Parenting

Separation anxiety and being a stay at home mom

04.20.2008
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Lately, Jamaine and I have been having difficulty dealing with separation anxiety. Her yaya got sick and had to take a leave for two weeks. Kernan and I hired a substitute yaya but Jamaine is having a hard time warming up to her. My heart breaks whenever I leave for the office because though I [...]

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Making the room safe for baby

04.08.2008
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Since she learned how to walk on her own, Jamaine has been exploring every nook and cranny of our room. She likes getting familiar with every appliance she can get her hands on: the TV, the aircon, the sound system and the electric fan. I have to closely watch her every move lest she gets [...]

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Running to Mama

04.04.2008
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For the past days, Mama has been coming over to the house to help take care of Jamaine. My baby’s yaya got sick and asked to take a 2-week leave. Though I was able to get a replacement helper, I didn’t have much time to “break her in.” Jamaine cannot get along with her just [...]

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Dear Jamaine,

04.01.2008
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One year ago, you saw the light of the world for the first time. After carrying you and nourishing you for nine months, I could hardly believe that you were finally right before my eyes. As I cradled you in my arms, I knew it was one of the happiest days of my life. I [...]

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