http://www.juneparenting.com About Money Matters, Discipline, Effective Interaction, Letting go, Qualitative/Private Times, Eating Right, Humour, Retaining Traditional Values and Leisure Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:57:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi parents I was at Unity Primary School last evening to share with parents on Effective Discipline strategies. The talk was in Mandarin and 15 parents were present. The outline of the talk comprises the following: • ·        What is discipline ·        Various discipline strategies ·        Parenting styles ·        Learning styles ·        Why does your child misbehave ·        ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/07/12/effective-discipline-strategies/ Hi parents Most of us know that bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. They also contain no fat cholesterol and sodium. Well, research has found that they also contain a rich supply of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps in protein metabolism, red blood ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/28/facts-about-bananas/ Hi parents I came across an article on having positive affirmations. The author shared that she had more than 150 of them in a Wonder Box. Each day, she would just pick one to read before starting her work. Believe it or not, it made her day. Sometimes, things ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/22/positive-affirmations/ Hi parents Today, I would like to share with you an extract from the book "Something Wonderful is about to happen . . ." by Robin L Silverman.  In it, the author shared many true stories of people who found happiness in unexpected places. In one of the articles, a group of ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/18/beautiful-hands/ Hi parents Today, would like to share some information about oranges with you: To ensure freshness of oranges, store them immediately in the refrigerator upon purchase instead of keeping it at room temperature. Besides rich in Vitamin C, oranges also contain some Vitamin A.  They are also high in antioxidants which neutralize the ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/14/orange-knowledge/ Hi parents Do you know that tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable. Well, below are other things that you can share with your children on tomatoes: They are rich in fibre They are rich in vitamins A and C They are cholestrol free Each tomato ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/08/the-goodness-of-tomatoes/ While this saying is known by many, do you know why it is so??? Well, below are 5 things you may want to know: Apples are rich in sodium and cholesterol free. A medium size apple contains about 80 calories so that is good for weight watchers. Apples are a great source of fibre ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/04/01/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/ Dear parents Today, a friend send me the following which I want to share with you. There are THREE things in life that, once gone, will ever come back: 1. Time 2. Words 3. Opportunity Three things in life that can destroy a person 1. Anger 2. Pride 3. Unforgiveness       Three things in life that you should never lose 1. ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/03/04/three-things-in-life/ Today is the first day of 2008. The last half year has been both traumatic and exciting for me. Below is a summary of what happened during this period: July 2007 - The doctor confirmed that my husband is now diabetic. While he ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2008/01/01/reflections-for-2007/   Yes, I turn 50 today and how do I feel . . .   F ollow my dreams I ndulge myself F eed myself wisely T ouch others Y oung at heart Well, for the past 1 year, I had followed my dreams and these are:   I officially retired from my job of 30 ... http://www.juneparenting.com/2007/12/24/half-a-century-old/