Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Quote of the Day
"Our highest endeavor must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose and direction to their lives" -- Rudolf Steiner
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Farming, Balik Kampung!
The whole family went Bottle Tree Park to do farming. Yeah, there's a plot or a stretch of plantation belonged to the Ground Up Initiative (GUI)http://www.groundupinitiative.org/
We volunteered to help grow the herbs , veggies and plants there. Last Saturday we helped to do weeding. Shaun totally loved it. GUI's volunteer kept snapping his photo as he was such a lovely helper!
We shall be doing this every weekend, and water the herbs every Friday. Shaun is definitely the most excited one.
Meanwhile I would try to upload photos as I'm still figuring out where's the bluetooth driver to be installed in the pc.
Hey, we all should Balik Kampung and get your hands dirty!!
Friday, July 16, 2010
My favourite blog on Waldorf in the home
http://theparentingpassageway.com/2009/01/19/peaceful-life-with-a-three-year-old/
I think i'm pretty on track with the Waldorf's style of parenting Shaun at home. Just lacks of rythm, and singing ( ok, my singing sucks). And also knitting, puppeting and toymaking. Having said that, learning in progress now by first - doing research.
Okay, trying to get the Mother goose rhymes right into my head! Grateful that I have one of the Barney VCD on the Mother Goose rhymes and that's for me to watch haha.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sandplay at Lower Seletar
Great to know that Shaun's fever did not come back yesterday and today, at least till now. But to be on the safe side, I did not bring him to playgroup, which he cheered out loud. Just wonder why did he hate going to playgroup so much?
So instead of going to the playgroup, i told him, 今天我们去玩泥沙，明天去豆豆班，好吗？
好！that's what he said. OK, wait till tomorrow and see whether he 兑现承诺。
So off we went to the sandplay at the fitness area at Lower Seletar. He was so happy and cheerful. So much different from himself when we go to the PG. I thought he should have fun at the PG since there's so much activities like singing, dancing and story telling?
Anyway, if tonight fever doesnt come back, i guess he has fully recovered, battling off the virus! Am glad that I got over the challenge , as it was really quite challenging for gancheong mum like me to see his fever spiking over 39 and yet, praying hard that this little warrior will 坚持到底，战胜病菌。
小战士，加油哦！
So instead of going to the playgroup, i told him, 今天我们去玩泥沙，明天去豆豆班，好吗？
好！that's what he said. OK, wait till tomorrow and see whether he 兑现承诺。
So off we went to the sandplay at the fitness area at Lower Seletar. He was so happy and cheerful. So much different from himself when we go to the PG. I thought he should have fun at the PG since there's so much activities like singing, dancing and story telling?
Anyway, if tonight fever doesnt come back, i guess he has fully recovered, battling off the virus! Am glad that I got over the challenge , as it was really quite challenging for gancheong mum like me to see his fever spiking over 39 and yet, praying hard that this little warrior will 坚持到底，战胜病菌。
小战士，加油哦！
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Hard time going to playgroup
Yesterday was school holiday , so Shaun did not go to playgroup. His fever was gone for the whole day but came back at night. *again, strange* He was 38.2 c when he agreed to let me stuck the thermometre under his armpit. Fed him honey water before zz.
This morning, no fever. Brought his school uniform out and he started saying 不要。不要不要不要！！
So distract him by letting him watch the playgroup CD hoping that he will want to go. He laughed and giggled when he saw interesting class activities, again i said, ok, let's go to 豆豆班now, again, 不要不要不要！
Ok, decided to ignore him and let him play for a while. Brought out my cake mixer to play. Subsequently changed him, without objection, phew. Told him that we are going to playgroup with 妹妹next door. Agreed, so off we went.
Brought him to toilet first before going into class. He was still happy until I told him , ok , 跟妈妈说再见。Within seconds, eyes getting red, tears forming, and 不要 again. Few seconds later, 哇哇大哭起来了。Teacher shut the door ( very hard hearted but that's the way they do it ) Soon, his cry getting softer and stopped.
Well, today is only the 3rd day to class. Think he is still not used to not seeing me around him. Hope he will like the teacher and friends there soon.
I think his fever was due to him crying too long ( first day) in air cond room. The room was really freezing cold!
Tonight, I hope no more fever. As I really have no idea why his fever come and go??
This morning, no fever. Brought his school uniform out and he started saying 不要。不要不要不要！！
So distract him by letting him watch the playgroup CD hoping that he will want to go. He laughed and giggled when he saw interesting class activities, again i said, ok, let's go to 豆豆班now, again, 不要不要不要！
Ok, decided to ignore him and let him play for a while. Brought out my cake mixer to play. Subsequently changed him, without objection, phew. Told him that we are going to playgroup with 妹妹next door. Agreed, so off we went.
Brought him to toilet first before going into class. He was still happy until I told him , ok , 跟妈妈说再见。Within seconds, eyes getting red, tears forming, and 不要 again. Few seconds later, 哇哇大哭起来了。Teacher shut the door ( very hard hearted but that's the way they do it ) Soon, his cry getting softer and stopped.
Well, today is only the 3rd day to class. Think he is still not used to not seeing me around him. Hope he will like the teacher and friends there soon.
I think his fever was due to him crying too long ( first day) in air cond room. The room was really freezing cold!
Tonight, I hope no more fever. As I really have no idea why his fever come and go??
Monday, July 5, 2010
Fever
Friday 2 July 10
Couldnt remember when was Shaun's last fever , probably in March when he caught a flu. Nanny told me last Friday that he was feverish at 3pm plus when I fetched him back at 6pm. Wondered why she din call and tell me about that. Anyway, I brought him home, measured him and he was at 38.9 degree c. He looked sick to me because he looked tired. Quickly, made the orange grape juice for him.
15 grapes ( peeled and unseeded)
1 orange & 1/4 lemon( juice first, then add 15 grapes with the juices in blender and blend)
Gave him little bit of camu - camu too which is rich in Vit C.
I think 2 hours later, his fever was gone. *strange*. I used hot water and soaked organic green beans and used that water for making his bedtime milk. After his fever was gone, he was back actively jumping around and din want to sleep till quite late at night.
Saturday
No fever, fully recovered. I think I was careless and I forgot to let him drink additional water n let him munched on oreo ( given by aunty next door) and some cookies. He kept wanting to go out so I brought him out but it was soon starting to rain when we were walking half way to the central. We stopped and went back, luckily he agreed. The wind was so strong, think he caught some rain too and his shirt was too thin. This stupid mama did not do enough to protect dear son and should insist not to bring him out when he just recovered. Why so? Fever was back on Sunday.
Sunday
Fever was high at 39.3. Decided to let him stay at home instead of going to the Gym. He was still playing and eating ( appetite dropped though). But he knew that he was running a fever and I scolded him for eating too much biscuits, including the oreo. Anyway, made the High C juice for him again. Let him eat watermelon too, and lots of fluids throughout the day. Other than high C juice, also juice apple and carrots for him. Made him pasta for lunch, ate a fair bit which was good enough. For dinner, made him 5 grains porridge ( very soupy kind) as he needs lots of fluids. Had 2 bowls of runny porridge with 小白菜 and carrot, flavoured with miso. Gave him honey water too. He finally tucked in at 8pm, measured him and fever dropped to 38 +
Today
This morning, he woke up at 730 plus. First word every morning, not good morning or 早安which he used to say. It was 街街 or kai kai! He din want me to go to work every day. Anyway , fever was gone. Phew! Told nanny to monitor and see whether fever comes back. He refused to go nanny's house so I brought him to the park opposite for a while, then persuaded him to go nanny's place.
Just finished marketing. Will make carrot soup tonight plus some 小菜。made pumpkin soup for him but he din like it though, hehe.
Couldnt remember when was Shaun's last fever , probably in March when he caught a flu. Nanny told me last Friday that he was feverish at 3pm plus when I fetched him back at 6pm. Wondered why she din call and tell me about that. Anyway, I brought him home, measured him and he was at 38.9 degree c. He looked sick to me because he looked tired. Quickly, made the orange grape juice for him.
15 grapes ( peeled and unseeded)
1 orange & 1/4 lemon( juice first, then add 15 grapes with the juices in blender and blend)
Gave him little bit of camu - camu too which is rich in Vit C.
I think 2 hours later, his fever was gone. *strange*. I used hot water and soaked organic green beans and used that water for making his bedtime milk. After his fever was gone, he was back actively jumping around and din want to sleep till quite late at night.
Saturday
No fever, fully recovered. I think I was careless and I forgot to let him drink additional water n let him munched on oreo ( given by aunty next door) and some cookies. He kept wanting to go out so I brought him out but it was soon starting to rain when we were walking half way to the central. We stopped and went back, luckily he agreed. The wind was so strong, think he caught some rain too and his shirt was too thin. This stupid mama did not do enough to protect dear son and should insist not to bring him out when he just recovered. Why so? Fever was back on Sunday.
Sunday
Fever was high at 39.3. Decided to let him stay at home instead of going to the Gym. He was still playing and eating ( appetite dropped though). But he knew that he was running a fever and I scolded him for eating too much biscuits, including the oreo. Anyway, made the High C juice for him again. Let him eat watermelon too, and lots of fluids throughout the day. Other than high C juice, also juice apple and carrots for him. Made him pasta for lunch, ate a fair bit which was good enough. For dinner, made him 5 grains porridge ( very soupy kind) as he needs lots of fluids. Had 2 bowls of runny porridge with 小白菜 and carrot, flavoured with miso. Gave him honey water too. He finally tucked in at 8pm, measured him and fever dropped to 38 +
Today
This morning, he woke up at 730 plus. First word every morning, not good morning or 早安which he used to say. It was 街街 or kai kai! He din want me to go to work every day. Anyway , fever was gone. Phew! Told nanny to monitor and see whether fever comes back. He refused to go nanny's house so I brought him to the park opposite for a while, then persuaded him to go nanny's place.
Just finished marketing. Will make carrot soup tonight plus some 小菜。made pumpkin soup for him but he din like it though, hehe.
Catch up on blogging
It has been a month since I last updated this blog. I have been so busy eventhough I have resigned from my work - last day on 11 June 10.
I cleaned each and every corner of the house, pack and unpack stuff, throwing old stuff, donating stuff, etc. But there is still lots more to go, but I could do it on my own pace, no hurry, :P
Why so busy still? Laundry, cooking, cleaning, and monitor the market. Yes, started trading already, hopefully can see returns soon.
