Parenting Archive

My thoughts on parenthood, and what it's like to be a mom in the Philippines.

ParenTIN TV Turns 1!

I blogged about it here, the first time I heard it. I knew it will make big, it’s the first of its kind and the concept was really great. Imagine how much convenience it gives to all us moms. We can watch our favorite parenting advice anytime of the day, any day we want. I must congratulate Tintin Bersola- Babo and her team for conceptualizing the first Philippine parenting online show. Tintin really knew how it was to be a busy mommy.

July 3 2010, ParenTin TV turns a year old and to celebrate it, a grand event was held at SM Megamall events center. The event was fun filled. There are more than 3 sets of Little Tikes raffled off to ParenTin TV members who registered online. And it was such a joy that my friend JOY won one of of the products and the best one on the list. To make the gathering more fun, it was hosted by Mike M, the man behind 100 voices and though he did not showcase all his 100 voices, he showed us enough to convince us that indeed he was a man with so many voices.

Oh Joy was also awarded as the most active ParenTin TV member. Aside from all the fun I mentioned, the kids enjoyed most the puppet show courtesy of John Lu. And I did too! Nikki Valdez also graced the event and sing to us some Mommy songs. A young singer also entertained us. All in all the event was super fun. I enjoyed mingling with other moms and some bloggers (Fedhz, Chris, Tetcha and even new mom Lace!) were there too (will blog about that in a separate post).

There were lots of booths, food booths courtesy of Magnolia Pancake, Josiah’s Catering and a game for kids from El Real Pasta. There were also baby products booths, one from Ainon and the other one from Baby Company. Anchor was there too to give a free check up to our kids and this one deserve its own space here. I had so much to thank about Anchor. Galileo was there (an enrichment program). There were also games for us moms and thanks to Miss Agnes of Ainon for inviting me to be one of their participant (so I tag Fedhz along nyahahaha, oh yeah she as there too). We won an umbrella!

ParenTin TV also awarded people who like Suzie Andrada and husband, Maricel and Anthony Panagilinan and people who have a significant contribution on the show’s success. I was not able to take pics of other awardees as I was busy breastfeeding Sati but I believer there was a breastfeeding advocate who was awarded too. I want to meet her badly because I want to be involved in breastfeeding advocacy activities. I have a strong belief with regards to breastfeeding. Our loot bags are full of nice products from EQ Diaper, El Real Pasta, AiNON baby products, a health card from St Luke’s (Tintin mentioned about a St Luke’s event this coming August), stuffs from Cordlife and a magazine.

soo will post about the details of each activities I mentioned.. this will look long and boring if I put it all here.. there are so many stories to tell. Parentin TV made my Saturday more special than usual. Yay! Congratulations Tintin and Parentin TV Staff! See you again next year!

Writing.. Writing.. Writing..

It’s the time of the year where all moms and dads are busy, excited and anxious. It’s school time once again. The school year here in our country has started and we parents have been busy preparing for this. Setting financial preparations aside, what else makes you anxious during this time? In my case, I am concerned on the comprehension aspect of my kids. I knew they can survive math or science but I am not quite sure they can ace English or Language. It’s not in our genes. I know they won’t be involve in academic writing soon, but I really want them to be prepared. I do not want them to end like me. When I was studying, I really hate essay writing, I am no good in composing and writing. It takes a lot of time and effort before I can make a 200 words essay. Of course, that is not the case anymore. I am not saying I am good on my composition now, it’s just that I am more confident in terms of expressing myself in foreign language. Oh now, I can even do term paper writing without sweating. And that is something I want them to have, confidence to express their feelings using foreign language and of course comprehension to what they are saying.

McDonald’s $3 Shrek Glass Recall

from www.nytimes.com

McDonald’s is taking the unusual step of paying customers a premium to return Shrek drinking glasses that it has recalled because of concerns that cadmium used in the paint on the glasses could come off on children’s hands.

The company will pay customers $3 for every glass they return. The company had been selling the glasses for $1.99 with a food purchase and $2.49 without food. It announced on Friday that it was recalling millions of the glasses, which are painted with characters from the movie “Shrek Forever After.”

Long-term exposure to cadmium has been associated with a variety of health problems, including kidney and bone ailments.

And with that, I say kudos to you Ronald.