Kids Archive

What my kids are like, and how to raise your child/children in this day and age.

Choral Recitation

call me a cry baby, but I really can’t help it…

when he was called as one of the students who will receive a recognition last 2010, I had a hard time keeping my tears back.. the same happened in 2011.. and every time they will have a performance I would fight my tears back.. and even when he blow his birthday cake during his birthday party on their school, I swallowed my tears..

And it’s true what they say about first born child.. they hold a special place in a mother’s heart. It’s not that my first born is my favorite among my kids.. I love them all just the same.. but you know, I can’t help but be sentimental when it comes to him. It must be because he is my first born, it was my first time to be a mother.. you know romanticizing all the firsts 🙂

Last Tuesday was no different.. it was their elimination round for their Choral Recitation (English Month Celebration) and yes I was there and is almost about to cry. I did not watch him perform, I watched him through my camera, because if I had an eye contact with him, I’d lose my mind and I know I will cry.. it was hard trying to fight back my tears.. hehe (I don’t show emotions as much as possible teehee)

So here’s the video: (first born is the one with eyeglasses)

Next week, they’re on for the finals and he will wear a native costume (read: bahag) good thing we had a Lapu Lapu costume before 🙂

Progress Pre- School Gold: Breakthrough Advancements in Learning and Development

It maybe too late for my 8 year old son, but I still have some time left for my other kids.. so my mission in life now is to provide them the best memories I can.. what’s with the sudden rush?

I witnessed Progress Pre- School Gold as it unveils Breakthrough Advancements in Learning and Development and one thing I learned from Dr. Maricar Ocampo is Intelligence is not just IQ but also memory. There are different types of memory, sensory, short term and long term memory. It is the first 8 years of life where memories are transformed into long term memory.. so mommies, if you have kids 8 years below, start making happy long term memories with them *wink

“Memory is not just about remembering information but more importantly applying information properly. Your memory affects your ability to easily retrieve and apply stored information, such as in problem solving- and the ability to solve problems is often a factor in defining intelligence,” added Dr. Ocampo.

I also learned from Dr. Sabrina Tan the “triad of success” when it comes to child development: child’s cognitive, social and emotional skills. ” All three skills are independent, interact and factors each other’s success. A child who develops each of these aspects well, has more chances of succeeding in school, in social environments, in different endeavors,” Dr. Tan explained.

That afternoon, I feel like a student learning new things about parenting.. and I was just lucky to be hearing and learning this things from the expert. As parents, we shouldn’t stop learning about parenting and child developments. As Ruffa Gutierrez puts it: ” I have big dreams for my daughters. I want them to achieve more than what I have. I believe that how they learn today will define their future success. That is why I make sure I am always up-to-date in the latest trends in learning and child development, so I can apply to them. The last thing I want is for my kids to lag behind their peers.”

Dr. Maricar de Ocampo and Dr. Sabrina Tan with celebrity mom Ruffa Gutierrez and host Patricia Hizon. Together with guests from media, we watched the 3D unveiling of the all new Progress Pre-school Gold.

Progress Pre-School Gold’s GOLD Biofactors System was formulated based on the latest scientific research, supporting 4 development areas of child: Mental and Visual, Growth, Immunity, and Digestion.

I also had the chance to ask Ruff Gutierrez how she managed her daughters and prevents siblings rivalry, she mentioned about being fair to her daughters and giving them same items to prevent jealousy. We also had the chance to have a photo opps with her (just when I decided not to bring my DSLR argh!)

Shopping Experience at Baby Company Grand Baby Fair

I was invited to take a look at the Grand Baby Fair preview yesterday… which feels like just a while ago.. Baby Company Grand Baby Fair opens today until Sunday, that’s January 27-29, 2012. Yesterday it was open to employees and some costumers who can’t wait for Friday 🙂 Some stores are still setting up but most are already rolling and selling!

That’s the registration area at the entrance with a very festive mood.. beside the registration area is the shopping cart station.

First stop is at Ai-NON, because you know, Ai-NON is a friend of ours 🙂 s please guys check them out on Facebook and like Ai-NON Facebook page 🙂

Ainon Baby is a trusted brand of safe , BPA Free, LEAD Free & durable baby products.. so if you’re expecting or have a newborn, stop by at Ai-NON and see what’s store for you and your baby.

After some chitchat with Agnes (Ai-NON), I walked around and take a look on what Grand Baby Fair has to offer this year. It’s more spacious this year than last year. And there are benches now unlike last year.. the stage area is more lively too.

The play area, courtesy of Gymboree is also bigger..

New exhibitors such as Cast & Frame caught my attention.. if you’re into this.. go give it a try 🙂

My favorite baby products were also there and I bought some from them 🙂

Here’s a scoop from Smart Steps Facebook page (go like!): Get 3pc set Original Baby Looney Tunes Feeding Bottles OR Original Baby Looney Tunes Character Hood Feeding Bottles OR Original Baby Looney Tunes Bottle Keeperfor FREE in every P500 worth of purchase at the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair at Megatrade Hall! Supplies Limited! So hurry!

Mommy Matters was there and I was planning to buy a breastfeeding blouse since some of the blouses were 50% off, some were 30% off.. but I forgot to go back on their stall when I got busy taking picture around.. I’ll have to go back again and get the blouses that I want 🙂

Another exhibitor that caught my attention, my time and yeah my wallet too is Sprint Asia.. what caught my attention is their Nail Polish on display.. ORLY! But they got me to stay on their booth and give their cosmetics products a try:

That’s the products that she used on me.. Wet n Wild is exclusively distributed on Watsons.. I bought two Orly Nail Polish and 2 different eyeshadow palettes from Wet n Wild and a bronzer.. I’ll be experimenting a sun kissed make up soon! 🙂

Baby Company Grand Baby Fair is much like shopping haven to expectant moms and to moms with kid 0-3 years old. It’s your one stop shop to all your baby caring needs.. and not just in terms of baby clothing, diapers, vitamins and baby furniture and other baby essentials, exhibitor like Medela offers help in terms of breastfeeding, booth with Parenting magazines and books from Summit is also available. There’s also a booth for those who are considering cord banking as well as a special breastfeeding station. And of course they have a line up of talks about parenting, caring for your baby and other topics moms will be interested. The stage will be used for this activities and celebrity moms will be there too to share their experiences, there would be experts that will surely be of great help to all moms who will attend the fair.

After almost 2 hours of non stop walking and a bit shopping, this concludes my day:

Necessities for the kids.. I also bought two sets of pillows, each set contains 2.. from 900+ I got it for 450+ each set 🙂 My total purchase 2000+ PhP excluding the beauty products that I bought from Sprint Asia.. and so I got my own swag bag!

Take a look on what’s inside.. that’s 2000 worth of items! yay!!!

You can get a free swag bag too! single receipt of 2000 PhP entitles you to one swag bag.. items that was paid inside (such as Sprint Asia products, Ceelin) are not included on the swag bag promo.. aside from the swag bag, Mom Card members gets a free cell phone holder.. wow! that’s a lot of freebies in one day!