And i'm glad that I made so much good food for hubby and dear son. Yeh , Shaun loves them , which made me happy n contented.
Now I juice for him every morning, and make veg soup for him whenever I have the ingredients and is free to make. I just want him to have all the nutritious food.
I cleaned each and every corner of the house, pack and unpack stuff, throwing old stuff, donating stuff, etc. But there is still lots more to go, but I could do it on my own pace, no hurry, :P
Why so busy still? Laundry, cooking, cleaning, and monitor the market. Yes, started trading already, hopefully can see returns soon.
And i'm glad that I made so much good food for hubby and dear son. Yeh , Shaun loves them , which made me happy n contented.
Now I juice for him every morning, and make veg soup for him whenever I have the ingredients and is free to make. I just want him to have all the nutritious food.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Story telling
http://www.waldorfcurriculum.com/Index%20page/Parent%20Resources/storytelling.html
Finish the work that has gone on before, probably practice work, or drawing, clean up the tools and store the book away, say aloud a little end-of-main-lesson verse….like this…
Clap clap clap
Tap tap tap
My work is done,
I have done my best
And now my hands Can take a rest!
Then the child sits down with hands at rest. Ring a small bell to signal the start of story time. Do not talk! Put out the special candle with the pretty matchbox and the candle snuffer, onto the table, perhaps on a special table mat or woven mat that is used just for this purpose. Settle yourself down in a seated position, gather your thoughts, light the candle and say a verse if you like….although the verse is more common in the K world…..and start………………..Once upon a time………..at the end of the story, take a breath, rest a moment and do not rush it, and ring the tiny bell again and the candle can be snuffed out (come up with a system for doing this so that there is no sibling arguments, make it clear at the start of the day, who is to do this, make a chart, etc etc.)
Finish the work that has gone on before, probably practice work, or drawing, clean up the tools and store the book away, say aloud a little end-of-main-lesson verse….like this…
Clap clap clap
Tap tap tap
My work is done,
I have done my best
And now my hands Can take a rest!
Then the child sits down with hands at rest. Ring a small bell to signal the start of story time. Do not talk! Put out the special candle with the pretty matchbox and the candle snuffer, onto the table, perhaps on a special table mat or woven mat that is used just for this purpose. Settle yourself down in a seated position, gather your thoughts, light the candle and say a verse if you like….although the verse is more common in the K world…..and start………………..Once upon a time………..at the end of the story, take a breath, rest a moment and do not rush it, and ring the tiny bell again and the candle can be snuffed out (come up with a system for doing this so that there is no sibling arguments, make it clear at the start of the day, who is to do this, make a chart, etc etc.)
Waldorf at home
Months ago, I was delighted to have found the waldort-inspired childcare in Kovan and decided that I should bring my child there. Today, I was disappointed that my hubby wasnt supportive with my decision to ferry Shaun to and fro. We knew that we had to compromise.. so we kept brainstorming... while i kept feeding him the benefits of waldorf education.. then he seemed to learn more and asked whether he was depriving him from having all the "good-s" at WHolechild as compared to loitering and watching tv at nanny's place? I said "Of course!!"
"Why not you learn the philosophy yourself and used it at home? Then we dont need to travel down to Kovan.." hubby said.
"一言惊醒梦中人" ahh
But we will still stick to the plan for sending him to playgroup - just to socialise and to have some fun. I can have some time to prepare his meal and do marketing too.
Back to the education. So yes!! I'm taking up the challenge now, learn from scratch! Am researching on home education inspired by waldorf steiner. I have 2 weeks to cover as much as possible, so that when July comes, I can be with home with Shaun, doing activities which I learned. Those activities are all so practical too- doing housechores! We will be baking bread adn cake together, and I will be getting some flower pots to plant own herbs or veg ( capsicum perhaps?)
Till then, will update what I have learned and apply!
Waldorf at home
Months ago, I was delighted to have found the waldort-inspired childcare in Kovan and decided that I should bring my child there. Today, I was disappointed that my hubby wasnt supportive with my decision to ferry Shaun to and fro. We knew that we had to compromise.. so we kept brainstorming... while i kept feeding him the benefits of waldorf education.. then he seemed to learn more and asked whether he was depriving the son from having all the "good-s" at WHolechild as compared to loitering and watching tv at nanny's place? I said "Of course!!"
"Why not you learn the philosophy yourself and used it at home? Then we dont need to travel down to Kovan.." hubby said.
"一言惊醒梦中人" ahh .
But we will still stick to the plan to send him for playgroup - just to socialise and to have some fun. I can have some time to prepare his meal and do marketing too.
Back to the education. So yes!! I'm taking up the challenge now, learn from scratch! Am researching on home education inspired by waldorf steiner. I have 2 weeks to cover as much as possible, so that when July comes, I can be with home with Shaun, doing activities which I learned. Those activities are all so practical too- doing housechores! We will be baking bread adn cake together, and I will be getting some flower pots to plant own herbs or veg ( capsicum perhaps?)
Check out the page here http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2005/03/living_with_two_year_olds.html
I'm actually doing part of what the author did. Will jiayou on the rest!
Plan for 28mths old
Music & Movement
Art
Nature
Cooking
Play
Handwork
Helping
Stories
"Why not you learn the philosophy yourself and used it at home? Then we dont need to travel down to Kovan.." hubby said.
"一言惊醒梦中人" ahh .
But we will still stick to the plan to send him for playgroup - just to socialise and to have some fun. I can have some time to prepare his meal and do marketing too.
Back to the education. So yes!! I'm taking up the challenge now, learn from scratch! Am researching on home education inspired by waldorf steiner. I have 2 weeks to cover as much as possible, so that when July comes, I can be with home with Shaun, doing activities which I learned. Those activities are all so practical too- doing housechores! We will be baking bread adn cake together, and I will be getting some flower pots to plant own herbs or veg ( capsicum perhaps?)
Check out the page here http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2005/03/living_with_two_year_olds.html
I'm actually doing part of what the author did. Will jiayou on the rest!
Plan for 28mths old
Music & Movement
Art
Nature
Cooking
Play
Handwork
Helping
Stories
Salad sandwich everyday!
I read much about the goodness of eating raw, so I have determined to make Shaun eat some raw veg everyday. He doesn’t like salad ( other than raw fruits), so I guess it’s because the lettuce or alfafa are too big or long to his liking. He always pull out the alfafa sprout or beansprout and said “毛” haha!! So I got an idea, I cut or mince the alfafa sprout and lettuce or Japanese cucumber till tiny and spread on his bread, together with other stuff he likes , such as fried egg, avocado, cheese. I bought a sandwich maker – sandmate from BP, to make sandwich for him everyday. The mould is good , but it’s a bit big, cant really fit in all the breads here, except a few types which are larger in piece. Anyway, it’s good to have this so that the fillings wont drop out when he is holding and eating the bread himself.
And yes!! He eats up everything, the alfafa, the cucumber, or the lettuce.
I also add lettuce when I blend fruit juice. I did that several times already and he had all! I juice lettuce with apple, carrot and grapes.
And yes!! He eats up everything, the alfafa, the cucumber, or the lettuce.
I also add lettuce when I blend fruit juice. I did that several times already and he had all! I juice lettuce with apple, carrot and grapes.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
A trip to Genting Highlands
It was 11am when dad suddenly asked whether to drive up to Genting! Okla, since it was only about 45 mins journey, so yea GEnting, here we come!
We had vegetarian lunch at the veg restaurant at Chin Swee Temple.
There is a big buddha statue there, so nice!
We had vegetarian lunch at the veg restaurant at Chin Swee Temple.
There is a big buddha statue there, so nice!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
workout at Gym
Had a very short swimming session only before working out at the Gym, as it started to rain.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Dancing with kor kor on the TV?
Kor Kor danced interestingly on the TV, I was amused by him and followed him!
8 May , Saturday
Dinner: Mixed grain rice with spinach, capsicum and mushroom , flavoured with some miso.
I finished the whole bowl of rice, but still feeling hungry! so i finished the whole packet of strawberry fruit flakes :P
Okay, i know this is a bad habit ( eating while watching Barney), but pls, only today!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday 7 May
noodle with organic sweet potato leave( planted by my mum in our garden!!), cherry tomato, asparagus and cashew nuts
enjoying swing swing at taman aman
I love ah Yi very much!
I miss Ah Yi very much everyday and waiting for her to come back home. I cant wait to play with her!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Healthy Food, Junk Food
millet quinoe buckwheat porridge with asparagus, chinese spinach, taupok and seaweed
millet quinoe buckwheat porridge with capsicum, carrot, heng cai, pumpkin tofu
Shaun has been eating without any control ever since he was back to KL. Everyday, he will open the fridge and looks for food.
Not so junk = fruits yoghurt ( they are very sweet!)
Not so junk = roasted seaweed ( saltish!)
Junk = crackers, Ice cream, cookies/biscuits( very sweet!)
Oklah, to strike a balance, we insist to cook his porridge if we are dining out. He will have second round of eating when we eat out anyway.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
New hairstyle
I asked Aunty May to cut his fringe shorter. OOps, looks "gong gong", everyone said. :P
But i think Shaun looks cute ! haha
But i think Shaun looks cute ! haha
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Dont need kid's toilet seat!
We came back to KL last Tuesday and Shaun can sit on the adult toilet! but with our help la, that we need to hold his hand. Luckily I did not buy the kid's toilet seat.
When we went out shopping for the past few days, we let him stand on the table top and peed into the basin , oops:P Easier hehe.
And today, he napped without diaper! I wonder whether he is ready for diaperless for nap already too??
When we went out shopping for the past few days, we let him stand on the table top and peed into the basin , oops:P Easier hehe.
And today, he napped without diaper! I wonder whether he is ready for diaperless for nap already too??
Monday, May 3, 2010
Outing to One Utama
The weather was so scortching hot in KL. So decided to go 1U makan and gia gia.
The food at Yishensu Vegetarian was so so nia, kinda disappointed. Anyway, a few hours of escape from the heat was pretty good.
The food at Yishensu Vegetarian was so so nia, kinda disappointed. Anyway, a few hours of escape from the heat was pretty good.
First swimming attempt at swimming pool
Yeh, I havent got time to bring him to the pool till yesterday! He was excited and had so much fun in the pool at Grand Seasons Hotel, KL. Nobody was around, so the pool was all ours!
