Being a firstborn child entails a lot of responsibilities. But being an elder brother or “kuya” is a whole another role that your child may come across with. Our son, Mikko, has been an only child for almost eleven years. That’s enough time for him to be independent and learn how he can be a…
Category: Parenting
Zoey: The Gift We Have Prayed For
Ten years with our first born, Mikko, were wonderful. It had taught us a lot of things when it comes to being parents. All this time, we knew we just wanted two kids. And since we had a boy already, were were hoping that God would give us a girl instead. We won’t want to…
Soaring Through The Sky: Mikko’s 7th Birthday Party
When I was picking a theme for my son, Miko’s, seventh birthday party on Pinterest, it all came down to an airplane themed party. This is because Mikko wanted to be a pilot, and he also has recently become an airplane enthusiast. There are many free birthday party printables that you can find online. You…
Goody Gulp – A Good Source of Calcium
As a working mom, I know the challenge and pressures of today’s busy families that is why it helps to plan your child’s meal ahead. In planning your child’s meals, always keep in mind the importance of giving them the nutrients they need as it is essential for their growth and development. Make sure to include…
Teach Your Children Intentionally
This message is very applicable to parents with young kids and teenagers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2urFm9OJoY Here are some important points I learned from Ptr. Peter Tan-Chi’s message, Teach Intentionally. 1. It is incumbent upon you to give your children a vision of what God wants them to become because God has great plans. Sometimes we don’t help…
Mikko: Our First Bundle Of Joy
With our first born, I prayed hard for a boy. This is because I only have one boy sibling. Hence, it would be nice if I could give my parents their first grandson. Come the day when we got the result of my ultrasound, and we found out that it’s a boy. I was so…
Top 5 Formula Milk For Babies
Breast milk is extremely hard to beat when it comes to the nutritional value. But there may be some times that I’d find the need to supplement my breast milk with formula milk. With that, here are my top five formula milk for babies. 1. Enfamil Infant Formula Enfamil is one of the most known…
The Do’s and Don’ts in Feeding Your Baby Solid Food
For new moms, it’s pretty hard to think of which solid food are good for your baby and what isn’t. With that, here are some tips on feeding your baby. 1. Schedule your baby’s solid food intake. This would work perfectly if you’re just starting. You can schedule your baby’s solid food intake about two…
5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has always been a rewarding feeling for mothers. But if you’re a first-time mother, you would know how difficult it is to get the hang of breastfeeding. However, you shouldn’t worry about that! Here are five tips on how you can employ a successful breastfeeding experience. 1. Focus on your baby’s feet. Your child’s…
Breastfed or formula fed? It’s not right to judge a mother for her choice
One of the most important things that you should look upon is your baby’s milk. May that either be breast milk or formula. Of course, the decision of which option would be best to give your child is up to you. However, we live in a time when almost everyone is just about sensitive about…