How do you support your aging parents when they live far away from you?
I just hung up the phone after talking with my dad in Penang, Malaysia. My mum just left for her treatment for osteoarthritis. She is approaching her 80s, and still [...]
How to connect and have fun when planning your grocery list?
Connections and bonding are about shared experiences Parents are busy; we often struggle to find enough time for our families, thus, how do you find the time to connect and [...]
The power of words
Be mindful of your words, your WORDS carry power Have you ever experienced attending a political rally, and after the speech, you thought you have decided there and then [...]
15 Minutes
How long is 15 minutes? One quarter of an hour or 900 seconds – either way you see it, it is 15 minutes…. So what can you do with 15 [...]
Children learn from who you are rather than what you tell them
How does this resonate with you? How does this sentence make you feel? Take a few seconds and think about it. It is a good time to self reflect, think [...]
Your child needs to feel safe
I have written a lot about how to create connections with your children, how to open up the communication channels with your children... However, today I would like to share [...]
Create a safe environment at home for your child to thrive
Your child will feel safe, emotionally secure and happy in a home filled with unconditional love and respect; this will lead them to developing his or her confidence, feeling safe [...]
Speaking the Language of your children
When we talk about connecting and communicating with children, how to encourage children to listen to you more, how to get your children to cooperate, the first step is – [...]
Make time for your parents
Time is precious. When you spend or allocate your time on something, it means the thing that you are investing your time on is important to you. I understand you [...]
Connections through Family Rituals
Every family has it and we probably don't even realise – We have Family Rituals! Family rituals are things that you do with your family members only, and may not [...]
How to create connections through your child’s lunch box?
I have written quite a few articles on how we can create connections with our children by interacting daily through fun activities. Connecting with your children is about interacting with [...]
10 fun holiday activities at home that create connections
10 fun holiday activities at home that create connections School holidays are always a great time to rest, recuperate, rejuvenate and reconnect with your children. Just relax and breath... [...]
The world of technology – is it bringing the family closer?
With technology becoming more advanced, more and more people are owning smart phones and other portable communication devices. Our phones are with us all the time – in the classrooms, [...]
Connections to our roots – Kuala Kurau
Do we really ever stop connecting? Our next stop was Kuala Kurau – Perak – my husband's hometown. Kuala Kurau is a small fisherman's town in Perak, Malaysia. This is [...]
Connections to our roots – Penang
Penang – our next port of call – My home town. We arrived at the KL airport to board our flight to Penang – the place where I spent the [...]
Connections to our roots – Kuala Lumpur
My husband and I have spent the last three weeks in Malaysia, the country where we both spent the first 20 years of our lives. The purpose of this trip [...]
Connections to our roots – Malacca
Malacca Connections to our roots can occur in many places... now to Malacca! The next stop of our journey was Malacca – the third smallest Malaysian state. It is located [...]
Connections to our roots – Kuala Lumpur – Part 2
Kuala Lumpur Going back to where you grew up brings about connections. The whole duration in Kuala Lumpur was relaxing, hectic and fun. We had the chance to relax in [...]
Re-connect with your family traditions through traditional food
Connecting to who you are can be any form; however, reconnecting through food can be one of the more pleasurable. Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting two guests [...]
Connections through Traditions
Today is the third day of Chinese New Year. There were so many greetings being sent through Facebook, New Year cards, e-mails and mostly via phones for those celebrating. I [...]