My Parenting Story
Story Collection of 'Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future'
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Story of Houzai
Although l quit my job to stay at home full-time, I feel blessed to witness every moment of my twins' growth. There have been times when I felt helpless, distressed, and on the verge of losing my temper. But every time l saw the little faces, l regretted not holding my temper in check. l told them, 'If you ever feel like Mommy is yelling at you, please remind me and tell me if you're scared.' So, whenever l was about to lose my temper, they would gently tug at me and say, 'Mommy, I'm scared, and that would help me regain my composure.
I cherish every moment spent building blocks with them during the day and telling them stories at night. Sometimes, when I'm tired, I'll lie on the sofa with a book while they play with their puzzles. Time seems to fly by so quickly during these precious years of their growth - they're already getting ready for kindergarten.
Soon, they'll have their own friends and their own little world, and I'll gradually step back from their circle. But as l accompany them now. I want to ensure that, even as l step back, I don't withdraw from their lives entirely. I want them to grow and thrive like grass reaching for the sun.
By Houzai
Story of tedwu
When my son was in kindergarten, I went to pick him up one day. He was thrilled because it wasn’t something I did often. We decided to visit the supermarket, exploring the aisles of fruits, vegetables, and fish—it was a fun outing.
As we entered, my son suddenly stopped and asked me to carry him. After a long day at work, I was exhausted, so I told him he needed to walk on his own. But his response surprised me—he explained that the supermarket wasn’t fun for him because, being so small, all he could see were people's bottoms.
I held him up. He wasn’t being clingy or unreasonable; he genuinely needed help to see the world from a different perspective. This moment taught me that we shouldn’t rush our children to grow up. Instead, we should try to see things from their viewpoint and offer the support they need. While it's not always easy to put this into practice, this experience reminded me that parenting is not an easy job.
By Ted Wu
Story of Huanjing Jane. F
Parenting has been a journey of self-healing for me, and I've found that my children also have a remarkable ability to heal me. I consider myself a gentle mother, usually emotionally stable, but whenever I become slightly stern, my daughter becomes anxious. She’ll cry and say, “Mummy, please don’t be angry. I want you to be happy.” It’s such a wonderful feeling to know that someone cares so deeply about your happiness.
Sometimes, after a night shift, I come home and try to catch up on sleep. I’ll hear tiny footsteps approaching, followed by a quick peek and the soft sound of the door closing. My daughter then makes a serious announcement to the rest of the family, instructing them not to disturb me. Waking up to her caring gesture and then drifting back to sleep feels like pure bliss.
Thank you, my child, for being in our lives, for allowing me to love you, and for loving me in return.
By Huanjing Jane. F
Story of RenChaoYongJi
As a father, I believe it's essential for dads to be actively involved in parenting. Fathers can bring a different sense of joy and maybe different ways of education to their children. By spending quality time together, not only does the father-child bond strengthen, but it also lightens the load for the mother, fostering family harmony. Through my own experiences, I've discovered countless benefits of being an engaged father. I encourage all fathers to actively participate in the journey of raising their children.
By RenChaoYongJi
