“Why don’t you just buy vegetables? It is cheaper and it won’t take too much of your time.” I do buy veggies, but this why we plant:😅 “It has been four days and my seed has not grown yet!” My second son said in frustration and hopelessness. “Well, when you sow something, it will grow,… Read More
While preparing to sleep, my second son excitedly stood up and started a very interesting conversation: Migs: I have an idea!!! Daddy, when you and mommy are old, I will invent a tripod with a button. If you press the button, you will see all the happy memories!!! Jacob: I want to order one! Marcus:… Read More
Kids develop problem solving skills whenever they play in groups. As an adult, there are times that we want to solve the problems they are having while they are playing but let that be the last option. ➡️Let their thinking and problem solving skills come to play by asking them questions that could lead them… Read More
Of Cheers and Tears There are times when you still want to do some of the greater tasks, some of the important ones, but not this time. This time, you have to let the ones being mentored take the limelight. You allow them to shine, and you become part of the cheering squad behind. You… Read More
We often hear old people say “let them play” or “it’s better for them to play”, but what kind of play is good for kids? Should we just let them play alone? Outside? Indoor? How are they learning this way? Most importantly, why is play critical for a child’s development? There are categories of play… Read More
I’ve recently read an article from Bright Side about taking time to talk with kids and I was reminded of how important interactions with kids are. Sometimes, there are conversations among kids that adults can use to insert moral truths. BETTER THAN SANTA I remember a conversation between my son and his cousin recently where… Read More
Baking with toddlers can be fun and frustrating at the same time. Fun because you have that bonding time with your kid and you can just see how your toddler enjoys baking. You can sense the excitement in toddlers as if they have gained a special access that they can finally hold and experiment on… Read More
Esau said to his father, “Have you but one blessing, my father? Bless me, even me also, O my father.” And Esau lifted up his voice and wept. This line is Esau’s response upon hearing that his brother, Jacob, has deceitfully taken the blessings that were supposed to be given to him. The gravity of… Read More
READ: Article about not practising sharing EXCERPT FROM THE ARTICLE:It’s hard, as with so many things about parenthood, but let’s teach our kids how to cope with disappointment, because it happens. And we won’t always be there to fix it for them. Let’s teach them how they can get things they want through diligence, patience, and… Read More
