The first plan was simple: visit Singapore on December 2019 to watch the annular solar eclipse. But after a wonderful holiday experience in 2018, Gab wants to be in Bacolod again during December. This is how Gab's Grand 2019 Plan started. It will be tiresome and expensive but this will teach Gab some life lessons … Continue reading Gab’s Grand 2019 Plan
Category: Parenting
Papa don’t spank
Pope Francis is getting some controversy about his comment on spanking children or corporal punishment. During a weekly general audience, Pope Francis says it is OK to smack children if their ‘dignity is maintained’. After that, child abuse experts are criticizing the pope's statement and are asking the pope to reconsider his remarks. Francis made the remarks during … Continue reading Papa don’t spank
Tools for Teaching Math for Pre-K
I think it's time for more math activities with Gab. We have started a few concepts in addition and subtraction and some basic geometry, sorting and patterns. Now, I think Gab is ready for more fun with math. Here are a few tools I bought recently for learning and teaching math for Pre-K toddlers. Books on Learning … Continue reading Tools for Teaching Math for Pre-K
10 Tips for Healthy Eating with Kids and Toddlers
It has been our goal to give Gab healthy food as much as possible. We are happy that he has developed preference on healthy food rather than junk food. It's a win-win situation because that means I can eat more chocolates and ice cream than Gab does. 😛 With a lot of options for junk … Continue reading 10 Tips for Healthy Eating with Kids and Toddlers
5 Things Every Father Must Do
I was invited to speak during the Power House program at church for a topic about being a father. I said I felt old to be talking about fatherhood since my son is just 3 years old. Maybe fathers who have kids in college or even grandfathers would be a better resource person. But they insist that … Continue reading 5 Things Every Father Must Do
Freakonomics: It’s who parents ARE and not what parents DO
I just finished reading the book Freakonomics: A Rouge Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything. One of the topics is parenting and how much of it really matters. One of the questions it asks is what factors affects the childs test scores. Does reading to the child everyday increases test scores? Does spanking, watching … Continue reading Freakonomics: It’s who parents ARE and not what parents DO
Teaching Gab to Bike Without Really Teaching
Two weeks after Gab got his Strider Balance Bike, he has found his balance and glides beautifully on his bike. He's getting faster and looks ready for a race. 😀 Balance Bikes have no trainer wheels which forces the child to really balance. The Strider Balance Bike did just that. Gab did not receive any … Continue reading Teaching Gab to Bike Without Really Teaching
Stop Saying “Very Good” and “Good Job” to Kids
As parents, we love to give praises to our children. We say good job, very good and other praise to boost their morale and self esteem. But research says that giving praises, especially empty praises do more harm than good. Stop saying "Good Job" to children. It's a weird advice. Adults love getting praises. So why … Continue reading Stop Saying “Very Good” and “Good Job” to Kids
Gab’s First Treasure Hunt
At age three, Gab can read. But can he understand what he is actually reading? I was about to find out with a fun treasure hunt! Technically, this is not Gab's first treasure hunt. It's the second time around. We were not able to take a video of the first one. I was happy how … Continue reading Gab’s First Treasure Hunt
DADDY TIPS: Toddlers and iPad, iPhone Use
I have to admit that I have exposed Gab to the iPad and iPhone from the day he was able to see. I got excited that I kept on downloading every app that I think will be useful for him as he grows up. Will he be addicted? A recent article from Telegraph talked about … Continue reading DADDY TIPS: Toddlers and iPad, iPhone Use