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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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 the rest of this entry »

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 the rest of this entry »