Parenting

Tabachingching

03.20.2010
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Jamaine and I were watching TV when she suddenly blurted out, “Mommy, si tabachingching andiyan sa baba kanina…” “Sino si tabachingchng?” I had to cut her story short as alarm bells rang in my head. “‘Yung neighbor…” “Baby, hindi tabachingching ang pangalan niya. Did you ask her name?” “Hindi po.” “Then next time, ask her [...]

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Personalized children’s books to encourage the reading habit

08.25.2008
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Since Jamaine was 6 months old, I’ve bought her several ABC and fairy tale board books that we read during playtime. I really want her to grow up with a healthy reading habit. I’ve always been an avid reader and this is something I want to pass down to my daughters. Thankfully, Jamaine seems to [...]

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What to do when your child hits herself

07.05.2008
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1..2…3… I watched dumbfounded as my 1 – year old baby Jamaine hit her head with her tiny hand. Just a few seconds ago, I had pried the electric plug gently but firmly from her hand, triggering the scene I had just seen. I didn’t know how to react next. Too many worries were rushing [...]

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What I love about being a mother

06.21.2008
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9am. The sun was up in all it’s glory. Jamaine and Kalia were wide awake, ready to start the day.

I sluggishly settled both babies in the living room so I could eat a quick breakfast.

I popped Jamaine’s Dora the Explorer DVD in the player and plopped her on the mini sofa. Kalia was content cooing in her crib while looking at Winnie the Pooh.

I headed to the kitchen to fix myself some hot chocolate, my morning cup of comfort.

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