Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Nail Biting Part 2

Don’t tell my kids but sometimes, er, most of the times, I nail bite too. The reason why I bite my nails is boredom or lack of anything to do. Another reason is nervousness. I remember when my mom told me to attend an insurance marketing seminar, I was so nervous then. I was biting my nail the whole time. Good thing that I was seated at the back and the facilitator did not noticed my nail biting activity. LOL They say that nail biting is still rampant in oldies. So have you tried snacking on your nails?

Just like now, in between posting an article, thinking about the contest (and ways to keep our sanity) and getting excited over our date, I am eating up my nails. And thought I tried not to, sometimes it just happens.

How To Stop Nail Biting

The older boys had developed a hobby, nail biting hobby! It’s not out of stress or nervousness, just plain hobby. They would bite nails while watching the TV, would bite nails while running around. Every time they have a free finger, they would bite on it. I am really concerned because I can’t stand their fingers, it is as if the nails are slowly fading. I can’t take it! I tried controlling them. I even threatened them that I will cut off their fingers since they love snacking on it, might as well serve it to them. It was a joke of course and it did not worked.

I researched on the net on ways to stop nail biting. I was not successful on finding ways to stop it but I found an article that somewhat erased my worries. Article from Babycenter shed some light into me.

What to do about nail biting:

Address her anxieties
Don’t nag or punish
Help her when she wants to stop
Talk about breaking habits
Help her become aware of the habit

When to worry about nail biting
In rare cases, severe nail biting can signal excessive anxiety. Consult your child’s doctor if she’s biting her nails so intently that her fingertips are sore or bloody, if her nail biting is accompanied by other worrisome behaviors, such as picking at her skin or pulling her eyelashes or hair out, or if her sleep patterns have altered considerably. In these cases, professional counseling may help

Now I know what to do to my two boys. Thanks a lot babycenter!

Insured Experience

Somebody is asking me about insurance quotes. I mentioned before that my mother is our insurance agent and now someone wants to know more about it.I am a bit familiar with it because my mother forced me to learn about it. That’s true she forced me to it. LOL But in the end, I found myself liking it. I am not as good as her but there are insurance terms that I know. It was way back 2003 when I got involve in insurance. Would you believe that I took the license exam for insurance agents. I remember studying for that. My mother said, I could not afford to fail. And since I am the kind of person who loves challenge, I go for it. I passed, of course. You just have to use your common sense for that.

The Insurance Commission office here in the country was located somewhere in UN Avenue. From the train station, you have to walk for about 500 meters. After passing the IC exam, I found out I was pregnant with my first born. So instead of pursuing a career on Life Insurance, I took the path of being a stay at home mom. Up until now though, still cherish my insured experience. It came to me just when I badly needed an ego boost. LOL