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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 »

Money is the root of all evils, and this is why there are people who hate money, I mean being rich. In fact, they hate rich people because they think these people are evil. I grew up in a very poor family, and I am still looking for ways on how to fight poverty. However, I do not blame anyone and I take all the responsibility.

I know my parents did not want me to grow up poor, but they seem to be helpless. Now that I have two growing children, I promise myself that they will not suffer the same.

As a start, I read good books and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki is among that I have been reading lately. It is not only very inspiring, but also give emphasis on what rich parents teach their children about money.

So if you are on the same boat, share the ride and let us visit the world of rich parents. 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 »

All of us get angry, and it is part of being human. It is fine to be angry once in a while, but it is very important that we know how to deal with it. For teenagers, anger management is something that they should learn as early as possible.

One day, my 13-year old daughter went home from school wearing an angry face. At first, she does not want to talk about it so I just let her cry for a while. Afterward, we told me that her classmate played a joke at her by hiding her notebook the whole day.

So if you want to know how to teach your teenage child deal with anger, here is how I do it and I hope this can help you somehow. 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 »

Let us face it; there will come a time that your child will fall in love. Call it puppy love, crush or whatever you want, but you must accept it and give proper guidance. Allowing your child to be involved in a boy-girl relationship will depend on your child’s ability to take the responsibility of loving someone. But before doing so, allow me to remind you of some important things.

You must know your child

This is the most important factor among them. Having no idea what your child is up to is a big shame on you. Surely, it is not enough that you see your child everyday and work hard to give all the material things your child needs especially during the adolescent years. If you raise your children properly and have a good bonding with them, then there will be no qualms in sharing with you such secrets. Read the rest of this entry »