11) Coin a nickname - call your child with special nickname that reflects your unique connection to him. I call my son as “boy-boy” most of the time. He has other calling name like Marcus, Lit Ean, Mr Teng. My father likes to call him as “bird-bird” and I don’t understand what is mean Well, a child with many names is a child loved many times.

12)  Read all food lables - always know that your child is eating, especially if he/she has food allergies. I’m glad that my son doesn’t has any food allergies.

13) Don’t rush to punish - Every child needs love, attention and respect. If your child is acting up, give him a big hug, listen to him and spend time with him. He will more cooperative. And both of you may feel closer to each other. But my hubby likes to scold Marcus if he is naughty. This is what I don’t like.

14) Be silly sometimes - do something silly things in front of kids like dance, laugh until cry, belch. They may also follow you. It is nice to see them act.

15) Don’t lie -Never lie in front of your kids. For example, don’t tell the caller that hubby not at home when he is sitting in the living room watching TV.