Friday, April 30, 2010
1 to 10
Shaun can finally recite 1 to 10 (English) today! although he is slower as compared to his peers. Chinese numbers still remain at 1 to 3, omits 4, then jump to 5. hehe
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Rashes update 2
His outbreak of rashes started on late Saturday, SUnday full blown , Monday subsided a bit.
Monday was a happy day for Shaun as ah yi , yi zhang and gua ma brought him to North POint Splash Park!! He had so much fun running around, playing iwth the water. And his rashes all disappeared, so strange. The pimply rashes were still there but not red at all. maybe because of the cooling water. When he was back home, mum let him soaked in bath tub with a green bean water and bamboo salt water. A little bit too warm to touch, so his face turned red again. Nevertheless, he was still feeling itchy so we diligently applied calendula cream all over his rashes.
Tuesday, we went back to KL!! And his redness were all gone, he no longer felt the itch. A little itchy once a while only. However, his arms left all the scars from his scratches, and all the pimply rough rashes were still on his face, although no more redness. And it din bother him at all, still actively playing and felt very happy running around, and exploring my home in KL< ehhe.
Today, I'm going to bring him to see PD, to confirm what rashes this is. Why bring to PD eventhough he has fully recovered? Because I want to know whether this is Measle? German measle/rubella?? or fifth disease? or just simply heat rash?? If they were measle or rubella, then he can opt this vaccine out liao - as he has not had his MMR vaccination yet.
Going to see Dr. Khoo at SS2 - 70 year old PD who saw me when I was a kid!! hehe.
I have lots of doubts because he has no fever, no other symptom at all. Other than his flu episode which happened 3 weeks ago, which were so mild that he recovered by his own. I will tell Dr. Khoo about these later.
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Back from PD. He said they were viral rashes. So just give anti-histamine to stop the itch and some oilment to apply on his scratches. Dr say it's nothing serious.
Monday was a happy day for Shaun as ah yi , yi zhang and gua ma brought him to North POint Splash Park!! He had so much fun running around, playing iwth the water. And his rashes all disappeared, so strange. The pimply rashes were still there but not red at all. maybe because of the cooling water. When he was back home, mum let him soaked in bath tub with a green bean water and bamboo salt water. A little bit too warm to touch, so his face turned red again. Nevertheless, he was still feeling itchy so we diligently applied calendula cream all over his rashes.
Tuesday, we went back to KL!! And his redness were all gone, he no longer felt the itch. A little itchy once a while only. However, his arms left all the scars from his scratches, and all the pimply rough rashes were still on his face, although no more redness. And it din bother him at all, still actively playing and felt very happy running around, and exploring my home in KL< ehhe.
Today, I'm going to bring him to see PD, to confirm what rashes this is. Why bring to PD eventhough he has fully recovered? Because I want to know whether this is Measle? German measle/rubella?? or fifth disease? or just simply heat rash?? If they were measle or rubella, then he can opt this vaccine out liao - as he has not had his MMR vaccination yet.
Going to see Dr. Khoo at SS2 - 70 year old PD who saw me when I was a kid!! hehe.
I have lots of doubts because he has no fever, no other symptom at all. Other than his flu episode which happened 3 weeks ago, which were so mild that he recovered by his own. I will tell Dr. Khoo about these later.
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Back from PD. He said they were viral rashes. So just give anti-histamine to stop the itch and some oilment to apply on his scratches. Dr say it's nothing serious.
Back to KL!!
We started our journey at 12pm, reached Tangkak near to 2pm. Had lunch and visited my cousin's baby. We departed to Melaka at around 4pm, to my brother-in-law's hometown. We had great dinner with BIL's family at a famous local restaurant. Ordered 5 dishes, RM 135 only! What a cheap and good deal. We brought putu piring ( very nice!!!) and departed to KL. Reached KL around 10pm.
Shaun was very guai throughout the journey!! He only wore pamper from his trip from SG to Tangkak, and from Melaka to KL. Other short term journey was diaperless!
Last weekend he was also diaperless when we went kai kai! I let him pee before we departed from home, and went toilet again after we reached our destination, then asked him whether he wanted to pee again before we departed home.
No failure /bocor at all!! Good job Shaun!
Think I have successfully toilet trained him. As for his nap time/bedtime, i will still wear diaper for him la, until one fine day when he wakes up dry... hheeh
Shaun was very guai throughout the journey!! He only wore pamper from his trip from SG to Tangkak, and from Melaka to KL. Other short term journey was diaperless!
Last weekend he was also diaperless when we went kai kai! I let him pee before we departed from home, and went toilet again after we reached our destination, then asked him whether he wanted to pee again before we departed home.
No failure /bocor at all!! Good job Shaun!
Think I have successfully toilet trained him. As for his nap time/bedtime, i will still wear diaper for him la, until one fine day when he wakes up dry... hheeh
Monday, April 26, 2010
Rashes Outbreak - Fifth Disease? (Erythema infectiosum)
Oh no, after reading up more about hives, Shaun's rashes din quite look like a hives, and it actually seems to look more like Fifth Disease instead!!
because his cheek was so red .. just like what i saw here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythema_infectiosum
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html
And i read from another site that the rashes outbreak happened after mild fever/cold. And yes! few weeks ago he has got mild fever, not even a fever cuz it was less than 37.5 degree. And he has got runny nose.
So, is Shaun really having fifth disease/Erythema infectionsum????????
Actually I was quite skeptical with the Dr's diagnose yesterday as he din really look carefully on Shaun's rash and said "HIVES" liao.
because his cheek was so red .. just like what i saw here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythema_infectiosum
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html
And i read from another site that the rashes outbreak happened after mild fever/cold. And yes! few weeks ago he has got mild fever, not even a fever cuz it was less than 37.5 degree. And he has got runny nose.
So, is Shaun really having fifth disease/Erythema infectionsum????????
Actually I was quite skeptical with the Dr's diagnose yesterday as he din really look carefully on Shaun's rash and said "HIVES" liao.
Rashes Outbreak - urticaria(hives)? heat rash?
My darling started having some rashes on his neck on his back on Sat after his nap. Then at night, I saw some red spots popping up on his face. I was very concerned as I have never seen this before. On Sunday morning, he woke up with rashes outbreak all over his face, both hands, and starting on his legs. It looked worse than his Roseola time, cuz they were red and looked like in patches, and this time it was itchy!!!
He was still active, eating well. Rashes din bother him when he was busy doing something or playing. But when he quiets down, he started to scratch. Very poor thing when I saw this as I scared he scratched till his skin peel then when he came in contact with water he would sure cry.
I brought him to see GP, Dr said it was hives. But it’s not contagious.
I think hard what might be the allergen. Exposed to sun? I brought him to playground on Saturday morning, and he perspired a lot, but also his cheek was super red, like got burned under the sun like that. When we walked back home, we passed by lots of trees where he picked up something, could be from the tree, and threw to the bin. At around 3pm, he ate lots of raspberries and grapes ( keep asking somemore). He napped at 4pm and woke up scratching his back, and I saw many bumps!! Looked like insect bites. Then the outbreak started off since then.
Although he was still fine, but being an anxious mum, I always got worried. Yesterday his cheek were so red and looked swollen, my heart was very pain lor. Anyway , we had great dinner at Vegsenz and he ate a lot! He didnt scratch at all. Then when we were in the car on our way back, he started scratching here and there. I kept blowing and helped him scratch. My heart was very pain! He was such a good boy, and never cried and threw tantrum although the rashes were terribly itchy. How I wish the itchiness were passed to me. When we were back home, he was busy playing, sweeping floor, I knew his rashes would flare up in no time cuz he would perspire and be heated up. So I quickly switched on the air cond. At night, during bed time, he scratched then fell asleep. At 4am, he woke up to scratch too. I felt so terrible. So today I asked my mum to bring him to TCM at Yishun. The nanny said he could be very heaty so it was expelled out in the form of hives. I’m not sure, wanna seek TCM’s advice then.
Shaun, you have been a very brave and good boy! Mummy knows that you are feeling just fine just that the rashes itch but it still makes mummy’s heart pain. Itchy Rashes, pls go away ok?
He was still active, eating well. Rashes din bother him when he was busy doing something or playing. But when he quiets down, he started to scratch. Very poor thing when I saw this as I scared he scratched till his skin peel then when he came in contact with water he would sure cry.
I brought him to see GP, Dr said it was hives. But it’s not contagious.
I think hard what might be the allergen. Exposed to sun? I brought him to playground on Saturday morning, and he perspired a lot, but also his cheek was super red, like got burned under the sun like that. When we walked back home, we passed by lots of trees where he picked up something, could be from the tree, and threw to the bin. At around 3pm, he ate lots of raspberries and grapes ( keep asking somemore). He napped at 4pm and woke up scratching his back, and I saw many bumps!! Looked like insect bites. Then the outbreak started off since then.
Although he was still fine, but being an anxious mum, I always got worried. Yesterday his cheek were so red and looked swollen, my heart was very pain lor. Anyway , we had great dinner at Vegsenz and he ate a lot! He didnt scratch at all. Then when we were in the car on our way back, he started scratching here and there. I kept blowing and helped him scratch. My heart was very pain! He was such a good boy, and never cried and threw tantrum although the rashes were terribly itchy. How I wish the itchiness were passed to me. When we were back home, he was busy playing, sweeping floor, I knew his rashes would flare up in no time cuz he would perspire and be heated up. So I quickly switched on the air cond. At night, during bed time, he scratched then fell asleep. At 4am, he woke up to scratch too. I felt so terrible. So today I asked my mum to bring him to TCM at Yishun. The nanny said he could be very heaty so it was expelled out in the form of hives. I’m not sure, wanna seek TCM’s advice then.
Shaun, you have been a very brave and good boy! Mummy knows that you are feeling just fine just that the rashes itch but it still makes mummy’s heart pain. Itchy Rashes, pls go away ok?
Speech Development
Shaun has improved tremendously over the weekend and I’m not so worried now.
Now he can say everything after us, even singing. But that is saying after us.
As for his own saying , now, he counts 1,2 and 3 clearly. 4 and 5 not so clear yet. Other than many words that he can say by himself, he can form a better sentence now.
Previously , he will say mama, nei nei, meaning mama makes milk. Now, he can say, papa , makes nei nei (ie requesting papa to make milk)
I heard him saying this too, aunty where? = where is aunty? first time saying "where" yesterday.
