For us Catholics, All Saints' Day is a truly special occasion. More than just a holiday, i.e. a "day off" from work, which usually translates to long weekends and extra time with loved ones, it is a "holy-day" too, a time to remember the Saints and all their good works. When I was a child growing up in Brunei though, All Saints' Day was not really a big thing for our family. … [Read more...]
Remembering and Praying for the Dead – Teaching Kids About All Souls’ Day
When I was young, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day were always solemn and special. My mother would prepare flowers and candles days in advance. Her preparations always signaled the upcoming holy days. Every first of November, we would go to mass in the morning as a family and would then proceed to the cemetery to pray for my grandfather with all my cousins and … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Children’s Books About Saints
Photo credit: Wikimedia.org All Saints' Day is a great opportunity for us parents to introduce our children to different saints as part of sharing our Catholic faith with them. Using children's books about saints, we can take a peek into the lives of these holy people and talk about how we can emulate them in our own day-to-day activities. Instead of joining commercial … [Read more...]
5 Tips on How to Read to Active Toddlers
Little T was a sit-on-my-lap kind of baby who would quiet down and listen attentively every time I opened a book. Little Sir, on the other hand, was one of those very active toddlers. He would cuddle with me for a few minutes and then run around as I read to him. Sometimes, I would continue reading, but most of the time, I would close our book and just watch him move … [Read more...]
Board Games for Preschoolers
One of the biggest surprises the year our daughter turned 4 was when she learned to engage in board and card games. I love how these games have become tools for family bonding, teaching the Energizer Bunny that winning is not everything, and most of all, providing hours of gadget-free entertainment. Most board games are geared towards the older kids' group so I was so … [Read more...]
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