If you love to visit bookstores, you will see numerous books on parenting, how-to books on children and thousands different wrap on the same topic. It is as if every new parents want to share their personal journey on 'what and how' of parenting. Not to mention the experts. Well, it is true that every … Continue reading Motherhood: A Personal Note
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What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
Regarding myself as a proud Aunt, I would like to share numbers of conversation between my niece, Ellicia, a smart and critical 3-year-old with the adults around her. Night Prayer Every night Ellice would close her day by saying grace with her mom. At first her mom say the grace in Indonesia and she followed … Continue reading What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
Dedication for Jehan Safitri
Jehan Safitri is one of my closest friends for the past two years. Despite our differences in religion, race or belief, we made a good friendship and we truly shared a lot! Last Wednesday, she gave birth to her first son, Wildan. She was so excited with the process - the whole process actually. I … Continue reading Dedication for Jehan Safitri
Let Children Exploring Their World
This beautiful scene was captured when I had dinner with a friend around Kuta, Bali. The girl who took the picture was very young, around 2-3 years old, I guess. At first, she didn't know how to capture the photos or how to set the focus. Slowly, her Daddy taught her on how to capture … Continue reading Let Children Exploring Their World
A Child Wishes For A Home
This morning I had a session with a 10-year-old boy named R. He was reported by his mother as a rebellious, naughty and aggressive. He also failed his 3rd grade and now have to repeat the same grade again. After listening to his mother's dos-and don'ts- I asked the parents to leave us alone. I … Continue reading A Child Wishes For A Home
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
Learning from Indonesian Suburb Community
I just started my internship at Peneleh Clinic on the last week of October, but I already saw many facts that used to be hidden from my sight. I saw many poor families have many children. I found out, at least 4 families with 8 children. All of them come from low income family and … Continue reading Learning from Indonesian Suburb Community
With Blackberry in Hands
This is my 3rd day of using BlackBerry - Gemini type. Somehow, I feel weird knowing that this smartphone has been used as a ticket to be accepted in the society. I already had that thought in mind long ago, before finally someone gave it to me as a present (I couldn't say no!). What … Continue reading With Blackberry in Hands
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
My Writing Paper 