Helicopter parents may need to come down to earth
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,… Read more »
Category Archives: Education
Homeschooling or traditional education?
Our eldest daughter just turned three last March but she was already showing signs of interest for school as early as age 2. Her grandmother’s house is right in front… Read more »
How parents can get involved with homework
“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… Read more »
Why parents should care about their kids’ digital footprint
A few years ago, my younger sister told me to watch the movie “Disconnect” which tackles the issues surrounding the internet from Webcam sex shows, identity theft, and cyber-bullying. Only Robinson… Read more »
Happy Water, Sad Water: A Story To Prepare Kids for Floods and The Aftermath.
How do we explain natural disasters to our children, and how do we fulfill our role to protect and nurture them? In two natural disasters, I was not home to… Read more »
Building a nation of readers; Recognizing the heroes of education
My then nine year old daughter beamed at me, as she proudly held a certificate. I noted the top portion, “National Reading month” and as I scrawled to the bottom… Read more »
Coming soon: A nation where kids rule- KidZania Manila
Something exciting will soon happen for kids in Manila. If I had young kids, I know they would be thrilled with KidZania , which is set to open at the… Read more »
The Gabay Guro gathering gives back to teachers #GabayGuro2013
I felt the excitement as I looked around at the MOA Arena in Saturday’s biggest gathering of teachers. I had glanced through the list of celebrities and prizes that PLDT-Smart… Read more »
Digital Education & Advancement of teacher education through the use of technology
Technology in the classroom is not a new idea. You can see from the video on ““The history of technology in education” at how advancements in technology have impacted teaching… Read more »
Making a difference today: Support the E.studyante program
My children mean the world to me. I gave up a career to take care of them, teach them to be good and kind to others, and supplement their education… Read more »
A Safe School Program to prevent bullying, abuses & discrimination
Parents are so blessed these days. There is a growing awareness that bullying in schools are not tolerated anymore especially after the Department of Education announced a landmark policy last… Read more »
Global Debate WISDOM: “What can the world do to stop bullying?”
A few weeks ago, Japan Broadcasting Corporation , a TV and Online program on NHK, contacted me to participate on their monthly international debate program called “Global Debate WISDOM”. This… Read more »
One should take the proactive approach to cyber bullying
In the nineties, bullying seemed insignificant at least for social bullying. Even if I fought it out in school, I was the only parent who complained. My daughter continues to… Read more »