by rossanahead | Dec 20, 2011 | good life, parenting
For the sixth year in a row, I received two whole big Binagoogang Pata (deep-fried pig’s hind leg with sautéed shrimp paste) from our franchisee from Dagupan, 27-year-old Cindy Cua. She and her Sudoku World Champion sister Sarah delivered my favorite dish of all time,...
by rossanahead | Dec 14, 2011 | parenting, woman
Sooner or later, I know that I’ll have to start talking to my children about responsible sexual behavior. I was young once too, and I know how it is to be so caught up in the first blush of love. For some, this first brush with romance is so intense that they’re...
by rossanahead | Oct 12, 2011 | Education, parenting, students
The results of a research study on Filipino teenagers had me smiling all week long. Despite the pervasive perception among adults that Pinoy teens have fully embraced their Western counterparts’ behaviors and attitudes, the study showed that that belief isn’t exactly...
by rossanahead | Sep 22, 2011 | AHEAD, career, Education, parenting, students
Many years ago, I met a longtime friend whose son was studying at Ateneo, one of the top three schools in the Philippines. I told her that I want my children to study at Ateneo as well someday. All she said was, “Let’s see.” At that time, we were nowhere near where we...
by rossanahead | Sep 8, 2011 | career, ideas, parenting, woman
Motherhood is a 24/7 job with no holidays. You’re a mom from Monday to Sunday whether you’re sick, sad, or sleepy. And whether your child is one or 41, you’ll still be his mom. I am a mom four times over. Paolo and Nicolo, Darla and Meg—they are my sweethearts, the...
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