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Category Archives: Fatherhood
The First Time is Always the Hardest
You may have heard this line uttered in a number of unrelated events: The first time is the hardest. It could be an exam. Perhaps a job interview. Going to war. Speaking in public. Sex, even.
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Birthdays are Overrated
Birthdays are overrated. Although it could be argued that simply because I usually don’t celebrate birthdays, it doesn’t mean it’s overrated. As Ted Failon said in jest, why would I spend tons of money to entertain my family and friends … Continue reading
And I’m Very Very Sorry
Yesterday, my son was playing games in the laptop and, unknown to me, was tinkering with the files in it. He always had a problem double left-clicking with the laptop’s touch pad, so he sometimes go with the right click. … Continue reading
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What Father’s Day?
Men are not known to be the best chronicler of dates, and that I mean calendar dates of events or occasions that matter to their significant others. Anniversaries and birthdates. You name it, we men are guilty as charged. Surely … Continue reading
Revenge of the Lolas
Grandparents seem to have this habit of loving grandchildren more than the parents of those grandchildren (apo). That phrase “parents of those grandchildren” means us, of course. For many of us new parents, this is rather strange because our children … Continue reading
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child
There was once a time when it’s acceptable for a parent to impose discipline by hitting the child with a rod or stick. Some might still be using this form of punishment, but I suspect it’s just a figure of … Continue reading
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Outliers: The Story of Success (Malcolm Gladwell)
In reviewing the life of a successful person, the usual focus is the personal or inborn traits of that person. This is not the entire story, as discussed in the new thought-provoking book of Malcolm Gladwell, the Outliers: The Story … Continue reading
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Choosing between Work and Family
Striking a balance between career and family is never easy. Even superheroes are confronted with the dilemma of choosing between spending time with a loved one or saving the world. Ask Batman or Spiderman. Or even Superman. They would probably … Continue reading
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The Proposed Reproductive Health Law
There’s a growing debate on the proposed “Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008” (House Bill No. 5043). In essence, the propose law mandates the Population Commission (POPCOM) to be the central planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring body for … Continue reading
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Dealing with the Terrible Two
The frequency of “no” from the mouth of my son had been increasing for around two months now. Brush your teeth: No. It’s time to go to sleep: No. Let’s continue playing tomorrow: No. The only exception is when we … Continue reading
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