Kreo vs Lego

We have a 5 years old Lego boy at home. Seriously faithfully addicted to Lego. Helped us a lot in buying Christmas and brithday and whatsnot presents. 

So, when GroupOn has an offer on Kreo, we bought a box for him. Kreo is compatible with Lego, or so they claimed. We have not checked this though.

When opening the box, he was wide eyed with wonder. All sorts of new joints and shapes to explore. Kreo really has a lot of brick type variety. I know that Lego also do have not-joking breath of design, but Lego's beginner box contained standard types mostly. We bought the 700+ pcs of Kreo bucket, but I saw parts that I've never seen before. 

Then, boy boy proceeded to copy one of the vehicle on the bucket. Only then we realized the lack of manual. I do believe to encourage creativity in children, no need to rely on manual. So we goes on.

So I guided him. Carefully opening a little packet, keeping my finger crossed that Kreo packed everything we need for a creation on the packet. After staring at it for quite some times, my engineer self decided that they are not that kind. Each figurine parts were packed in a little plastic, thankfully. Seems like other parts were bagged randomly.

Opening and searching everything. 

Found there's at least one missing part. On the pic, there are two of a kind of brick. But we only got one.

Broken hearted, dear son stopped playing. Now, the Daddy is the one putting up the puzzle, where must go where. Good luck, Hubby. Do us proud.

One more thing, Kreo joints are more loosely connected than Lego. Plus side is that it doesn't require much strength or tricks to prise open. However, it causes the creation to fall apart easily.

All in all, I do think it is a good product. Workmanship is ok, though Lego's finer. You can still see some tiny sharp points on the Kreo bricks. But the marketing strategy needs a lot of work. Though written for age 4+ on the bucket, I seriously don't think that a four year old can take joy in it independently. Serious adult help is needed.

Well, though I don't think so, could also be that my son is the one 'slow'. We are also spoilt rotten by Lego fantastic no word needed manual. With the almighty manual, son have managed to set up everything by himself (written age 11+ on packets). Please share some comments/tricks if you have one. How to make use of that bucket sitting lonesome at home?

Seriously Addictive - Rainbow Loom

Not sure whether it's the color, or the feel of a well manufactured product. Within hours of owning it? Son (yes, 5 years old boy), daughter, and I were addicted to it.

As an avid crafter and a nerd, I really love that it creates beautiful wearable product, while also challenges the grey cells. 

If you chained rubber bands to make skipping rope when you were small, imagine making it with much nicer bands.  And... Million more ways to braid/weave it to make nicer chain. Even, charms like Christmas tree, the yellow minions, flowers, whatsnots are possible. 

Check it out (don't judge the product by the website, please go on... Check out the video, a patented device surely deserves to be admired)

http://www.rainbowloom.com/instruction.html

Or, if you're you-tubers, just search there. There're much more videos to enjoy.

Pssst... If you're considering, I bought it from Spotlight @ Plaza Singapura for around SGD 30. It's the loom, plus picker, a bag of bands plus c-clips enough for 24 bracelets. Price is a bit steep, but I think of it as a well-deserved reward for a brilliant idea.

As usual, this is NOT a paid post for advertisement. I do not receive anything from Spotlight or Rainbow Loom for this post. Strictly to share and support good product.

P.S. If you know any good cheaper place to get the rubber bands, please do leave comments. I think I'll need to stock up soon. So many ideas to try out!

What to do when your mobile dropped to the toilet

Sounds funny?

Not sure with you, but recently I found that it happened more often than I expected. Somehow, people got very much attached to their mobile such that it is there, no matter when no matter when. 

So, what to do?

These steps are good to go for any electronic devices that comes into contact with liquid

1. DO NOT attempt to power on. I know that you must've been so anxious to check, but resist! These few steps might be able to save it.

2. Dry up as much as you can.

3. Open up the protective casing, wipe, open the casing, wipe, take out the battery, wipe, take out the SIM card, wipe... It is important to wipe at every step to ensure water droplets do not enter any opening, no matter how small. Patience pays...

4. Get a hand-dryer... Hair dryer... Fan.. Paper to fan... Anything that can help to blow dry. Then, blow dry all the openings. Speaker, power jack, USB port, switches, connectors...  Until when? At least until it is not moist, at most until you're tired...

