Take time with your loved ones: 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

How to Teach the Bible to Kids

By: Cherry Moriones Doromal

My two sons both enjoy reading the Bible and watching Bible stories online. As they have both developed this interest, I’m blessed enough for not having to exert extra effort in convincing them to read what they call the “Super Book”.

Strategy, of course, is another issue. How to make kids understand the Bible is an imaginative task. Here are some ideas on how to teach the Bible to the little ones:

1. When to begin. Teaching the Bible to kids is not a difficult job to parents who start early. As we say: “Early bird catches the worm.” Begin exposing your child to the Bible as early as possible. As soon as the child is exposed to Bible principles through applicable means, like Biblical songs or kids’ praise, exposure grows into interest and interest forms a habit.

2. Where to begin. In teaching the Bible, start with the basic and most important character—God, the Supreme Being. It is really important to start right because this becomes the foundation of your child’s faith. This may be effectively taught by starting with “creation” in the book of Genesis, where the power of God was shown when He created the world and everything in it. The next step is to introduce Jesus, which may be begun with a lesson on the promise of Savior to Mary through Angel Gabriel; to be followed by the story of the birth of Christ. For kids of all levels, the many miracles of Jesus Christ, which can be easily imagined, are ideal sequence of lessons.

3. Use visual aids to illustrate. Visual aids have three main purposes—to catch the kid’s attention, for better comprehension and retention. If the kid is two to seven years old, use colored pictures to help him understand the story better. Online resources may also be used. For kids older than seven years old, any form of visual aids, such as puppets, may be used.

4. Involve the kid. After telling a story, you may engage your child to helpful activities like games, creative arts, and drawing, in relation to the story he learned, for enhanced recall. If you have more than one kid, interactive activities may be done indoors and outdoors.

5. Memory verse. Since kids have good memory, take this opportunity to make them keep the Word of God in their hearts, while developing their memory skills, by having them memorize Biblical verses. Start with short verses, like Genesis 1:1,“In the beginning God created heaven and earth.” As the child improves, you may have him try longer verses.

6. Helpful videos. One passive yet effective way to teach the Bible to your kids is to leave them alone in the room while watching Bible animation. To complete the feel, treat them with snacks, like what they would have in a movie house.

7. Bible story telling at bedtime. Instead of counting sheep before he sleeps, share a Bible story with your kid at bedtime. It doesn’t have to be long, and it doesn’t matter if you repeat similar stories many times. The logic here is to make God’s Word a vital part of your kid’s daily life.

8. Sunday School/Vacation Bible School. Since I’m a Sunday School baby, too, I can attest on how this experience has influenced me. Those I learned 30 years ago are still fresh in my memory. While not all churches offer Sunday School sessions, when given an option to send your kid to Sunday School or Vacation Bible School classes, don’t hesitate to have him join the class, even if you feel your child won’t understand the lesson. Trust that God will have your kid understand the Bible in due time. Isaiah 55:11 says, “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

Raising our kids in the knowledge of God is a wonderful decision. Let’s take it from the great psalmist King David who said: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105) May the Word of God enlighten both our path and our kids’ today and everyday .

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Friday, March 2, 2012

How to Discipline a Child with Minimal (or No) Spanking

By Cherry Moriones-Doromal

Being blessed with two boys, I find it challenging for me as a mom to raise my two kids, who have two distinct personalities, in a single standardized manner.

Disciplining the child is a skill that parents learn over the years of living with their kids.

In my approach of discipline, Proverbs 22:6 guides me along the way, where it says: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” And as to how I apply the principle, please check these out:

1.Start early. Mold your child’s ideal behavior as early in his life as possible. Developmental psychologists say that even the newborn has his own way of communicating his feelings and responding to mommy’s voice and other sounds—cooing, gurgling, smiling, and crying. So, it is important that you communicate with your kid in a manner that he will understand. For instance, a warm hug or kiss to a baby will mean love. Or to a first grader, how do you communicate good grooming? Do this by combing his hair, fixing his clothes, and putting on cologne before he goes to school, and say these simple words: “You look great. This is the way you should be every day.”

2.Set an example. The general principle in disciplining the child is to “do what you preach.” If you want something for your child to adopt, set an example. You may not effectively teach your child the bad effects of smoking if you frequently smoke in front of him.

3.Form a habit. A habit starts by introducing the right thing and doing the same thing constantly. For instance, if you want your child to eat vegetables, then, introduce to him vegetables by serving vegetables (such as carrots, cabbage, broccoli, etc.) regularly in his meals.

