Just Asking with Peter Banzon I love my children so I allowed them to live with me even though they already have their own family. I am happy with this, but sometimes I feel that they are taking advantage of me. Often they leave their children with me while they meet their friends and then they come back very late. I am obliged to cook because I don’t want my grandchildren to go hungry. Is there a ...[Read More]
How can I set boundaries with my adult children?
Wrap and Roll
Wraps: Lettuce leaves Napa Cabbage or Pechay Baguio Mustard leaves (Mustasa) Herbs: Coriander Basil leaves Mint leaves What to wrap (Filling): Cucumber, peeled, cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Fried Shanghai rolls Dumplings Left over chicken meat or beef or pork Grilled or fried boneless fish fillet Steamed shrimp, shelled For the dip, mix well and season to taste Garlic, minced Siling Labuyo ( ...[Read More]
Growing Herbs for Fresh Tea
There are varieties of herbs that can be used in fresh tea with healthful benefits such as a mixture of peppermint, tarragon and stevia. Growing them yourself makes natural medicine readily available when you need it. I learned to use herbs when I attended training on herb production, utilization, and processing conducted by Remnant Institute of Alternative Medicine. I grow herbs in pots for my fa ...[Read More]
It’s Never Too Late: Finding Answers The Story of Robert and Rose Aldave
by Evelyn Damian “Boundaries,” referring to limitations on the influence of other people on our decisions, is not a word that is used often among Filipinos. Most of the time we just think of what we want to do and do it. Our thoughts don’t project what the end result will be. We keep going until we find our life in a mess; we lose, we hurt,we end up miserable, and then we ask ourselves, “Where did ...[Read More]
Tiny Terrorists and Heroic Moms
by a grandma who wants to remain anonymous! Grandmothers always remember their own parenting skills with pride. We never remember the failures we had or the times our children did the most embarrassing things. We think we were the perfect parents. I used to boast that I could make any child into an obedient little boy or girl. How wrong I was! I am the proud lola of 5 apo; 4 boys and one girl. My ...[Read More]
Setting Boundaries for Kids: Tantrums
by Maria Bedelia Delos Santos According to Mayo Clinic experts, temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up. Toddler’s outbursts are a normal biological response to anger and frustration as yawn is to fatigue.1 Claire B. Kopp, professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at California’s Claremont Graduate University, gives these tips on how to handle kids during a tantrum:2 Don’t lose your co ...[Read More]
Stop at the Red Light!
An interview with Sur del Rosario, Senior Pastor of International Christian Service in Mandaluyong City by Joshua T. Kho Can you solve this word puzzle? As traffic lights are to motorists, and police are to the community, and guidance counsellors are to children, _________ are to peace and order. If you filled in the blank with the word, “boundaries,” you would have the right answer. Traffic light ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 49)
A few years ago, at a get-together, one of my friends confided she was going through a difficult situation with her in-laws; another one suspected her husband was having an affair. When we asked, “How are you feeling?” Their answer was a quick, “It’s okay, kaya ko pa.” But, the next time we met, both of their situations had gotten worse. Sometimes, we allow others to abuse us. We don’t set boundar ...[Read More]