5. Leave it. Someone suggested for at least a day. But my hubby waited a night and his baby worked fine. This step is to ensure there's no water moisture inside the phone that might cause short-circuits. At this step, do not assemble yet. It will help the drying process. 

6. Pray

7. Assemble, and then Power on. 

Hope it helps! :D

Beware of the perils of abacus

Before I'm pouring on my opinion, please note that I do very much agree that abacus is a very handy skill. Utilizing it properly, it is quite powerful.

There are many kinds of abacus. If you google it, check out the images, you'll see at least three kinds.

My dear daughter loved numbers. So when she's about 5, I enrolled her in an abacus class. She loved it. The ability to process four-five digit numbers thrilled her.

After a while, students from her class dropped one by one. Many couldn't stand the homework load. So after a year or so, the teacher decided to close the class.

When she is in K2, I started teaching her addition and subtraction 'the school way'. O ooo... My darling got confused , her young mind was frustrated. Why the way she is accustom to is wrong now. Luckily, it was only at the beginning. After a while, she got it that both ways have similar principles.

My girl is one of many kids with similar experience. One girl I know lived with the confusion until P2. Poor thing. 

So to close, hope to draw analogy to my children wise Chinese teacher. She said, don't teach hanyu pinyin before the child can read English. Let the child use the time to master Chinese character. Learning Chinese pinyin before English phonics will confuse them. 

So for numeracy, I'd say, let the children learn 'the school way' before abacus. In that way, they will be able to build up confidence on and to be comfortable with numbers.

That's all, good luck to all Mommies. Hope it is useful. 

Secret of happiness #5: Look up, look down, look sideways

After previous posting, I decided to finish this unfinished business. 

This post was first initiated in October 2013. So you see how it's been sitting there, waiting for me.

In my childhood, my parents brought me up in always looking up. No matter what grades you got, bound to have other kids that's better. Don't be complacent. Try to reach for the stars, and all...

In my dearly departed Daddy's final days, he humbly stressed out the points of looking downwards. Not in belittling-people-sense, but to be thankful. To feel fortunate that we're enjoying little comforts that others are not so lucky enough. Hence the second point. Look down, be thankful.

I'm a big 'circle' fan. I believe, everything will come to a circle. Without feedback path, a system cannot be stable (engineers out there, sure you'll agree with me).

So we already have up, and down. What else to make a circle? The sides!

What to do with the sides? Look sideways, to make sure that in reaching up for the stars, in being thankful, you are not forgetting those around you. Make sure your dream has a good purpose too for those you love. Because, what's the point of success if your loves one suffers along the way, right?

So there... A little thing that I've started living by. Look up, look down, look sideways. Reach for the star, be thankful, make sure it is aligned with your beloved's need.

Secret of happiness #4: Do something useful

I suffered from a psychological tendency that have yet to be discovered, I think. 

Many times, I caught my self in a precarious juggling act, so tight that I couldn't breath. Somehow, if I don't load myself up to a point where I break up in hives, my brain keeps on searching for more... Tick... Tock... I got 30s between lesson and bus arrival... What to do???

But that's entirely my own doing. I am blessed with a supportive loving hubby, and two kids that knows what they are doing. Not much problem caring for them.

Even being slightly 'abnormal', am truly happy.

So last Sunday, after a cup of coffee to shoo the bed calling away, I managed to scrapbook, plastic wrap the children books, paid bills, helped my children Chinese homework (when you don't speak don't read Chinese, this is an adventure on its own, worthy of another posting), ... I went to bed worn out but contended.

I think, when we're doing something useful, we feel worthy and satisfied. And, that pile of unfinished business is thinning down. Less pressure on us. Happy!

A step forward, try doing something do others... Ooo... The joy to see their smile...

Secret of happiness #3: Learn something new

My first pregnancy ended up in a miscarriage at 19 weeks. 

At that time, I have loved our baby so much. The loss is torturing. For a few days at least, I was still pregnant in my dream. Only to woke up realizing that it wasn't the case in real.

Of course, being a slight control freak, the obsession of trying out for another one kicked in soon after.

Then, I was unhappy. Frustrated in trying for a new one, while still mourning the loss of one just passed.

Thankfully I read somewhere (sincere sorry that the kind soul couldn't be credited here, am forever grateful for his/her wisdom)... That learning something new can make you happy.