4.Involve the child. A Chinese proverb says: “Tell me I will forget. Show me I will remember. Involve me and I will understand.” The effects are poles apart in “simply saying swimming is fun”, “having your child watch kids swimming”, and “having your child dip himself in the pool to swim”. Educators and psychologists agree with similar principle that learning is attained most when the person is involved. In this manner, the person is able to tell others about his experience, and that experience will stick in his mind.

5.Make good things fun. Forcing your child to do something good may imply future negative repercussions, such as rebellion, inability to decide for/by himself or hatred. Better than pressing on him, think of fun ways of making him do something out of his own choice. For instance, in my case, I want my kids to be thoughtful. How do I train them to be thoughtful? Last Christmas, for instance, I prepared a table complete with art materials--colorful pens, nice paper, scissors etc. -- and asked the boys if they wanted to join me in creating Christmas cards for dad and granny. Yes, they joined me and were both excited to give their personalized Christmas cards to everyone.

6.Reward for good things done. The reward system,also known as positive reinforcement, is an excellent counterpart of corporal punishment or spanking. When your child does something good (even just simple ones, not necessarily outstanding acts), let him enjoy rewards. If he studied well, then let him play his favorite computer games on weekend.

7.Transform negative instructions to positive. Child psychologists believe that negative words and phrases like "no," "don't," "you can't," "I won't," "stop," and "not until” have unhelpful effects to the child. When a parent says "no," the child perceives the parent as a hindrance to what he wants to do. Parents are advised not to use these words, as much as possible, and just think of creative ways to speak their instructions. For instance, your child asks for chocolate candies right ahead of lunch. Instead of saying, "No chocolates until you've finished your lunch," you could say, "Sure, you can have chocolates after we’ve eaten lunch.”

Monday, February 27, 2012

How to Strengthen Parent-Teen Relationship

By Cherry Moriones Doromal

At the stage of puberty, family support is highly demanded to assure that the parent-teen bond is not severed by the adjustments which occur in physical, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of the child.

It’s not a very unusual scenario that parents and teens clash about various issues at home because of the many changes both parties experience in passing through a stage where the adolescent explores many things about life. This, however, is something that can be avoided when parents will only endeavor to strengthen their relationship with their teens. Here’s how:

1. Be your teen’s best friend. Just like a real best friend, spend time with your teen as much as you can-- laugh with him, cry with him,eat with him, go to the gym with him or go out on a party with him. Talk to him casually when you’re together and when he comes home from school, ask how his day went.

2. Give your teen some freedom to act without your shadow. How do we reconcile this tip with number 1 above? It's important to know our limitations in interfering with the life and whereabouts of our teens.

While your teenager might treat you as his best friend, you must know how to balance your being a parent. The art of recognizing the need to keep distance is essential. For instance, in coming up with decisions where a minor needs guidance on, such as which course to take up in college, you may get into the scene. But, in choosing which club to join,such as where, obviously, your teen is more interested in swimming or karate club, don’t force him to join the glee club.

3.    Think his age, feel his age. As parents, be open-minded about how your teens feel. Try to understand where his actions, choices and decisions come from, considering the circumstances and his lack of experience. Talk to him properly to explain issues.

4.    Show that you care while showing a certain level of understanding and respect on his choices. Teenage is characterized by a period where your kids develop crushes. Normally, it is the time where puppy love or hero worship blooms. Don’t stick your nose in whoever your youngster admires. Let him develop his own sense of identity. Slyly give sound advice when needed, and set easy-to-understand rules, such as: " It’s okay to have crush, but don’t get into any serious relationships, for now, because you’re too young."

5.    Being open makes you close. Have an accommodating atmosphere when dealing with your teenager. Initiate a welcoming attitude by being open to him. For instance, talk to him how happy you were upon being commended for accomplishing your office tasks, saying what exactly your boss said. Talk about your interests, opinions on politics and vacation plans. If you would share personal thoughts to your minor, he would most likely, open up his own feelings in the same manner.

6.    Let his voice be heard. Begin involving your teen in coming up with minor family decisions, such as how and where he would like the family to spend the next weekend.

7.    Proper orientation on sensitive issues starts from home. Teenagers usually face a lot of questions and difficulties as regards changes in many aspects of their lives. While the schools and the real world offer their own ways of teaching the minors, it's always safest and most ideal to learn from home. For instance, the menstrual cycle and basic hygiene are better explained by a mom to her teenage girl. Issues on sexuality or sexual awareness are best explained at home as the parents slot in moral values in making clear to the teen sensitive subjects.

