Parenting Archive

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

Mommy Moments- Sporty Baby

This week’s theme for Mommy Moments is Sporty Kids.. I can’t find any photos of the kids being sporty. I was really thinking of sports like basketball and the likes and since I can’t find one, maybe a Chico racer will do:

Yeah, you have seen that photo before.. it’s my dream toy for the boys… and somebody gave in to my whims.. nyahaha..

Teaching Sports to your kids is a good way to bond with them. It is also a fun way to spend time with them and know your kids better. Learning sports is very important and very beneficial specially if you teach them at an early age. It helps their physical and emotional development and builds their self esteem. Another good thing about sports is, they are able to interact with other kids. Emotionally, socially and physically, teaching sports is one of our best bud.

Becoming A Good Father

..to baby girl, that is…

When I first experienced contractions (that turns out to be false alarm) last week (or two weeks ago) it suddenly dawned to my husband that he is about to be a father, of BABY GIRL. It never occurred to him before that he now faces a new challenge (and much difficult), that is raising a girl. I think when he realized that I was give birth to Sati, a flashback plays in his mind. He was not a naughty guy then but of course he had some fair share of, er, advances to girls.

It was really funny seeing his face then. It seems like the world collapsed on him. He was speechless and it was so unlikely of him. It is as if he does not know what to do. So I guess now, if you can’t find him, most likely he is busy researching stuffs on how to be a good dad to his little Sati..

Mommy Moments- Tanturms!!

So you thought I can do a week without posting my MM entry? as much as possible I don’t want to miss a week. Theme for this week is tantrums!!

Two days ago (and until now) , I been having contractions and I thought I will give birth to Sati before Friday, but it was all false alarm. I plan on putting up her first tantrums for this week but it seems, Sati is not a willing victim.

So for now, this will do. This is taken last October 10 (my sister’s wedding). See how Chico is throwing a feat, typical brat..

Just wanna share this (source)

Don’t try to argue or remonstrate with the child. While the tantrum lasts, she is beyond reason.

Don’t scream back if you can possibly help it. Anger is very infectious and you may well find yourself becoming angrier with every yell she utters. Try not to join in. If you do, you are likely to prolong the outburst because just as the toddler was about to calm down, she will become aware of your angry voice and it will start her off again.

Don’t let the child feel rewarded or punished for a tantrum. You want her to see that tantrums, which are horrible for her, change nothing, either for or against her. If she threw the tantrum because you would not let her go out into the garden, don’t change your mind and let her out now. Equally, if you had been going to take her for a walk before she had the tantrum, you should take her all the same, as soon as she is calm again.

Don’t let tantrums embarrass you into kid-glove handling. Many parents dread tantrums in public places but you must not let your toddler sense your concern. If you are reluctant to take her into the corner shop in case she throws a tantrum for sweets, or if you treat her with saccharin sweetness whenever visitors are present in case ordinary handling should provoke an outburst, she will soon realize what is going on. Once your toddler realises that her genuinely uncontrollable tantrums are having an effect on your behaviour towards her, she is bound to learn to use them and to work herself up into the semi-deliberate tantrums which are typical of inappropriately handled four-year-olds.

To know more about how to handle Tantrums, click here