EARLY DREAMS I was at a friend’s house and saw this National Geographic magazine. I remembered how I used to read it. It was actually National Geographic’s Wildlife As Canon Sees It page that opened my appreciation for nature and photography. As a kid, I used to dream of having a Canon camera because of this. 😂 I also… 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
After finishing a bottle of chocolate drink, I saw my son wash the bottle. I asked what he was going to do with it and he said he wanted to make his own binoculars. I reminded him that I was going to assist him because he would be using a cutter. I also asked him… Read More
There are people who don’t seem to have any problems. They carry themselves well with or without the tensions in their lives. This boy here just nailed a good shot in the midst of a messy background, messy hair, loose shirt, name it! 😂😂 So if you are in the midst of a messy situation,… Read More
If you have kids who are starting to read, you can try using their toys with the words they need to learn. Here, I used old plastic egg toys. I recently used these eggs for Math & Eggs activity. Sometimes, toddlers get bored at reading and reviewing from their books. Especially for boys. They enjoy better… Read More
Having colored pens at home or any form of coloring materials can be very handy when you have toddlers at home. Since school is already done for Philippine schools (School is from June-March), I try to give my kids activities in between play times using whatever I have available in the house. Popsicle sticks. I… Read More
As parents, we cannot avoid buying toys for our kids. Though we try to limit them, there would still be special days when we would be obliged to buy items for them to work with or to play with. I personally suggest toys that can help kids not just play but learn. There are what you… 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
The age of two for toddlers is also famous as the 'terrible two' stage. It's true especially for a hyper active kid like Jacob. Fortunately, there's also that bright side of turning two. The stage I've been waiting for. The stage where we can somehow interact and understand each other better. The stage where I… Read More
Somehow, taking pictures makes taking care of a toddler more enjoyable. Here, he was talking to his tito John. Looking at the insect he saw lying on the floor. “Mommy, insect!” He knows how to act (really well). In here, I think he was as if crying after a fly or an insect died. “Oh… Read More
