On Parenting and Choosing Love

You all probably know by now what a crummy week I had and how Lent didn't start out the way I had hoped it would. Too many times, I have sought out God's mercy (one can never do this too often anyway, right) and poured out my frustration in tears. I realize now, more than … Continue reading On Parenting and Choosing Love

Freebie Friday-in-advance-YES!-I’m-posting-it-now-because-it’s-too-awesome-to-delay: Mom’s Guide to Keeping Her Sanity — A Free E-book from Green Eggs and Moms!

I know I usually post about freebies on Fridays but I just couldn't wait to share this with you, dear readers, especially the moms out there! 🙂 Anne of Green Eggs and Moms has a great ebook for her email subscribers, 100% FREE! :)Another inspiration for yours truly to get crackin' and start writing my own … Continue reading Freebie Friday-in-advance-YES!-I’m-posting-it-now-because-it’s-too-awesome-to-delay: Mom’s Guide to Keeping Her Sanity — A Free E-book from Green Eggs and Moms!

The Challenges of Being A Solo Parent (on Smart Parenting Philippines)

*This is a preview of an article I wrote for Smart Parenting Philippines. To read the whole article, please click here. I'd like to thank all the brave single moms who shared their stories with me for this article. My prayers go out to you and your kids. God bless us all! Parenting is a … Continue reading The Challenges of Being A Solo Parent (on Smart Parenting Philippines)

Truly Rich Reflections: Parents for Eternal Life

I recently read an article entitled “The Teaching of the Catholic Church on Home Schooling – Parents for Eternal Life” by Jesuit priest Fr. John Hardon, and the following paragraph really struck me: “...what they (children) mainly need is to know why God made them; why they are on earth at all; why they are … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Parents for Eternal Life

Blessed is the fruit of our wombs

On August 15, we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was a day for us Catholics to remember how our dear Mother played a significant role in the life of Jesus, and indirectly, in the lives of each of us today. The Gospel on that day spoke about the … Continue reading Blessed is the fruit of our wombs

Happy World Breastfeeding Week/Month!

Photo from World Breastfeeding Week's website Thank You Lord for the gift breastfeeding has been to our family! 🙂 To know more about World Breastfeeding Week, please go here.The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action arm in Malaysia has an interesting press release here, and is promoting the global flash mob to promote breastfeeding, especially among the … Continue reading Happy World Breastfeeding Week/Month!

Freebie Friday: Parenting with Confidence Free E-book

(When I wrote this post, it was still Friday night.. but it was already Saturday when I finished! LOL!!) Get this free e-book by Dr. James Dobson! A great tool for parents (and maybe even grandparents, godparents, anyone playing a "parent" role to kids!)Just click on the image below for the link and follow the … Continue reading Freebie Friday: Parenting with Confidence Free E-book

To be the best parent, be the best child you can be

This was originally posted on Philstar.com's Unblogged section. 🙂 I know it's Wordless Wednesday but I couldn't help sharing this, especially since there are links to Lenten Recollections coming up this week and next week... 🙂 May we all be blessed to be the best children of God we can be! `Coz that's what it means … Continue reading To be the best parent, be the best child you can be

2011 International Women’s Day and the RH Bill

Today (it's already March 8 here in the Philippines) is International Women's Day! This year's theme, according to the UN, is: Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women. Being an educated work-at-home mom who highly relies on the power of science and technology to earn her keep and spread the … Continue reading 2011 International Women’s Day and the RH Bill