I’ve been told I don’t love my son enough because I work full-time. I’ve dealt with “Ano ba yan?!” kind of stares from strangers at restaurants when my then-toddler shouted at our table. I saw folks stare at my 6-year-old’s stained khaki pants during graduation. Even I was surprised — those black stains sure weren’t […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Parenting’ category
Can you be happy?
Being happy is a choice. I was reminded of this by my 6-year-old son when he caught me in a whirlwind of anger. Read more…
Give Your Kid a Camera
Give your kid a camera and see what you’ll get! You’ll be surprised at the way they capture items we adults tend to overlook. It’d be great to see things from their eyes. Read more…
Raising a Compassionate Child
I worked from home a few weeks ago because my son was sick. That morning, while I was on my laptop, my 5-year-old suddenly sprang up from the couch and began running. “Where are you going?!,” I asked, worried. “To the kitchen!,” he replied. “I’m going to make Mommy coffee!” And HE was the sick one!
I look at Timmy and wonder, “What have we been doing that made him so compassionate?” Several things come to mind on how to raise a compassionate child. Read more…
The Sisterhood of Motherhood
“The sisterhood of motherhood.” When I heard that line from the following ads, I got the shivers. It resonated with me so much. It’s true — motherhood is a sisterhood. No matter how different your beliefs are, everyone’s a parent first. Read more…
Parenting in Progress
There are times when I wonder if I’m a good enough parent. I’m not around as much as I want to, and when I am around, I’m not always “present” present. Distractions still get the better of me, and I’m left at the end of the day kicking myself in the shins because it could have turned out better. Then after self-pity mode, I get myself together and embrace what’s there before me — there’s still time to do things better, time to make time. Read more…
A Letter to My Little Bookworm
This is a letter to my 5-year-old son who was born with a deep love for reading. My own bookwormish heart rejoices knowing this. I am excited for all his bookish journeys today and onward! Read more…