The youngest child
Sofie was playing with the tablet and Zack wanted to have his turn Z: Ate (big sister), can I play now? S: No. Z: If you won’t let me play, I will delete that file. His sister handed the...
Category: parenting
Teaching your children how to read: starting with ‘AT’ sound
Please click to watch the video What is your method in teaching your child how to read? Was he a graduate of the “Brainy Baby” learning dvds, or was self-taught, often seen playing a reading application in your iPAD,...
Some thoughts on the movie: “Delivery Man”
Over the last weekend, my wife had invited me for an afternoon movie time to relax ourselves. We watched a family-comedy film entitled ‘Delivery Man’ (which I initially thought was an action flick, similar to Jason Statham’s ‘The Transporter’). It...
A stress-free night for mommy and kids
It is essential for every child to sleep with happy thoughts. It’s a big contribution to their EQ. I’ll be direct to the point. Most of the time it’s not happening in our home. Now that I have three...
When mommy is a best friend
At home, our children are our “best friends.” We also keep it that way. With this kind of arrangement, they are free to express whatever they want to say in the house. We get to know them better. Being best...
When your child says “NO!” – how to win over an opposing child
When your child says no… “then how?” It’s very easy for us adults, to communicate rejection. We reason, we take time to listen, we process, then we stop- all in just a blink of an eye. But for kids, most...
Our kids say the darndest things
How’s your day going? Mine’s pretty busy. I have chores, some little time to steal with the hubs, friends to catch up with, and a handful of children to take care of. I know this sounds cliche, but I’m really...
Just another morning
I’m not proud of this article nor happy while writing it. But I thought this is important to share. In my more than six years of being a mother, I had some epic fail experiences which until now, are painful...
“The Post”
A Post is a vertical structure, solid and sturdy, that serves as a foundation to support a certain area. With regards to houses, it is mainly built to support the ceiling and the roof. And it is a fundamental element in making walls...
A voice straight from a mother’s heart
Concluding the month of May – the month for mommies around the world, let me interest you with a heart-warming article from a fascinating woman who gave up her medical career in exchange for a simple yet a life full...
What is your greatest priority as a mom?
As I asked a friend what being a mother means to her, she answered me right away, “Being a mom to me means that now I will always be a mom first and a wife second.” It took...
Being a “MOTHER”
Yesterday, we’ve had the opportunity to share very inspiring thoughts imparted by some lovely mothers from different walks of life. We were empowered and amazed by their heartfelt words; and we promised to give you more… Let us listen...
“Being a MOTHER…”
The world needs good moms. My husband has always said – “The number of good people is directly proportional to the number of good parents.” And while the father figure is usually the protector and disciplinarian of the children, it...
The joys of “not just a regular kind” of mommy
Here’s another amazing article from a “not just a regular kind” of mommy we used to know. Read on, and you’ll see what I mean. “…and she smooshed my Filipino nose” What is being a mother to you? When I...
