Surviving Sick Season with Your Little Ones: A Guide for Panicky Parents

October 17, 2025 / Posted by Paula in Fitness and Health

As I write this article, I’m constantly checking on my sleeping child via CCTV, as he is at the tail-end of a back-to-back respiratory infection that got me on a wild anxiety spiral (because the first infection landed us in the hospital!).

I know I’m not alone. Flu season is in full swing, and every parent of school-aged kids can feel it. ERs are packed to the brim with sick children (and adults!), the lines at doctors’ clinics are long, and moms and dads are catching whatever their kids had, bringing the whole house down.

If you’re an anxious parent like me, this guide is for you. Knowledge is power – and when we’re armed with the information we need to navigate “sick” season, we can get through it with more confidence and (hopefully) less chaos. Whether it’s the flu or another viral infection (because there are plenty of them circulating!), here’s your primer to what you need, what to do, and how to make decisions as a family during a health challenge.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children: What Every Parent or Caregiver Should Know

October 10, 2025 / Posted by Ria Formentera in Education

As I was leaving the school premises, a mom approached me to ask if I was her son’s reading teacher. I said yes, and for the precious few minutes that followed, we briefly discussed her son’s struggles and progress. It’s not that her son or his classmates lack the ability to read. Their brains simply work differently, which is not a bad thing. They are bright, energetic, and kind, but they need support with challenges such as sitting still, following written instructions, or comprehending words on a page. Today, we call this neurodivergence.

Some of my students are neurodivergent, with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences. In conversations with parents, I’ve felt how confusing and overwhelming it can be to figure out the next steps. After teaching neurodivergent kids, I want to share what I’ve learned to better support parents, teachers, and caregivers.

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What Really Happens When Couples Avoid the Money Talk?

October 14, 2025 / Posted by Ria Formentera in Family Life

Being prepared is on top of everyone’s mind these days. While we are largely focusing on preparing for natural hazards, our family’s safety and stability also depend on how we manage our finances day after day.

Many Filipino couples still avoid the money talk, a topic considered as sensitive or even taboo. But the longer couples avoid it, the heavier it becomes to face. Because in truth, not talking about money costs a lot more.

Here’s what really happens.

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A Parent’s Guide to Staying Safe and Prepared for Natural Hazards

October 10, 2025 / Posted by Ria Formentera in Family Life

Following the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Bogo, Cebu, and the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Davao Oriental, we are strongly reminded that our country is within the Pacific Ring of Fire, that’s why we are prone to earthquakes.

As our kababayans brace for aftershocks and many families continue to recover from the damage, it’s a wake up call for us to strengthen our disaster preparedness at home. In the spirit of bayanihan, let’s not only extend help to affected communities but also make sure our own families are ready for emergencies, whether it’s an earthquake or typhoon.

Here’s how we, as parents, can take small but meaningful steps to prepare our homes and ensure our children’s safety no matter what natural hazard comes our way.