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,… Read More »Happy Water, Sad Water: A Story To Prepare Kids for Floods and The Aftermath.
Candies are a no-no in the house except on Valentine’s day, Easter Holidays and Christmas Season. I only display them on the table because they… Read More »Once upon a time, an Easter egg detective hunt
The rules of parents are all but three. Love, Limit and Let them be. – Elaine M. Ward “For the hand that rocks the cradle,… Read More »Resiliency is a No. 1 life skill
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… Read More »Building a nation of readers; Recognizing the heroes of education
Some of the important lessons that can benefit children as they grow can be taught at home. Teaching kids to do chores is a rewarding… Read More »Benefits of teaching kids age-appropriate chores
As a child of very old-fashioned parents, “The Right to Participate” was unheard of at home. An important decision like my college course was chosen… Read More »Your child’s right to participate
A year ago, Hey Mom! portal : an online sisterhood for moms, offered a safe haven for mothers, whether they be new, expecting or experienced.… Read More »Motherhood is sisterhood
by Edel Cayetano as originally posted at Philippine Online Chronicles On several occasions, I’ve read status messages and blog posts from moms about how it’s… Read More »Stay-at-home moms & working moms: Why we shouldn’t pit them against each other
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… Read More »My EDSA 1 babies
I never realized the value my children placed on their toys until M. interviewed me for her research paper a few years ago on “Toys… Read More »Toys my children played