Millennial Parenting
Tikoy’s preparedness for reading got more pronounced when we bought an Elephant and Piggie book, “I am Invited to a Party” by Mo Willems. It became an instant hit for our family for its hilarious story and simple content. Tikoy immediately picked up the repetitive words, and reading them was more fun with interactive dialogue and engaging illustrations.
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Dragons Love Tacos is a hilarious children’s book by Adam Rubin with charming illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. It’s a playful story about dragons’ love for tacos and the surprisingly fiery consequences of spicy salsa.
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The real reason why we visited Kalamansi Kafe in Sathon, Bangkok was to let our son try the iconic Filipino dessert, Halo-Halo. Since he received the book, “Halu-Halo Espesyal,” he has been curious about its taste (Tikoy was only 2 or 3 years old when he last tried it) and hungry for other Filipino delicacies.
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We received so many comments and superstitious beliefs while pregnant, and more so after giving birth, that was both funny and annoying at the same time, so Mark and I compiled them for later use. Little did we know that they’d be the base of our first children’s story about a little girl, Ria, and her newborn baby brother with a heart-shaped birthmark on his forehead. Shed light on unfounded beliefs and instill unconditional love with this book!
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Father’s Day gift ideas that are not best-dad-in-the-world mugs
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This is our favorite children’s Bible storybook. We love how it faithfully translates scripture into language that kids can understand and closes each chapter with how Jesus–His love, sacrifice, and salvation–is woven in every story.
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Tikoy is no longer a baby. He is becoming more and more himself: establishing his preferences, and can decide for himself. We couldn’t be any happier to see his independence unfold, but it also comes along with tantrums and power struggles. No parent would be fond of a child throwing a fit when they’re already…
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I have been secretly browsing the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals in Book Depository, but shied away from buying a copy, thinking it’s too beautiful to tarnish with my untidy scrawls.
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It’s shallow to buy a book for its cute cover design. Still, I always think that publishers who invest in good graphic designers also have an eye for quality content and qualified authors. Since Kidstarter is a book for toddlers, the illustration was fitting to be lively, bright, and functional. More than the design, what…
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We’re sharing Tikoy’s favorite Filipino books in honor of Buwan ng Wika! 1. Pista Na! This picture book takes kids through the festivities Filipinos celebrate. It’s a colorful board book your toddler would love to flip through. Our little boy liked it so much that we made it the theme of his 3rd birthday! Where…
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Mark x Abi 