Why I Love Being A Mom - The Joy Of Motherhood 💖

       

                          

*A Special Blog For Mother's Day*

Motherhood is an incredible journey filled with discovery, immeasurable love and a chain of complex emotions. From conception, pregnancy and childbirth, these special moments are truly remarkable and beyond words...

Well, Motherhood doesn't come easy for me, it was an intense and dramatic journey...but thankfully, I FINALLY conceived my first child naturally, when my reproductive system decided to cooperate and 'activate' lol..and my 2nd child is a SG50 Jubilee Baby. The day I became a mother, marks the glorious moment of my life and I'm truly grateful for the gift of Motherhood. My children are my Sunshine and Happiness!🌞❤️

Despite many challenges and the unglamorous part of Motherhood, there are many wonderful moments and here's why...I Love Being A Mom :

1. Stronger and Positive Personality 💖
Being a mother has made me a better and stronger person. I didn't know I could multi-task and overcome all the challenges along the way. Raising a child is never easy, it's a long process that requires tons of patience, hard work and sacrifices. Motherhood has tap into my feminine side to be more empathetic, nurturing and compassionate towards people around me.

 

     

 

2. Being Their First Teacher🎓
Watching my kids grow everyday and unlock new milestones is a fulfilling experience. It's a sense of satisfaction to share my knowledge and teach my children about life and humanity. I am glad to be part of their life to encourage and inspire them to explore their strengths and potentials.

3. Joy and Laughter😄

Children brings joy and laughter into the family, they create a warm and lively ambience. Life is much interesting and meaningful with children around the house. They color my world and complete my life!

4. Strength and Motivation 💪
Some days were crazy and overwhelmed, but whenever I see their sweet smiles and happy faces, all the stress and exhaustions just disappear!

 

My children give me strength, courage and motivation to tackle the challenges in life. No matter what the situation is, I Will Prevail and I Never Quit! I want to be an example for my children to build a strong and assertive attitude to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

5. Free Unlimited Cuddles and Kisses 💋
Being cuddled and kissed is one of the best feeling in the world! My heart is full when my kids give me the biggest hugs! Their warm cuddles and sweet kisses are the best remedies on those long, hectic days.

              

6. Sweet and Cute Surprises 💝

I love children. I can't help it when they are so adorable, their innocent expressions, giggles and body movements are way too cute! I still remember my son love singing and doing the Barney dance when he was a toddler, it still makes me smile when I watched the old video clips. Ahh.. my daughter made me some snacks with a note the other day...These sweet little surprises warms my heart and made my day!

   

                 

7. Family Bonding 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

I enjoy spending time with my kids doing random activities. We love playground trips, watching cartoons, kite-flying, snuggle times and eating ice-creams together...and when my children dozed off in my arms, it feels blissful and comforting. These are the moments I live for..Priceless!

8. My Junior Versions 👦👧

They say my kids have my eyes and smiles, like a "Mini Mandy"😄 Yeah, I see similar personality but best of all, they both love Music and Art, just like their Mommy! It must be my creative genes, Daddy is so 'jealous'..Haha!😆

9. Gratitude and Appreciation🥰
I never knew how challenging and demanding Motherhood is, until I became a mother. I could relate and fully understand why my mom is always so anxious and tired...

All her nags make sense to me now. I have so much gratitude, admiration, respect for her strength and everything she has done for the family. Thanks Momma! 

10. Duties and Responsibility 👸
Motherhood is messy and exhausting! There are sleepless nights, endless cleanings, meltdowns, tears, worries and heartaches. At times, my kids made me really mad, frustrated and emotional, but no matter how tired I am and how despair I feel...I will do my best, I have no regrets and I wouldn't trade anything for Motherhood, it's one of the best gifts in life!

I believe as a Mother, it's my duty, responsibility and a promise to my children that I will always be there to support, protect and love them. They can always count on Mommy!😊

                   

 A Mother's Love Is Instinctual, Unconditional and Infinity...  Appreciate The Beauty Of New Life and Celebrate The Joy Of Motherhood!🌷

 

                       

                                      

To all the amazing & beautiful Moms out there..Have a lovely Mother's Day Weekend!  💗💐

Effective Parenting - Mental Wellness For Students 🎓

The recent news triggered some social attention and a major concern for parents. I wonder, "Are the children too stressed in schools?"

Mental health is a complex and a sensitive subject that most people are not comfortable to share and discuss liberally, but it is so important to understand and take control of mental health, as it affects greatly on a person's thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Like all adults, children have different emotions and bad days too, they could be experiencing prolonged mental stress in school and not aware of the danger of these intense emotions could cause.

