Archive for January, 2008

S[mothering] Your Kids With Love and Affection

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Children who grow up showered with love and affection become emotionally secure and loving individuals. All throughout their childhood, fill your children’s days with expressions of love and care, making them aware that they are important, valued, special.
Kiss your children while they are young – while their cheeks are silky soft and smooth and Read More …

Toy-ing With the Idea of Smart Mommy-ing (Part II)

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Most parents approach the subject of choosing toys without much thought. Some buy toys without much planning and weighing. As long as it is in vogue, it is affordable, or it simply excites their children, they go for it.
It is crucial for parents to choose the right ones – even if they are relatively few Read More …

Toy-ing With the Idea of Smart Mommy-ing (Part I)

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

To take off from my last post on evolving into a blog that will tackle issues on parenthood and mommy-hood in particular, here is the first installment of a two-part article on making the right choices of toys for kids. Hope you will pick something wise from it:
Being mom is such a demanding role. If Read More …

Critical Point

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

I have come to a critical point in my blogging life. I am at a crossroads. I want to make a difference in the blogging community, if not the world. But I am a nobody, I am only one, weak, basically jobless and still coping with the demands of settling and integrating in a foreign Read More …

Bra

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

A friend of mine sent me this text message: “A true friend is like a good bra: hard to find, lifts you up, gives you support and always close to your heart. Send this to all your best bras.”
I found it amusing at first, but at the same time, realized that it is poignantly true. Read More …

Faithful: In Memory of 2007

Monday, January 7th, 2008

The year 2007 has gone – with all its trials and triumphs. But the memories remain and they serve as stones of remembrance to mark God’s faithfulness in carrying us through it all. 2007 was particularly blessed for me and my family because it marked the realization of one of our biggest dreams – to Read More …