Blessings this Christmas

Blessings this Christmas

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,...
Teen Pregnancies and Sex Education

Teen Pregnancies and Sex Education

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...

The Pinoy Teen

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...

Being the Best Mom

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...