He was asking for tou2 many times yesterday, and I finally sorted out that he was asking for his pillow ( zhen3 tou2). He is still omitting some words out hehe.
Now he can say everything after us, even singing. But that is saying after us.
As for his own saying , now, he counts 1,2 and 3 clearly. 4 and 5 not so clear yet. Other than many words that he can say by himself, he can form a better sentence now.
Previously , he will say mama, nei nei, meaning mama makes milk. Now, he can say, papa , makes nei nei (ie requesting papa to make milk)
I heard him saying this too, aunty where? = where is aunty? first time saying "where" yesterday.
He was asking for tou2 many times yesterday, and I finally sorted out that he was asking for his pillow ( zhen3 tou2). He is still omitting some words out hehe.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Impressed, impressed, impressed! Waldorf-inspired preschool - Whole Child Nurture Childcare WCNC
I have so much to say, where should I start??
I seconded a mummy whose gal is attending WCNC now - Whold Child Nurture was a gem of a find! I'm glad I finally found it!
Paid a visit to Whole Child Nurture Childcare at Jalan Hock Chye this morning. Very fruitful trip eventhough I only spent 1 hour+ there.
This is not a "common" childcare! I have a very warmth feeling when I saw the kids there, they were all so cheerful, happy and contented. ALso the natural setting of the centre ( I rather not say centre or school as it really is a HOME for the kids) and kids are welcomed with LOVE. It is a true home away from home.
Steiner's approach in how children should be respected and nurtured into adulthood. Steiner says, " Receive a child in reverence", to recognise the child as a spiritual and creative being with his/her own talents and purpose in this world.
I see that this fast placed singapore has long lost of all these view. "We pressurize our children to compete academically, or coddle them materially, thinking that this is good for their welfare. "( message from Founder's Joyce Lye) In fact, the Curriculum here follows the physical, mental and emotional development of a child.
I believe very much that the holistic aspect of Waldorf education will nurture my child's willingness to learn and be compassion.
I will scan the materials I got from the WCNC and share with everyone. Meanwhile, will just pen down the highlights from the brochure from kampung senang on WCNC:
1. Natural Setting - OUTDOOR - herb food garden, large sand pit, wooden swings, wooden pit. Classrooms are cheery and decorated with soft rainbow drapes, natural wooden tables, no chemicals, no plastic materials. Wooden floor - no air cond! no carpet! No TV, no dvd player, no computers! The equipment for play and use ( like water painting) are made of natural untreated material. The person in charge told me the colors are made from natural sources like vegetables.
2. Motherly and Gentle Teachers - Gentle approach in everything, teaching manners from routine, very home-based learning
"Gentleness is the key to getting children to behave lovingly to one another because Dr Steiner taught that:
In this first period of a child's life ( under 7) he or she should be surrounded by GOODNESS. The second period ( 7 to 14 years) should be surrounded by GOODNESS and BEAUTY while the third period 9 15 to 21) they should be surrounded by TRUTH.
No harsh words, no screaming or shouting. Not even a gentle smack for wrong doing.
Teachers are the role models, be it in their interaction with adults, play with children or the completion of chores like the making of toys or washing of dishes.
3. Nutritious and Healthy Organic Food and Drink - Fruit juices, brown rice nutty milk, filtered water, rainbow salad, wholemeal breads and cookies made from kids themselves!! impressed!!
I witnessed the kids waiting orderly for lunch to be served, and a kid helping to set up the table by putting a cloth on each seats. Then teacher will serve the brown rice dishes , and all kids eat by themselves. Oh yea, everyone sings the appreciative songs before meal time!
When it is time for breakfast, children, busy in their world of imagination are still at play. Teachers in gentle tones, urge them along, singing:
It's time to put the toys away
Everybody- do your share
pack the blocks and fold the cloths
keep them neatly on the shelves
and put the toys away
Children gather around the dining table, laid out with brown rice milk, rainbow salads and cut fruits. Eagerly, they sing their gratitude:
Thank you for the world so sweet
Thank you for the food we eat
Thank ou for the birds that sing-a-ling-a-ling
Thank you for everything.
There will be every song before and after the activities.
4. The role of imagination - Free play and creative play are fully encouraged. Children fantasise, explore and discover 'answers' through experiment and experiences. At WCNC, we strive to develop in children the need for imagination, truth and responsibility. Child initated play and experiential learning are encouraged . Through play, young children learn to interact socially with their peers and others, develop language skills, recognize and solve problems. and discover their human intellectual potential. Play helps children makde sense of and find their place in the world. Everyday of childhoood should be a day for play.
5. Keeping to Ryhthm and Routine - Makes for secure, healthy and happy child. They are nurtured through a time-table of free play, focused activity ( eg story telling with puppets), snack or meal time and rest time. For music and movement, it's all singing , but there's no TV or player ! all natural singing by everyone.
Active play times like constructive play, dramatic play, sand play and water play are considered "out-breathing".
Focused activity like circle time, story time, meal time are considered "in-breathing".
6. Eco-friendly DIY wooden play set - Outdoor play set in eco-friendly wood ( from sustainable forests) was specially brought in from Australia. Unlike fixed plastic play equipment, this wooden playset is specially deisnged so children as young as 4 years can lift the ladders and boards and assemble and dis-assemble it. The swings and even tricycle are also made of eco-friendly wood.
Kids love to role play by imitating adults so here we have safe, child-size tools for them to water the garden or help mum sweep and iron.
Baking and maths
Teachers help children measure water, use organic flour, roll out dough and shape into cookies.. all fun and basic to learning maths
CONCLUSION - Freedom and natural- Unlike common Childcare Centre, we only need to buy 1 set of uniform, which is to be worn every Friday only. Why? Because every Friday is a PICNIC day at the park nearby! Other than this, kids wear their own clothes, bring their own bottles and their own bags. Kids ( 2 to 4 years old) do not go through rigid training academically. They are not pressurized with ABCs. Instead, kids learn through play and I'm glad Moral education is emphasized here. This is what I'm looking for! Kids at K1 and K2 will learn writing (academic) and especially 弟子规. For Shaun's age, they will make their own bread and buns, painting, action-filled songs, and story -telling. Outdoor games will be planting and leaf pruning, sand-play, games, trampoline, water play, picnic at garden, etc.
I know I had made a right choice. :)
I seconded a mummy whose gal is attending WCNC now - Whold Child Nurture was a gem of a find! I'm glad I finally found it!
Paid a visit to Whole Child Nurture Childcare at Jalan Hock Chye this morning. Very fruitful trip eventhough I only spent 1 hour+ there.
This is not a "common" childcare! I have a very warmth feeling when I saw the kids there, they were all so cheerful, happy and contented. ALso the natural setting of the centre ( I rather not say centre or school as it really is a HOME for the kids) and kids are welcomed with LOVE. It is a true home away from home.
Steiner's approach in how children should be respected and nurtured into adulthood. Steiner says, " Receive a child in reverence", to recognise the child as a spiritual and creative being with his/her own talents and purpose in this world.
I see that this fast placed singapore has long lost of all these view. "We pressurize our children to compete academically, or coddle them materially, thinking that this is good for their welfare. "( message from Founder's Joyce Lye) In fact, the Curriculum here follows the physical, mental and emotional development of a child.
I believe very much that the holistic aspect of Waldorf education will nurture my child's willingness to learn and be compassion.
I will scan the materials I got from the WCNC and share with everyone. Meanwhile, will just pen down the highlights from the brochure from kampung senang on WCNC:
1. Natural Setting - OUTDOOR - herb food garden, large sand pit, wooden swings, wooden pit. Classrooms are cheery and decorated with soft rainbow drapes, natural wooden tables, no chemicals, no plastic materials. Wooden floor - no air cond! no carpet! No TV, no dvd player, no computers! The equipment for play and use ( like water painting) are made of natural untreated material. The person in charge told me the colors are made from natural sources like vegetables.
2. Motherly and Gentle Teachers - Gentle approach in everything, teaching manners from routine, very home-based learning
"Gentleness is the key to getting children to behave lovingly to one another because Dr Steiner taught that:
In this first period of a child's life ( under 7) he or she should be surrounded by GOODNESS. The second period ( 7 to 14 years) should be surrounded by GOODNESS and BEAUTY while the third period 9 15 to 21) they should be surrounded by TRUTH.
No harsh words, no screaming or shouting. Not even a gentle smack for wrong doing.
Teachers are the role models, be it in their interaction with adults, play with children or the completion of chores like the making of toys or washing of dishes.
3. Nutritious and Healthy Organic Food and Drink - Fruit juices, brown rice nutty milk, filtered water, rainbow salad, wholemeal breads and cookies made from kids themselves!! impressed!!
I witnessed the kids waiting orderly for lunch to be served, and a kid helping to set up the table by putting a cloth on each seats. Then teacher will serve the brown rice dishes , and all kids eat by themselves. Oh yea, everyone sings the appreciative songs before meal time!
When it is time for breakfast, children, busy in their world of imagination are still at play. Teachers in gentle tones, urge them along, singing:
It's time to put the toys away
Everybody- do your share
pack the blocks and fold the cloths
keep them neatly on the shelves
and put the toys away
Children gather around the dining table, laid out with brown rice milk, rainbow salads and cut fruits. Eagerly, they sing their gratitude:
Thank you for the world so sweet
Thank you for the food we eat
Thank ou for the birds that sing-a-ling-a-ling
Thank you for everything.
There will be every song before and after the activities.
4. The role of imagination - Free play and creative play are fully encouraged. Children fantasise, explore and discover 'answers' through experiment and experiences. At WCNC, we strive to develop in children the need for imagination, truth and responsibility. Child initated play and experiential learning are encouraged . Through play, young children learn to interact socially with their peers and others, develop language skills, recognize and solve problems. and discover their human intellectual potential. Play helps children makde sense of and find their place in the world. Everyday of childhoood should be a day for play.
5. Keeping to Ryhthm and Routine - Makes for secure, healthy and happy child. They are nurtured through a time-table of free play, focused activity ( eg story telling with puppets), snack or meal time and rest time. For music and movement, it's all singing , but there's no TV or player ! all natural singing by everyone.
Active play times like constructive play, dramatic play, sand play and water play are considered "out-breathing".
Focused activity like circle time, story time, meal time are considered "in-breathing".