Parents, make the critical teenage period of your child an exciting moment of discovery for you and your child by building up your relationship. The family has an extra nurturing task to perform at his stage. With proper guidance and support, you are sure to lead your teen to the right way, and correctly prepare him for his life as an adult.

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The Teacher as a Learner
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How to discipline a child with Minimal or NO SPANKING
How to Teach the Bible to Kids

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Honoring a decade of happy marriage

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Dating Ideas for Married Christian Couples

By Cherry Moriones Doromal

Following the footsteps of my parents who, by the way, will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this month, my husband and I go on constant dating, so as to preserve our marriage bond. And it works— we get closer and happier each day.

While you might think that a Christian couple’s dating has to feel and look somewhat religious like going to the Church and attending prayer meetings, on the contrary, a married Christian couple’s dating can be a thrilling experience that creates closeness to the husband and wife.

Should you be curious on how we set exciting dates, here are some ideas, which I hope you'll try, too:

DATING AT HOME

As a busy couple, sometimes, we need to buy time by never having to leave our home. Attention, guys! If cooking for your wife is unusual, why not cook for your wife this time. Set the table in a romantic arrangement, just like how it is in a fine dining restaurant. Since you know your wife’s favorite food, take an effort to cook a simple menu that is made special with love. Present it the way a gourmet chef would. Complete the cozy atmosphere by lighting candles on a dim dining area. Play a classical or jazz music on the background. That’s simply romantic, isn’t it?

Breakfast in bed. What a nice morning it is for a wife to wake up with freshly picked flowers beside her, and a matching sweet note that says: “Breakfast is ready. I hope you’ll like it.” Prepare a breakfast-in-bed set and put it in a tray. Lay it down on the bed or on a table in the bedroom. Make the breakfast set look special by adding fresh fruit or salad sidings for more color.

To help you think, here are some breakfast ideas:

Tropical Breakfast
Waffles or French Toast
Bagel Breakfast

At home, my personal preference is English Breakfast-- English muffin, eggs, and orange juice and brewed coffee.

Movie time. Spend a comfortable night with your husband either in the bedroom or in the living room as you watch a good movie. Prepare movie time snacks and hot or cold beverages that you will both enjoy. Re-arrange your mock theater in such a way that it will look special.

Just to share a bit more, last Valentine’s day, I even printed a replica theater pass and gave my husband, and our two kids their own tickets, with corresponding seat number and free popcorn and meal stub. It was a lot of fun.

Picnic at the backyard.The next suggestion is a classic in our home. If you have a home garden, invite your spouse on a pre-arranged picnic with your kids, family or close friends in your own backyard. Make the occasion unique by making a personalized invitation for your spouse, and have her dress up just like she would in a real picnic. Prepare couples’ games to make the moment more entertaining.

Explore new places. If you have extra budget,it would be nice to explore local or international places together which you haven’t been to, and create memorable sweet moments in those places. I personally preserve these memorable moments through photos and blogging like this.

Out in the sun. Nature tripping, such as hiking, canoe ride, biking, and joy riding.

Restaurant hopping. For a change, try going to different restaurants serving international cuisines and enjoy the food together. It would be cool to have a casual or serious talk about your short-term and long-term plans; or simply have fun reviewing the menu and services of the restaurant.

Couple's Spa. Relieving stress may be done together! Have a regular relaxing moment with your spouse by going to health clubs or spa.

Group dating.To avoid monotony, set a group couples’ date with friends and associates who have similar Christian family values as yours. It's a good way to strengthen your ties with your spouse.

As married Christian couples, let your love grow each day and establish wonderful marital friendship along the way by dating regularly.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Take time with your loved ones: 10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home

Take time with your loved ones: 10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home: by Cherry Moriones Doromal How excited are you to coming home from work or school each day? Is your home the best place you can share yo...

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10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home

by Cherry Moriones Doromal

How excited are you to coming home from work or school each day? Is your home the best place you can share your biggest smile, laugh at the top of your voice, and be tranquil whether awake or asleep?
How do we attain and maintain a peaceful home? Here are some tips:

1. Constant and proper communication. As in any other kind of relationship, regular communication is the key to understanding your spouse, kids or any other member of your family. Lack of communication draws you apart from one another, bringing about miscommunication, misunderstanding and declining relationship.

It’s not an excuse that you’re the silent type. A simple compliment like “You look wonderful” or a word of concern like “How’s your day?” and “Have you eaten yet?” are powerful single-liners. Communication may not, at all times, be expressed only in words—text messages, sticky notes, a smile, a cup of coffee, hugs and kisses are gestures that communicate better relationships.

