@ruby3881 Here, as it’s a multi-racial country, some people speak Chinese, English and Malay language. I haven’t really teach my children English yet, so when they go to park, I think they usually like to play with those Chinese speaking kids too. But, sometimes kids just do not mind about the language barrier, they still play together. Slowly,…[Read more]

@ruby3881 I understand what you meant. Yes, you reminded me of those positive and friendly competitions. I did have that with a few of my high school friends as well. We studied together, helped and supported each other, and we didn’t get jealous no matter whose result was better. We did enjoy ourselves with studying together. I still remember…[Read more]

@peachpurple I agree with you. I do not really think parents are bad, no matter what parenting style they are using, it might just be different from us. Moreover, I think we also need to consider each child’s personality or temperament, and we might guide them differently too. I believe most parents love their children and are trying to do the…[Read more]

@peachpurple Sorry to say that, but I think it’s good that your mother in law decided to leave on her own, it’d be better for your relationship as well. It’s not easy to stay under the same roof.

Though I love both my mom and mom in law, I do not think I can really stay with them for long term. Both my husband and I like to do what we love, but…[Read more]

As a stay at home mom, I usually spend time with those neighbors who are mostly also stay at home moms while we bring our children to the park nowadays. I am glad they do not really compare and compete with each other, but we are more like helping and supporting each other, especially sharing the parent’s challenges.

I really do not like to…[Read more]