Finding Good Friends is about Being A Good Friend First
I had a row with a long-term kumare. It was about some silly disagreement and I could not help but be affected. While doing house duties, my kids would catch me shed a tear every now and then. With much affection, they would put their little arms around me and say, “Mommy, everything will be fine, Tita-ninang is […]
Best Friends Forever!
Teaching our Children the Art of Getting Along with Others
I am the fourth in a brood of seven, and was youngest for about three years. One of my fondest childhood memories was when my dad would divide a NESTLÈ Crunch bar equally into 4 pieces after dinner for our dessert, as there were still four of us to share the entire bar, or the […]
Family Issues: Tips from the Holy Family
We often are aware and accept life’s countless shares of difficulties and trials. To these, we simply shrug our shoulders and say, “That’s life! There isn’t much that we can really do about it!” But our tone and attitude change when these burdens and challenges hit us head on. Suddenly it’s, “Why me?!?” or “Why […]
Who Touches Your Baby’s Skin?
Seeing a baby’s skin so tender and soft makes us want to squish and touch it. Not so fast!
Study Hard or Play Hard? Setting Routines for Your Kids
“Mom, may I play on the computer?” “May I watch TV?” “May I play first and study later?” What parent isn’t bombarded with these questions at least one million times a day? Even when our kids presume that our answer will be a resounding “No,” they still risk agitating the “momster” in the chance that […]
Quick Cool Monsoon Soup: Savory & Perfect for Bed Weather
This recipe is a good pick-me-up for a child or a spouse who’s down with the flu. It also manages to put all that vital nutrition into a single serving ⏤ veggies, meat, and a bit of carbs.
Stop Bugging Me: 5 Pest Defense Tips
We parents want to make our children as healthy as possible. This also means top-notch prevention measures, which could come useful during this rainy season. Rain is often synonymous to flu, colds, and pests coming into our homes. We dream of living a paranoid-free life where no bug is bound to bite our precious loved […]
Building Your Ark The Right Way: Emergency Fund Essentials
by Jerecho Placido, MBM According to scripture, many people called Noah crazy for building a very big ark on top of a mountain in a time of drought. But when the floods came, Noah and his family survived, while those who mocked him perished. Noah’s attitude about building an ark on dry land is the […]
Honestly Raising Honest Kids
My mom always tells people about this story. One day, when I was 7, I was home alone watching TV, when mom came home with a box of donuts. “I’m going out again, but will be back with guests,” Mom said. “Are the donuts for me?” I asked, already looking inside the box. I saw […]