Some good times happen unplanned and unexpectedly, leaving us full and happy as I’ve felt today.
I had a pleasant lunch and a sweet snack earlier with my daughter Aei and her former classmate in creative writing, a charming lady which Aei fondly calls “Ate Ces”. This is the first time I’ve invited any of […]
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I do not yet belong to the group of celebrants of the day: Happy Grandparents.
I still haven’t dreamt nor imagined being a grandma in 3 years since (I am glad) my two 20+ year old kids have remained unattached and don’t seem to be really looking for steadies yet. My boy […]
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It’s been 3 years since I parted with my red friend 144, a millenium edition Isuzu Fuego, who would have been with me as I start my new journey if only my financial plans materialized. It was one of the best presents I got for a birthday. I/we worked hard to have it […]
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We parents are our kids’ first teachers and their permanent learning partners, mentors and coaches. How can we enrich our kids’ school experiences and help them learn better? Just like me, most moms have their own careers and many have not been trained in child psychology, teaching and learning techniques. Also, a lot of […]
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Aside from giving birth to a child, I think a women’s other big challenge is dealing with one’s in-laws. When we marry, our internal family relationships change, grow up and make room for a new comer. As moms, we’ve all heard and had a mix of pleasant, funny and annoying stories about dealing […]
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