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It was one of those nights when I’d sit on my dad’s lap. I will always remember dad’s favorite line “Study well, little girl. Education will always be with you even if I am not around.”
Education is one of the greatest investments dad could ever give us despite the limited resources. Born from a poor family, dad struggled...
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“Children learn how to deal with relationships by what they see on TV. They see people having casual sex and using obscenity-laden language… I don’t see how it could possibly be good for kids.” – Faye Steuer, professor of psychology at Charleston College (Charleston Post and Courier, August 25, 2005)
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Helicopter parents take away a child’s character and his ability to do things on his own. This type of parenting is backfiring. – Lisa Hein
I only heard of term, helicopter parenting from Cookie when I asked for suggestions on topics. I did a little research and found out that helicopter parents are so named because,...
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I admire my husband, the father of my three beautiful children. He loved taking care of our babies whenever he had the time. See, he was a law student for our first two babies. We both shared equal time in taking care of them. I share these heartwarming stories to my children about their dad who was very much a part of their...
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“When we are unable to find tranquillity within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Discovering a tranquil peace at Luijoe meadow leaves me energized and comforted. Luijoe’s grandparents named this “Luijoe meadow”, a playground to frolic at their mountain...
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“Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life.”Lawrence Kasdan
“Grades matter,” I often told my little girls, “but only as a stepping stone to getting to your college choice. Those grades are yours, not mine.” I often reminded them as they poured over their books. When my eldest...
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My husband caressed my protruding belly and felt our baby move. His smile turned to a frown as he knitted his brows, “We need to pack up and move to the mountains.” I stood up and responded, ”No, we’re staying put. I know something good will happen. I just know it.” My stubborn refusal started a minor spat when he...
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The rules of parents are all but three. Love, Limit and Let them be. – Elaine M. Ward
“For the hand that rocks the cradle, is the hand that rules the world” is such a memorable quote that I took to heart the day I cradled my beautiful baby in my arms. The concept that your child becomes in their life starts with...
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“I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” Albert Einstein
I had the chance to meet gifted kids from Philippine High School for the Arts (PSHA) when my two girls joined the Manila Children’s Choir in the late nineties. Among my daughter’s circle of friends was Jourdann...
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Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life. Chris Burke
My late father was quite active with St. Martin de Porres, a school for special children. As a young child, my dad often told me how...
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update January 3: UPCAT online posting will start at ten pm; posting of list at admissions office will come later.
Update 2: UP Officials say UPCAT results will also be posted outside the UP Diliman Office of Admissions before 12 midnight. (via GMAnews)
Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that by the...
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Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. Vince Lombardi
Congratulations Azkals. You made every Filipino proud because of your perseverance and heart towards the sport. We are still proud you made it to the Semi-finals despite the challenges in...
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