Growing up a bookworm, I also want my kids to become book lovers. Reading, for me, is as important as breathing and eating, and it has a lot of benefits especially when you’ve learned to love reading at a young age. I am a blogger/writer because I am a reader. Reading and writing, they definitely […]
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My Son’s 6th Birthday at the RSCC Orphanage in Quezon CityLast 2018 my tita told me about their church’s charity event at an orphanage in Quezon City. Early this year when my son’s 6th birthday was coming up, I was thinking about what to do for his birthday. An outing? A new kiddie activity? A salo-salo at home? A simple dinner in a restaurant? […]
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Puzzle Gourmet Store & Cafe: An Autism-Friendly Cafe in Quezon CityWhen news about Puzzle Gourmet Store & Cafe circulated in social media, I’ve decided that our family should visit the place since my bunso has Autism. Puzzle Cafe is a small cafe along Blue Ridge in Quezon City. It wasn’t that hard to spot since the logo is enormous; Just look for the puzzle piece – […]
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Parent Alert: 10 Early Signs of Autism in a Toddler BoyData from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 1 in 59 children today have some autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This condition is four times more prevalent in boys with 1 in 37 having ASD compared to 1 in 151 girls. Diagnosing this disorder can be very hard due to its ambiguous and […]
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Shape your Child’s Gift with Promil FourChildren are gifted with natural abilities even during their early life. In fact according to Dr. Leticia Ho, president and founder of the Philippine Center for Gifted Education, these natural abilities can turn into special talents and gifts when parents support and encourage their development. My eldest has a unique capacity to learn things fast […]
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All-Around Leakage Protection with Instasuot MamyPoko PantsParenting is a real challenge but raising a child with special needs takes things to another level. Our day to day lives are far from easy (take it from a stay-at-home mom with a myriad of hobbies and tasks on the side) but as we try to live and cope with the impact of the […]
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DIY Rice Sensory Bottle for KidsMaking rice sensory bottles is so simple and fun, and my kids enjoy turning, shaking, and [tossing] theirs. Do you want to make one? 🙂 Sensory play is beneficial to children, especially to those with autism and other developmental disorders. Children get to learn by stimulating their senses, helping them develop and excel in many […]
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Trace and Erase Writing Boards for Kids from Apple’s Variety ShopWriting Activities for Kids It’s back-to-school season once again! My eldest has one week left to prepare while me and my bunso have already started with our homeschooling. This week, I’ve been busy printing worksheets for Z and preparing homeschool activities for N. This school year is going to be a busy one for me […]
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How to Apply for a PWD ID in Quezon CityWhen N was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder last year, his doctor suggested that we apply for a PWD ID. I asked whether it’s really necessary and he said “Yes, because he will be eligible for discounts and perks. You can use it for doctor visits and medicines. Malaki matitipid niyo in the long run.” […]
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Cheers to Life. Cheers to Everyday.Cheers to Precious Memories Roughly three months before my 24th birthday, I gave birth to a baby boy. He unexpectedly became the center of my world and I found myself getting excited with every waking moment. After 4 years, we received another blessing and we called him ‘marshmallow face’. He has touched our hearts since […]
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Safeguard Pure White Body Wash: Big Protection for Big KidsIs your kid ready to take on his big firsts? Discover how Safeguard Pure White Body Wash can give your big kids the big protection they need. Safeguard Adventure Camp My toddler was invited to join the Safeguard Adventure Camp at Exploreum, SM Mall of Asia. At the camp, he was able to take on challenges […]
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Dino Play by The Mind Museum: A Dino-rrific ExhibitDino Play at The Mind Museum My family were able to visit The Mind Museum’s latest traveling exhibition — Dino Play: Explore the Mind-blowing World of Dinosaurs. Launched last June 29, Dino Play is a fascinating exhibit wherein dinosaur fans of all ages are welcome to explore the mysterious world of dinosaurs. Our adventure began […]
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My Toddler has Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Is Ausome This is my son, Neo. He’s turning 3 years old in just a few months. Like most toddlers, he loves to explore the world around him and often tries to do things on his own. But unlike most toddlers his age, he still can’t talk, he has certain obsessive habits, and has […]
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Wooden Educational Toys by Kara MiaMy youngest is currently undergoing occupational and speech therapy (I will be saving the reason for this in another blog post). N needs more structured play (vs. free play) to learn early play skills such as sharing, taking turns, and interacting with other kids. Structured play will also give him clear guidelines about what to […]
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Kinetic Sand: The Original Squeezable SandMy husband told me about this cool kinetic sand toy when he was in Australia last year. He wasn’t able to get one so when it finally arrived here in the Philippines a couple of months ago, I asked him that we buy one for the kids. We got the play set including the original […]
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