by Lorna Carmela Avelino-Protasio, M.D. In 1982, my youngest son, only five months old, was admitted to the hospital with acute gastroenteritis. He could not accept milk of any kind, even the formula he was used to drinking. We tested him with special formulas to no avail. Just one drop of milk would start him vomiting accompanied by severe diarrhea and dehydration. Well-known pediatric specialist ...[Read More]
A Mother Would Give Everything to Save Her Child
My kids are growing up. How can I build a transparent relationship with them?
Just Asking with Peter Banzon Q: My kids are growing up. How can I build a transparent relationship with them? What practical things can I do? A: There is a saying “we must become evidence of what we want practiced.” You must model what you want your children to do. The Bible says in Luke 6:31, “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” So, in order for transparency to develop in your chi ...[Read More]
Avoid the Rainy Day Blues: Getting Your Family through Rainy Season
by Maria Rikka M. Ocena Monsoon season is my favorite season! The cool breeze gives relief after the scorching summer heat. The smell of earth and the sound of droplets of rain invite me to cuddle my pillow, relax, and enjoy the “bedtime” weather. Unfortunately, this is also the season when my skin allergy starts to attack, and cough and flu are my worst enemies. Mothers can attest that along with ...[Read More]
Immunizations Protect Your Child from Diseases
With prices going up these days, parents can’t afford for their children to get sick. One of the ways to prevent sickness in our children is to vaccinate them. This will help a child’s body fight against the disease when exposed to it. Vaccination may seem an added expense but it’s all worth it. Medical treatments for these dangerous diseases are costly and contracting the disease could cause perm ...[Read More]
Iwasang Maging Krung-krung Tuwing Kring-kring: Setting priorities in your busy life
Kriiiiing! Kriiiiing! Araw-araw, naririnig na naman ang mga nakaririnding tunog ng alarm clock. Reactions to the sound of an alarm clock on school days vary. ‘Yung iba start the day full of excitement while others get crazy. The situation of a working mom is quite challenging at madalas nakakabaliw. Krung-krung has been popularized by actress, Sandara Park, years ago. Dati ang meaning nito ay cute ...[Read More]
Super Mom C’s
by Rosalind Ngo-Li Moms play a crucial role in every child’s success in school and later on, in life. Choosing a good school is one thing, but doing your part as a mother makes a whole lot of difference. How a child succeeds as a student depends on the partnership you share with the school. I am a working mom with two children, one is in Grade 4 and another one is in Grade 1. As they level up each ...[Read More]