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Free online games for children and adults alike are selling like candies on the Internet, and I am not against them.

In fact, I allow my children to play them as long as I check the site first and choose the games they play, especially for my 9-year old boy.

But of course, I do not tolerate long playing time as I still prefer him running outside and play with his friends with real toys. I know that playing outside will improve his social behavior more, as well as his physical strength.

Anyway, I would like to share to you what my wife discovered yesterday while she is trying a free online game that is suppose to be for children too. She found out that this has a dirty live chat, and I hope this post will serve as a warning to all parents. Read the rest of this entry »

As a parent, we always want the best for our children, and we will do everything just to give them the best. But apparently, some children grow up as a spoiled brat. Most of them do not even know that they are, simply because their parents do not know that they are spoiling them.

Some parents hardly know the difference between loving their child and spoiling them. Others might think that spoiling a child is only about giving extra material things, but actually it is more than that. It is a daily activity that some parents do not realize.

After reading this post, you will have an idea on how not to spoil your child and love him the way they should be loved. Read the rest of this entry »

There is always time for everything, and all we need to learn is the art of time management. For adults, time management is the answer to their everyday task. For a child, it is very important that parents should teach them the moment they enter school.

Although learning for them should be fun, your child should also know how to manage his time. This will be a big help for him when he grow up and will be busy with a lot of things. So if you want to learn how to teach your child the art of time management, here are my suggestions. Read the rest of this entry »

When a family member dies, it is a reality that all of us find it hard to accept. If adults cannot easily cope up, just imagine how children suffer when this tragedy happens. While we are mourning with the loss of a family member, let us also consider the feelings of our children since they may be not strong enough to face such challenges.

After thousands died during the Haiti earthquake, I hope this post will be useful to the survivors and social workers to help children cope up when a family member dies especially if it is their parents. More than the financial support, I believe that children need more attention and here are my ideas on how to help them. Read the rest of this entry »

Two days from now, and it is Christmas day again. As they say, Christmas is a day to reunite with family and for children to enjoy. Here in the Philippines, Christmas is being celebrated as early as September. Christmas songs can already be heard while preparation for the Christmas party is already getting started. At the same time, families have their own plans too.

Meanwhile, let us not be overwhelmed with the celebration. As parents, let us not forget that our kids highly depend on us. Although we may be very busy, we should know how to keep our kids safe and healthy this Christmas. Here are some simple reminders. Read the rest of this entry »

Divorce is the worst thing any marriage can encounter, especially if the start is right and you know that both of you are working hard to save your marriage. Though you might believe that some good things never last, you must also believe that there are good ways to make things last. No matter how heavy your problems were, you can always try different ways to make them lighter. Here are some of the effective ways tips to avoid a potential divorce that you may have not done yet. Read the rest of this entry »

As parents, we are always making sure that our kids are safe at home. Although some of us may have someone to look after them while we are at work, we also should think of other ways to ensure their safety. If your house has a second floor, it is very important that is has a baby Stairway Gates.

However, there are a lot of types of Baby Gates and it might be confusing for you to choose what you should buy. With this, here are some tips on how you can determine which one you really need and how you can be sure that your baby is safe. Read the rest of this entry »

It makes a parent mad when a child is being bullied, but what if your child does the bullying? Teachers and fellow parents keep on complaining about your child’s attitude and it can be humiliating on your part especially if you think you have been a good parent. So before starting a fight with them or hurting your child, you should know why and how to stop your child from bullying others. Read the rest of this entry »