Children these days are not the same as last time. They are very active and wild. This has caused problems to the parents who are struggling to control their children. Read our guide here on how to discipline your young ones.

No spanking

Spanking is a common discipline method especially in the Asian region. It is widely used because the effect is immediate. However, experts do not encourage spanking mainly because it uses fear instead of correcting the children. Furthermore, it is a bad example for children because they may use force when things not going their way.

Reward good conduct

Instead of using fear, maybe you can use reward to encourage your children to behave positively. Rewards can be in the form of praise, a pat on their head or even gifts. Reward your children when he/she done something positive such as sweeping the floor or taking care of younger siblings. This will make them happy and repeat the same action in the future. Remember, reward should be given when necessary so that the children will not get bored with it.

Communication

Communication is the most basic form of disciplinary technique. Children are naive and they do not know the consequences of their actions. Therefore, it is the job of parents to educate and teach their children about it. Instead of saying no to whatever they wanted to do, they should talk nicely to them about the effect of such action. By making the children understand, they tend to behave more positively.

Let it be

Some children just never listen and they like to do things their way. In this situation, it is better to let your children have their way and face their own consequences. This way, they will learn faster as they experience the pain and consequences of their mischievous. However, please make sure that the consequences of their action are not serious and dangerous.

Time out

Time out punishment is necessary especially when both you and your children are emotional. Your children need time alone to reflect their action and you need time to calm yourself down and not letting anger take over you. The location of time out should be quiet and boring place so that the children can repent effectively. After time out, back to the basic of communicating to your children.

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There are 3 things that we cannot run away in life: death, tax and exam. Whether you are old or young, senior or junior, there will be exams waiting for you. As school children, we have school exam every year to test our ability. As employees, we have exams waiting as well to check whether you are qualified for the position or promotion. So, what is the best way to study effectively?

Drive and Motivation

To study well, motivation plays an important in this situation. There must be some motivations or incentives that make you to study harder. For example, you wanted to get promoted and you will study harder to achieve this goal. If you do not have any reason that motivates you, please create one such as pamper yourself to a holiday trip and make it public so that you can no longer going back to your words.

Proper Scheduling

Manage your study schedule properly is the essence to effective study. As you have limited time every day, manage your timetable well ensures you that you have enough time to study. Your life will be more systematic and less time will be wasted.

Environment

A good study environment is important to make sure that you can absorb as much information as possible during the time. Make sure that there is less or no distraction in the study area such as television, people and other disturbances. Please take note of the lighting and ventilation as it may affect your concentration.

Taking Notes

Note taking is very important to ensure that you have better understanding of the topic. By jotting down the main details, it is easier for you to revise before the examination. Write your notes in mind map form so that you know the link of all the points written.

Study Breaks

Our concentration on the study desk is very limited. There is no point in forcing yourself sitting on the study chair but no information can go into your head. To study effectively, you are advised to take 10 minutes study breaks after 45mins-1 hour of studying. This allows you to refresh and regenerate your energy and concentration.

Follow our study guide and ace in your examination! Study hard, study smart!

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Most people like to eat popcorns while watching movie. However, do you know that popcorn is unhealthy and may cause diabetes? For you to remain healthy and fit, you should choose healthier snack alternatives.

Here are some simple and healthy snacks for you to consider.

Fruit Yoghurt

Fruit yoghurt is the best snack to have during movie session. As you know, fruit contains lots of nutrient and it is healthy to our body. Here, we recommend you to make yoghurt strawberries as your movie snacks. It is easy to prepare too!

Almond

Not a fan of sweet stuff? No problem, we recommend you almond as your movie snack. Many people do not know that almond is actually a healthy food which is low in cholesterol and good for our body. If you like nuts, then almond would be a good choice since it is good for your heart and a great snack to have while watching your favorite show.

Fried Pepper and Mushroom Slice

Fried pepper and mushroom slice is another good snack too. To make the snack, just fried the mushroom slices and add olive oil and salt. It may be a bit tedious in the making of this snack but it is one of the healthiest alternatives.

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Wedding is the most important day of our lives. It is every bride’s dream to look stunning and gorgeous on the wedding day. In order for the bride to look elegant and striking on that day, it requires much preparation.

Make-Up Artist

It is very important for you to hire a professional make-up artist for your wedding occasion. As professional make-up artist is very skilled and experienced in bridal make-up, they know how to make you look dazzling and be the center of attention. You can rely on them to bring out the beauty in you. Furthermore, by having a person to assist you in the make-up, you will feel less stressful and pressured.