6. Eco-friendly DIY wooden play set - Outdoor play set in eco-friendly wood ( from sustainable forests) was specially brought in from Australia. Unlike fixed plastic play equipment, this wooden playset is specially deisnged so children as young as 4 years can lift the ladders and boards and assemble and dis-assemble it. The swings and even tricycle are also made of eco-friendly wood.
Kids love to role play by imitating adults so here we have safe, child-size tools for them to water the garden or help mum sweep and iron.
Baking and maths
Teachers help children measure water, use organic flour, roll out dough and shape into cookies.. all fun and basic to learning maths
CONCLUSION - Freedom and natural- Unlike common Childcare Centre, we only need to buy 1 set of uniform, which is to be worn every Friday only. Why? Because every Friday is a PICNIC day at the park nearby! Other than this, kids wear their own clothes, bring their own bottles and their own bags. Kids ( 2 to 4 years old) do not go through rigid training academically. They are not pressurized with ABCs. Instead, kids learn through play and I'm glad Moral education is emphasized here. This is what I'm looking for! Kids at K1 and K2 will learn writing (academic) and especially 弟子规. For Shaun's age, they will make their own bread and buns, painting, action-filled songs, and story -telling. Outdoor games will be planting and leaf pruning, sand-play, games, trampoline, water play, picnic at garden, etc.
I know I had made a right choice. :)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Attention seeking boy
Still, holding back on the plan for #2, until Shaun is ready.
Yesterday my friend from KL was in SG for her business trip. She came home for dinner, so I thought it was great that I could catch up with her as we havnt met for 1 year plus already. Who knows this young chap kept disturbing me and wanted me to do everything with him although the grandma and daddy were around.
I dont want this to happen if I have a newborn later.
Meanwhile , i'm going to visit WHole Child Nurture CEntre tomorrow. Will update by then.
Yesterday my friend from KL was in SG for her business trip. She came home for dinner, so I thought it was great that I could catch up with her as we havnt met for 1 year plus already. Who knows this young chap kept disturbing me and wanted me to do everything with him although the grandma and daddy were around.
I dont want this to happen if I have a newborn later.
Meanwhile , i'm going to visit WHole Child Nurture CEntre tomorrow. Will update by then.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Waldorf -Steiner Education 沃道夫儿童教育（华福德教育）
I'm very inspired by Dr. Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf Education, who believed that children should receive a balanced education, one that not only engages the intellect but the whole child - head, heart and hands.
I'm therefore looking high and low for Waldorf preschool for Shaun in SG. Apparently, there are only 2 options in SG -
1) http://www.waldorfsingapore.com/education.html
2) http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/whole_child/index.htm
I saw the list from here - for other asian countries. http://kampungkasih.blogspot.com/search/label/Waldorf-Steiner%20Preschool
I really like the education and what it advocates. I reckon that there is a need to kids below 7 years old to develop physically first before developing their brain, which is in contrast with what is widely advocating here in SG. So when a kid has a healthy body, he can then develop his brain , creatively. Quoted from http://www.waldorfsingapore.com/aboutus.html
" For the first seven years, Waldorf early childhood education aims to work with, rather than against, the child's natural inclination to be active. Children are taught using imitation and example as educational approaches rather than verbal instruction. The child's learning experiences and well-being are supported through the use of rhythm and repetition. Sufficient time, space and equipment are allowed for creative play to unfold. The impact of sensory experience in early childhood is considered vital. There are no academics before P1 and parents are asked to limit exposure to TV, computer, or video games."
I like it when it says "No text book, no TV, no exam". It's all learning thru play from handmade toys, all DIY, all creative play, all kinds of hands on activities and all natural stuff. It's in line with my believe, and how Shaun is being brought up - for instance, eating organic natural food and recover via natural healing path.
I stumbled upon a blog on Waldorf Preschool in Kota Kemuninghttp://montessorimum.com/?p=4403. The curriculum is that
1. children learn through imitation and hands-on.
2. toys are made from natural materials like wood, where no plastic is involved.
3. organic food is provided
4. No exams, no homework, no text book, no writing.
5. Activities include circle time, story telling/acting, watercolor painting, gardening, nature walk, toy making, art and craft, baking, cooking, imaginative play.
I'm therefore looking high and low for Waldorf preschool for Shaun in SG. Apparently, there are only 2 options in SG -
1) http://www.waldorfsingapore.com/education.html
2) http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/whole_child/index.htm
I saw the list from here - for other asian countries. http://kampungkasih.blogspot.com/search/label/Waldorf-Steiner%20Preschool
I really like the education and what it advocates. I reckon that there is a need to kids below 7 years old to develop physically first before developing their brain, which is in contrast with what is widely advocating here in SG. So when a kid has a healthy body, he can then develop his brain , creatively. Quoted from http://www.waldorfsingapore.com/aboutus.html
" For the first seven years, Waldorf early childhood education aims to work with, rather than against, the child's natural inclination to be active. Children are taught using imitation and example as educational approaches rather than verbal instruction. The child's learning experiences and well-being are supported through the use of rhythm and repetition. Sufficient time, space and equipment are allowed for creative play to unfold. The impact of sensory experience in early childhood is considered vital. There are no academics before P1 and parents are asked to limit exposure to TV, computer, or video games."
