Truly Rich Tips: 9 Ways To Prepare Your Family For Lent (on Smart Parenting)

Ash Wednesday is February 22 (TOMORROW!), and many Catholic Christians and Christians of other denominations will be entering the 40-day Lenten period. For those of you who may not be in the know, Beliefnet.com describes Ash Wednesday in this way: “Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a penitential season observed by many Christians. While the … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: 9 Ways To Prepare Your Family For Lent (on Smart Parenting)

Truly Rich Tips – OFW parents share their experiences and tips for raising kids abroad

Image from humanfacebyceres.blogspot.com It is a given fact - millions of Filipinos leave the country every year in search of “greener pastures.” This has been going on for quite some time now, and many of our kababayans or countrymen have even chosen to adopt their country of work as “home”. They get married there, raise … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips – OFW parents share their experiences and tips for raising kids abroad

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 Tip: How To Instill Gratitude In Your Children

“What do you say?” is a common phrase said by parents like myself whenever our children are given something. In our family, once our kids reach the age when they are able to learn baby signs, we teach them how to say/sign “thank you,” among other things. When it comes to receiving gifts, especially on special … Continue reading Truly Rich Tip: How To Instill Gratitude In Your Children

Truly Rich Tips – How To Breastfeed Your Baby In Public

"Welcome to the Milk Mama Diaries Carnival (May). This carnival is dedicated to all moms, celebrating Mother's Day today (this weekend). Participants will share various topics covering A Breastfeeding Mother's Top Ten List. Please scroll down to the end of this post and check out the other carnival participants." (Note: The first 5 tips on … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips – How To Breastfeed Your Baby In Public

Four Ways To Build Your Family’s Financial Foundation

Image taken from http://www.thesmarterwallet.com The families of today live in a world that has to cope with financial crisis. Anything can happen in the blink of an eye, and even nations with stable economies can be devastated by sudden acts of nature, like Japan. Thus, it is always best to be prepared in all aspects, … Continue reading Four Ways To Build Your Family’s Financial Foundation