Stretch ‘n Grow at Allez Hop
Kids sat silently as they listened intently to the story being played on the tarpaulin stage about a fierce dragon who lived in a cave who is very sick because of eating too much junk food. Now come the real heroes of the story, the four characters who represent the 4 basic food groups, who, [...]
Glenn Doman Flash Card Method
Can a ten-month old baby start learning how to read? According to a study by physical therapist Glenn Doman, they can. His pioneering work with brain-injured children and early development of well children from around the world spawned a series of books which includes How To Teach Your Baby To Read (1964), How To Teach [...]
Children’s play
We are wise to take our children’s play seriously, because how children play has everything to do with how children work. Whether they will explore the world with energy, ingenuity, resourcefulness or be enterprising, tenacious, optimistic or confident — qualities that are nurtured first and most efficiently through our children’s play. For many parents, it’s [...]
Gifts kids will love
It’s really a busy busy time this month and moms and dads are so busy with work and preparations for the holiday season — deadlines, end of year reports, office parties and events. Kikaygurl asked a couple of kids what they would want to have this Christmas and went to toy shops to find out [...]
Is your child a finicky eater?
Breakfast is critically important to your child having a successful morning both physically and mentally. While some children are hungry until they have been awake for a few hours, you need to be creative and encourage your child to eat something. If necessary, pack piece of ”fruit to go” and let your child eat during [...]
How do you know your child is ready to learn an instrument?
Did you know that most children who start the piano before they are eight years old will give up and will believe they are “no good at music”? According to Atarah Ben-tovim, author of the book The Right Instrument for Your Child a child’s success in learning an instrument and mastering it is rooted on [...]
Lefthandedness in children
These days, people recognize that being lefthanded is perfectly natural, even uniquely special.It is known fact that lefthanders comprise only seven to 10 percent of the world’s population. What are the odds then of my family being included in that, shall we call it, “minority?”
My two children are lefthanded, a trait they share with their [...]
Cutting down on salt
Sodium is an essential mineral of life. Found in the blood and in the fluid that surrounds the cells, it maintains cellular environment and prevents cells from swelling or dehydrating. Sodium is also important for maintaining proper nerve and muscle cell function.
An overly high intake of sodium, which is a component of salt, has been [...]
October is Newborn Screening Month
The Department of Health (DoH), along with the National Health Institute (NIH), recently conducted a consultative meeting of key implementers of the newborn screening program, otherwise known as Republic Act 9288, on October 1 at the Heritage Hotel Makati. Also on the agenda was the awarding of 222 health facilities, 8 organizations and 11 individuals [...]
Teaching kids to love and live Pinoy
When I was in grade school, Linggo ng Wika is a week-long activity involving Filipino food fairs, Balagtasan and a field demo of Philippine folk dances. All activities are centered on the love and pride of everything Pinoy, particularly the use of Filipino language within the campus. Such a welcome respite from the strict use [...]