I like it when it says "No text book, no TV, no exam". It's all learning thru play from handmade toys, all DIY, all creative play, all kinds of hands on activities and all natural stuff. It's in line with my believe, and how Shaun is being brought up - for instance, eating organic natural food and recover via natural healing path.
I stumbled upon a blog on Waldorf Preschool in Kota Kemuninghttp://montessorimum.com/?p=4403. The curriculum is that
1. children learn through imitation and hands-on.
2. toys are made from natural materials like wood, where no plastic is involved.
3. organic food is provided
4. No exams, no homework, no text book, no writing.
5. Activities include circle time, story telling/acting, watercolor painting, gardening, nature walk, toy making, art and craft, baking, cooking, imaginative play.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Chinese Treatment for Cough
Thanks Xiao Yun, for sharing this info. Mummies whose kids who often cough, pls dont hesitate to refer to the below.
因咳嗽有外感咳嗽和内伤咳嗽之分，而外感咳嗽又分风寒咳嗽和风热咳嗽，不同类型的咳嗽在用药上是完全不同的，食疗的方法也就不同。在这里教家长一个简单的区分方法，就是观察孩子的舌苔。如果舌苔是白的，则是风寒咳嗽，说明孩子寒重，咳嗽的痰也较稀、白黏，并兼有鼻塞流涕，这时应吃一些温热、化痰止咳的食品。如果孩子的舌苔是黄、红，则是风热咳嗽，说明孩子内热较大，咳嗽的痰黄、稠、不易咳出，并有咽痛，这时应吃一些清肺、化痰止咳的食物。内伤咳嗽多为久咳、反复发作的咳嗽，这时家长应注意给孩子吃一些调理脾胃、补肾、补肺气的食物，具体方法如下：
风寒咳嗽
1.生姜+红糖+大蒜 孩子患了风寒感冒，喝温热的生姜红糖水能起到很好的治疗作用，如果孩子同时还伴有咳嗽，可在生姜红糖水里再加2～3瓣大蒜一起煮，要用小火煮10分钟，把蒜头的辣味煮掉，这样孩子才肯喝。
2.蒸大蒜水 取大蒜2～3瓣，拍碎，放入碗中，加入半碗水，放入一粒冰糖，把碗加盖放入锅中去蒸，大火烧开后改用小火蒸15分钟即可。当碗里的蒜水温热时喂给孩子喝，大蒜可以不吃。一般一天2～3次，一次小半碗。大蒜性温，入脾胃、肺经，治疗寒性咳嗽、肾虚咳嗽效果非常好，而且方便简单，孩子也愿意喝。
3.烤橘子 将橘子直接放在小火上烤，并不断翻动，烤到橘皮发黑，并从橘子里冒出热气即可。待橘子稍凉一会，剥去橘皮，让孩子吃温热的橘瓣。如果是大橘子，孩子一次吃 2～3瓣就可以了，如果是小贡桔，孩子一次可以吃一只。最好配合大蒜水一起吃，一天2～3次。橘子性温，有化痰止咳的作用。吃了烤橘子后痰液的量会明显减少，镇咳作用非常明显，而且孩子都愿意吃。 4.麻油姜末炒鸡蛋 将一小勺麻油放入炒锅内，油热后放入姜末，稍在油中过一下，随即打入1个鸡蛋炒匀。孩子风寒咳嗽及体虚咳嗽时，每晚让孩子在临睡前趁热吃一次，坚持吃上几天，就能收到明显效果。
5.梨+花椒+冰糖 梨一个，洗净，横断切开挖去中间核后，放入20颗花椒，2粒冰糖，再把梨对拼好放入碗中，上锅蒸半小时左右即可，一只梨可分两次吃完。蒸花椒冰糖梨对治疗风寒咳嗽效果非常明显，但有的孩子不喜欢花椒的味道，家长可自己选择。
以上是治疗风寒咳嗽的食疗方，家长在运用这些方法治病的同时，还应注意以下性寒凉的食物不能让孩子吃：绿豆、螃蟹、蚌肉、田螺、蜗牛、柿子、柚子、香蕉、猕猴桃、甘蔗、西瓜、甜瓜、苦瓜、荸荠、慈姑、海带、紫菜、生萝卜、茄子、芦蒿、藕、冬瓜、丝瓜、地瓜等，这些寒凉的食物在孩子受凉感冒丶咳嗽的时间，尽量避免吃。
风热咳嗽
1丶梨+冰糖+川贝： 梨洗净，靠柄部横断切开，挖去中间核後，放入2-3粒冰糖，5-6粒的川贝,川贝要敲碎成末，把梨上部拼对好，也可用牙签插紧，放入碗中，上锅蒸30分钟左右即可，分2次给孩子吃，此方有润肺丶止咳丶化痰的作用，是一个非常普及的治疗风热咳嗽的食疗方，有的家长孩子一咳嗽就做给孩子吃，有时挺管用的，有时孩子却越吃咳嗽越重，所以家长一定要注意，不是什麽咳嗽都可以用此方法的，必须是风热咳嗽，孩子的舌苔是红的或黄的，痰是粘稠发黄的，孩子的内热重，咳嗽还伴有咽痛，胸痛时，可用此方，效果较好。还有各种的消炎药及多数的止咳药都对风热咳嗽有很好的治疗效果，所以在多种原因引起的咳嗽中风热咳嗽是最容易治愈的。而现在的孩子普遍贪凉，热了有空调，一年四季都在吃寒凉的水果，一年四季都在吃冷饮喝饮料，所以现在风热咳嗽的孩子明显减少。家长在选择食疗方时应注意看孩子的舌苔，如果风寒咳嗽，舌苔是白的，而川贝苦丶寒，吃了此方，是寒症以寒凉药治，尤如雪上加霜，适得其反。
2丶煮萝卜水： 白萝卜洗净，切4-5薄片，放入小锅内，再加大半碗水，放火上烧开後，再改小火煮5分钟，关火，等水不烫了，温的给孩子喝，对风热咳嗽丶鼻乾咽燥丶乾咳少痰效果是不错的，特别是2岁以内的宝宝，就单煮白萝卜水给孩子喝，就能起到顺气丶化痰丶止咳丶消食丶健胃丶清热丶生津的作用，可以一日喝2-3次。
3丶还可以给孩子吃下列食物 ①杮子：性寒，能清热丶袪痰丶止咳，但孩子一次只能吃一只杮子，因杮子性大寒，吃多了孩子会肚子不舒服。 ②西瓜：性寒，夏天孩子有风热咳嗽，可多给孩子吃西瓜，西瓜能治一切热症。 ③枇杷：性凉，能润肺化痰丶止咳，适宜热咳吐黄脓痰的孩子吃。 ④荸荠：性寒，家长可以了2-3只荸荠去皮，切成薄片，放入锅中，加一碗水，在火上烧5分钟即可。给孩子喝荸荠水，能化痰丶清热，对热性咳嗽吐脓痰者效果好。 ⑤还可以给孩子用冬瓜煨汤丶炒丝瓜丶炒藕片丶炒苦瓜，同样可起到消内热丶袪火丶止咳的作用。 孩子风热咳嗽时，辛辣丶容易上火的食物不要吃，如羊肉丶狗肉丶乌骨鸡丶蚕蛹丶鱼丶虾丶枣丶桂园肉丶荔枝丶核桃仁丶樱桃丶辣椒，应禁止食用。
内伤咳嗽 就是指那些长期的反复发作的慢性咳嗽，或是因感冒发烧引起的,感冒丶发烧症状已消失丶咳嗽就是一直不好，各种消炎药丶止咳药都用了，仍止不住，虽然咳嗽的程度有所减轻，但孩子仍会常常咳嗽，这时家长可以运用食疗的方法帮助孩子恢复。反复咳嗽的孩子，使用的消炎药和止咳药多，这类孩子的胃口较差丶没有食欲。舌苔也几乎都是白苔，所以家长先要调理好孩子的脾胃，配合补肾丶补肺丶补血的食物，提高孩子的身体素质。具体的做法如下：
1丶前面介绍的治疗风寒咳嗽的食疗方，都适合内伤咳嗽的孩子食用，而风热咳嗽的食疗方对久咳不愈的孩子应避免食用。
2丶煮山药粥： 取山药一段，去皮，节成小块，放入食品粉碎机内，再加半碗水，将山药加工成稀糊状，倒入小锅内，放火上烧，一边烧一边搅，以防糊锅底，当山药烧开了，冒泡了，关火。最好是在孩子空腹吃，喂给孩子吃，做好的一碗山药粥可以分2-3次喂孩子食用。山药健胃丶补肺气丶益肾精，滋养强壮，适合脾胃气虚，肺肾不足所致的虚劳咳喘。但山药内所含的淀粉酶，又称消化素，能分解成蛋白质及碳水化合物，所以有滋补之效，这种淀粉酶怕高热，在持久的高热中久煎，功效可以丧失。因此，在煎煮时，不可过久。运用此方法加工的山药粥最适合婴幼儿食用，不但能止咳治哮喘，还对小儿的厌食丶虚汗多丶流口水丶气虚胆小等病症也有很好的治疗效果。
3丶红枣+白果： 此方适合2岁以上的孩子食用。取红枣3粒丶白果3粒去壳，放入小锅中，加上大半碗水，放火上烧，中火烧10分钟即可。让孩子吃红枣丶白果，并喝水，每天一次，最好是每晚睡前给孩子吃。红枣性温，益气补气，健脾和胃，白果性平敛肺气，定咳喘，并有固肾的作用，所以对一些久咳不愈，反复感冒丶发烧丶咳嗽的孩子家长每晚给孩子吃红枣白果汤效果是很明显的。还可以同时治疗遗尿症，但红枣和白果的量一定要掌握好，只限於3粒，量多了孩子容易上火丶气滞。
4丶核桃+芝麻+红枣+蜂蜜或黄酒： 核桃仁半斤，黑芝麻2两，红枣半斤，核桃仁和黑芝麻可以放入粉碎机里碾碎，红枣去核切碎，将这三样放入大碗中搅均匀，再放入一饭勺的蜂蜜（夏天用蜂蜜，冬天用黄酒），3饭勺的水，因蜂蜜比较难搅均匀，所以先将蜂蜜和水在炉火上加热，蜂蜜化开了，趁热倒入碾碎的核桃仁丶黑芝麻丶红枣中，用筷子搅拌均匀，在大碗上要加上盖子，再放入大锅里去蒸，大火烧开後改小火40分钟即可。每天早晚给孩子吃一勺。核桃仁性温，有补气益清丶润肠补肾丶敛肺定喘丶止咳化痰的功效，芝麻性平，有补血丶明目丶祛风丶润肠丶生津丶补肝肾的功效，大枣性温，有补中益气丶健脾和胃丶补血的功效。这三样常用的补品合起来可以起到补血丶补肾，调理脾胃丶润肠的作用，再加上蜂蜜的补虚丶润燥的作用，可以使此方补而不燥，冬季用黄酒可加强补肾丶养血的功效。此方不但能治小儿久咳丶支气管炎丶哮喘，而且对小儿的便秘也有非常好的治疗效果，同时此方小儿可以长年食用，对增强孩子的体质效果很好，那些热衷於给孩子吃补品的家长不妨动手自己做。
因咳嗽有外感咳嗽和内伤咳嗽之分，而外感咳嗽又分风寒咳嗽和风热咳嗽，不同类型的咳嗽在用药上是完全不同的，食疗的方法也就不同。在这里教家长一个简单的区分方法，就是观察孩子的舌苔。如果舌苔是白的，则是风寒咳嗽，说明孩子寒重，咳嗽的痰也较稀、白黏，并兼有鼻塞流涕，这时应吃一些温热、化痰止咳的食品。如果孩子的舌苔是黄、红，则是风热咳嗽，说明孩子内热较大，咳嗽的痰黄、稠、不易咳出，并有咽痛，这时应吃一些清肺、化痰止咳的食物。内伤咳嗽多为久咳、反复发作的咳嗽，这时家长应注意给孩子吃一些调理脾胃、补肾、补肺气的食物，具体方法如下：
风寒咳嗽
1.生姜+红糖+大蒜 孩子患了风寒感冒，喝温热的生姜红糖水能起到很好的治疗作用，如果孩子同时还伴有咳嗽，可在生姜红糖水里再加2～3瓣大蒜一起煮，要用小火煮10分钟，把蒜头的辣味煮掉，这样孩子才肯喝。
2.蒸大蒜水 取大蒜2～3瓣，拍碎，放入碗中，加入半碗水，放入一粒冰糖，把碗加盖放入锅中去蒸，大火烧开后改用小火蒸15分钟即可。当碗里的蒜水温热时喂给孩子喝，大蒜可以不吃。一般一天2～3次，一次小半碗。大蒜性温，入脾胃、肺经，治疗寒性咳嗽、肾虚咳嗽效果非常好，而且方便简单，孩子也愿意喝。
3.烤橘子 将橘子直接放在小火上烤，并不断翻动，烤到橘皮发黑，并从橘子里冒出热气即可。待橘子稍凉一会，剥去橘皮，让孩子吃温热的橘瓣。如果是大橘子，孩子一次吃 2～3瓣就可以了，如果是小贡桔，孩子一次可以吃一只。最好配合大蒜水一起吃，一天2～3次。橘子性温，有化痰止咳的作用。吃了烤橘子后痰液的量会明显减少，镇咳作用非常明显，而且孩子都愿意吃。 4.麻油姜末炒鸡蛋 将一小勺麻油放入炒锅内，油热后放入姜末，稍在油中过一下，随即打入1个鸡蛋炒匀。孩子风寒咳嗽及体虚咳嗽时，每晚让孩子在临睡前趁热吃一次，坚持吃上几天，就能收到明显效果。
5.梨+花椒+冰糖 梨一个，洗净，横断切开挖去中间核后，放入20颗花椒，2粒冰糖，再把梨对拼好放入碗中，上锅蒸半小时左右即可，一只梨可分两次吃完。蒸花椒冰糖梨对治疗风寒咳嗽效果非常明显，但有的孩子不喜欢花椒的味道，家长可自己选择。
以上是治疗风寒咳嗽的食疗方，家长在运用这些方法治病的同时，还应注意以下性寒凉的食物不能让孩子吃：绿豆、螃蟹、蚌肉、田螺、蜗牛、柿子、柚子、香蕉、猕猴桃、甘蔗、西瓜、甜瓜、苦瓜、荸荠、慈姑、海带、紫菜、生萝卜、茄子、芦蒿、藕、冬瓜、丝瓜、地瓜等，这些寒凉的食物在孩子受凉感冒丶咳嗽的时间，尽量避免吃。
风热咳嗽
1丶梨+冰糖+川贝： 梨洗净，靠柄部横断切开，挖去中间核後，放入2-3粒冰糖，5-6粒的川贝,川贝要敲碎成末，把梨上部拼对好，也可用牙签插紧，放入碗中，上锅蒸30分钟左右即可，分2次给孩子吃，此方有润肺丶止咳丶化痰的作用，是一个非常普及的治疗风热咳嗽的食疗方，有的家长孩子一咳嗽就做给孩子吃，有时挺管用的，有时孩子却越吃咳嗽越重，所以家长一定要注意，不是什麽咳嗽都可以用此方法的，必须是风热咳嗽，孩子的舌苔是红的或黄的，痰是粘稠发黄的，孩子的内热重，咳嗽还伴有咽痛，胸痛时，可用此方，效果较好。还有各种的消炎药及多数的止咳药都对风热咳嗽有很好的治疗效果，所以在多种原因引起的咳嗽中风热咳嗽是最容易治愈的。而现在的孩子普遍贪凉，热了有空调，一年四季都在吃寒凉的水果，一年四季都在吃冷饮喝饮料，所以现在风热咳嗽的孩子明显减少。家长在选择食疗方时应注意看孩子的舌苔，如果风寒咳嗽，舌苔是白的，而川贝苦丶寒，吃了此方，是寒症以寒凉药治，尤如雪上加霜，适得其反。
2丶煮萝卜水： 白萝卜洗净，切4-5薄片，放入小锅内，再加大半碗水，放火上烧开後，再改小火煮5分钟，关火，等水不烫了，温的给孩子喝，对风热咳嗽丶鼻乾咽燥丶乾咳少痰效果是不错的，特别是2岁以内的宝宝，就单煮白萝卜水给孩子喝，就能起到顺气丶化痰丶止咳丶消食丶健胃丶清热丶生津的作用，可以一日喝2-3次。
3丶还可以给孩子吃下列食物 ①杮子：性寒，能清热丶袪痰丶止咳，但孩子一次只能吃一只杮子，因杮子性大寒，吃多了孩子会肚子不舒服。 ②西瓜：性寒，夏天孩子有风热咳嗽，可多给孩子吃西瓜，西瓜能治一切热症。 ③枇杷：性凉，能润肺化痰丶止咳，适宜热咳吐黄脓痰的孩子吃。 ④荸荠：性寒，家长可以了2-3只荸荠去皮，切成薄片，放入锅中，加一碗水，在火上烧5分钟即可。给孩子喝荸荠水，能化痰丶清热，对热性咳嗽吐脓痰者效果好。 ⑤还可以给孩子用冬瓜煨汤丶炒丝瓜丶炒藕片丶炒苦瓜，同样可起到消内热丶袪火丶止咳的作用。 孩子风热咳嗽时，辛辣丶容易上火的食物不要吃，如羊肉丶狗肉丶乌骨鸡丶蚕蛹丶鱼丶虾丶枣丶桂园肉丶荔枝丶核桃仁丶樱桃丶辣椒，应禁止食用。
