Parenting Archive

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

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!

Mommy Moments: New Born Days

Can you guess who is this baby? Is it Kayil? Mico? Chico or Sati? The topic this week for Mommy Moments is NEW BORN DAYS. I can’t remember when was the photo below taken but for sure the baby in there is not a newborn. Maybe 4 or 5 months.

such a natural pouter

I told you before that my kids are somewhat big during their newborn days. I gave birth to Kayil and he was 7.5 lbs. Mico, Chico and Sati are all the same, 7 lbs. And here they are in their less than a month old moments.

From the top, that’s Kayil. I think he was a month old here already. Then next to him is Mico, I think he was 3 weeks old here. Then Chico, and that, he is as fresh as egg, just some hours after I gave birth to him. The last one, of course, is Sati, and just the same, that’s one of her “fresh from the oven” moment.

Got your baby’s newborn pic? why not share it with us, click on the badge of Mommy Moments and join in the fun.

And oh can you guess who is the baby on top? The first three who will guess it right will win a blog review from me. *grins

Depressed No More

My depression is slowly wearing down. Remember I told you I was depressed because I think Chico, my third son, does not love me anymore. OK, not exactly but he no longer depends on me. he prefers to be with our helper than his mommy. I thought I would need natural depression treatment to treat my depression. It turns out that I only need some time with him. As of Monday afternoon, I have been trying very hard to stay away from the computer and just be with the kids. It feels so good. Suddenly the kids are more loving to their mommy.

bonding with Chico

It’s a bit hard though, I came to a point where I breathe blog and now I have to limit my time with it, it’s difficult. I am trying my best not to think about blogging. Whenever a good topic comes to my mind, I dismiss it immediately. If I would entertain it, I would just end up sitting in front of the computer and typing my thoughts away. And if you are wondering how I am able to blog right now, well, they are sleeping. That’s my new schedule, blog when the kids are sleeping, and yeah I am happier now.