tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24096469640332974842011-11-15T02:29:30.410-08:00We are regular mommies from malaysia and singapore. We would like to share our experience on raising our children. Feel free to ask questions or suggest topics for discussion.elisataufikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902667406204808580noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-7412397168513325452009-05-10T10:11:00.000-07:002009-05-10T10:22:51.684-07:00

Personally I don’t put a direct emphasize on writing skills for toddlers. It is more important for a child to learn his alphabets and numbers as soon as he can memorize in accurate detail. I would rather see my child reading at 2.5yrs even if by memory of his books sequence than reciting every pop song and ad commercial. However as my principal corrected me, a child need to discover, utilize and

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-53988559258615726512008-06-30T06:03:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:56:56.200-08:00

Make your own playdough with existing ingredients you (may)already have in the kitchen. In my opinion they are better than store bought as you control the amount of chemical, colour and fragrant to it. The kids can help too. There are other ways of making playdough without cooking, but for me cooking them seems to make the playdough much smoother and softer.Basic ingredient ratios:2 cups flour2

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-16950612687529984812008-06-21T12:03:00.000-07:002008-06-27T07:25:44.743-07:00

There are certain parenthood nightmares that we rarely discuss for fear of putting ourselves and where we are coming from, on the line, risking our parental skills be judged and hurled with criticisms. We would rarely let our dirty habits hang out to dry, and as parents we tend to salve the mischief that "kids these days" get up to with, "ah, their just being kids".But what do you do when out of

Nazrah Leopolisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-65685207780181389322008-06-18T15:27:00.001-07:002008-06-20T03:10:41.209-07:00

How do you handle smackdowns? Between siblings? Your child bestfriends? His good pals from schools who comes over for an afternoon of tussle? Or perhaps those children he met at the playground? Im exasperated, trying to find a neutral ground to tone down his whining and sometimes making the situation a learning experience. I ask myself, at 3+ does he really understand when I try to reason why a

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-6776660240891759642008-06-05T23:29:00.000-07:002008-06-07T03:00:42.597-07:00

When I moved to Saudi and became a full time stay at home mom and found out I was pregnant with my fourth child, I told myself that I would try my very best to fully breastfeed this one. I mean, I didnt have to go to work, I'd be with the baby 24 by 7, it was the best situation and opportunity to do it.Even though Izani was fed with both breastmilk and formula the first few months (the bottle was

elisataufikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902667406204808580noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-34571651543395103132008-03-25T22:19:00.000-07:002008-06-06T01:05:42.869-07:00

Have you heard of Attachment Parenting but is too shy to ask its meaning? Or too busy to look it up? To understand the term you have to ask yourself what the word Attachment means to you?1) Bond? 2)Closeness? 3)Emotionally Attached? 4) Fond?If your reply is amongst the above, you are not far off. With the growing number of mothers (usually stay home) adopting Attachment Parenting, I have taken

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-17629486304593484572008-03-05T07:29:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:56:56.406-08:00

Baked Rice, isn’t this one of the most fail-proof dish and constant option in all Kids menu. Now you can replicate it at home. There are various ways of doing this and easily no wrong way too. You need a little creativity and knowledge of your kids (which all of us have) – so all you need is 25mins.Basic Ingredients: Buttered Rice - Fry some onions with lots of butter and add it to your rice.

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-37709145628573891172008-02-24T23:22:00.000-08:002008-02-24T23:24:15.620-08:00

Kidzania - It's your Kid's world, well if they are between the age of 3-16yrs. If you're looking for a family vacation spot that would be fun for the kids and shopping for you, this would be the place. Read more here

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-12143250448935767222008-02-23T11:39:00.000-08:002008-02-23T11:40:33.778-08:00

What are your experiences and views on allowances? My husband would like to start giving our 3yr old allowance since he has started Sunday school but Im against it. For now, he has “monopoly” (we make) money for his maths, understanding values and the moral of it. Anything else above that, what would the money be for? Im open as gradual move, nearing our home vacation. So as to build anticipation

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-4488259904905069362008-02-23T10:20:00.000-08:002008-02-23T22:21:48.369-08:00

Today I'd like to share with you a tip on cooking that I got from a friend. This tip has been used all the time by those who are the expert on big cooking. Perhaps you know it already, but its still good to share and you might want to chip in more tips here too. ;)Never put your just used pot filled with food on the cement or tile or your kitchen top. This tip is particularly useful when you are

Lollieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556102439572765955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-48421937236968752872008-02-20T15:34:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:56:57.949-08:00

