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December 21, 2013

Exchange Presents not Germs this Season

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: Christmas Presents

It is the season for gift giving. Everywhere you go one can see Christmas decorations and hear Christmas carols being played on the sound systems in the mall. The kids are looking forward to receiving presents and wishing that Santa would bring them their coveted Lego toys, Nerf Guns, Sophia the First doll house and other toys which would fill up the base of the Christmas tree.

It certainly is wonderful to see the the kids eyes light up when they receive what their heart desire. They have been patiently waiting all year round for this season to come with the hope that they will be able to lay their hands on the “special” item which they have wished for during the yearly gift exchange.

All around me I see billboards and posters advertising items which are on sale and suggestions on what to get your love ones this Gift Giving season. There are lots of toys fairs and Christmas fairs on at the moment at various shopping centers.

With the kids on holidays the number of people going out shopping has certainly increased and this has also increase the chance of them picking up an infection when out shopping with us. Dengue fever and influenza are still prevalent and I wouldn’t want the kids to fall ill this holidays.

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To prevent the kids from falling ill here are some steps that we take.

1. The kids are to wash their hands with antibacterial soap upon entering the house.

2. They are to take a bath and change out of their clothes before doing any other activities.

3. Their toys are sanitized /disinfected on a regular basis with a wipe down with disinfecting wipes.

4. Soft toys and bedding are run through the hot wash in the washing machine.

How do you keep germs at bay this season?

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November 18, 2013

10 Things Doggie Boy learned about being in Primary 1

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Doggie boy

School is out for the years and the kids are now on vacations. This year has been a growing up experience for Doggie boy as it was the first year that he was in elementary school. It has been a fun and trying year for him as he adjusted to the new surroundings and expectations.

Here is a list of 10 things which Doggie boy learned about being in Primary 1.

You can sleep in…Everyday!! In fact it is okay to wake up at 9am and still be in time for school. (He is in the afternoon session by the way 🙂
You get to handle $$ and decide what you want to eat during recess.
There are more people to play with and things to do in school as compared to when he was in kindergarten.
There are tests and exams that one has to prepare and study for.
He has to be responsible for his own actions. Ie: Washing his own school shoes.
It is okay not to know everything as long as you are willing to learn.
Ask if you are in doubt.
You get lots of holidays after each school term.
It is fun especially there are lots of games/ activities to keep you occupied.
He gets to go to school with his elder brother.