Parenting Archive

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

My Kid Is Bullied In School, What Should I Do?

My Kid Is Bullied In School, What Should I Do? You wreak havoc! NOBODY TOUCHES MY KID! Seriously though, the first thing you need to do is to stay calm.

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STAY CALM. Your kid is experiencing a lot of emotions due to bullying, the least you can do is add up to this. And kids tend to become silent when they see their parents reacting overly. It is not that they are afraid of you, they just love you so much that they don’t want to displease you. Kids will always be your fan and will always want to make you happy and not sad or mad.

Be calm and ask a few questions. Ask for details but do not pressure your kid. DO NOT SHOUT. DO NOT OVERACT. Assure your kid, ask them what they want to do. Never commit the mistake of blaming your kid. Assure them that you are with them and you support them whatever they want to do.

My Kid Is Bullied In School, What Should I Do?

REPORT THE INCIDENT. Report the incident to the adviser of your kid. You can go to school and talk to them in person or you can write them a letter. You can also write a letter to the principal or to the prefect of discipline.

I prefer writing straight to the prefect of discipline specially when the incident is serious like physical injury. My intention is not to bypass the teacher but I just want to speed up the process.

How to write an incident report? Here’s a sample letter of complaint bullying at school:

If you don’t want a meeting with the parents of the child, here’s another sample letter of complaint bullying at school asking just for the report:

TALK TO YOUR KID. Ask your kid how the investigation went. Ask your kid how it feels, is he/she OK with the way the investigation was conducted. Does she/he feel safer now? Also encourage your kid to speak when this happens again. Tell her/him that she can always count on you.

FOLLOW UP THE SCHOOL. If the school is really doing their job, you will get a feedback within the day. If you did not get a feedback within the day, follow-up the following day. Bullying is a very serious matter and if the school has an anti bullying policy, the matter should be their top priority.

My Kid Is Bullied In School, What Should I Do? Some bullying scenarios that is worth mentioning:

What if the parents of the child does not want to talk to you? Ask for a report from the school that you requested a meeting with the parents but the parents refused.

What if the teacher is the one bullying the student? You write a letter addressed to the principal and you hand it personally.

What if bullying happens inside the school bus? Write a letter to prefect of discipline or guidance councilor and clearly describe what happened.

If your child is bullied, let the school handle the situation and always stay calm.

Our New Family Bonding Activity: Fox Movies

Took a while before I got used to the idea of having a TV inside the bedroom. Well, it actually took one movie from Fox Movies, The XMEN Apocalypse. I love anything XMEN and I was so sad I never got the chance to watched Apocalypse in the cinema. So imagine my surprise when it is showing on my TV. Like for real?!? IN HD?!?

So thank you FOX Movies, Star Movies and Fox Premium Movies rebranded. With the rebranding comes great movies, I’m a witness to that! So now, we’re always checking out what’s new at FOX MOVIES and there’s a lot to watch out for. For the month of July, our current favorite is Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a dark fantasy film by Tim Burton. When it’s Tim Burton, you know it’s a must watch movie. It’s dark, yes, but there is goodness, hope and happiness in the film. So yeah, it’s safe for the kids.

It’s a very intriguing movie (of course not if you have read the book, which I am planning to do in the coming days) and you have to rewatch it to fully understand. Now, that’s a good thing about Fox Movies di ba? Movie replays!

Here’s FOX MOVIES Philippines movie schedule for the week of July 3-9. For the updated list every week, Fox Movies Philippines Facebook Page posts every week. Visit and like the FB page para updated ka.

Ever since we discovered Fox Movies, it’s been one of our favorite bonding moments. We all do love watching movies but because mahal ang sine, we seldom watch. With Fox Movies, we can enjoy the movies we all like.

This Saturday, another kaabang-abang is Now You See Me 2. We love the first movie and we’re looking forward to watch the part 2 (bec Daniel Radcliffe!).

And we never get tired of The Avengers! Fox Movies plus my husband’s super awesome speaker system, we’re not going to the movie house anytime soon!

Fox Movies Philippines is still on the same channel. For us, who’s a Cignal subscriber, it’s channel 211 for FOX HD (not sure for the SD channel).

For Sky Cable, Fox Movies is CH 55 for SD and 170 for HD forMetro Manila, Camanava/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte) subscribers. For Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Gensan Fox Movies is Ch 406 and Ch 714 for HD.

For the rebranding that started last June 10, Fox Movies is giving us “52 Nights of Incredible,” until end of July. It will premiere 24 hit movies including, X-Men: Apocalypse, Independence Day: Resurgence, Moana, Finding Dory, and Now You See Me 2. So better tune in to FOX Movies channel to find out even more about the show line up.

So tell me, what movies are you excited to watch from the Fox Movies “52 Nights of Incredible” movie line up?

4 Tips To Planning A Great Family Vacation Without Breaking The Bank

The summer is here and it is time to go on vacation with family or friends. Planning a great vacation can take a lot of time and careful consideration.

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Depending on where you go and how many people are traveling, it could be a challenge to make sure that you accomplish everything that you have in mind for a fun trip. Many activities can be costly but they do not have to be. This article will provide some tips on how to plan a great family vacation without breaking the bank or going over budget.

Transportation. Whether you are going somewhere with your car or you are traveling by plane, you can use public transportation to get to where you want to go. Many cities have public transportation systems that include taxis, buses, underground subways, or trains. Taking public transportation is often less expensive than renting a car or driving your own car and having to pay to park at your destination. If you are not one who prefers to travel on public transportation, you can hire an Uber or Lyft car. The easiest way to do this is by using the many Ride Share Apps that are now offered on smartphones. Save time, money, and yourself from frustration by hiring your transportation while on vacation instead of renting a car.
Food. When at all possible try to get a hotel room or rent a house so that you can make meals for your friends and family. Going out to eat can be a fun every now and then but it can cost a great deal of money over time. You can save money and eat healthy by going to the supermarket and picking out fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, and cheeses and cooking healthy meals at home.
Book your trip early. Often times the earlier you book your trip, the more likely you will be able to find a package deal for less than if you were to wait. It is also nice to plan ahead so that you can prepare all year long for your trip. Instead of having to buy all the items you need right before your trip, you can space them out over the year and maybe even purchase things on sale at the end of the season. For example, if you book your family vacation for June 2018 in June 2017, you have an entire year to plan and shop sales for items such as beach towels, swimsuits, sandals, shorts, and short sleeved shirts. By purchasing items on sale, you can save a great deal of money.
Pack light. If you are traveling to your vacation destination by plane, you can save yourself a chunk of change by packing light. Many airlines charge a hefty fee to check your bag on the plane but sometimes if you carry on a bag you can avoid that fee. By carrying on your bag, you also do not have to worry about the stress of losing your suitcase if you choose to check it.

There are many ways to save money on vacation and these are just a few of them. Plan ahead and save your money and you will be off to a great vacation.