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Child Development Workshop from Ogalala System In Play

I got an invite for a Child Development Workshop from Ogalala System In Play a few weeks ago. I got an invite for their launch last year, but for some reasons I can’t remember, I didn’t even replied to the email! What was I thinking back then?! Naturally, I wouldn’t let this 2nd chance passed no. Kaso, I can’t join the event unless I can bring all my kids.. mabuti na lang they were OK with it and I got another event invite happening on the said date. The venue is close with Ogalala event venue din and I can bring my kids din! Coolness! OCD approved a day in the life of a mommy blogger! Yay! Sorry, I get high when things are in line with each other.. I believe in destiny!

Going back to the workshop, it was one of the most intellectually satisfying event I have attended. I really enjoy the event and learned so much!

Ogalala System In Play is a system developed by Internationale Globale Marques, Inc. (IGM) based on play and parenting insights wherein play products or educational toys are grouped together to develop the physical, intellectual, social & emotional skills of a child from birth to 12 years old. It is composed of eight (8) globally- known brands:

The Ogalala System in Play offers the right tools that we need to develop our children’s multiple intelligence making them Body Smart, People Smart and of course Brain Smart. The products and tools, are of course, can be bought at Ogalala online store or at Ogalala Flagship store located at L4 East Wing, Edsa Shangrila Plaza Mall.

The Ogalala Child Development Workshop was held at their flagship store. As I have mentioned earlier, I attended the event with 4 kids. I know they would’t get bored on this event, part of the program was free play around the store. In fact, my kids officially tagged Ogalala as their wonderland!

Kuya is busy tinkering the HOL Build your own Microscope while Marco’s busy trying to figure out how the Crayola Marker Airbrush Set works.

While Chico had a grand time making markers using Crayola Marker Maker (now he wants this one for Christmas! hahaha). Sati, on the other hand (and me too! hahaha) had a blast doodling using Crayola markers and crayons.

Obviously, I had fun during the free play. Actually, as soon as we entered Ogalala store and saw the Crayola, my heart jumped and go straight to the many many color selection! Nakakabaliw! Di ba nga I posted about the Pick Your Own Pack Crayola and how to avail it. Go check my blog post.

The workshop was conducted by teacher Maia, a professional educator with more than 12 years of experience on children’s development and assessment, special education, and multi-age program development for children.

The main idea of the workshop is teaching us the different kind if learners and how Ogalala can help us with the tools and toys they offer.

So why do we need to know what kind of learner is our child/ children? According to Teacher Maia, knowing what kind of learner your child is will help us:

Know how our child takes in information
Know how we can best teach our child
Select the appropriate materials for our child
Make learning more enjoyable for our child

The different kind of learners as discussed by Teacher Maia are:

Auditory Learner learns through hearing.
Visual Learner learns through seeing
Kinaesthetic Learner learns through touch or hands on experience

Here are some example on what we can do for our learners:

Although I am already familiar with the types of learner, from this workshop, I finally confirmed what kind of learner my kids are. My oldest is visual and kineasthetic learner. I never really had a problem teaching him, his understanding is quite advanced for his age, in fact he’s the one to diagnosed himself as kineasthetic learner.

My 2nd child on the other hand was a bit of a problem to me. He’s top 2 on his class but at home, I always have a hard time teaching concepts to him. From the workshop, I realized that he’s a visual/ auditory learner. He’s more a visual though, but he needs both to learn. Iniisip ko kase what’s the difference between our house and the school eh.. then I realized that inside the classroom, the teacher writes at the blackboard while discussing. That’s what is missing here at home. He needs visual representation din aside from auditory.

My 3rd son seems like a visual learner. He can do his assignments on his own e. While Sati is auditory, she needs someone to talk to while doing her homework. She learns well when you discuss the idea to here.

It really is important to know what kind of learner the child is, lalo na during the early life. It makes learning fun kase and less stressful for the parents but the thing is, even though it is easier to stick on one learning style, we have to train them to learn using the other kinds of learning. That’s what I like most about Ogalala World, with their products, the learner is not confined on what kind of learner he or she is. With the products Ogalala offers, the learner can also develop other kinds of learning.

And what I LOVE most about Ogalala is how they stay true to their principle as they hand out our token for attending the event. They really observed the kids and assessed what kind of toys/ tools that is appropriate for them. We went home with Artec – HOL Ant World which was very appropriate for my tinker boys and Disney Frozen Coloring & Activity Book & Markers which is for my little girl talaga.

Indeed, Ogalala is a wonderland, not just for kids but for us parents! To give you an idea on why this is a wonderland to us nanays (except the crayola section ha! alam ko naman un lang ang iniisip nyo hahaha), here’s what Ogalala’s recommended toys for different learners, yes! They have it all on their store!

BONUS! BONUS! If you have a little girl, Ogalala’s flagship store is right next (almost) to Barbie Store in Shangrila 🙂

Paracetamol Calpol Launches The Go Ginhawa Mom Movement

We’re very praning when it comes to fever. On the 2nd day of fever, we’re already panicking and rushing to ER. Nakakatakot kaya ang mga komplikasyn na dala ng fever. At the launching of Paracetamol Calpol Go Ginhawa Mom Movement, I have learned a few more about fever.