As to the other party, it’s important that he takes time to LISTEN and is sensitive to what’s being communicated to him.

2. Make time for your loved ones. Busy? Who can't be busy in today’s society? Even our pets at home may be busy doing their stuff. Set aside a quality moment with your family. It doesn’t matter how short or long each day, as long as your time and thoughts are exclusively devoted for your spouse or kids on that particular moment. It may be a 15-minute meal time without interruptions, or a two-hour movie time.

3. Renew your love every day. It’s sad to realize that a lot of people around the world feel like their homes are a battlefield where enemies are ready to strike from any corner. As a result, they end up seeking for comfort from the outside world or other people, and most likely, they engage themselves to vices.

Another secret to achieving peace in your home is to fall in love with your spouse every single day. Don’t let yourself be enticed by things which will ruin your relationship. Never get tired of rekindling the sweetness you had when you were at the peak of your happy relationship.

4. Consider your family in making life’s choices. Opportunities come and, sometimes, being overwhelmed with them makes us decide in a flash without thinking of consequences. Think wisely when making decisions and consult your spouse to be certain he’s open about them and is willing to support you along the way.

5. Set rules but be reasonable. As parents, it’s all right to set rules to our kids— no video games on school days, reward for a perfect grade, no smoking, etc. Be careful, though, in setting up rules, and be sure that your rules are workable. Give everyone a certain level of freedom to express themselves or their opinions. If your kids (especially the teens) look at you as a modern day Hitler whose wishes couldn't be challenged, your kids might rebel against you. In rebellious acts begin many disorders at home.

6.   Don’t spread unhealthy rumors about your family. Every home has its own imperfection. Siblings clash and spouses disagree occasionally. Don’t gossip about your own family because this will cause unlimited trouble for everyone.

7.   Don’t gossip about somebody else’s life. It is a basic rule that we shouldn’t meddle into the lives of other people. If you‘re not a party to issues outside of your home, and if you’re not being requested to give sound advice, it would be best that you keep your mouth from talking about your neighbor’s lives to avoid chaos.

8.   Settle issues as soon as possible. Should there be any disagreement in your family, resolve the problem as soon as possible. How soon? Within the day! This might sound irrational especially when the matter is a big issue. Call me extreme, but, I think there’s nothing too big when we’re talking about preserving peace in our own home. We’re protecting our family relationship here.

Stop waiting for the right timing in the future because, most likely, pride will take its course, and no reconciliation will be had. It’s good to be guided by Biblical principles such as, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” ( Eph. 4:26 )

9. Desire peace. “THINK ABOUT”, “SAY”, and “DO” things which will bring peace into your home. Remember, what we sow is what we reap.

10. Pray with your family. This is the ultimate secret that I would like to impart. Pray with your family and ask God to take control of every situation in your life.

Praying together may not mean the family being physically together in one room. Many homes have family members in other places, for work or other reasons.

By praying together, it may mean setting a certain time of the day wherein everyone will pause for a moment to pray for the family, anywhere he may be. It may also mean praying at no specific time, where everyone will pray for a common intention about the family.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 )

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Freeze it!

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/302629/freeze-it

Journal of a Practical Mom

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/302131/journal-a-practical-mom#comment-7014

Honoring a decade of happy marriage

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/303986/honoring-a-decade-happy-marriage

Summertime ironies are cool

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/315042/summertime-ironies-are-cool

On Sowing and Reaping

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Leave the crab behind

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Monday, January 30, 2012

More eats coming up!

Where We Eat in Manila Philippines Continued...

Manila Philippines-- As promised last night, I'll be posting up more food blogs on this site. Just a quick recap,we paused on my post birthday dinner at Corniche and Sky Lounge, Diamond Hotel Manila, Philippines. All of these were taken on my birthday month, January.

Next,we also traveled to Traders Hotel's Latitude Restaurant, Coffee.com and T Lounge. And at the last phase, I gave you the feel of Dusit Thani Hotel's Sunday Family Crossover Brunch.

For now, I'd rather accelerate a bit to cover more photos and tickle your taste buds,again.

Filipino style fried boneless butterflied Pla-Pla at Abe, Mall of Asia (Pla-Pla or giant Tilapia is known as St. Peter's fish in other countries)

Suman sa Lihiya with Tsokolate Eh or Ah at Cafe Adriatico --soft steamed molded sticky rice in coco milk that melts in your mouth--topped with coco syrup (coco jam in a more liquified form) and paired with thick hot chocolate. This is simply, "wow!" and has been my favorite version of "suman" since 12 years ago.


Love this gratifying Mango Tapioca dessert at Makan Makan Asian Food Village, Ocean Park Manila.


