Band of Mothers

As I was eating breakfast with my co-parents, I suddenly had an epiphany!   What an honor for me to be in the league of these super mommies, all of which have their own heroic stories to tell,  proudly wearing their badges of accomplishments and flaunting their battle scars.  To be able to fight side…

The Only Toys Your Child will ever Need

Even before my first child was born, toys and gifts from his baby shower await his arrival.  My son would receive a million gifts from family, friends and classmates.  He is lucky to receive birthday gifts, graduation gifts, Christmas gifts, and even gifts for doing good deeds. Guilty as I may be, I have come…

Separation Anxiety: First day Blues

I just dropped off my son from school today and just visualizing the last facial expression I saw of him crushes my heart.  I felt so sad and insecure at first because I don’t think any other student is even remotely  crying.  But then I realize, so what, who cares!  What is more important is…

Tantrums or Bad Dreams?

Have you ever experienced your child waking up and she just won’t stop crying? My daughter sometimes does this during her afternoon naps. With eyes still closed, she would cry/ wail for a long time.

Circle of Moms

Parenting can be hard if you do it alone but you don’t have to! No man is an island. Surround yourself with a circle of moms, life will surely be easier.  Ask questions from the experts, co-parents you meet in school or the war veterans (moms, titas and lolas). Find out what their techniques are,…

Big Little Kids

Responsibility is the key to empowerment.  As early as the age of three, kids should start doing chores like simple sweeping, or putting their dishes in the sink. Give them some independence. Let them order their own food. Let them pay for their own toys (by this I mean hand them the money and not…

Accepting Their Greatness

If there is one lesson in life that I have learned, it is that we are all great, and we can do great things.  You don’t need to search for it; you don’t have to find it;  you don’t even have to spend a lifetime wishing for opportunities to come to you.  Your GREATNESS comes from…

OC Moms Unite

You are an OC mom if you are  guilty of the following: You have a hand sanitizer / alcohol inside your bag, your children’s bag and on your yaya’s pocket. You label everything your child owns. Your bag never runs out of snacks and candies. your bag contains some or all of the following:  …

Truth about Sleeping with Kids

Here is the deal:

No matter how big your bed is, it will always be crowded because the kids tend to gravitate towards you.

Picky Eaters: Decoded

First of all, my children are not picky eaters. I choose to believe that it is because I trained them well so I am getting all the credit. Here are my tips:

Mom Skills

Welcome to the most prestigious society called MOTHERHOOD. You are now a member of a network of great women linked together by a common bond. Open your eyes and ask questions, there is a vast amount of knowledge and experience for you to learn.