Homeschooling offers families the unique opportunity to tailor education to their child’s specific needs and interests. However, ensuring a comprehensive, well-rounded education requires intentional planning and diverse learning experiences. Here are some essential strategies to help your homeschooled child receive the broad educational foundation they need for future success. Establish a Balanced Core Curriculum The…
Category: Parenting
Why you should go to MomCon 2024
They say it takes a village to raise children… and I agree. Considering my kids were born during simpler times (2001-2004… no social media, no AI, no streaming services, etc.), I still needed help. I’m grateful to have had a reliable helper and yaya back then so it wasn’t that hard. I honestly don’t know…
7 Ways of Handling Baby’s Diaper Rash
Babies have naturally sensitive skin that makes them prone to rashes, a medical term that broadly refers to skin irritation. This condition can cause itchiness or even wounds in severe cases. There are different types of rashes and various causes, but one type your baby is particularly susceptible to is diaper rash. This is generally…
Yaya tales from the baul
One night last week, I dreamt our yaya (who had retired some 5 years or so ago) was cleaning the breakfast table downstairs. I’m like “O ya, bumalik ka!”. She smiled and answered “Syempre, hehehe.” Holy hell, it bothered me so much I woke up and looked at the my cellphone. It was 3:30am. I…
Why we need Vitamin C and Zinc
When my kids started going to school, they would catch colds more often. They study in schools with air-conditioned classrooms and so it’s rather unavoidable. If one kid comes in with colds or cough, the virus would most likely spread in the enclosed space. Our pediatrician recommended that I give them Vitamin C supplements daily…