Public School Versus Homeschooling: Which is Better?

My article on “Public Versus Homeschooling:  Which is Better?” has been published.   The article enlightens any parent to cease being blind about the current moral decay in public school.   Many public schools have great  academic programs.  However, how can we entrust our children to a Godless institution, a place where prayer is forbidden. [...]

Holy Week is my “Vacation week”

If there is one week in a year, I choose the Holy Week to be my vacation week.  Vacation meaning I stop working.  I stop doing academic stuff.  I stop writing.  I stop things that usually earn me money.  I take a vacation from the materialistic world.  I attuned myself to the meaning of Holy [...]

5 Proven Ways to Stop a Child From Tantrums

 
 
The article “5 Proven and Quick Ways to Calm a Child” is published recently.  It is another hands-on advice from me on what worked in calming a child.  Most of my 9 children have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).   I think their world is not understood.  There is one thing that amazes me with children [...]

Valentine Issue: How Not to Be Lonely…

 
 
 
We cannot ignore the commercialization of Valentines Day.  The stores are filled with hearts and the spirit of giving.    We might be secure in our relationship.  We might be confident that at least we have someone to spend Valentines Day  with.  However, a large sector of our society are lonely on Valentines.  Like Winter, [...]

Monk Sings Rap Song to Teach Youth About Suffering

Franciscan Father Stan Fortuna offers  lessons about the  meaning of suffering.   Many Catholics are now gearing for the high tech world of wifi, mobile phones, Ipods, internet, youtube to reach out their messages. 
Father Stan, in the video above, brought down to the level of teenagers the theology behind suffering.  
The music [...]

Conflicts with Stepchildren: What You Do Not Know

 
 
 
The issues stepparents face in raising their stepchildren are the same issues faced by biological parents.  The difference is there is a history between the biological parent and the child.  So, if you are just 3 years into the marriage, it is reasonable to assume that the step-child relationship is not yet defined.  It is [...]

A Secret to Fight Bullies in Your Child’s World

If your child is in a “zero tolerance for bullies” school, you count yourself as blessed.
Child bullying is so common that it is becoming a norm.  Children are expected to deal with it.  We feel sorry for those children.  Based on our own experiences, we try to teach our children some survival skills.  But, really [...]

Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Catholics

 
 
 
The  Youth Group, the pre-teens to teenagers helped out.  After the trunk or treat, the youth group stayed for a bonfire and fellowship.
 
 
They lit some candles and did a procession around the perimeter of the Church.  It was chilly and beautiful.  
 
 
We were very much unprepared for the event but we did not want our [...]

13 Sure Ways to Handle Your Teen

 
 
 
It is a fact that it is not easy to handle a teenager.  Half of my brood (at least 5)  are teenagers now and it seems my life is getting better (until a teen-causing-nerve-wracking crisis happens).  What did I do right?
I did the tips written in the article “13 Foolproof Tips for Parents to Avoid [...]