Parenting

How would you evaluate your skill on being a parent to your children? Are you good at it? Personally it was a personal struggle and challenging at the same time. I grew up with a dysfunctional family and fatherless at a very young age. Growing up was really difficult, deprived by love and less affirmed from family. I developed a poor self-image out of this childhood experience.It made me become more emotional. I didn't developed a healthy relationship with my mother too. All those experiences keeps me wondering if I will become a good loving parent.

Now that I became a mother, the proper approach in disciplining my child was a challenge. I educate myself cause I am determined to raise her with love and care. But this takes patience and more patience. I was reminded of His Unfailing Love. A tiny voice reminding me, "I am teaching you a very important lesson in life "Patience". I am short tempered by the way. It was so easy for a child throwing tantrums when they're disappointed. I realized parenting is as hard as it sounds. It is indeed exhausting, demanding but challenging as well.It is a long journey and there are no short cuts. We need to show love, know, teach and encourage them they're our precious gems, the very continuity of our dreams.Our role is irrevocable and inevitable.As for me, I know God is teaching me patience and He wants me to grow more in Love. Parenting can be a good opportunity for us to correct past mistakes.

Prep for my Preshooler

sofie at sm north

 

Sofia will soon to be a preschooler. I found out that some parent opted up on sending their kids as early as 2 years old. Well, we want her to enjoy spending more time with us and together explore things. I waited for some sign that she is ready for  school.While waiting for 2012 school year I scouted for some schools nearby.


   See, we just moved in a year ago in Consolacion Cebu from Manila. And personally investing on a good school that is not weigh beyond we can afford is quite challenging for me.Upon checking this list I always consider the type of method or approached they are using in the class. I was torn between Montessori method and the School of Tomorrow/PACE Method. I choose the latter, it was a self-paced student centered and incorporated by Gods Teaching. Whew! Location need also to be considered. And the school facility as well. Unlike the central part of Cebu where  you have a lot of choices, here in the northern part I find it difficult and in fact up until now I haven't made that decision.


I will share some list of the Schools I visited on my next blog :)