Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

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

We Have A Date!

It has been a while since we last checked on each other. Actually we had a chat yesterday but before that, we hadn’t talked for a week (I guess). Talk to us means chatting like we have nothing else to do but say LOL at each other. Seriously, almost everyday, we chat non stop. Around 10 AM, after lunch, afternoon and night time and if I win over my bed, even late at night. I missed that girl. I know she is busy too and I am still neck deep on my to do list. I never run out of thingssss to do.

And so when I learned that there will be another event (mommy event) on Saturday, I took it as an opportunity to have a date with her. Yup, we will both attend the JJ event on Jan 30. I will be bringing Chico and Sati along. She will bring YZ along. I am pretty sure, whatever the outcome of the event, we will both have a good time. I also learned Paula will come along too!

I can’t wait for Saturday! (uy may inggit!) *grin