WHO AM I?
Although I grew up in a home where my parents affirmed me and taught me what it means to have God-confidence, I wrestled with deep-seated…
Category: Parenting
I Threw a Pencil, Ripped a Page, and Slammed the Door
So today I actually lost it, like really lost it as I was teaching math to my daughter, Tiana. She couldn’t grasp regrouping for addition,…
A Simple Family Habit That Can Make a Big Difference
Growing up, it was part of my family’s culture to ask, “How can I improve?” to one another. My parents encouraged open communication and honesty….
Helping Kids Work Through Their Emotions
On the day I took my second son, Edan, to renew his passport, the event turned into a mom and son bonding time. Troubled by…
Candid Moments of My Youngest
Catalina, my three year old, is one of those kids who is candid and honest. She is also strong and fearless in many ways. She…
What to do About the Entitlement Mentality
The phrase “entitlement mentality” gets thrown around a lot as emblematic of today’s younger generation. Merriam Webster defines entitlement as: the fact of having a…
Extreme Patience Required (EPR)
I have a son, who will remain unnamed in case he reads this someday, who likes to take his time…all the time. He has little…
God Loves Single Moms
After Edric and I give parenting talks, many single moms come up to us feeling discouraged and anxious because of our emphasis on the role…
Technology and Hands-on Learning
Last year I was introduced to a company called Smart Toys, a distributor of learning materials that combine technology and hands-on learning. One of their…
We Don’t Need More Crazy Moms
I have been spending time with women friends, exchanging notes about their relationships with their mothers and it breaks my heart to hear story after…
Teaching Kids To Be Responsible for their Choices
Sometimes it’s hard to avoid rescuing my kids when they make mistakes. I have to resist the urge to save them because my maternal instinct…
It Takes a Village
Edric, the kids and I usually head up to Baguio shortly before Christmas to be with family on my side. During our stay this week,…