Of course, bound to have tons of scientific analysis of why that is so. Or, if it's scientifically unproven. But I do know one thing, that it really works for me. True. 

I threw myself into books of interesting thing. Paper quilling, handwriting character recognition, flower arrangement... just to name a few. 

When the mind is occupied, time goes faster. With curiosity triggered by new information, the world has become more exciting. New skill, new knowledge, brings up the sense of accomplishment, opening up new possibilities. 

Until now, I do still constantly on the look out of something new to learn. It could be just nuggets of new info everyday, it still does count. Before dementia kicks in... Let a excercise those grey cells. And be happy along the way. 

Kiasu Mom Tips to Enjoy RWS Adventure Cove

We've been members of Sentosa Adventure Cove for almost a year. Below are some tips:

1. They open at 10.00 AM. Be there early. By just doing this, you'll get to enjoy all the rides by noon, and can take time to laze around at the river, or enjoy the wave after lunch. Otherwise, queue for each ride may take up to 45mins. Imagine this: standing in line, under scorching sun, wind blowing your wet swimsuit. Hope that is strong enough to wake you up early.

2. Aim for one of the free cabana near the children's pool. In case it drizzles or rains, your belongings and you are safe there. Thankfully and somewhat errr... The management takes safety seriously. When it rains, all rides ceased operation.

3. Sunblock is a must!

4. If we want to snorkel, this is the first target. Hygiene reason, we, might be gullibly, believe that they are relatively cleaner in the morning.

5. Some people might've missed this. There are at least TWO sizes of tyre floats there. Somehow no one thought of labeling the size on it. You have to estimate, whether it's the smaller size for kids, or the bigger ones. 

6. Food... Below expectation. I saw many visitors bring at least snack. If you start at 10, survive on snack until about 2, then go out to nearby RWS eateries or to vivo. Your tastebuds will be thankful. 

7. If you take public transport (taxi, train, ...) Do not exit after, say, 4 pm? You'll have to spend time queuing again. After 4, take a good break, walk to through the bridge. It's more pleasant.

8. If your kids are crazy about playing in the pool like mine, it will be worthed to be a member. Three visits will cover the membership fee.

Will add more tips if something crossed my mind in the future. Or, do you have one to share?

Secret of happiness #2: Forgive and forget

Intermezzo, hubby and I are great fans of NCIS. Go Jethro Gibbs! (Hehe... If hubby read this, he'll profusely deny it. Whatever's....)

What it got to do with secret of happiness?

The Mighty Gibbs has a set of rules on which he lives by. Following these rules, he is happier, and most likely will stay in the path that he chose to stick on.

As born Catholics, of course we do believe in following The Bible truthfully. Read a good quote the other day. "In school, the bible is discouraged. In prison, it is encouraged. If it is encouraged in school the first place, the student wouldn't be in prison anyway." The Bible really provided a comprehensive guidance on how to live life contentedly.

But, my over-active brain still needs an outlet. Hence, my very own set of secret of happiness. :)

So, number two is... To forgive and forget.

Thou shall not live your life dwelling in grievances. What is past is past. As there is no use to worry about tomorrow, ditto with regretting the past.

A very important aspect that people often forget is to forgive and forget our own mistakes. Do damage control, and carry on.

I saw, see, and very sure am going to see that naturally, we're most unforgiving to the people closest to us. Somehow it is very natural for people to expect our beloved a to share our brain, heart, and soul. No, they are not... We're each a unique human being. Every one of us. So let go... Give them some room of mistakes and mishaps. 

Educated in convent schools, I was drilled on the meaning of repentance. It is not only to regret one's mistake, but also to be willing to improve, to be better.

So ganbatteru! Jia you!

Secret of happiness #1: Love Thyself

HI read somewhere a few weeks ago that for working moms, firstly we're a mother. We shall not forget this. Career shall come only next to it. 

Partially agree. I do a firm believer that there's no such thing as part time mom, and that children deserve us at out best. Not the leftover.

BUT, after 8 years of mommying, I know that first of all, a mom should be well cared. Self-cared that is. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Only then a mother can be at her best.

I used to be overly guilty of spending an evening off with friends or dating with hubby.

But had enough years of that.

A nice smelling lotion, long shower, chocolates, a good read, many ways to steal time to enjoy. To stop by smelling the roses. A few seconds living life to the fullest, thanking Him that all are well.

