Truly Rich Tips: When It Comes to Parenting, It’s the Little Things That Matter (Parenting Lessons From My 87-Year Old Grandfather)

My family on my mom’s side celebrated my grandfather’s 87th birthday last week. It was a fun, chaotic evening, with the adults enjoying the Vietnamese fare we ordered (in memory of my grandfather’s 13 years in Vietnam, where he worked as a communications engineer-of-sorts) and the great grandkids “wreaking havoc” / playing noisily and excitedly … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: When It Comes to Parenting, It’s the Little Things That Matter (Parenting Lessons From My 87-Year Old Grandfather)

Truly Rich Reflections: Almost 11 Years And Counting…

Last Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary. Prior to getting married, we were together as boyfriend and girlfriend for almost five years. (It was a rather rough ride though, with most of those years spent in a long-distance relationship, as we were both missionaries for our Catholic youth community back then.) Celebrating our sixth wedding … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Almost 11 Years And Counting…

This week on Philstar.com: In Memory of Wang Yue

In memory of Wang Yue By Featured Blogger Tina Santiago-Rodriguez, October 25, 2011 12:00 AM 0 comment to this post If you’ve been on social networks like Facebook or Twitter recently, you probably have heard about or maybe even watched the video about the Chinese toddler, Wang Yue, who was involved in a hit and run accident … Continue reading This week on Philstar.com: In Memory of Wang Yue

Why I believe in natural family planning

“Natural family planning? What’s that? And does it really work?” These are probably some of the most common reactions or statements we get when people ask us how we spaced our two kids (Tim is turning 5 in October and Rysse just turned 2 last July). Those who are already in the know though can … Continue reading Why I believe in natural family planning

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

A Parent’s Sacrifice

(This is my Holy Week post for Philstar.com's Unblogged section. 🙂 Thanks for the support everyone!) It is Holy Week, and thousands of Filipinos are already planning where to go and what to do during the upcoming holiday break. While many are planning to go for much needed R&R at sunny beach resorts or cooler … Continue reading A Parent’s Sacrifice

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