When we adults are caught up in our grown up thoughts and dilemmas, it's easy to dismiss the concerns of the little ones. These may seem trivial to us, but to them, it's their whole world. Having children teaches us empathy, and when we empathize, we model this important skill to our kids. Little Things The little things of the little ones May seem little to us big ones But these little things are big things Like losing a doll or broken airplane wings These little things that make them … [Read more...]
Crazy Thing Called Motherhood, Cymplified!
Hi moms! How was your Mother's Day? I know it's been weeks, but I would like to know. :-) Mine was simple. I went biking with my husband Rix in the morning. Then my family and I had lunch with my parents, two of my brothers and their families. We hanged out at my parents' home until it was time to head to Rix's sister's house for the dinner with his side. That's all! In between preparing for these family gatherings, there are the mundane things such as feeding, bathing, dressing up, making … [Read more...]
Newborn Health, Cymplified!
Oh, what a delight it is to meet our bundles of joy for the first time! In the nine months that I have been carrying them, I kept anticipating what my babies will look like. To finally touch my lips to their soft skin when the nurse carried them to me after my operation still stirs up a blissful feeling within. More than my children's physical appearances, their health is of utmost importance to me. Ensuring that a child is not just surviving, but thriving, is every parent's responsibility. And, … [Read more...]
Sentiments Of Moms With Very Young Children, Cymplified!
I have children ages six, three and two. Being a mom to these very young children could really be physically and emotionally draining, finding me at wit's end most of the time. The demands from me seem to never end. "Mama, get please..." "Mama, eat please..." "Mama, come here!" "Mama, weewee..." "Mama, ouch!" "Mama, look!" And, sometimes, when I was about to start eating, that's when the little ones would ask me to get something or have the need to do number 2. *sighs* My body is not my … [Read more...]
Love and Respect in the Family by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, Cymplified!
Children need love and parents crave for respect, it's as simple and complicated as that! Love and respect are vital in a family and this book tackles both aspects based on truths from the Bible. Love and Respect in the Family is based on Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' and his wife's parenting experiences and inputs from their children so that readers could get insights on the lessons they have learned and mistakes they have made. My purpose as a parent is to lead my children to Jesus Christ. A … [Read more...]
Frozen, Cymplified!
Is Disney's Frozen still hot in your home? It is in ours! We still sing the songs from the movie. Yes, I am included! :-D It was Ella's Christmas program in school that day. She's the adorable Christmas tree in the middle. My hubby Rix took photos and videos while I watched on with our two younger kids. Afterwards, we had lunch at Shakey's. Spaghetti, chicken and mojos, anyone? I love family moments like that! And what made it even better was when Rix declared we were going to watch Frozen in … [Read more...]
The Christian Mama’s Guide To Parenting A Toddler by Erin MacPherson, Cymplified!
For moms like me who have toddler children, this book is a compilation of another Christian mama's experiences and learnings. The wisdom and practical tips imparted here encompass toddler discipline, handling tantrums, potty training, early healthy living to teach toddlers, their feeding and their sleeping. The author also talked about how moms could have time for themselves and how parents could reinvent their date nights. There's even a chapter called the Christian Daddy's Guide to Parenting a … [Read more...]
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