Author Archives: Conrad Bolaños

Knowing emotional abuse

Parents discipline their child for them to know what is right from wrong, and to be responsible individuals as early as posssible. It is also natural for kids to be scolded for their wrongdoings. These disciplinary actions have certain boundaries and if parents knowingly or unknowingly cross that boundary, that is where emotional abuse comes…

The Cost of Learning

In his article in the Filipinas Herald, writer and father Aurelio Peña shared his experiences when his son studied in a private Catholic school. He said that at the time his son was about to take the final examination, the school authorities said that they have an outstanding balance of 8,000 pesos. The amount should…

Going to Church

Yesterday, my wife, my daughter and I went to church. We brought her with us because her nanny is sick. She is always excited when she has to dress up and go out of the house. When we left the house, she looked very happy and bade farewell to the neighbors. In the church, she…

Kids love puppies

Recently, our pet dog gave birth to four lovely puppies but one died after three days. It was the smallest one and already weak when it was born. After three weeks, the puppies have grown and they are all over the place. My one and a half year old daughter is very fond of them….

Wonder Mom

Recently, Mcdonald’s honored “Wonder Mom” together with a local network. It’s a program that honors ideal mothers. Mothers who work for their family and for the community as well. The awardee was given gifts and livelihood package in a ceremony held in one of Mcdonald’s outlets. Her kids and other fellow mothers with their kids…

Playing with your child

Kids are playful beings. They spend much of their time playing and eating. My daughter is one and a half years old. Like other normal kids, she is playful, full of enthusiasm and energy. She has learned many things through the people around him, through the television, and from us, her parents. I like spending…