Drink Water

Drink lots of water is good for our skin. As water is able to hydrate our cells, it will make our skin looks better. In general, you should drink 8 glasses of water every day. By drinking lots of water, you can be sure that you will have a bright and youthful looking skin on your wedding day.

Skin Care

Most brides neglected their skin care due to the busy wedding preparation. As a result, they have blackheads, pimples and other break-outs on the big day. To prevent this situation, you must put extra care on your skin such as regularly wash your face with the right facial products. Visit beautician or skin care experts to cleanse the toxic and oil on your face.

Healthy Diet

Healthy diet is the best way to prepare yourself for the wedding. By taking various types of foods, your body will absorb all the nutrients necessary to keep you healthy and pretty. Proper diet is also able to assist you in maintaining a healthy weight for your wedding. You do not have to go for extra workout to shed out the extra pounds.

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After a day of hard work, isn’t it nice to have a good massage session to relax your body and mind. Massage practice has been around for quite a long time and it has been proven to bring health benefit to the people. Not sure how to massage? Get your partner to read this together to improve your massage experience.

1. Do not eat before a massage session

Massage session right after eating may make you feel uncomfortable.

2. Environment and atmosphere

Dimmer lighting and soft music will give the effect of silence and relaxation. Make sure the temperature is comfortable for the person. Through this, the person being massaged will feel calmer and more relax.

3. Apply essential oil

Applying essential oil such as cedar wood and lavender during massage will make the massage experience better. The oil not only reduces the friction on the skin, it also gives off aroma which is good for relaxation and ease stress.

4. Start massaging

Since you are not an expert in this field, so just focus on the basic massaging. Only massage the muscle and apply gentle pressure on it. After some time, slowly increase the pressure until he/she feel most comfortable. Avoid massaging areas which are injured as it may cause more damage to the body. Always get the feedback from the person being massaged so that you know whether you are doing a good job or not.

5. Post massage

Once the massage session done, the person being massaged should not rush to stand up as dizziness may came in. He/She should remain on the couch or table and relax for a while. Drink plenty of water to replenish the body and remove the toxin released.

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Have you started thinking about Mother’s Day present yet? I am sure you are having a tough time figuring out what to give to this special woman of your life. Worry not my friend, we will give you some suggestions here to make your life easier.

Engraved Bracelet

You can get a steel or silver bracelet for your mother and carve your name or grateful words on it. This bracelet follows her wherever she goes and can serve as a good luck charm for your mom. It would not cost you much to buy and customized a bracelet!

Perfume

Every woman loves perfume, including your beloved mom. You should find out which is your mom’s favorite brand and scent so that your perfume gift fits her. If you prefer to buy a different perfume for her, make sure that the scent suits your mother’s age and lifestyle. You can find out more of the designer perfume at a discounted price here.

Flowers, Cake & Chocolates

The traditional gifts such as flowers, cake and chocolates are not bad ideas. Sometimes, simple is always the best. Make your Mother’s Day celebration a memorable one by making a reservation at your mother’s favorite dining restaurant and give her flowers, cake and chocolates. I am sure your effort in doing all these can warm her heart.

Traveling Package or Family Day

If you can afford, you can consider bringing your mom and dad to go for vacation. After years of hard work in bringing you up, it is time to let them relax and enjoy their holiday. If you are low on budget, you can plan a small family trip such as picnic, one day city tour and etc. Celebration does not have to be fancy, simple celebration with all the family members present will surely make your mother feel very happy and blissful.

Don’t forget to hug and kiss your mom to show your appreciation for her. If you are far away from home, please deliver the gift back home to show your love and caring. No matter what kind of present you give, as long as you’re sincere, that’s enough to make her feel proud and happy. For more Gift ideas, visit 88DB.com.

Be it traditional dance or the modern dance, it is a well known fact that dancing brings many benefits to the dancers. In this article, we will discuss the 4 main benefits of dancing.

Physical

Dance is a physical activity. When you dance, your body will start to burn calories and build up muscles. This will improve your fitness and increase your stamina. Blood pressure will also decrease as a result of your stronger heart. Since dancing required continuous moving, it is also strengthening your bones.

Mental

Dancing makes you smarter. This is because you need to memorize the steps and style to dance. While recalling the dance steps, it will stimulate your brain and improve the memory. Your brain will be able to think and response quicker through dancing.

Social

Dancing will improve your social network and social skills. By joining classes or competition, you will get to mix around with others and that will give you opportunity to make new friends and practice your social ability.

