by Erlinda S. Apoli The home is where good, personal, intimate, and harmonious relationships are supposed to begin. If there is harmony in the home, it will most likely be carried to work places, schools, and other venues. However, a loud cry is heard among teenagers complaining that parents don’t understand them and vice versa. This condition creates a gap between the parents and their kids. Acco ...[Read More]
Building Bridges with the Next Generation
What Kids Need from Their Parents
by Kim Snider I was sitting in the parlor not long ago having a pedicure, and next to me was a pretty 9-year old girl getting her nails done with her mother. She told me that her daddy and mommy didn’t let her go to a lot of places that she wanted to go, or do a lot of things she wanted to do. I explained it was because they loved her and wanted to protect her. She said, “I know.” Then, she said, ...[Read More]
Love Beyond Compare
Daisy is smart, intelligent and pretty. She has been a Human Resource executive for more than 20 years. As HR Practitioner, she won labor related cases because of her skills in administrative and alternative dispute resolutions. She is the founder and President of Haven for the Uniquely Gifted and Special (HUGS) Ministries. She shares how God’s love saw her through a difficult phase of her life. Y ...[Read More]
Internet As Babysitter
I feel guilty that I allow the Internet to “babysit” my kids. How can I have meaningful, quality time with them this summer? The Internet has become an important part of modern day living. It provides a world of useful information that makes life easier. But, the Internet can be distracting and a source of all kinds of negative and harmful things! We can spend hours on the Internet with our gadget ...[Read More]
Maximizing Parenting
Summer break is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in their children’s lives hands-on. By this, I mean more than just taking your children for a much needed family vacation out-of-town or out-of-country. Sure, kids today get to see the world more; but be careful that they do not just see the beautiful, scenic areas of the world and miss out seeing the real events that shape the world. ...[Read More]
My kids are growing up. How can I build a transparent relationship with them?
Just Asking with Peter Banzon Q: My kids are growing up. How can I build a transparent relationship with them? What practical things can I do? A: There is a saying “we must become evidence of what we want practiced.” You must model what you want your children to do. The Bible says in Luke 6:31, “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” So, in order for transparency to develop in your chi ...[Read More]
Iwasang Maging Krung-krung Tuwing Kring-kring: Setting priorities in your busy life
Kriiiiing! Kriiiiing! Araw-araw, naririnig na naman ang mga nakaririnding tunog ng alarm clock. Reactions to the sound of an alarm clock on school days vary. ‘Yung iba start the day full of excitement while others get crazy. The situation of a working mom is quite challenging at madalas nakakabaliw. Krung-krung has been popularized by actress, Sandara Park, years ago. Dati ang meaning nito ay cute ...[Read More]
Super Mom C’s
by Rosalind Ngo-Li Moms play a crucial role in every child’s success in school and later on, in life. Choosing a good school is one thing, but doing your part as a mother makes a whole lot of difference. How a child succeeds as a student depends on the partnership you share with the school. I am a working mom with two children, one is in Grade 4 and another one is in Grade 1. As they level up each ...[Read More]
Tiny Terrorists and Heroic Moms
by a grandma who wants to remain anonymous! Grandmothers always remember their own parenting skills with pride. We never remember the failures we had or the times our children did the most embarrassing things. We think we were the perfect parents. I used to boast that I could make any child into an obedient little boy or girl. How wrong I was! I am the proud lola of 5 apo; 4 boys and one girl. My ...[Read More]
Setting Boundaries for Kids: Tantrums
by Maria Bedelia Delos Santos According to Mayo Clinic experts, temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up. Toddler’s outbursts are a normal biological response to anger and frustration as yawn is to fatigue.1 Claire B. Kopp, professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at California’s Claremont Graduate University, gives these tips on how to handle kids during a tantrum:2 Don’t lose your co ...[Read More]