Santa Claus is in Town!
Every child should experience that one magical moment sitting on Old Saint Nick’s lap, while whispering to him his or her Christmas wish. My daughter missed her chance last year, but this time around I made sure not to… We were first in line. Ha,ha! Although my one year old, Cassey Hunter, could barely talk […]
Meeting America’s Next Top Model Allison Harvard
She’s sophisticated and she’s got character – lots of if. It was a pleasure meeting America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) Finalist, Allison Harvard as she represented a brand that has been in the beauty and wellness industry for the past 20 years… Bioessence. I used to just watch her on television. That Barbie-like, timid and […]
The Maya Kitchen’s New Gen Baker: Jennifer Villanueva
A copy paste from newgenbaker.com Please see link for full feature story: newgenbaker.com/blogs/jennifer-villanueva Meet our New Gen Baker, Jennifer Villanueva, 37, a proprietor and the owner of Big Ben Concepts Marketing Services, a duly recognized marketing and PR firm that specializes in events organization and public relations services. She is also an artist, a baking […]
When Mommy Gets Her Me-Time
We’ve heard it all before, being a full-time mom can be the toughest job in the world. As a mom, we wear many hats and tackle many responsibilities for our family. Our hectic lifestyles sometimes leave us without even a single minute relaxing on our own. In some cases, this is by choice, because, by […]
Art Workshop I: Working with the Little Masters of Arts
I had the pleasure of working again with the 5 and up age group today. I’ve always loved teaching arts to children. Although it was a challenge to keep their interest for the entire three hours session, the fun begins as I am actually able to do so. (Well, except with my youngest student, a […]
Mommified and Loving It
Before I was Supermom, it took me the average of 15 minutes to get ready to leave the house for work. From grooming, to having breakfast, getting my stuff ready, wearing my pair of kikay heels, before I actually step out of the house. As i get ready to drive off, I start putting on […]
Frugal But Fun First Party
Throwing a birthday party for kids on a shoestring budget doesn’t have to look scrimped and pinched. For frugal parents who can’t or doesn’t want to host a full-blown birthday carnival that will leave young guests gasping from sheer excitement.. it doesn’t mean that the celebration has to suffer. There are plenty of ways that […]
BABYSITTING 101
There’s no doubt BABYSITTING requires skills in CREATIVITY, ADVENTURE and PLAY. But these skills are no help if you don’t know what to do when a kid gets bored with your nanny routine or you’re not prepared for the realities of a 3-year-old’s temper.
Managing kids can be a challenge. One moment they’re snuggling up for bedtime stories and introducing you to their imaginary friends, next thing you know, they’re biting their siblings or painting a rainbow on the walls…
How to cope? Plan ahead for all kinds of possibilities!
Be creative. Be ready to take on multiple roles. Be a teacher. Be an actor. Be a ventriloquist. Be a doctor. Be a nutritionist. Be a superhero. Name it. Just don’t be a bore.
As for me, the ever willing nanny of my little monsters, Danielle Francesca and Marcus Jacob, babysitting in a watchful manner can go a long way toward keeping these kids out of trouble. I’ve always loved this task. These kids have been my energizer, and I don’t think I’d ever get tired being with them. The good news is, another one is coming very soon. I just can’t wait to see her. My little’s sister’s first born Sabina. Looking forward to my babysitting adventures with you Sabinbin.
There’s a lot to remember about looking after kids, and I’m sure most of it are very comprehensible. When babysitting, avoid distractions like going online, text messaging, etc. because kids need your full attention.
If you’re not comfortable looking after hyper-active kids, then don’t take the job. With babysitting come GREAT responsibilities. Babysitting can bring all kinds of surprises — both good and bad. Knowing what to expect helps you prepare. And with preparation comes confidence! Most importantly, you should have PATIENCE. And I mean LOTS OF IT!