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Television is one of the most simple and common form of entertainment for children and even adults. Not to mention the daily news and other valuable information that we can get from watching. However, just like any other attractive things, it can also be addictive especially to younger children. Therefore, it is our duty as parents to control them.

While it seems so easy to do because you can always turn it off, there are still some important points to think about to avoid it to become an everyday issue inside your house. Here are some of them. Read the rest of this entry »

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When your teenagers start having friends within your community, or have close classmates with the same gender or not, they will be leaving your house regularly. They will even go straight to other places instead of going home. The more you tell them to stay home, you more they will not follow you.

They will also tend to make stories just to leave the house. Though this is quite normal for them, you must be a keen observer because they may have some problems you do not realize.

1.0 There is no one in the house he can talk to. Not that he is the only child, but because both parents are working and his siblings are not within his age bracket, or he is not close to your household helpers. Working parents should balance their time. They should know who they are working for – their children. Read the rest of this entry »

I would like to reserve this post as my entry to Pinoy Parenting Blog Carnival 6th edition hosted by Guardian Angel (which happens to be Yours Truly) of Happy Family Matters, in which the subject is the enchanting question – What Type of Parent are you?

I have two children, a girl at 12 and a boy at 7. Since I got married at 30, you can see that there may be a wide generation gap that I am trying to solve. Actually, being a jolly father and a street smart that I am makes it easier to communicate with them. I grew up in the wild streets in Manila, Philippines’ capital city that is why I always have a story to share to my daughter. Old songs, movies and even social events are the best topics we are sharing when we are together and as if there is no more tomorrow. I am very open to any kind of question. Read the rest of this entry »

Mathematics is the subject most students are usually afraid of. Some parents were not also enjoying it during their school days. This is maybe because of the wrong impression about this subject.

However, all students have to learn this no matter what dream job he likes. So to be able for your child to be attracted with mathematics, here are some simple tips which I am also applying to my children. I learned some of them I was a still a student being a lover of Mathematics myself.


Start on their early age

Let him play with numbers just like his favorite toy. Posters and building blocks with numbers can easily make your child familiar with basic numbers. Use mathematics in every possible way you can. Any countable thing can be use as a daily practice such as his teeth, toys, and members of the family. As they go along, you will notice that they will be eager to learn more. It will be hard for you if you start late, and your child will be bored about the subject. Read the rest of this entry »

Sex offenders are everywhere and most of the time, they are hard to recognize. Although there are sex maniacs who have manifestations on their looks, language and mannerisms; even the most decent man can be a rapist too. For the record, most sexual abusers are the ones the girl trusts like her father, grandfather, sibling and even close friends and classmates.

Note that sexual abuse also includes sexually suggestive conversation, inappropriate kissing and malicious touching. In which case, you as a protective parent should have time to read and understand the tips below. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes we need to have a nanny to help us in taking care of our children. Nannies are common in a family where the mother is working to earn a living. However, here are very important steps to be followed to have the best ones.

History

It is best to know her history and background. If she had past experiences, it would be better if you ask her previous employer about her performance. You can also verify her records from the police department or any other related government office. It is better that she is also a mother or has younger siblings that she took care of.

Interview

She may already passed the agency’s requirements, but you are the parent and therefore you must know her first before you entrust your child to her. During the interview, here are some things you must observe. Read the rest of this entry »

Money is the reason why we are working hard. As a parent, we will do everything just to earn money in order to give to our children their needs.

We also sacrifice a lot of things in order to earn good money, including time for our children. This is the reason why we should teach our children to value money. Another good reason is for him to be prepared when it is already time for them to work.

So when your child starts to understand that money is being used to buy things, you can use these helpful tips to teach your child.


Tell him about your work

Frequently telling stories about your work and how hard it is will somehow stick to his mind that money should be handled properly. When your child sees that you are tired from work, he will start to understand that earning money is not a joke. It is also advisable to make him understand how a simple business works and let him analyze how money is being circulated. In addition, he will also feel that you are doing all the best you can to provide his needs.

Let your child budget his money

Another effective way is to give exact money for his one-week allowance instead of giving it daily. Explain to him how much he should spend everyday so that the money will just fit for the whole week. If he used his money for unnecessary things, let him suffer the consequences instead of giving additional money. Let him study how to save money by simply not buying luxurious things. As he grows with it, you will not be only saving money but you are also teaching him to responsible.

Let him work for it

Although it is not proper to allow your child to work, there are some simple ways where you can teach him how to work hard to earn money. Now that your teenager can do simple household activities, require her to do the dishes and give money in return. However, you must be careful in motivating your child. She might misinterpret the difference between a reward and money as exchange for a hard work. If you fail to do so, there might come a time that your child will only do it because of money.

Show the bad effect of wasting money

Use the media to provide samples to motivate your child further. Let him see for himself the bad effect if he will not learn to handle money properly. Allowing him to see the latest news about poverty and high inflation rate will make him somehow realize that he is lucky enough to enjoy his status. If he sees a group of children as young as him, but struggling hard to make a living, he will be afraid that he will be joining them someday if he will not value money.

Set a good example

I have always been mentioning this in almost all my posts. Say what you do, and do what you say. If your child sees that you are spending money for non-valuable things, you cannot force him on something that you do not do. There is really nothing wrong with enjoying your hard-earned money, as long as you have extra money for it. However, if you do not explain it well to your child, he will find it hard to understand it. Enjoying is very much different with wasting.

Money cannot buy everything, but children should still learn how to value it.

Related posts:
How to Motivate your Kids in Reading Books
Choosing a College Course in Times of Crisis
Taking care of your Children while Working at Home
How to Avoid your Child to be a TV Addict
How to Motivate your Child to Enjoy Mathematics

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Every parent wants the best names for their children. For me, it is always best to have your child’s name that you really like them to have, not just imitating others name for a not so important reason. This is because as your children grow, they will be thankful to you for giving them such names.

There are popular personalities you can choose from. Just be sure that this personality has a good reputation, or else your child might have problems with it when he grows older. However, you must also consider your nationality. If you are Asian, it would not be best to give your child’s name that is too western and vice versa. Another thing, think of a name that your child would easily be pronounced or spelled. If you don’t, chances are your child will try to change it someday. Read the rest of this entry »