Not all parents think that inborn imperfections in children need to be fixed. Of course, as parents, we only want what’s best for our children but how far should we go to help them? This was a dilemma that my friend, Jackie, went through. She was excited to have her first child that she already [...]
Have you had encounters about bullying? My teenager used to be bullied at school as a young kid and would often come home crying on his because of it. He wasn’t the violent type but he wouldn’t fight for himself either. I had several instances where I had to go to his school to talk [...]
As a mother, we cannot deny that we are under a lot of stress. As our children age, their demand somewhat grows and often times, it’s hard to keep up with everything. Sometimes, the very fact idea of balancing several different things at the same time can be quite stressful already. For instance, I had [...]
I have a nephew who is showing real signs of quirkiness and we don’t know what to make of it yet. He’s not quite a destructive person though, on the contrary, he’s pretty fun to have around. Or just watch him move and engage himself in games. One time, while visiting us, he decided that [...]
We all like to think that our children are absolute angels, however, there is no denying the fact that there are children that are somehow, born as “bad seeds.” Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but sometimes our little angels can turn into the opposite at a blink of an eye. This was quite true in my [...]
With two kids, a girl and a boy, whose ages are so close to each other, I can’t help but notice a huge difference when it comes to the way I parent them. With my boy, I’m more lenient about roughing it. If he wants jump up and down his All Star Sports Bench Seat [...]
My children always love it when my folks come over to stay with us. They love hanging out with my Dad, listening to him tell his stories about cowboys and Indians. My mom loves to cook, so she’s always welcome to dish us some of her most favorite treats, like that sumptuous apple pie that [...]
A friend of mine recently hosted a slumber party at her home. Her daughter had her eight year old friends over and it had been pretty remarkable. Days before that she helped her mom prepare for this party, cleaned her bedroom and even went as far as choosing her Beautiful Dragonflies Queen Sheet Set to [...]
No matter how hard I try, I cannot deny the fact that I am starting to sound like my own mother. When I was growing up and sometimes heated arguments with my folks were unavoidable, I swore that I would never be or sound like my mother when it came to my children. However, as [...]
What does it take to become a good parent? An effective parent? For one thing, he or she doesn’t have to be a stay at home parent. On the contrary, stay at home parents aren’t even parenting effectively. To become a proactive parent, one has to develop the skill of becoming sensitive to the child’s [...]
Being the parent that you are supposed to be in front of your children is often difficult. Trust me, there are times when I feel like only a piece of thread is holding me afloat from insanity. Of course, whenever I feel like I’m about to explode, I make sure that the children are not [...]
I’m raising two boys who are active sports nuts. They live and breathe it. My little one, who only loves nothing but his sports collage twin quilt with sham for his bed, is just starting out though and doesn’t really seem to grasp the impact of his interest in his life yet. We have enlisted [...]
The other day, I was surprised when my daughter stepped out of her room with her backpack on, her shoes, her school shoes and then her pajamas on. She was supposed to be on her way to school, but somehow she’s decided that she wants to wear PJ’s to school. She looked more ready to [...]
The Princess Bench Seat w/ Storage is one of the favorite places my daughter shares with her dad. When he is not busy, they would sit here and play or read her favorite books. My husband gets to share so little of these moments because he has to be away a lot for work. But [...]
The other day, my son came home asking me 7 things that can help make him much healthier. He said that they were required by their teacher to enumerate and explain it in class. Hence, being the mother/project “coordinator,” I Googled it and found some helpful tips that my kid can use. I explained it [...]
As a parent, one of the things I enjoy doing with my younger kids the most is baking them snacks. I’d make waffles, cookies and simple cakes. The kids would even join me and mix their own batter. It’s a messy, noisy process…which makes cleaning up after this mess one of the chores I enjoy [...]
There is no doubt that parents only want the best for their children. However, it is also very true that a parent can go overboard just trying to protect his or her child. Sometimes, this can be quite aggravating on the child and the parent might not even realize that they are doing something wrong. [...]
My toddler niece’s vaccination is in near completion. She hates going to the doctor’s clinic a lot and I would imagine no kid likes this idea. I remember my little boy soiling his Surfing USA twin sheet set with tears and saliva, bawling and begging we don’t take him to the doctors when he was [...]
For the weekend we decided to give the children a Valentine’s Day mini celebration. My friends and I decided to get our children together so that they can interact and play with each other. It was also a great excuse for us, the parents to be able to hang out and just have fun. We [...]
Sometimes, the routine of instilling discipline in your kids take away all the fun out of becoming a parent. There are days when I have to be very militaristic or obsessive-compulsive about making sure the ruffle purple twin quilt with pillow sham is straightened up as soon as my kids are up….cleanliness is next to [...]
Motherhood often brings a lot of worry and anxiety especially if it’s your first time. Hence, many people also think that being forgetful during pregnancy is actually quite normal. My friend was complaining about this once. She’s currently pregnant with her 2nd child and she said that lately, she’s been forgetting things. For example, she [...]
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. Are you and your spouse planning something to do together? It’s going to be a huge family day for most because the occasion is a going to be on a Sunday, ergo, the kids are free from school obligations. But do take the time to spend at [...]
With another blizzard ramming its way through most of the east coast, it’s best to be prepared for anything. I was lucky enough to manage to get the groceries done on time, pretty much before the snow started falling heavily again. However, even though I have all the necessities intact, I still need to be [...]
A friend of mine recently purchased a new house and made sure that her stepchild has her own special room with its Personalized Glitz and Glamour Kid’s Room Sign. She has been a step mom to her since the child was a toddler and while their relationship hadn’t been easy at first, they now share [...]
As a mother, it’s only natural to worry about the state of your children. Sometimes only a mother knows or can tell that there’s something wrong with the child at an early state. However, as a mother, once you do notice something slightly different, it is best if you don’t dismiss it and find out [...]