After we took care of the me-time and hubby-time, general vibe around the house is much better. I'm fresh around the kids, and genuinely there for them. Their grievances, mischief, and all.

And oh... Socializing in the office is not counted. 

Some may say a stay at home mom is having it harder to steal time for herself. Half-full or half-empty, it's our choice!

P.S. I am in no way regarding myself as self-help guru or whatsnot. These postings are meant as a reminder for my humble self at the very least.

Public Caning

Just walked dear daughter to school. 

On the way, she mentioned casually that one of her classmate will have 'public caning' today. 

Thankfully she still said the word as something very big. 

So far, all 'privileged' for such treatment were boys. Not that it is impossible to happen to girls. 

It sadden my heart, to imagine 7-8 years old boys to be punished publicly like that. 

Even a heavier burden is that afterwards, they will still do their mischiefs, based on track record. That is, the humiliation will not be fruitful. But I do wonder whether it will scar their childhood experience. 

Is it the school problem?

I'd say, it's parenting problem. Parents should tune their children's intuition. What is expected from them, what are the consequences. It's our duty to save them from society's wrath. 

To take a leaf from my in laws book,

Children are like bamboo. 

Easier to shape when they are young.

A privilege to know Heather Von St. James

My dear hubby is a fan of ... I don't know what it's called... If you know, please let me know correct term of such movie: Many lives are in danger; alien, natural disaster, zombies, doomsday, sinking ships, ....

Anyway... After how-manieth time I watched it, I learned a lesson that I force my family to remember.

Most of the time, main reason why survivors made it to the finish line is the... Determination. Be positive, focus, don't EVER think of giving up. The will really makes a way... To survive.

In real life, it's not that simple. But really... Please don't give up. 

I am honored to share a story of a real life survivor.

This amazing lady is Heather Von St. James.

Though practically I've only know her for less than an hour (that's all it takes for the strong urge to overwhelm... Go and share the story... Go...), I think we really have a lot to learn, facts and wisdom, from her.

She was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer, mesothelioma. This cancer caused abnormality in mesothelium, a layer that protects many internal organs.

As a sneak preview of the good stuff, here is a message from her:

 I am 44 and a mother to a quirky 7 year old, Lily. She is my only child, and was just 3.5 months old when our lives were turned upside down. I was diagnosed with mesothelioma; a type of cancer that sadly kills 90 – 95% of people who have it.

After an intense treatment and recovery journey, I am happy to say I am cancer free 7 years later! My experience was a difficult one to say the least – but I’d like to turn my pain in to purpose and become someone that other people can look to for guidance, inspiration, and hope in situations like my own.

Lessons start here:

http://www.mesothelioma.com/heather

Please go and see how positive, strong, and kind she is. How supportive family can make a difference. And how resilient human is. 

I am not sure on how the action all started, but it is very heartwarming to see how many people come together with common aim of helping one another, helping others.

You can also learn some facts that might've saved your life, your love ones. 

By the way, do you feel it?

...

Have you now?

...

Are you also feeling something is pulling your heart to share her story and her purpose?

Go and share... Don't be shy... It's not only her fight, it's our fight. 

Thank you, Heather, for showing us a good way to live. Thanks to all supporters of Heather too. Hope many will follow your footsteps. 

Why people play games

Last week, we went to swim.

I had one goal in mind, build their confidence.

You see, they know how to swim. But, we did such a great job making them understand of water danger. They're so scared of drowning (or maybe this is an inherited instinct from my dear hubby). 

Anyhow, so I stood in the pool, and they swam to and fro the edge of the pool. 

Slowly I increased the distance.

After a while it turned into a game. We took some landmark such as tree, poster, lifeguard tower, as target to meet. 

They had fun! To set their target and to meet it is such a great feeling.

I met my goal, the kids had fun. Ahhh... Bliss...

Come to think of it, I think people inherently like to perform. Game provided a no-pressure opportunity to challenge one-self, and to exceed the set target.

How about using it in parenting? Encouraging the kids to to better?

Children deserves you at your best... Not the leftovers

I read that looonggg time ago. Thank you to whomever wrote it in a blog (only remember that it was a blog). Sincere apology that I can't give the credit when it dues.

However, the simple sentence gave such a strong good slap.