Nachos Appetizer at T.G.I. Fridays-- succulent and filling. It was served to me gratis for my Bistro Circle membership.

Big servings, kid-proof and extra friendly ambiance-- just a few reasons why we go to T.G.I. Friday's regularly. This, in particular, was taken at the Global City (Bonifacio High Street) branch.

TGIF--Grilled Jack Daniel's Pork chop for the big boy


The celebratory atmosphere is just beginning. After the TGIF staff sang a birthday song for me, I've got to blow this candle without delay...just before my icecream melts.

At Conti's, Nuvali -- try this mocha layered cake. Great with brewed coffee or hot tea.


Adobo at Conti's. Its small serving is ideal if you're planning to take a dessert or to try other entrees.


Conti's-- Strawberry cream pie for my niece Kaela

Some sort of banoffee pie, also at Conti's. I forgot the name, but I never forget how good it was.

Not many restaurants offer danggit; and my craving for danggit brought my feet here at Conti's. By the way, Guernica's is another fine restaurant that serves danggit.

Wish granted...See how happy I am?!


Here's a refreshing watermelon shake from Xin Huang Hong Kong Cafe, Mall of Asia

T.G.I.F. Mozzarella is best eaten when hot. Otherwise, you can't pull it the way he does.

We don't leave Fridays without having this burger, for dine-in or to-go.

Fridays French French Onion Soup-- I just like the cheese on top;the soup,though, is too salty for me.

Dulcinea's Churros con Chocolate remains unmatched,I think. I love the crispy churros,perfectly paired with the thickness and texture of Dulcinea's version of Spanish chocolate.

Look at how simple and tasteful Cafe Adriatico and Abe present their wide variety of fresh tropical drinks.

If you think you've seen them all, you might just be dreaming! What you see is just the tip of the iceberg of the wide selection of luscious breakfast menu at Corniche.

Fridays Creamy Fettuccini Pasta Alfredo with freshly diced tomato is my delectable choice for tonight.

My salmon plate for lunch at Cafe Adriatico

A delectable steamed fish fillet in soy dish at Flavors of China

Presenting the Classic Savory Chicken. I was hesitant to feature this due to the poor quality of my cellphone shot;however,I don't want you to miss this recommendation. (In fact, a lot of my craving Facebook pals freaked out in hunger when I posted this.lol!) Today, there's no reason for you to drool as there are Savory branches offering delivery service.

Another low-quality mobile phone shot which I, nevertheless, am posting up to show how much I enjoyed Guernica's low-sodium caesar salad, pumpkin soup and garlic-butter bread, not to mention the elegant homey ambiance.

Kudos to Crisostomo turn of the Century Filipino Dining (Resorts World Manila/ Nuvali) for introducing our very own Filipino flavors in such a flattering level! Sinigang,pinakbet,grilled tuna,crispy pata--name the Filipino dish in your wildest fantasy, and it will be served here perfectly.

1521, a cozy Filipino restaurant in Burgos Circle, is another fine recommendation. The culinary presentation is ideal for new palates familiarizing themselves to Pinoy Cuisine. The way Filipino dishes are presented at 1521 is adapted to international taste (so, if you expect authentic tasting native dishes, this might not be the place you're looking for).

By the way, if you feel that the more famous SMOKELESS GRILL Restaurants at a reasonable per pax price are too crowded, try Sambokojin (though, prior reservation is recommended).

Recently, my family found a new home at Kulinarya Kitchen. Whenever we visit Rockwell (Powerplant Mall), we would always crave for the menu offered in this restaurant. I love the way Kulinarya presents its dishes--enticing color,never dry, always gourmet.

Here's my favorite entrée at Kulinarya Kitchen: Grilled Prawns Thermidor in red sauce, with bell pepper and cream on top, served with rice.

Still at Kulinarya Kitchen, check out how they present their Salmon plate.

Oh,well, since it's late, let's make a full stop for now. I hope you liked the additional menu. I'll be right back for more.

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Take time with your loved ones

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

How to Teach the Bible to Kids

Friday, March 2, 2012

How to Discipline a Child with Minimal (or No) Spanking

Monday, February 27, 2012

How to Strengthen Parent-Teen Relationship

Friday, February 24, 2012

Dating Ideas for Married Christian Couples

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Take time with your loved ones: 10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home

10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home

Monday, January 30, 2012

More eats coming up!

Where We Eat in Manila Philippines Continued...

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10 Secrets to a Peaceful Family Home

Dating Ideas for Married Christian Couples

How to Teach the Bible to Kids

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