We've all been a student before...School isn't always a fun and safe place. A child could be struggling with studies, dealing with bullies, feeling isolated or having low self-esteem etc...They could be having fear, anxiety, depression or having meltdowns and not know where and who they can seek help and support.

Do you still remember when our parents used to nag at us to study hard, get a degree, find a good job and have a successful life... I know as parents, we want the best for our children, especially we are living in a competitive society today, but to the child, it could be a very stressful ordeal to reach our expectations. 

We have to be mindful that life isn't all about getting good grades, every child has different potential. Yes! A degree is a great academic honor...but even if your child didn't get a degree, it doesn't mean that they can't be successful later in life. Remember in the end, The Tortoise Won The Race!🥇

People like Bill Gates, Ralph Lauren and Steve Jobs doesn't have a college degree, are they not rich, famous and successful? Anything Is Possible!👍

 

                                                   

Now don't get me wrong, education is still extremely important as we all need knowledge and skills to achieve our dreams and goals. The world need doctors, lawyers, engineers too, but the point is to believe that our children is capable to do many great things even without the perfect grades.

The truth is, school doesn't teach you everything and life doesn't stop after graduation. The road is long for our children to explore and excel to their full potential.

Here are my personal parenting tips and advice to improve mental well-being for students/children :

What Can Parents Do? 💡🤔

1. Communicate daily

Talk to your children every day no matter how busy you are. 20 - 30 mins is a good start. Put down your phone and give them full attention. Listen patiently and don't interrupt, allow your children to express themselves, the more you communicate, the stronger the bond and you will understand your children much better as they grow. (Your child need more than a mobile device.)

2. Don't Compare Your Child with Anyone

No one likes to be compared. It is a psychological damage to a child's self-esteem and it is hard to reverse. A traumatic childhood and bad memories could stay permanently. Your child may grow up thinking that they are never good enough! Accept their flaws and love them for who they are.

                        

3. Praise Your Child Genuinely (But Don't Overdo)

Compliments made us feel good and appreciated, but be specify and genuine. Instead of saying, "Well done, good job, sweetie!" Tell your child, "Mommy is proud of you for cleaning up your room and helping your sister with her homework, you are a great brother." However, avoid excessive praises as this may cause the child to be arrogant, having a boastful attitude and nobody wants to befriend with snobs!

4. Acknowledge Their Feelings

Everyone reacts to situations differently. Please do NOT judge or shame them for their personal thoughts, but try to understand from different perspectives. Every emotions are valid. 

       

5. Positive Self-Talk & Self-Love

Teach children to believe in themselves, this will encourage them to build up their confidence and independence. Celebrate small victory and be their cheer leader! Let them know it is OK to fail, keep trying but do not quit! Use positive, powerful words and remind them about their strengths, good conducts/personality etc...

       

6. Have Realistic Expectations

Getting straight A's is impressive but don't over-stress the child and penalize them just because they didn't top the class or get the best grades. I think B Is Brilliant too! As long as the child put in their best efforts, we should be proud of them.

7. Be There For Them (Be A Support!)

Everyone needs comfort and support. Do NOT expect young children to behave like independent grown-ups, their young minds are not mature enough to handle all the problems by themselves. Let your children know that they are not alone to face the problems, they can always count on Mommy & Daddy for help and support.

8. Set Good Examples

Children will follow their parents' examples more than their advice. If you want your child to have good morals and behaviors, be a good example, a role model and practice what you preach. Children are constantly watching, observing and learning from the way we speak, react and how we treat others.

           

9. Learn From Mistakes

Every mistakes will teach the children some important lessons. Explain to them the danger and consequences of making bad choices. This will help them to analyse every situations carefully and be responsible for their actions.

10. Teach Children To Protect Themselves

Remind our children that every problem has a solution! Teach them to reach out to parents, teachers, a trusted adult/friend when they need help, but NEVER suffer in silence.

Parenting is a tough and a challenging journey. Time has changed, the classic parenting tactics need to be revised from time to time. Those parenting guide books and all the seminars/workshops you attended are a source for reference, not every answers can be found in books. Parenting is a Hands-On skill and experience, rather than a theoretical knowledge.

In my honest opinion, there is no perfect formula for parenting, the guideline is to do what works the best for your children.