What is fever? What causes fever?

Fever itself is not scary, it’s very manageable actually. Fever is an increased in temperature in our body. This increase in temperature is controlled by hypothalamus, When our immune system detects a potential trouble it signals the hypothalamus through a biochemical substances. The hypothalamus in return increases the body temperature making it less favorable as a host to reproducing bacteria and viruses. In simpler terms, fever is our body’s way of fighting illnesses.

How To Manage Fever

You manage fever to treat the discomfort experienced by the patient. And when it comes to managing fever, the age of the patient is highly considered. For kids below 1 year old, you need to be very cautious and when the fever lasts for more than 24 hours, you have to bring the child to the doctor. From our experience, a 3 day fever means there is an infection.

When managing fever, you also need to take note of the physical condition of the patient when fever is low. Any signs of wearyness even without fever is a sure sign that you need too see a doctor right away.

Giving Paracetamol to the patient to manage fever should be upon the dosage advised by the doctor.

There are some beliefs and practices in fever management that are considered ineffective. One of these is wrapping the patient in a blanket or dressing up the patient in thick clothing. Para daw gisawan ang pasyente. This can actually cause more discomfort to the patient.

In managing fever, it is providing Ginhawa that matters most and Paracetamol Calpol is committed in helping us provide that kind of ginhawa to our kids.

Go Ginhawa Mom Movement

As a celebration and commitment to us moms, Paracetamol Calpol launches the Go Ginhawa Mom Movement. It is a community of moms who advocate providing only the best care for their children.

Paracetamol also named 3 Go Ginhawa Moms: actress Jolina Magdangal- Escueta, fellow blogger JAckie Go and TV host and news personality Suzi Entrata- Abrera.

Be A #GoGinhawa mom

You can easily connect with other Go Ginhawa Moms and be updated with tips on how to give “ginhawa na maasahan” . Moms will have access to educational videos and blogs to help them manage their child’s fever. How to be a #GoGinhawa mom like Jolina, Jackie and Suzie?

Like Calpol Facebook Page
PM your Full name with contact details, email address and child’s name and age at Calpl FB Page

Invite your fellow moms to be part of the #GoGinhawa movement too! Together, let’s enjoy motherhood and our children’s precious moments even when fever hits, with doctor recommended Paracetamol Calpol. Because when fever is gone, life takes place!

How To Apply For A UK Child Passport

Posting this blog post for my sister who now lives in UK and someday, this article will be of big help to her: When Will My Child Need Their Own Passport?

Travelling on your own can be exciting and life changing. Travelling with children? Now that takes travel planning to another level. We take a look at the child passport requirements for your jet setter in training.

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Until October of 1998 it was possible to have your child included in your own adult passport. However in 1998 the rules have changed. Nowadays you will have to apply for a child passport (regardless how young your child might be) if you plan to travel with your family. The good news is that the child passport is valid for 5 years.

To qualify for a UK child passport your child should be under 16 years of age and one of the following three: a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen or a British overseas citizen. You will also have to have parental responsibility (which is automatic if you are the child’s mother, the child’s father and you are married to the child’s mother, were married to the child’s mother at the time of birth or have adopted the child).

It takes up to 4 weeks (or longer during certain periods of the year) to be issued a child passport so do plan ahead especially if you have a holiday booked.

To apply for a child passport you will have to either fill out the online passport form or request one online. The price of a child passport is Ł45 or Ł55.75 if you use Post Office’s Passport Check and Send Service. If you are pressed for time you can use the Fast Track Service. The cost of a child passport issued via the Fast Track Service is Ł87.

How to fill out the passport application form

The sections of the form that need to be filled out are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 (and section 6 if applicable). Countersignatory will have to fill out section 10 and certify and sign one of your child’s passport photos.

If you child is between the ages of 12 and 15, they will have to sign the passport application form themselves. If your child is not able to sign the form themselves, you will need to explain the reasons why in a cover letter.

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Additional documents

Apart from the passport application form you will also have to submit additional documents most notably your child’s birth certificate and the British passport details belonging to the child’s mother and father. However in some circumstances (for example if the child is in foster care, has been adopted, has been born of a surrogacy, if there is a court order relating to the custody in case of a divorce, etc) some additional documents might have to be submitted or you will have to fill out some additional sections of the passport application form. Do bear in mind you can only submit original documents and no photocopies are accepted.

Child passport photos

You will also have to submit 2 photos with your child’s passport application form.

Photo requirements:

45x 35 mm in size.
White or light grey background.
Sharp and clear image.
Whole of your child’s face should be visible in the photo.
The child should be alone in the photo (if the baby’s head need to be supported, your hand should not be visible).
The child should not have any toys in the photo or dummies in their mouth.
If a child is younger than five it is not necessary for them to look directly into the camera or have a neutral expression.
Babies younger than one do not have to have their eyes open in the photo.

If your child is close to 16 years of age or has already turned 16, they will have to apply for an adult passport and they can do so without the parental consent. If your child held a child passport previously, they will have to follow the procedure for renewing an adult passport. If you never applied for a child passport and your child is 16 years of age or older, it is considered that they are applying for an adult passport for the first time.