October has come and gone so quickly and it's already the FIFTH day of November! 🙂 Oh my gosh! So much has happened and I haven't even had the time to catch my breath, nor catch up on pending blog posts and articles (both for work AND for my sideline writing projects! LOL!). Oh, the … Continue reading Hello, November! 🙂 Thoughts on Blessings, Blogging and Smart Parenting: Are You Raising a Spoiled Child?
Category: Smart Parenting
On Smart Parenting: Do You Spank Your Kids?
I recently wrote an article about spanking for the Smart Parenting Philippines website, and I'd like to share part of it here. To be perfectly honest, I had a hard time writing it, because I know that spanking is a controversial topic in most, if not all, parenting circles. (Source: pics on Sodahead) Personally, we … Continue reading On Smart Parenting: Do You Spank Your Kids?
Truly Rich Tips: On Smart Parenting — How to Teach Kids Phone Manners
*This is part of an article I wrote recently for Smart Parenting. I hope it helps us parents somehow! 🙂 Happy weekend, folks! I'm off to the Family Congress now! :)Many parents reading this would probably agree with me that good manners are a sign of being “civilized,” and that showing respect and consideration towards … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: On Smart Parenting — How to Teach Kids Phone Manners
Truly Rich Tips: How to Teach Your Kids to Listen to You
I'm sure I'm not the only parent out there who has felt like she/he was a broken record when it comes to talking to our children. That's why when I was assigned to write an article for Smart Parenting's website on how to teach your kids to listen, I almost backed out — because I … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Teach Your Kids to Listen to You
On Smart Parenting: The Call to Fatherhood — What Being a Father is All About
Father's Day is just days away! After celebrating our Independence yesterday, we're all set for another celebration here at our home! 🙂 After all, where would we all be without our dads? 🙂 And where would our kids be without theirs? Proud Papa with his newborn princess 🙂 Tim with his Teacher Papa / Coach 🙂 I … Continue reading On Smart Parenting: The Call to Fatherhood — What Being a Father is All About
Truly Rich Tips: How to Communicate Effectively with School Officials
Note: I originally wrote this article for the Smart Parenting Philippines website. 🙂 Source. Starting the school year right doesn’t just involve preparing your home to be more conducive for learning – it also means knowing how to deal with those who will be responsible for your kid when they’re in school. This includes the teachers, as … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Communicate Effectively with School Officials
Truly Rich Reflections: “Amazing Grace” Series on Smart Parenting – There is Hope Beyond Your Suffering
I was privileged to be asked to write a series of inspiring articles for Smart Parenting this Holy Week, starting with this one on how to add more prayer into your life. Another project that I was blessed to be part of is the "Amazing Grace" series.Starting today, Holy Thursday, up to Easter Sunday, the … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: “Amazing Grace” Series on Smart Parenting – There is Hope Beyond Your Suffering
Truly Rich Tips: 5 Ways to Add More Prayer into Your Life
I am so honored and psyched that I am able to write about God and prayer and my faith on "maintream media" sites like Smart Parenting (SP).  I'd like to share with you an excerpt from another article I wrote for SP recently, entitled "5 Ways to Add More Prayer into Your Life." Photo source here. "Prayer … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: 5 Ways to Add More Prayer into Your Life
My latest articles on Smart Parenting {the magazine and website}! – Thank You, Lord! :)
I really thank God for leading me to discover my primary mission in life, i.e. to be the best wife, mom and writer that I can be. I am especially happy, honored and humbled that I am able to share God's love through my main job as the managing editor of Mustard magazine, a Catholic … Continue reading My latest articles on Smart Parenting {the magazine and website}! – Thank You, Lord! 🙂
Freebie Friday: Get a {sort-of} FREE copy of National Geographic Little Kids mini-magazine with every issue of Smart Parenting!
This is not "new" news for those who are regular readers of the Smart Parenting website, or the Philstar.com online portal, nor those who follow some of the more "famous" (at least, compared to me, LOL!) mom bloggers, like Mrs. Martinez, Entrepremom and the 24-Hour Mommy. Still, I thought I'd post about this here nonetheless.Every … Continue reading Freebie Friday: Get a {sort-of} FREE copy of National Geographic Little Kids mini-magazine with every issue of Smart Parenting!
Truly Rich and Blessed 