Personal

Your mood will get better when you dance. As dancing involved music, it can relax your body and soul. Dance according to the beat makes you forget your fatigue and stress since it is enjoyable. Therefore, you will tend to feel happy every time you dance.

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Pests are nuisance and harmful to one’s health. For that reason, it is very important for us to protect our beloved house and family from the infestation of pests. Generally, there are a few ways to prevent pests and rodent from infesting our house.

1. Seal cracks or opening of your house- Pests take advantage of any holes or opening to enter your house. You can use cement or expandable foam to seal off the holes or cracks.
2. Remove garbage frequently- Garbage attracts pests such as flies, ants and even mice. These pests are annoying and harmful to our health if we do not get rid of them immediately. Thus, garbage must be removed daily to ensure that it does not draw the pests into your house.
3. Reduce the moisture level in house- Pest infestation normally occurred in houses which are highly moisture. Mice, ants, termites and many others insects like to live in places which have many moisture sources. Hence, you are recommended not to leave any area in your house wet and always let the sun shine into your house.
4. Clean your house frequently- As dirty houses are more prone to pest infestation, frequent cleaning of your house is able to prevent the unwanted visitor from entering.
5. Check the house condition routinely- Last but not least, please do routine check up to ensure that your house is free from pest. You are advised to hire professional pest control specialist to inspect your house.

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Motherly Love is in the air with May approaching us. Come out with different idea this year and bring your mom to a interesting places around Malaysia  instead of the usual flowers and presents.

1. i-City, Shah Alam

This city of light will surely lift up your mom’s mood. The colorful and glittering lights make the night brighten up and it’s a great fun to take photos with your mom. Bring your mom one on a sky-train ride and her knows how much your love her.

2. Golden Palm Tree, Sepang

Stretches out from the Sepang coastline, Golden Palm Tree is very exceptional when it comes to a family vacation. Special for Mother’s Day, you can set up a special family dinner prepared by renown chef for her at their famous restaurants. Dining in a wonderful settings, restaurants such as Stimbot, Perahu, Sepoi-Sepoi, Bila-Bila or Hang Sang Lou offer the best in Asian and Continental cuisine.

3. Berjaya Hills Colmar Tropicale,  Pahang

Located in a very peaceful hill, Berjaya Hills Colmar Tropicale french theme resort is the place suitable for family vacation. Driving from Kuala Lumpur takes 45 minutes. The resort’s family room is spacious and comfortable for a family of 4 for leisure. The French theme resort also provide 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom or 4 bedroom suite to accommodate big family so you don’t have to worry about space. At Colmar Tropicale, you can bring your mom to a spa treatment at Tatami Spa or La Lavande. The resort offers heaps of family activities such as horse trails, mini animal park , Japanese village and more.

4. Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Greenery gateway with fresh and chilling air can be the best place for you to express your love and appreciation to your mom. You can bring your mom strolling around tea garden and picking fresh strawberries or just walk around and breath in the fresh air.

5. Langkawi Island, Kedah

One of the gifts that you can give to your mom is a trip to Langkawi Island. A soothing sound of the waves at the beach, and the carefree environment, makes it a great way for your mom to relax. It is a good place to shop duty free stuff too if your mom loves shopping. Buy a gift for her.

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Train children how to use toilet may take between 3 to 6 months but sometimes it can be less or more for some children. There are many ways that parents can do to get the children comfortable using the toilet. In getting the children start using the toilet, making them to stay dry at night also goes together with toilet training.

Teaching the children using the toilet can be stressful but parents need to be helpful and patience. For start try to use words that associates with toilet such as “pee”, “poo”, “poop” and potty. They may pick up the words and relate it with the toilet and the toileting process.

You also must aware with your children reactions. Identify the signs that they need to go the toilet. You can ask them whether they want to “poop” or not so that they will learn to recognize the act of peeing and pooping.

When you know your children are ready for toilet, you can start with training potty. There are two basic potty; the standalone with toddler-size potty chair and a bowl that can be emptied into the toilet and the other option is a toddler-size seat that can be placed on top of your toilet seat. Both are designed for little children and good for their training.

With the training potty ready you may let them practicing on it. You children may start sitting on it clothed and then slowly sitting on the potty with diapers. When they are comfortable with the potty, you can make them go bare-bottom.

Although you want the children ready to use the toilet as soon as possible, you need to be careful while training them. Don’t push or make you children sit on the toilet against their will. This can make them scared with the toilet and thus, slowing down their learning process.

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