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How to Jumpstart the Good Habit of Proper Dental Hygiene

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What better way to jumpstart 2020 but with a list of resolutions and making sure you are all set to make them into good habits. Doing something consistently is something not too hard as it only takes 14 days to create a habit. And one habit this parent successfully instilled to her kids is the proper dental hygiene.

We are not too proud to tell that sometimes, our boys aren’t too mindful of the importance of proper dental hygiene. They sleep and even leave the house without brushing their teeth.  In order to instill the habit of proper dental hygiene, we believe it is more than a reminder and good example. We have come to accept that they need to suffer the consequences of not brushing their teeth, for instance, so they would realize its importance. And it happened. Our third son complained about a toothache. So there came the opportunity to introduce the good habit of proper dental hygiene. 

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Faith It Till You Make it

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Dreams do come true, so faith it till you make it
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I was experiencing so much pain that I just cried for days.  The pain seems not to go away. And it hurts the most that the person causing me the pain isn’t aware or seems not to care.

I made myself busy. I checked on my social media and chanced upon this post.

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How to give your kids a better head start financially?

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We have five boys, and as their mother, I believe it is my responsibility to teach them at least necessary money management skills.  With a little knowledge about spending and saving money, it will somehow give them a head start financially. 

As nothing secures a child’s future better than depositing part of their pinamaskuhan at their  BDO Junior Savers, the boys already segregated the money to go for savings and spending.  They had started their Junior Savers Account when they were of tender age.  Initial deposit is only P100, and from there, their money grows interest. 

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8 Ways To Prevent Chronic Disease

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All over the world, the leading cause of most deaths is chronic illnesses, as detailed by the World Health Organization. One can, however, reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some types of cancers.  And one way is by embracing a healthy lifestyle.

Chronic diseases share common risk factors that are associated with our everyday choices. One example of a risk factor is smoking. Unhealthy eating is another, which is the primary cause of obesity. Obesity leads to a high risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. Smoking, too, is another lifestyle choice known to cause lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The only way we can reduce the risk of these lifestyle diseases is by adopting healthier ways of living.

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Cheers to Friendship

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There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. Chanakya
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There may be many reasons we do and say things, but one thing is sure. We, humans, seek our gain from our decisions.  Some opted to work because they want to get paid and have the money to buy their wants.  Others push for their passion because it drives them to fulfillment.  Thus, most of the peoples’ actions are self-interested.

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Let us support #SpeakOutListenUp

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Recently, we learned of a friend who is suffering from mental illness.  Her father allegedly harassed her that even her mother didn’t do anything about it.  That episode in her life must have caused mental stress.  Statistics say that in the Philippines, rape happens every 72 minutes, and at least one in 20 women aged 15 to 49 experienced sexual violence.  From these Filipinas, half of them took no action.  And that is one sad reality.

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Roast Chicken with Three Mushroom Recipe

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One night, I woke up feeling cold.  I checked if the husband opened the air conditioning unit as the temperature was so unbearable.  It turned out the cold temperature was coming from the outside.  Husband installed an exhaust fan in our room wherein it pulls air from the outside.  Thus, the cold air from the outside is what enters our room.  And again, the temperature was so unbearable.  Indeed, the Christmas season is coming.

And speaking of Christmas, for most Pinoys, Christmas season is the perfect time to host dinner get-togethers or attend family reunions and catch up with loved ones.  And it is in family gatherings that we bring our specialty.  Nothing beats making our loved ones feel extra special as we step up our cooking game by adding homemade showstoppers to the table.

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Let your gift soar

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Baby eagles can never soar under their family's wing. Liu Yang
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This parent believes that if we want our youngsters to soar, we need to let them explore the sky.  Allow them to discover what is comfortable and not, fail if they may, and learn from the consequences of their actions. Because it is only through that experience will they learn to bounce back.

Same with discovering their gifts, let them choose what interest them.  If possible, support their talents and hone them through practice and mentorship.

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Financial literary guide for youngsters

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I remembered many years ago, I borrowed from my cousin a pair of jeans, a white shirt, and a pair of white sneakers for our CAT class. It was because I didn’t ask my mother to buy me any. That time, she often worries about our food for the day, and it would be too much to burden her about my CAT uniform. 

We were renting then a small house with a sari-sari store. My mother resigned from work to tend to her store. I didn’t know if it was a wise decision as the rumble of emptiness from my stomach became frequent. The squeaky springs of our bed all the more hurt my back. 

However, I didn’t know we were poor then. I was enrolled in an exclusive school where the tuition fee was way too high compared to other schools within the area. But there were many times we couldn’t afford to pay for electricity and water. And that perhaps is what I am most thankful for my mother — Ginapang nya talaga ang aking pag-aaral.

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8 Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters

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8 Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters

There comes a stage in a toddler’s life when he becomes an incredibly picky eater. Our two-year-old SumoSam can be one, and he can surprisingly survive with just breastmilk, lots of juice and water, and rice in a day.  Yes, he prefers to eat rice without any viand.  And he knows when I secretly put even a tiny piece of beef under the rice.  He would hand over to me the meat as he continues to chew his rice.

Do you have picky eaters at home, too? Make their mealtime less of a struggle but more enjoyable and healthier with these fail-proof tips.  It’s never too late to start to develop better eating habits.

Eat at a regular time

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