Yesterday was the beginning of exam week for my children. I actually like studying with them except that I think I give my eldest daughter too much pressure. Math was yesterday and it was a breeze, I guess since she did very well in the “dummy tests.” Here are some tips in studying with your toots: 1) Prepare for the exam two weeks prior. 2) Prepare notes for all major subjects in case she needs to familiarize and memorize alot of...

My children and I had nasty asthma attacks last week triggered by the smoke after my neighbor decided to burn dried leaves with trash infront of my rented house. I took the children to the clinic last saturday and monday morning, my eldest daughter’s asthma took a nasty turn and my aunt decided to take her to a different doctor and that doctor decided she is not letting us out of the clinic and she wants to treat my daughters in the...

When one is economically strapped, one tends to shake and roll on the signs of any sickness. Sadly, my children and I are often plagued with allergies that triggers our asthma attacks. After awhile I have not have any asthma attacks, only those pesky allergic rhinitis which just means endless sniffles in the morning and goes away as the day progresses. But now, the asthma is back. I whizz at night and early mornings now… I went to the...

After a long and hot vacation, not to mention the adjustments that my children had to underwent since my separation from my husband, my children could not wait to go to school. They were so happy to return to their school and see the few friends they made since they had moved back to the countryside. My children were very resilient. They went back to their schedule, made friends, and meeting more cousins. I think having the right combination of...