading this article.
Shared by Jennifer
www.my-personal-development-secrets.com
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