For so long, I am not at my best. Tired from work, other family/friends commitment. I might be around them, but not 100%. 

So this post is meant to pass it on... And a reminder for me in the future. 

Children deserves us at our best, not the leftover. 

[Good ... ] Swimming Coach

I am writing this after so many edits.

Being a born worrier, it came across my mind that some may think I am getting paid or related to any of the recommendation here. 

As much as I'd love to, no, no compensation for writing any of the post here.

It is just my way of supporting good people, good brand. Win win, isn't it? More mommies get to know good stuff, companies/persons can continue improving, serving good quality.

Ok, this time, I'd like to be thankful for getting a good swimming coach. My daughter was in his care from about 3 years old, and my son started at about 4 years old.

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He is frank, GOOD with kids. They will be having fun while kids do respect him. How this can happen, I believe it is talent. 

Very patient. Has a good teaching pace and technique varieties. 

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Being very patient, result is really up to the child. It can be realllyyy slowww (my son). But he is exceptional. His peers took off swimming without float after less than 6 months

Journey of a thousand mile begins with one step

Wife, mother, friend, daughter, sister, employee, supervisor, referee, employer, seamstress, nurse, neighbor, crafter, cook, baker, ...

Those are hats that I put on when the need arises (I got some optional hats there, just because I love to torture myself, squeezing every last drop of energy)

At the moment, here are my todo list:

1. Important presentation in the office (at least important to me, for me :p)

2. Daughter 8th bday to plan (cake, goody bag, coordination)... It's coming in less than two week!!!

3. Son 6th bday to plan (Jan '14, but remember, I like to torture myself. So I am having vision of a pirate party at his kindergarten. His last bday there before primary school in '15)

4. Thousands of photos to screen and scrapbook (from 2011). Some need to be done by August because of my impulsive purchase of a photobook vouchers

5. Big relative visit beginning of August (house will contain about 15pax, a good three times of our current size. God knows how our meager 2 bathrooms can cope with this)

6. Family trips to plan

7. Teachers' Day gift to made

...

And... Of course, what a journey without unexpected hurdles along the way. The haze is coming and going (mystical air purifier is still on the wanted list on our house), the children are growing (yielding different needs each and every day. Soon we'll need to split their room I guess), school projects (seems like parents must  have unlimited 24hrs supply shop and being energizer bunnies) and ... some occasional illnesses dropping by.

All in all, I am still very much grateful of what He has granted. Each and every blessing and trial is His plan, I believe.

So, to sooth myself (and my tummy, since it seems I do snack more when I'm stressed), I keep on reminding myself, a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step... One step at a time...

How to Renew Indonesian Passport in Singapore

Combined, our family have a total of 5 Indonesian passport to maintain. That means, we should renew one every now and then.

But... Believe it or not... Every time one is due for renewal... I'm always on the frantic search of what is the current procedure and requirement. Honest.

I am still pinning my hope that somewhen, in the near future I hope, we will have a reliable official Indonesian embassy website to rely on. It was good for a brief period of time a few years ago, my heart fluttered with joy. (According to the friendly officer who took in my application, they are in the process of upgrading it. Yay! One can still hope for the best).

So... after the last one in April, I made a mental note to jot it down somewhere. So here it is:

1. Prepare all documents at home.
a. Completed form (black pen, CAPITAL).
b. Old passport and a copy of it (to be safe, both first and last page)
c. Singapore IC and a copy of it
d. A copy of Indonesian birth certificate (to be safe, I always brought the original. Just in case)
e. A copy of marriage/divorce certificate
f. Cash, fee is $35. Exact amount is better. In case no change.
g. Other card with your name and photo on it to be exchanged with a visitor pass.
No photo required.

2. Arrive at the embassy early to avoid long queue. I reached at about 8.30AM and a queue of about 15pax had formed neatly in front of the visitor pass issuance booth. Renewal application is only in the first half of the day. As my own rule of thumb, between 9.00-12.00.

3. Get a visitor pass, proceed to level 1

4. Get a queue number, and wait.

5. Submit your application

6. Go to payment counter and get the receipt. And then, wait for your turn for photo taking and finger prints.

(I completed all the above by about 9.15. Need to wait about 30 mins for photo taking. Apparently our passport is being printed between payment and photo taking time)

7. Your name will be called. Go to the photo taking room (beside left most counter). They will take your photo and 10 fingerprints. You will also sign your new passport on the spot.