     

Our role as a parent is to protect, guide, discipline our children and help them to become a better person. Whatever your parenting strategies and beliefs are, I am sure at the end of the day, all parents want to raise a strong, confident, healthy child.

Always remember...

Your child's mental health is more important than their grades. A positive mind and a resilient child is much likely to overcome adversity, to achieve great success and happiness in life!🏆

Spread the words...Mental Health Matters! 💚 

"If there is eternity, I would spend an endless lifetime, to keep my children safe under my wings." ❤ ~ Mommywarrior77

👉 Mothers are Angels! 💯😇💖

*** Disclaimer ***

(This blog is written by Mommywarrior77. All information provided are based on my personal experience as a mother with 2 young children. No medical advice intended. Please seek professional support.)

Product Review - Rigorer Singapore 🏀

What's your favorite sport? 🏀

I love Basketball. It's my all time favorite sport since high school. Well, though I'm not as skilled as Stephen Curry and Jeremy Lin, (*My 2 favorite NBA Basketball Players) but I really enjoy this sport. 

I play Basketball with my son, I teach him dribbling, shooting and defense. As a parent, I'm always concern about safety, especially for sports and outdoor activities.

Basketball is a popular sport for all ages. It's fun, exciting and dynamic. High intensity sports can be quite strenuous and hazardous, therefore, sport safety is extremely important.

Wearing proper protective gears during sports training, workouts, jogging can reduce the risk of injuries such as, falls, sprains, bruises and fractures etc...

Protective gears can support and provide stability & compression for knees, especially for those with chronic knee pain and it helps with post-injury recovery.

Remember, Safety First and it's better to be safe than sorry⚠️

Rigorer Singapore is a sporting brand specialized in sports protective gears, accessories, apparels and more. At the early stage of development, Rigorer focus on basketball products and later expended to more range of sporting gears for different sports.

With passion and enthusiasm in the sport industry, Rigorer aim to provide reliable, high quality products that enhance sport performance and comfort for all athletes.

☑ Premium Quality

☑ Affordable

☑ Fast Shipping

They sent me some products to review... After trying and testing out on a few basketball games, I am amazed with the comfort and the quality of their products. Highly recommended to my readers and sports enthusiasts!👍

Take a peek at the products I received...😎🏀

🏀 Rigorer "SNIPER" 1.0 Basketball Shoes 

Stylish, comfortable and a good fit, protect ankles and Achilles support. The rubber soles enhance speed movement and good landing balance. (*Include Free Orange Laces)

🏀 Rigorer Premium Knee Brace  

Light, comfortable and fitting. Great for knees protection and pain relief. Suitable for workouts, running/jogging.

🏀Rigorer Patella Knee Brace

Good grip with adjustable straps. Protection for falls and bumps during sports.

🏀 Rigorer Kids Classic and Crew Sports Socks

The socks are soft and comfy, breathable material and striking colors.

🏀 Rigorer Classic Basketball (Size 7) 

High quality, firm texture, consistent bounce and good workmanship. Love the multi-color. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors.

*P.S : So sweet of Rigorer to send a mini size basketball for the kiddos. So cute! 😊

🏀 Rigorer Sports Towel 

Smooth and silky. Cooling fabric and good absorbent.

🏀 Rigorer Compact Shaker Bottle

The design is cool and trendy, non-leak and hard plastic. Love the colors! 

Check out their sport categories and products information at Rigorer Official Website Products are available at their Webstore, Shopee and Lazada.

Enjoy 10% off on any items. (*No Minimum Spending) 

Special Discount Code : “RIGOMW10” (Webstore / Shopee) For Lazada, click discount link 

(*Special offer valid till 01 Oct 2021)

👉 Follow Rigorer Singapore on Instagram for their monthly rewards program. Followers will be picked randomly to receive products from Rigorer. (Wow, I love this brilliant idea!👍)

Personally, Basketball inspired me in life. It's a great sport that requires teamwork, strategies and techniques. It boost confidence, improve stamina and relieve stress. Mentally, it motivates you to stay focused, never quit, tackle the problems and work hard to achieve your goals! 

It doesn't matter if you are sport newbies, fanatics or professional athletes. Remember that proper protective gears not only can protect yourself from injury, it can also elevate your performance in sports events, competitions or friendly matches! Whatever sports you love, enjoy the game and have fun! 😉

"Gear Up and Be Always Ready!"

#rigorersg #alwaysready

(*Disclaimer : This review is a sponsored collaboration with Rigorer Singapore. All opinions and thoughts expressed are based on my personal experience. - By Mommywarrior77)