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Teaching Sign Language to Hearing Childern Helps Improve Cognitive and...
A research released in 1998 showed one of the benefits of baby sign language. Based on the study, hearing children exposed to sign language have improved “more rapidly on tests of visual-spatial...
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Gab Makes His First “Boyot”
I bought Megabloks with hopes that it will help develop Gab’s motor skills and creativity. But it took more than a month before Gab really played with it. At first Gab would just pick the pieces and...
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Gab Cries Twice A Day
Gab cries twice a day. He cries in the morning and in the evening. I wish I can help but it seems to be part of his routine already. But we have a way to calm him down. Gab cries in the morning once he...
View ArticleTake 1: Gab Counts from 1-10
Gabs can recognize numbers at the same time he learned his ABCs. But it was only about a month ago that he can recite the numbers 1-10 in order. We were at Legazpi Park in Makati where Gab enjoys...
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Product Review: Charlie Banana 2-in-1 Swim Diaper
Gab loves water and loves to go for a swim. During his summer outing in Boracay and in many times at the swimming pool, we used disposable diapers. We noticed that disposable swim diapers easily get...
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Product Review: Chino Pino Cloth Diapers
Before giving birth, we decided to use cloth and reusable diapers. I received this a present from my sister when I was about 5 months pregnant with Gab. Gab used Chino Pinos for 3 months. He outgrew...
View ArticleVideo – Gab Says His Prayers in Sign Language
We finally got a good video of Gab while he was praying. We taught him his prayer through sign language and he was quick to learn most of the words. Below is the short prayer we taught him. He has a...
View ArticlePre-K Writing Worksheets – Gab to Mom
Here’s a worksheet we made for Gab. It’s a practice writing worksheet to help him be familiar with writing strokes. These writing worksheets ar personalized to further encourage him to use it. It shows...
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Superga Disney Shoes for Kids
Gab is a Mickey Mouse addict and we saw these Disney shoes at Sugerga in Greenbelt 5. We’d love to get Gab one of these Mickey Mouse shoes but there are no sizes available for him yet. We will...
View ArticleGab Reads His Book
This year, my goal is to teach Gab to read. Or at least show Gab how fun reading can be. Every night, Quennie and I would read a book to him. I guess our strategies are effective. Finally, here is...
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Gab has Pittakionophobia… And It’s My Fault
Gab has Pittakionophobia and that is because I unintentionally planted that fear in him. What is Pittakionophobia? It’s the irrational fear of stickers or sticker labels. Remove Daddy Please Gab...
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Parenting Workshop: You Are Your Child’s First and Best Teacher
For those interested in homeschooling your kids, this workshop will help you know more about how you can be your child’s best teacher. This seminar is for parents of children ages 0 – 3 years of age...
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Summer Tips for Kids: Sun and Water Safety
It’s summertime and it’s a perfect time to for trip to the beach or fun time in the pool. While it is ok to have all the fun, safety should still be our primary concern for the family, specially for...
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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....
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The Fisher Price Joy of Learning Workshop
Come and join the Joy of Learning Workshop by Fisher-Price. This is ideal for parents and expectant moms. Topics: 1. The Roles and Responsibilities of Parenting 2. Understanding Development...
View ArticleGab’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...
View ArticleStop 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...
View ArticleTeaching 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...
View ArticleFreakonomics: 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...
View Article5 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...
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