From Passenger Princess to Driver: How I Gained the Confidence to Take The Wheel, Too!

I grew up without a family car, so I was used to commuting. When I started working, I lived close to the office. Even after getting married, we stayed in the city, so there was really no need for me to learn how to drive. It just wasn’t something I ever had to think about—until life gave me no choice.

Living in the province forced me to embrace driving. My reasons? Emergencies. Bringing my daughter to and from school. Going out and actually having fun. Driving for my husband when he’s tired, or, let’s be real, when he’s had a few drinks. See? A mama can take the wheel too!

Here’s the story of how I finally learned—and what I did to make it happen.

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Make Lasting Family Memories this Easter with this Activity Guide!

Moms and Dads, have you already planned your Easter weekend yet? Don’t worry, it’s not too late!

In this guide, we listed your options for a fun and memorable Easter Sunday with your family around Metro Manila and nearby places. Take your pick and book your slots as soon as you can!

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Pages of Discovery: Lessons I Learned from Teaching Reading to Neurodivergent Kids

The objective given to me as a part-time reading teacher was clear: help kids with low Lexile levels improve their reading performance through eight one-hour reading sessions. It’s a tall order for such a short amount of time, but I willingly took on the challenge.

I met all nine kids on Day 1, some of them are kids with autism. I did enjoy our first class but a part of me also wanted to beg off after it. But as soon as Day 8 was over, I said goodbye to the kids and left the school with tears in my eyes. In my heart, I hoped there was still a Day 9 or 10. I think I learned a lot more about life than the kids ever learned from me in those eight sessions.

If you’re a parent or teacher of a neurodivergent kid, this article is especially for you.

(Note: Learners’ names are altered to protect their privacy.)

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Don’t Wait: 5 Reasons Pinoy Parents Should Watch ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix Now

I first learned about the Netflix miniseries Adolescence through a friend’s social media post. I got curious about the “one cam per episode” innovative storytelling as he put it, and I took a mental note of watching it later. It didn’t take long until a parent friend brought it up, the nudge I needed to finally start watching.

The entire story is told in four episodes around an hour each. But don’t underestimate this perceived brevity: every episode can get heavy and intense as it explores why 13-year-old Jamie Miller was arrested for suspected murder of his classmate Katie.

Right after each episode ends, I was conflicted whether to continue with the next or pause for a much-needed breathing space. As a parent and teacher, I urge you to not delay watching it. If there’s any “perfect” time to see it, it’s now.

Here’s why.

Don't Wait: 5 Reasons Pinoy Parents Should Watch ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix Now
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