How to Keep our Kids Safe and Healthy this Christmas

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 more of this >>

How to Drive Safely with your Baby

Driving with your baby can be fun. Parents enjoy driving with their babies because it is such a pleasant view when someone sees your baby on board plus the special bonding that you will experience.

However, it can also be a tragic disaster if safety is not being considered. Although no parent would want their baby to have an accident anywhere, sometimes they seem to be contented with the safety tips they know.

This Christmas season, it is fun to travel with your baby. But it is also a time when we expect a lot of fast vehicles in the streets and highways. Below are very important tips on how to drive safely with your baby. Read more of this >>

How Parents can avoid Sibling Jealousy

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 more of this >>

Baby Stairway Gates: Keeping your Kids Safe at Home

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 more of this >>

Media: Does it really care for our Children?

Media is a great source of getting information, current events and even a useful tool for advertising as well as entertainment. There is no doubt that it is also a good business too. And without the courageous journalists, we will not be updated about the crooked politicians, natural disasters and even war. These are some of the reasons why we should thank them.

But when does media becomes unhelpful, especially to our young children? As a father of a 2 grade school students, I am starting to see the bad effects of media to them. I am pretty sure most parents will agree with me here. Read more of this >>

Taking care of your Children while Working at Home

Photo by Angel Cuala

Working at home is a very rewarding job because you are always with your family. You are the master of your time and it saves you a lot of money, too. No gas, no traffic and no bosses to hide from. (I just wish my former bosses won’t read this, lol!) But anyway, these are some of the things I am enjoying now. However, one of the distractions that you will encounter is if you have little children to take care of. This requires a lot of patience, strategies and a good time management.

If you will notice the photo on top, this is a classic example of our daily morning bonding at home. Being a professional blogger for a month, here are some of what I learned and hope can help others too. Read more of this >>