8. KEEP the receipt for collection 3 working days later.

9. Collection is on second half of the day. My own rule of thumb is between 2.30 to 4.30. I know... Such a narrow window frame. But I always play it safe. With no car, the embassy is not exactly conveniently accessible. Oh... I also always avoid Fridays for collection. That's because of my chronic laziness to find the working time on Friday.

10. To collect, just bring the receipt straight to the counter. And voila... a crisp, brand new passport. :)

PS: For Indonesian FDW, after payment, we'll need to proceed to level 2 for a small interview and contract signing. I'll take note the next time we renew.

[Trough the Eyes of A Child] The Best Mommy in the World

Influenced by TV, I guess, my children are generous with exaggerated superlatives (worst day ever, best present in my whole life, ... Sounds familiar, no?). 

One time, my five year old told me, "You are the best Mommy in the whole wide world!"

I love to ask a 'deep' question to kids and get their innocently creative answers. Answers that are genuine, have not been shaped by media, school, other people thoughts...

And so I asked him, "How can you know that I am the best mommy? Who knows others are better?"

He pondered a while and replied solemnly, "Because to every kid, his mommy is the best in the world."

There were times we beat ourselves whether we are doing well mothering the family. I hope with this little post we can be reminded that to our kids, we are still the best. Keep going...

[It works] Mind Stretcher Writer's Toolbox

In our family, as much as possible, we try to cope without enrichment.

However... In teaching composition, hubby and I met our dead-end. After spending time with our daughter doing a couple of English composition practice papers (more than three BOOKS) we admitted that we need a professional help. White flag.

Searching around, we found Mind Stretcher Writer's Toolbox program. So now, these are the pro and cons:

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1. Basically, every week a student need to compose, teacher will check, student depart with homework of copying her/his work with correction. This method, painful but effective, the idea, vocabulary, structure, and the corrections are committed into memory. Progress is visible. 

2. They also learn idioms, simile, poems, riddles, tongue twister, ... A good variety. Our daughter loves the jokes part. 

3. Reasonable fee, for that quality. 

4. They told me that class will still goes on even though with one student. That's a commitment I like!

5. Organized parent teacher meeting, so we get to discuss kiddo progress... Or lack of..

6. This is not related to Mind Stretcher but I think is important. To be able to express one's idea, written and verbal, is critical, no matter what profession you are in. Or, no matter what subject you are doing in school.

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I believe, nothing is perfect. Thing I hope to be changed is their system to notify no-lesson day. Parents are supposed to rely on letter or SMS. It's not exactly fail proof. I'd prefer a lesson calendar.

As with other post, I receive no compensation for my opinion. Still paying the course fee in full, GST and all...

14 August '16 update:

Regretfully, this year, I observed a decline in the teachers retention and quality. This is a real issue for any enrichment center. Material is still good. But of course, delivery is equally important.

A tribute to all kindergarten teachers

We were walking to the swimming pool this morning. Then this conversation happened between my five year old and me:

Son: Mommy, I just rested my eyes

Mommy: You mean you walk while closing your eyes?

S: Nooo... I was looking at green green

M: Wow. Who taught you?

S: Mrs. Kwang

Lovely Mrs. Kwang is my son's kindergarten teacher. And previously, dear daughter spent three years under her loving care. 

Salut to all kindergarten teacher, who do not only teach the ABCs and 123s. Who has been most courageous, taking charge of many little kids in one room (I have one little and one not-so-little at home, and I've been loosing hair. So it's indeed a knightly act to me). Thank you for designing such wonderful activities and excursions in their formative years.

Fall and run

I enjoyed watching babies. Little gutsy bundle of joy.

Stand. Fall. Step. Fall. Walk. Fall. Run. Fall. 

After every fall, little darling will get up and try again. 

Recently, I observed that quality in successful people. They have little fear of falling, of making mistake. And, most importantly, after every fall, they righted themselves up, and try again. 

With this revelation, I set my heart in nurturing the gutsy baby quality in my kids. It's ok to make mistake. Forget about it, carry on.

After all, that's how human learn to run. 

P.S. Two little rules though, careless and repeated mistakes aren't ok. Striking a balance is difficult, but we shall try.