Today, I had a long conversation with my mother and sister-in-law during our lunch time. I started the opening by telling them stories of my best friends who are gay and lesbian, about how hard is it for them to fight against the stream and keep on living their daily life. The story went on … Continue reading The Colours of My Friends
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I Don’t Want to be a Mom, I’m Still P1
I have a private tutorial centre for International School students. Every day there are a few classes held by my assistants. Last week, on my short stay in Malang, I came to the classes and met with the students and my assistants. There was one girl called Alice. She's one of P1 students at my … Continue reading I Don’t Want to be a Mom, I’m Still P1
Personal Lesson Learned from David Goodwin
This part is the latest update regarding my activity at Children Counseling seminar with David Goodwin. The whole sessions with 57 participants had finished last night (Friday, September 18, 2009), but my session with Mr Goodwin won’t be done until today. I just had a great moment with him, for I had to accompany him … Continue reading Personal Lesson Learned from David Goodwin
School of Children Counseling 2
Today is my first day to be at School of Children Counseling. It is actually the 3rd day of the event, but I couldn't come earlier, for I still had my classes to attend. What I learned from David Goodwin at the first place is not to set high expectation based on last year's experience. … Continue reading School of Children Counseling 2
Mommy is Stress Out During Exam Period
This is another real life story of a young mother, who is stressing out during her children examinations period. She has 2 children, son and daughter. Her son is the eldest and started his Primary at 5.5 year of age. She complained about her son to me, just a moment ago. She said that her … Continue reading Mommy is Stress Out During Exam Period
Secret In The Eyes of A Child
This afternoon, I walked into a classroom, in which my assistants were having their sessions with my students. I overheard one boy talked to his friend. He said, 'I believe that every man has a secret!'. His friend replied, 'How do you know?', then he said, 'I just know'. That minute strucked me, because I … Continue reading Secret In The Eyes of A Child
Story of O: A Special Child
During my holiday, I've spent plenty of time to share with my friends and colleague. The thing that I love the most about sharing is the chance that we have to broaden our knowledge without much money to spent and also, it's a time-effective process. I do not need to spend a few months to … Continue reading Story of O: A Special Child
Defining IQ Score in Children Intelligence Tests
I've done my internship 2 weeks ago and I just had my case presentation this morning. I will share a thought about defining IQ scores in intelligence tests with children. One of my subjects was FK. He had been tested by CPM and WPPSI to get a clear understanding on his cognitive abilities. His CPM … Continue reading Defining IQ Score in Children Intelligence Tests
Facts on School-Aged Children
I was asked by my colleague to help her in one talk show about children development, to be her partner. She’s the one who would do all the talking, and I will help her to answer questions from parents, as participants. During the talk show, I caught some interesting facts about school-aged children nowadays. Following … Continue reading Facts on School-Aged Children
Dumbledore and Humanity (Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince)
Have you watched the newest serial of Harry Potter? If you haven't, then go watch the movie first. Later on, you may decide whether you are on my side or not. If you have watched the movie, I believe that you still have that hatred toward JK Rowling for killing Dumbledore in such a tragic … Continue reading Dumbledore and Humanity (Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince)
My Writing Paper 