Admit it, mommies. Holidays are starting to get upon you. Trust me, I know how it feels. Christmas parties here and there, decorating the home, shopping for gifts and what to wear on Christmas Day, reunions with family and friends and yes, even grocery shopping for noche buena and media noche can be really stressful. It’s almost Christmas […]
Yes, I really take arts and crafts with my kids seriously this summer. I really want to prepare my youngest daughter for school and art activities gets her excited. At the same time, so much has improved, especially in her fine motor skills. She was also starting to overcome “That’s yucky” attitude, so I know this is […]
Just recently, co-parents and I were talking about a 12-year old kid who attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the third floor of the school. Good thing one of her classmates saw her and immediately called the attention of the teachers. Two weeks before that, a 13-year old kid also attempted to commit suicide […]
Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post. Before my eldest started schooling, we hopped from one school to another to find out what school is best for her. We were supposed to enroll her in Gingerbread (read my review here) and changed our mind after. Thereafter, we decided that Gymboree is our best option so […]
Photo: Sarah_Ackerman, Flickr Picture this: every morning, our TV is glued to Nickelodeon or Disney Junior where my two tots are busy dancing and laughing and imitating every word and action they see on TV. It’s really cute though, seeing that giggling and their eyes sparkling as they become amazed with the adventures of Dora […]
They say that kids as young as they were born can respond to the rhythm of language. As they get older, they can distinguish language sounds and by the time they are six months old, they can make sounds in different languages. My first language was English and I only started learning Filipino when I […]
My eldest daughter is currently in Kindergarten. Before their semestral break, she was already introduced to the concept of addition and subtraction. To help her understand the concept, I used Lego and popsicle sticks since it could be challenging for a child to visualize the concept of adding and taking away numbers. She was able […]
I made a lot of confessions on this blog and here’s another one: I used to swim in credit card debt years ago. It wasn’t that big since I paid for at least more than minimum every month before the due date. Still, whatever angle you look at, it is still DEBT. Thankfully, for my first […]
Disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor did not take any Medicine-related course. For further questions, you can consult and confirm with your child’s pediatrician. Admit it. One of the parents’ worst nightmares is bringing a child in the Emergency Room or ER. Unless you are a doctor or someone knowledgeable in the medical field, […]
Hands down, my kids probably have the most sensitive skin in the entire planet! A mosquito bite on their legs will turn black – and it takes weeks before the marks go away. However, this time is different. Photo from NIAID, Creative Commons, Flickr Weeks ago, I noticed red, scaly rashes on my eldest’s arm […]
One of the things my eldest daughter is excited about after the Christmas break is her birthday celebration in school. She always says she want to celebrate her birthday with her friends, so we made sure we throw even a simple celebration for her. The first week was a bit hectic and I only have […]
There are so many things we should be happy about, some are even simple ones. This is what I always remind myself every time I feel so low and depressed. Did you know that it is easier to feel negative on certain things rather than looking at the brighter side of the situation? You may […]
IT’S OFFICIAL! After two years in Gymboree Preschool, my eldest daughter is saying goodbye to preschool and hello to big school. Last March 24, 2017, we attended our daughter’s Moving Up Day with the theme, “Dream Big, Little One,” – and Coachella-inspired outfits. It also marked Gymboree Trinoma’s last school year since they will be closing their […]
Being a new parent is an exciting and fulfilling chapter in everyone’s lives. However, being a parent, especially if you’re a new one, is never going to be an easy task. Changing diapers, endless crying and sleepless nights are just the beginning of a lifelong journey. When I gave birth to my first child, words […]
