The first quarter of this year has been a bit busy for me, not just because of family life and the kids, but also because of the opportunities that God has been giving to me and Truly Rich and Blessed. By God's grace, I was invited to be on one of CBCP News' online shows, and then, not long … Continue reading The Blessings and Challenges of a Work at Home Mom: My Veritas 846 Interview
Category: WORK AND EDUCATION
Starting a Passion-based Business: Tina De Guzman’s Inspiring Story
I started this blog -- then known as "Truly Rich Mom" -- because I was inspired by the teachings of Brother/Kuya Bo Sanchez. I also wanted to share our adventures as a then-missionary family and share mom-recommended products and services too. I re-branded to Truly Rich and Blessed last year mostly because I wanted to reach … Continue reading Starting a Passion-based Business: Tina De Guzman’s Inspiring Story
How to Retire as a Multimillionaire: Learn from COL Financial’s Edward Lee
'Tis the season for giving and sharing so I thought I'd pop in for a really quick post to invite you all to learn with me as COL Financial's very own Edward Lee -- one of Kuya/Bro. Bo Sanchez's mentors when it comes to being "truly rich" in the financial aspect -- spills his secrets to … Continue reading How to Retire as a Multimillionaire: Learn from COL Financial’s Edward Lee
3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home
In one of my earlier posts, I wrote about the importance of encouraging kids -- and even adults -- to write. Writing actually comes hand in hand with reading, and literacy is something that is close to my heart as an intentional parent and a homeschooling mom. Sadly though, with today's high-tech gadgets and society's … Continue reading 3 Ways to Encourage Literacy at Home
Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write
When I was a child, I would write regularly in my diary. I wrote about each day's events, about the TV shows I watched, about my adventures with friends, and even wrote my own stories. I loved my English classes at school because they gave me the opportunity to write. When I was a teenager, … Continue reading Why Kids (and Adults) Should Be Encouraged to Write
3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams
Are you a parent like me, who wants to do whatever it takes to support my children's dreams and hopes for the future? If your answer is "yes," here are a few tips for doing just that: 1. Tell your child you believe in him or her. Some of us may think this comes naturally … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams
You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours
Earlier this week, I was privileged to give a talk on "Effective Parenting" to a small group of parents who work at a call center. It was the first "corporate" talk I gave after birthing Titus, and -- by God's grace -- I was able to speak while wearing/carrying/breastfeeding him at the same time! During my talk, … Continue reading You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours
Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing
When I was a kid, I loved to read books and learned to write my own stories. I actually wanted to take up writing as a university/college course, but my parents wanted me to pursue a pre-Med degree (BS in Physical Therapy, which was quite popular at the time). So I thought my dreams of … Continue reading Helping Kids Find Their “Voice” Through Writing
The Learning Library: Making Filipino Lessons for Kids Fun and Enjoyable
Here at Truly Rich and Blessed (and even before, when this space was still called "Truly Rich Mom"), I sometimes make what I call "true confessions." It is not my intention for people to think that I live a "perfect life" nor that I can "do it all." Because I don't and I can't. Thus, my … Continue reading The Learning Library: Making Filipino Lessons for Kids Fun and Enjoyable
How to Help Kids Be Storytellers
“Every child is a storyteller,” or at least has the potential to be one. Thus is the belief of the people behind “The Kids WriteShop*,” an “integrated balanced literacy program” spearheaded by EducAsian Learning, Inc. in cooperation with Ayala Museum’s Filipinas Heritage Library. Ms. Rodita Lemon Salonga, the main mentor for “The Kids WriteShop,” is … Continue reading How to Help Kids Be Storytellers
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