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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 »

Let’s face it, online social networking these days is not only for adults but for the young ones too. Facebook is among those social networking sites where children especially teenagers are engaged into. Sad to say, even younger children are joining too since they can easily lie about their ages.

But let us not forget that there are other unsafe online acts our children may unintentionally do. Child predators are always ready for their trap and just waiting for a chance, and parents should be very conscious about them.

With this, a free web safety seminar for Filipino parents was recently launched and there are still series of seminars coming soon.

Here are some of the details. Read the rest of this entry »

Having a teenage child may be exciting as you can see yourself in her or him when you’re at the same age. But being a parent, it is very important that you observe and analyze their attitude especially towards themselves. This will be their asset when they grow older.

One of them is self-esteem which means confidence and satisfaction in oneself, and having self-respect as well. Since I also have a 14-year old daughter, I have been searching about this topic lately.

With this, here are some of the things I learned on how to know if a teenage child has low self-esteem. Read the rest of this entry »

For most men, to be a father someday is among their biggest dreams. But when that time comes, they become lost and do not know how to handle tough situations. Unfortunately, a lot of children grow up hating their father and lost their way too.

On the other hand, some children still grow up responsible even if they feel that their father is only a sperm donor. But somehow, there is bitterness inside them and they wish their father had been there when they need him the most.

So while we celebrate Father’s Day this year, here are some of my ideas on how to be a good father. 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 »

Here in the Philippines, March is usually the last month of the school year. Most students are now rushing their projects, preparing for the final examination, or even for the graduation. Unfortunately, some parents think that stress is only for adults and children do not feel them.

Well, if you’re one of them then I suppose this post is for you. This will give you tips on how to help your children cope up with school stress. This does not only apply to high school students, but also to college as well as to grade school pupils. 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 »

Time flies so fast, and I am really surprised that my only daughter is now 13. I am 30 years older than her so I thought that we will have a generation gap. But I am just glad we do not encounter such problems.

Angelene is now taller than her mom, while her interests are gradually becoming different. Therefore, it is also time for me to change the way I treat her. I must admit, I am still learning but I already learned a lot.

With this, here are some ways that I think on how a father should love his teenage daughter. Read the rest of this entry »