We do lots of crafts in our household, well I do with Harris for I believe not all toys should be purchased and husband would do the technical and mechanical bit, which I have none. Harris has a big box filled with crafts and he's so use to me making something, some days he ask for the most impossible at the oddest hour of the day.Ive made handphones from Lipton Tea box, 20" caterpillar from

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-53084072515520485622008-02-18T12:54:00.000-08:002008-02-18T13:01:17.541-08:00

Further to Elisa B.E.DI have an entry on creating creative meal for your kid. Other cooking suggestions for soya beans-I make Begedel Tahu (Tofu Patties), Sliced tempe thinly so it turn into chips like texture, include nuts in his lunchbox or sprinkle over yoghurt. Harris (3+) has no problem with B.E.D (alhamdullilah) just choosy on certain B (he loves Eggs and Dairy).Nocturnal and/or Late

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-37513209565934109482008-02-17T02:21:00.000-08:002008-02-17T23:05:23.343-08:00

"MDR" asked about how to encourage her Aqila to eat proteins on How to Handle Picky Eaters.My reply to her comment was too long, so I decided to make it a post. heh heh.My 8 year old Ihsan has problems eating meat as well. I guess he doesn't really like the texture. he finds them stringy and it sticks in between his teeth. But he's okay with processed meat, i.e. sausages, meat/fishballs, nuggets

elisataufikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902667406204808580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-71718082868313463702008-02-12T22:49:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:56:58.187-08:00

These are really easy. So easy I made it whilst Harris was having string breakfast (and half sitting), conversation on his Kinselton dreams from previous night, me drinking coffee and whipping a batch of this. Also see picture, Harris and his fruit loops garland/necklace (whatever you want to make of it) – this week he wants his fruit loops on strings. See my pointers #6 on Packaging and see he

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-35135095844023249242008-02-11T21:27:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:41:14.207-08:00

I don't think I have the right to write a post here in any way. Alhamdullilah my kids are not picky eater. Except for Jack, who is three. He doesn't take as much raw veges as his older siblings. But he slowly taking in perhaps a bit of raw carrots.And because of this "relatively" easier eating session, I don't remember much of how they eat. Maybe some pointers though...PlayWhen they can sit up

Lollieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556102439572765955noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-42150741466769007942008-02-11T12:40:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:40:03.062-08:00

Elisa is a well of experience. But what happens if you were a working mum thrust into mummy-hood or a first time mum? You would probably be like me, learning from your mistake, pre-conceived notions and acknowledging exceptions. Although true when said ‘what you eat and drink is the main source of nourishment for your baby’, I took a step further in that saying. I injected only the best cut of

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-72003591583138911032008-02-11T01:16:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:38:06.280-08:00

Rotidua's post about her picky eaters inspired me to write this.I think Rotidua is not alone in her dillema, right?Come on, don't be shy, spill the beans... !Okay let me start with mine:Ilham - he's 10 and he is starting to explore new foods. He is beginning to eat vegetables, but only lettuce and cucumber. He likes curries, and fried fish or chicken, but most of the time it's just that with rice

elisataufikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07902667406204808580noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-60176166676811024642008-02-07T23:18:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:56:58.357-08:00

I have a post on my blog on Pot Roast. Its modestly simple, life saving (in the act of putting a proper dish for dinner) and self-sufficient (thank you o'Oven).To entice you, the picture is as above.

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-68971557244343993542008-02-06T15:06:00.000-08:002008-02-19T13:31:36.170-08:00

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Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-45082921434910273322008-02-06T14:44:00.000-08:002008-02-06T14:58:44.411-08:00

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Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-25886114529396807372008-02-06T14:09:00.000-08:002008-02-06T15:26:33.040-08:00

Using This Site Congratulations, you’ve been guided to Bonda Blabber, the Muslim Malay woman blogging community. We strive to create a community of network for interactive exchange of ideas, acquire knowledge on new issues and making friends. Whilst you may be eager to start writing your comments, we ask that you read the commandments below to ease this relationship we are building.1)Register:

Swahilinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409646964033297484.post-66628513967450260042008-02-04T23:29:00.000-08:002008-02-04T23:43:45.034-08:00

"Bonda" is the malay term for 'mother'.I had wanted to use "Bleber", which means "nag" in Trengganu-speak, but I decided to use "blabber" instead, which has a less negative or ranting connotation and more of a relaxed chatting feel to it.We are not experts.We are normal mommies.When you come here, imagine yourself having a chat with us over a cup of teh tarik (or teh o ais limau, if you prefer),

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