Seems that the girls grew even naughtier than last year. I thought when they turn four, I will be able to give them instructions and be able to tell what is right and what is wrong but it is more than just that. Instilling discipline to the kids is not an easy task. It requires a lot of patient and understanding and mine is at the limits already LOL! I sometimes freak out.

I was already thinking of bring them to a child psychiatrist just so that I can be taught about how to deal with different things that the kids are doing and how to cope up with their moods, tantrums and a lot more. I feel like I am at my limits and I could break down one of these days. It isn’t easy being a parent. And it’s even more difficult rearing a child. The parent’s impact on the child’s physical, emotional and spiritual aspects will be very important in the future. The early stages are the most difficult as always but I am looking forward to seeing my daughters with a good paying job, a nice and warm family and a bright future. That is what parents would always dream of.

We let our daughters play with it themselves (with assistance from their aunt and their yaya of course ). We do check on them form time to time and I could say they have adopted to the way the wii was played. They almost request to play it all the time, and most of the time we can’t say “no’.  And this makes me think, am I doing things right? I remember writing a post about not having to say “Yes” to every request and now, I am having this dilemma. I haven’t seen the kids so eager at playing before and it worries me that someday I might have to regret it.

Will this Wii be really good for them?

Isn’t it lovely? Beautiful nap mats will surely be enjoyable for the kids. My mom, on the other hand will just need to find some space for the kids to sleep. She need not open her bulky matress for the kids.

You can never really tell what you will find online. Would you believe that while I was browsing thru the store, I saw a couple of stephen joseph quilted backpack in different colors and designs! And I just thought, the kids are going to school next year and these bags will be fantastic. They are 100% made of cotton, machine washable and durable. The front flaps has double draw string with magnetic snap closures. The designs are attractive enough for my little princesses. Check these out!

Oh and if you are not a fanatic of cotton, then you can go for the stephen joseph backpack. These are made from vinyl. They have cute designs too and the bags are easy to clean – just wipe with a damp cloth and you’re good! There is plenty of room for your child’s belongings. They not just for little girls, your little soldiers will also love these designs.

Oh they are fabulous! I definitely will have one for my kids!

My twins will be turning 4 this school year and for most of the kids in our neighborhood and those of my friends, their kids already go to either toddlers’ school or a play school. We were never affected by these situations, though. Because we know for a fact that the kids were not left behind. They learned a lot from home, too plus I have free tutors (my mom and sisters). The kids already know the alphabet, numbers, they can barely read now and still learning, they can write and draw. It was surprising for me as their mom because I never get the chance to teach them personally for I have a day job. So yes, our daughters are still not going to school this year.

But how do we really know if the kids are ready for school or not? I watched the TV the other day and there was a child psychologist telling that getting the kids to school is not a matter of readiness for the children. It is however, the decision of the parents whether to get their kids attend some school as early as age 2. In our country, the standard requirement for the kids to go to school is at age 6 for Preparatory. We do, however, have several toddlers school in place and these are the options for parents who want to get their kids ready for school at an early age.

Why do parents get their kids to school early?

• The only child – being an only child, the parents would want their children to have company, a playmate
• Some parents don’t have enough time to teach their children the early education at home so they send them to school for the learning process
• Children may have different level of learning and for those who needs special care and attention, there are specialized school

Does this early going to school really have an effect on the child? It varies. Some says children easily gets bored and no longer want to go to school but I think this is not totally true. One big factor why children get bored is their environment. If there are no more challenges left for the kids, they will get bored naturally. Kids are explorers and they like to learn new things.

Kids who don’t go to school early are not necessarily bright kids. Parents have their reasons, too why they opted to defer their children’s school. As for me, I still want my kids to enjoy their sleep and to enjoy playing at home. Learn when they have the time and just be kids!

How about you? Did you get your child to school early or not? What are your reasons?