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October 11, 2012

Writer’s Workshop: U Never Thought of it

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts Camera, kids, mama kat's writers workshop, Olympus

[from the mouth of my 2yr old Tiger girl]

Tiger Girl: ” Give Me!! Give Me!!” gesturing for the camera.

Monkey boy: ” No! It is my camera not yours.”

Tiger Girl : ” Give Me!! I want!!” (She tries to snatch it from her brother)

Monkey boy: “No!! It’s Mine!!”

Tiger Girl retorts ” It’s mine!!”

She chases her brother all around the bowling alley for the camera screaming and shouting for the item. Tear streaming down her face feeling frustrated that she is not getting what she demands.

It’s not fair why does Kor Kor get to use the camera. I should be the one using it. He is here to play bowling anyway so he DOESN’T need to use the camera right?

I not getting the camera and I really , really want it!!

Tiger girl goes up to me crying and says ” Kor Kor not fair!!” I want camera!! Cheese!!”

She drags me over to where her brother is and points to him yelling “I want!!!”

She shows me her puppy dog eyes and dramatically acts out being bullied by her brothers to emphasis the point that she is being disadvantaged by not having the camera.

Taking pity on her and knowing that in the next 15 minutes or so Monkey boy would be busy playing bowling to take pictures anyway I took the camera and give it to her.

Within seconds her face changes from an angry growl to a happy smile. Delighted that she had FINALLY got what she wanted.

Just look at her expression in the photograph above.

This metalic pocket size gadget has been the item which has cause scream and shouts coming from Tiger girl. It has been the object of desire since she saw her brothers using it. The Olympus camera which she is handling was bought for Monkey boy back then as his 5th birthday present. I specifically bought a TOUGH camera which is waterproof and drop proof for him as I know how rough kids can be with cameras.

Back in 2009 I did a series on introducing photography to kids as Monkey boy was interested to know more about the camera and taking photographs. Little did I know fast forward to 2012 and all 3 kids are camera crazy.

Do you kids love taking pictures too?

Will they also fight for the camera?

Jenny Matlock

October 10, 2012

101 on the need for Handwashing

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Reviews handwashing, Lifebuoy

[Advertorial]

Monkey boy washing his hands with soap

Are your kids into washing their hands before meals? If they aren’t this is something that you should be emphasizing that they do diligently. Washing your hands is a simple action which can help prevent your child from falling sick.

Many kids scoff when reminded about washing their hands with soap before meals or after a play session at the playground. However if they are taught about why it is so important to get their hands properly clean they will not be so resistant to hand washing.

Hand washing is the first line of defense against germs and bacterial . It aids in the prevention of HMFD, typhoid, cholera, gastro-enteric infections, influenza and pneumonia. (Quoted from HPB website)

When to wash hands

Some important moments for hand washing include:

Before and after

Handling or preparing food
Meals
Caring for someone who is sick
Eating or feeding a child
Treating a cut
Giving medicine

After

Using the washroom
Wiping or blowing ones nose
Coughing or sneezing
Changing diapers
Touching common surfaces such as lift buttons, door knobs, handles, table tops
Touching rubbish or something dirty
Playing with or touching pets

Soap

How should you wash your hands?

Step 1- Wet your hands with running water.

Step 2- Apply liquid or bar soap and lather well.

Step 3- Rub your hands vigorously with lifebouy soap for at least 10 seconds to kill all the bacteria. Remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

Step 4- Rinse Well

Step 5- Dry you hands with a clean or disposable towel.

Lifebuoy handwash kills 99.9% of germs in just 10 seconds. Yes it only needs 10s for you to have clean hands.

To make hand washing a fun task for your kids here is a Hand washing song which your child can sing along too while washing his hands.

It’s simple isn’t it? I’m sure your kids will be able to carry out these steps without a hitch.

Join us this 15th of October on Global Hand washing Day by Lifebuoy when we take the pledge to help a child reach the age of 5.

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