内伤咳嗽 就是指那些长期的反复发作的慢性咳嗽，或是因感冒发烧引起的,感冒丶发烧症状已消失丶咳嗽就是一直不好，各种消炎药丶止咳药都用了，仍止不住，虽然咳嗽的程度有所减轻，但孩子仍会常常咳嗽，这时家长可以运用食疗的方法帮助孩子恢复。反复咳嗽的孩子，使用的消炎药和止咳药多，这类孩子的胃口较差丶没有食欲。舌苔也几乎都是白苔，所以家长先要调理好孩子的脾胃，配合补肾丶补肺丶补血的食物，提高孩子的身体素质。具体的做法如下：
1丶前面介绍的治疗风寒咳嗽的食疗方，都适合内伤咳嗽的孩子食用，而风热咳嗽的食疗方对久咳不愈的孩子应避免食用。
2丶煮山药粥： 取山药一段，去皮，节成小块，放入食品粉碎机内，再加半碗水，将山药加工成稀糊状，倒入小锅内，放火上烧，一边烧一边搅，以防糊锅底，当山药烧开了，冒泡了，关火。最好是在孩子空腹吃，喂给孩子吃，做好的一碗山药粥可以分2-3次喂孩子食用。山药健胃丶补肺气丶益肾精，滋养强壮，适合脾胃气虚，肺肾不足所致的虚劳咳喘。但山药内所含的淀粉酶，又称消化素，能分解成蛋白质及碳水化合物，所以有滋补之效，这种淀粉酶怕高热，在持久的高热中久煎，功效可以丧失。因此，在煎煮时，不可过久。运用此方法加工的山药粥最适合婴幼儿食用，不但能止咳治哮喘，还对小儿的厌食丶虚汗多丶流口水丶气虚胆小等病症也有很好的治疗效果。
3丶红枣+白果： 此方适合2岁以上的孩子食用。取红枣3粒丶白果3粒去壳，放入小锅中，加上大半碗水，放火上烧，中火烧10分钟即可。让孩子吃红枣丶白果，并喝水，每天一次，最好是每晚睡前给孩子吃。红枣性温，益气补气，健脾和胃，白果性平敛肺气，定咳喘，并有固肾的作用，所以对一些久咳不愈，反复感冒丶发烧丶咳嗽的孩子家长每晚给孩子吃红枣白果汤效果是很明显的。还可以同时治疗遗尿症，但红枣和白果的量一定要掌握好，只限於3粒，量多了孩子容易上火丶气滞。
4丶核桃+芝麻+红枣+蜂蜜或黄酒： 核桃仁半斤，黑芝麻2两，红枣半斤，核桃仁和黑芝麻可以放入粉碎机里碾碎，红枣去核切碎，将这三样放入大碗中搅均匀，再放入一饭勺的蜂蜜（夏天用蜂蜜，冬天用黄酒），3饭勺的水，因蜂蜜比较难搅均匀，所以先将蜂蜜和水在炉火上加热，蜂蜜化开了，趁热倒入碾碎的核桃仁丶黑芝麻丶红枣中，用筷子搅拌均匀，在大碗上要加上盖子，再放入大锅里去蒸，大火烧开後改小火40分钟即可。每天早晚给孩子吃一勺。核桃仁性温，有补气益清丶润肠补肾丶敛肺定喘丶止咳化痰的功效，芝麻性平，有补血丶明目丶祛风丶润肠丶生津丶补肝肾的功效，大枣性温，有补中益气丶健脾和胃丶补血的功效。这三样常用的补品合起来可以起到补血丶补肾，调理脾胃丶润肠的作用，再加上蜂蜜的补虚丶润燥的作用，可以使此方补而不燥，冬季用黄酒可加强补肾丶养血的功效。此方不但能治小儿久咳丶支气管炎丶哮喘，而且对小儿的便秘也有非常好的治疗效果，同时此方小儿可以长年食用，对增强孩子的体质效果很好，那些热衷於给孩子吃补品的家长不妨动手自己做。
Friday, April 9, 2010
Jan mummies Gathering 24 Mar @ SOL Cafe
Yummy! I'm a good boy because I eat a lot of tomato pasta!
Aunty Fennie asked me to pose haha!
Wow, all pretty mummies and cute & bright kids!
We had a wonderful gathering at SOL Cafe, Turf City on a good Wednesday. Yeah, I took leave n brought S to meet his little friends!
We had a great time , eating and playing there. Looking forward towards another gathering!
We had a great time , eating and playing there. Looking forward towards another gathering!
Monday, April 5, 2010
flu bug episode 2
Just when I mentioned that he recovered the next day he struck the flu, I realised that he wasnt completely recovered and he was still having mild runny nose with sticky mucus. Maybe he did not have enough rest as I still brought him to Mygym on Thursday(make -up class), Saturday(free play), and Sunday( normal class). Saw some kids coughing away in the class. But I thought, yea, he will be exposed to this kind of environment sooner or later especially when I am enrolling him to playgroup soon.
I wasnt hardworking enough to make the juices for him as I myself caught the flu bug from him too. Anyway, yesterday he started to cough. I will monitor him for the time being, as the cough did not bother him yet (*finger crossed*) I made "zhi3 ke4 tang1 for him. (urgh!! cant type chinese here)
This morning, I made another round of zhi3 ke4 tang1 for him, and also asked the nanny to make lemon + honey for him.
I will monitor his condition and might make the black bean soup or lotus soup for him tonight.
But I got to get the ginger first!! :P
I wasnt hardworking enough to make the juices for him as I myself caught the flu bug from him too. Anyway, yesterday he started to cough. I will monitor him for the time being, as the cough did not bother him yet (*finger crossed*) I made "zhi3 ke4 tang1 for him. (urgh!! cant type chinese here)
This morning, I made another round of zhi3 ke4 tang1 for him, and also asked the nanny to make lemon + honey for him.
I will monitor his condition and might make the black bean soup or lotus soup for him tonight.
But I got to get the ginger first!! :P
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Little soldier fighting the flu bug
Shaun caught flu last Sunday , maybe from Northpoint splashpark which I brought him on Saturday. Sunday he started having runny nose but was still very active. His mucus became thick with yellow/greenish type. So I think it was virus infection. Very quickly I gave him lots of fruits like kiwi. I gave him Manuka active 12, blended apple and blueberry, + lemon for him, and gave him echinaccea (added into his milk) for 3 times. Then on that same day, he was a bit feverish. Measured and it was only 37.3. So I thought ok, he started to fight the virus liao. Gave him some Korean bamboo salt diluted in his plain water. And also lemon juice. Also sponged him when he was sleeping and made green bean soup and Chinese big barley, to substitute water for his milk. At night, he pooped. Very black and hard poo and smelly!! I think he was damn heaty!!
Next day on Monday, fever was gone. Runny nose was gone. So he actually recovered within 2 days.
So I think echinaccea played a part too?? Other than the other natural remedies that I imposed on.
Well done boy! Keep it up!!
Next day on Monday, fever was gone. Runny nose was gone. So he actually recovered within 2 days.
So I think echinaccea played a part too?? Other than the other natural remedies that I imposed on.
Well done boy! Keep it up!!
Oh, my potty
Shaun has been toilet trained for pretty long already since last year, which means he would run to the toilet to pee/poo. However, all these while he refused to sit on his potty. I have bought him 4 different shapes and sizes of potty, including the traditional round "tam tong" but he simply refused it. So where did he do his business then?? on the toilet floor!! Unless I got to hold him standing on my toilet.
Last week, there's great improvement. He suddenly wanted to pee and poo in the potty! Good job boy!
Last week, there's great improvement. He suddenly wanted to pee and poo in the potty! Good job boy!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Vegsenz @ The Verge
Wanted to post this for quite a while already. Finally managed to upload some photos here. Vegsenz is serving healthy organic vegetarian food, Shaun enjoys it a lot!Brown Rice set - that comes with sushi!
Tofu Burger, the tofu sheet a bit saltish to my taste though
Special Noodle
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Blueberry fruitie pudding
Healthy snack for our kids!
Last weekend I tried making blueberry fruitie pudding, it turned out nice!! I blended blueberries, apples, bananas – smoothie for drink. Then got more I put into the cup and freeze. Wow, like pudding leh! You can try that too, 100% healthier than ice cream!
