Home-Grown Food
One of the things Edric and I wanted to be able to do when we moved into our house was to have a garden with…
Category: Raising Boys
Will the Bickering Ever End?!
The kids were with me the whole day yesterday. Well, what’s new, right? I am a homeschool mom. This is to be expected. However, yesterday…
There Will Always Be Somebody Taller
When one of my sons heard a relative say, “You are so short!” he teared…not in front of her but in private. The comment picked…
I Have a Son Who Is Bigger Than Me
It’s official. Elijah is nearly two inches taller than I am. I don’t know when it happened but he’s been shooting up since February of…
Does Your Child Know You Like Her?
Most kids know that their parents love them, but they may not always feel like their parents LIKE them or LIKE being with them. This…
God-Confidence in Kids
I am not an advocate of getting kids into modeling at a young age because it can make them focused on their external appearance as…
The Family that Gardens Together…
Towards the end of last year, Edric and I decided that we want our kids to be more involved in chores around the house, specifically…
Letting Siblings Shine in Their Own Way
I used to think it was a great idea that our three boys were taking up the violin together. However, as our oldest son, Elijah,…
From Arch Enemy to Friend
My daughter, Tiana, and her cousin, Teegan, are only months apart. Teegan is the big American version and Tiana is the petite Filipina one. There…
When Disappointment is a Good Thing
I like to rescue my kids from consequences and problems, and this probably echoes the sentiment of most parents who are well-meaning. Who wants their…
Teaching Kids About Healthy Sexuality
The question “When and what do I teach my kids about sex?” comes up in parenting huddles, where moms gather together and air their concerns…
Respect Issues – It’s Not Cute When a Toddler Calls You By Your First Name
Of all my children, Catalina, my youngest, was the one child who exhibited disrespect through her words and actions. Sometimes, I would think, My goodness!…
