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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 »

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 »

According to Wikipedia, helicopter parenting happens when parents pay extremely close attention to their child’s or children’ experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. But why do some parents tend to be overprotective? Or are they just sensitive enough to protect their children?

I must admit, I went to my daughter’s school a few months ago after she complained that her male classmate hit her shoulders really bad. Then, I realized that there is something I should do rather than to sound like an overprotective parent. 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 »

Some parents might think that sibling rivalry is only for siblings with common interest such as career and hobby. Parents should realize that the moment a child will start to have a sibling, the rivalry begins which may cause sibling jealousy. This phase of a child’s life begins as early as when the child’s mother becomes pregnant again. The child therefore, will notice the change of his parent’s attention to his upcoming sibling.

This gradual change will make the child wonder and start asking about it, which is the most delicate part. Due to the excitement of parents especially mothers to have their second baby, she may neglect her first child. Now, here is what I think parents should realize. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been almost 2 weeks since I started selling toy balloons in front of Jollibee Lipa Bayan, and I am not ashamed to admit it. Although of course, I am hopeful that I still can find a better source of income. But for now, I am enjoying what I do especially when I see the sweet smiles of the children after their parents buy them.

However, I am sadden with the negative reactions of some fellow parents. It’s not that they did not buy, but it’s how they deny their child’s request. Unfortunately, we are sometimes not conscious with our attitude and don’t realize that it will have a great effect on our children. Here they are and I hope you’re not one of them. Read the rest of this entry »