Next time when i make it i shall add some lemon in to preserve its freshness.
Forgot to take pic. will remember to do that next time!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Busy , Busy , Busy
I realized that I have not been posting for 1 month already. I have been so busy , at work ( so stressed up!!) , and at home. I seriously need to consider either getting a maid or quit my job. I’m ecstatic when come to the thoughts of quitting current job and run own business!!
Organic food eatery with healthy baby/toddler food?
Yeah, I like to have own organic vegetarian food business, which provides baby/toddler healthy meals. You know , i have so much ideas and had worked hard enough to prepare good vegetarian food for my boy. The result is evident. Healthy and fit. Even if he catches a cold or have fever, he will recover on its own through natural remedies/food within a few days. Self healing is the most powerful remedy. I have been working so hard on it, result is proven GOOD, and it's worth my effort. Nothing will deter me to continue doing this. It's my interest, my hobby, and why not I turn it into my own business ? But it’s tough, so it remains a dream for the time being. I hope it will be a dream-comes-true for me one day.. Feeling very exhausted while I’m typing this in the midst of paper work in office.. really drowning in office… When can I be boss myself?
okay, so much so about my stressful corporate world n dream, should write something abt dear boy.
MRC playgroup
I have made up my mind to let Shaun join the MRC 3 hour daily programme at Khatib Central. He will start school next term 22 Mar. I hope he will enjoy it! If he doesn’t wanna go to school, I will pull him out. I just want him to have fun and have friends, as I find him to be so restless and bored at home.
Independence at 24 months
He is at a stage where he wants to do everything himself. What does he do himself now?
1. Eating, no need to feed him liao. He can finish one big bowl of porridge or noodle soup by himself, rejecting my help!
2. pooing ( he wants to close the door somemore!)
3. Peeing ( he will pull down his pant and pee in toilet)
4. Bathing ( yea, he will bathe himself and wipe himself, wrap himself in towel and come look 4 me after that)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
New Generation of Children’s Health Care
This article is a good one. CHeck it out http://lapislazulilight.com/Founder/Index_Lapis_News_From_Founder_Article_26.html
A friend of mine who lives in a big city recently observed that her friends’ children are suffering from skin allergies, red rashes, and problems of the respiratory tract. I had a chance to ask Dr. Philip Incao about it, who is a pediatrician. He thinks that children of the current generation are facing a major health crisis, the main causes are overuse of antibiotics and excessive vaccinations. Dr. Incao is often invited to the Waldorf Schools to speak with parents and teachers about children’s health. The following are the main points highlighted in his speech to them:
How to treat illnesses related to inflammation?
The best doctors are Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman. Inflammation is the most common ailment in childhood. ‘Infection’ is not an appropriate description as it assumes that pathogenic bacteria are the source of the illness. This is a misunderstanding. We are constantly in contact with germs. Our bodies also contain bacteria, yet we are sick only occasionally. Why do we fall sick only at certain occasions? From birth till death, our bodies are growing and changing constantly. Health is the balance between mind and body. Childhood is body’s fastest period of growth, where the body goes through many major changes. Old cells die and become waste. The immune system breakdowns the old cells, then fever and inflammation digests them. Germs are not the cause of illnesses; they are merely dependant on the nourishment of the waste products of the old cells.
Doctor Diet
When the body is purging toxins, it is best not to have to digest too much food. Avoid food with high protein when one is down with acute illnesses. The patient can take vegetable soup, herbal teas, vegetable and fruit juices. Beverages should be taken at or above room temperature. Fruits, cooked vegetables and grains can be taken.
Doctor Quiet
During illnesses, children require a quiet, harmonious and peaceful environment. It is best that parents comfort and support the child calmly. When a child is sick, it is often the best opportunity for strengthening parent-child bonding and communication.
Doctor Merryman
Fever should not be viewed as an unhealthy and dangerous bodily reaction. It is a message from the body. It is the body’s reaction in its process of purging toxins and foreign substances. Studies in recent years showed that anti-fever medications repress the immune system and increases toxins in the body. They are actually harmful to the body as they may protract or even complicate the illness. Many parents have great fear about fever. Towards such great unknown force, it is natural to be fearful. However, inflammation and fever are healing energies. Do not regard flu or fever as disturbances, and feel frustrated, worried or anxious. We can consider them as the function of a deeper wisdom. A positive attitude can help in quicker recovery. Dr. Incao has a young patient of 5 years old. At the most critical moment of his illness, he told his mother, “Don’t worry, mama, I am just growing.” All the growth in nature requires the initial earth loosening, then fertilization. This is likened to the fever and inflammation of a child.
Extracted from Lapis Lazuli Light Magazine Feb 2008 IssueTranslated by Lapis Lazuli Light Singapore
A friend of mine who lives in a big city recently observed that her friends’ children are suffering from skin allergies, red rashes, and problems of the respiratory tract. I had a chance to ask Dr. Philip Incao about it, who is a pediatrician. He thinks that children of the current generation are facing a major health crisis, the main causes are overuse of antibiotics and excessive vaccinations. Dr. Incao is often invited to the Waldorf Schools to speak with parents and teachers about children’s health. The following are the main points highlighted in his speech to them:
How to treat illnesses related to inflammation?
The best doctors are Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman. Inflammation is the most common ailment in childhood. ‘Infection’ is not an appropriate description as it assumes that pathogenic bacteria are the source of the illness. This is a misunderstanding. We are constantly in contact with germs. Our bodies also contain bacteria, yet we are sick only occasionally. Why do we fall sick only at certain occasions? From birth till death, our bodies are growing and changing constantly. Health is the balance between mind and body. Childhood is body’s fastest period of growth, where the body goes through many major changes. Old cells die and become waste. The immune system breakdowns the old cells, then fever and inflammation digests them. Germs are not the cause of illnesses; they are merely dependant on the nourishment of the waste products of the old cells.
Doctor Diet
When the body is purging toxins, it is best not to have to digest too much food. Avoid food with high protein when one is down with acute illnesses. The patient can take vegetable soup, herbal teas, vegetable and fruit juices. Beverages should be taken at or above room temperature. Fruits, cooked vegetables and grains can be taken.
Doctor Quiet
During illnesses, children require a quiet, harmonious and peaceful environment. It is best that parents comfort and support the child calmly. When a child is sick, it is often the best opportunity for strengthening parent-child bonding and communication.
Doctor Merryman
Fever should not be viewed as an unhealthy and dangerous bodily reaction. It is a message from the body. It is the body’s reaction in its process of purging toxins and foreign substances. Studies in recent years showed that anti-fever medications repress the immune system and increases toxins in the body. They are actually harmful to the body as they may protract or even complicate the illness. Many parents have great fear about fever. Towards such great unknown force, it is natural to be fearful. However, inflammation and fever are healing energies. Do not regard flu or fever as disturbances, and feel frustrated, worried or anxious. We can consider them as the function of a deeper wisdom. A positive attitude can help in quicker recovery. Dr. Incao has a young patient of 5 years old. At the most critical moment of his illness, he told his mother, “Don’t worry, mama, I am just growing.” All the growth in nature requires the initial earth loosening, then fertilization. This is likened to the fever and inflammation of a child.
Extracted from Lapis Lazuli Light Magazine Feb 2008 IssueTranslated by Lapis Lazuli Light Singapore
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Natural Remedies for toddler's Cough - lotus root powder drink
Got this from my favourite Ou Yang Ying's book. Post it here as requested by some mummy friends.
Ingredient A
5 red dates (remove the seeds)
20 wolfberries
750cc water
1 piece old ginger
Ingredient B
10g pure lotus root powder
5g brown sugar
Boil ingredient A for 30 minutes
Mix ingredient B in cold water. Add to A after 30 minutes. Bring it to boil again for a little while , then turn off the heat. Serve warm
Ingredient A
5 red dates (remove the seeds)
20 wolfberries
750cc water
1 piece old ginger
Ingredient B
10g pure lotus root powder
5g brown sugar
Boil ingredient A for 30 minutes
Mix ingredient B in cold water. Add to A after 30 minutes. Bring it to boil again for a little while , then turn off the heat. Serve warm
Yes , the final Molars are out
The final molars are out- nanny saw it already. 4 biggest one yet most painful one. Now I understand how teething a painful experience it was for the kid and for the mummy ( haha)
Yes, he indeed was teething, that explained his little runny nose and my horrible nights for the past 3 days. For runny nose which did not disturb him – I only gave him lemon and honey. As for terrible mid night struggle, no remedies, but to just bear the “pain” with him. LOL. Most tiring part was he wanted me to be the “tree” while he being the koala bear clinging on me, not letting me sit. Must stand ok!! He was passing the agony to me in such way huh. Like back to baby’s time..
Yes, he indeed was teething, that explained his little runny nose and my horrible nights for the past 3 days. For runny nose which did not disturb him – I only gave him lemon and honey. As for terrible mid night struggle, no remedies, but to just bear the “pain” with him. LOL. Most tiring part was he wanted me to be the “tree” while he being the koala bear clinging on me, not letting me sit. Must stand ok!! He was passing the agony to me in such way huh. Like back to baby’s time..
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Teething - Final Molars?
Shaun drove me crazy on Sunday. Daddy bought him to OCC to play the whole morning. He came back home in the afternoon and started behaving STRANGLY. He threw tantrum on every single thing which was not his usual self. He scared me when he lied on the sofa and cried pitifully, like groaning in pain or what which was not like the usual cry. Then at night he woke up at 1am , struggling to fall asleep till 4am. My sleep got seriously disrupted and I started to feel giddy,.. And early Monday morning I decided to sleep at home, from 8am to 11am. Then felt giddy, ate something and started to burp, lots of gas in my stomach, felt like vomiting. Went to see doc and doc said I felt giddy due to FATIGUE, low blood sugar level. Cuz I was working (house chore, cook+ attending to clingy shaun) too much for the past few days at home and had a crazy Sunday afternoon till night attending to unusual shaun.
I’m glad that he is back to usual self the next day, so I just wonder whether he was teething? Cuz he pointed finger into his mouth, crying pitifully like in pain. And acted strangely.
I’m glad that he is back to usual self the next day, so I just wonder whether he was teething? Cuz he pointed finger into his mouth, crying pitifully like in pain. And acted strangely.
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