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…
Category: Parenting
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…
How iACADEMY is adapting to the new normal
With COVID-19 still looming over us, learning institutions are now faced with the challenge of adapting to the new normal. While some parents might opt for a gap year for their children, there are those (like me) who believe it’s not a viable option. Let’s face it, what guarantee do we have that COVID-19 will…