Ten Ways to Say “I LOVE YOU”

Joy | February 25, 2010

Here are Ten great ways to say “I Love You.” Apply the three C’s. Seize every opportunity to compliment, commend, and congratulate your partner. Apply to your marriage the advice of St. Paul: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – anything is excellent [...]

Perfect Wedding

Joy | January 9, 2010

A perfect wedding is perhaps every woman’s dream. But preparing for a perfect wedding is not an easy thing. Preparation may mean pressure to every woman. There are a lot of things to take into consideration to make the moment beautiful and perfect. That is why it is important that wedding articles should be read [...]

Mother’s Instruction

Joy | October 17, 2009

Cooking is a branch of education which has the most direct influence upon human life. Young women think that it is menial to cook and do other kinds of housework. For this reason, many girl who marry and have the care of families have little idea of the duties devolving upon a wife and mother.  Teach [...]

Importance of the Mother’s Role

Joy | October 16, 2009

The importance of the mother’s role should be recognized. One of those roles is as gatekeeper for food purchases and food-related activities.  Here are some tips that may help: Establish rules and guidelines for shopping. Children need to know ahead of time what is expected of them. Let them know what you consider acceptable behavior [...]

Training the First Child

Joy | October 15, 2009

Parents must learn the lesson of implicit obedience to God’s voice, which speaks to them out of His Word. As they learn this lesson, they can teach their children respect and obedience in word and action. This is the work that should be carried on in home. Those who do it will reach upward themselves, [...]

Mutual Obligation

Joy | October 14, 2009

Parents are under obligation to feed and clothe and educate their children. Children are under obligation to serve their parents with cheerful, earnest fidelity. When children cease to feel their obligation to share the toil and burden with their parents, then how would it suit them to have their parents cease to feel their obligation [...]

Basic Lessons For Children

Joy | October 9, 2009

Well may the mother inquire, as she looks upon the children given to her care. What is the great aim and object of their education? Is it to fit them for life and its duties, to qualify them to take an honorable position in the world, to do good, to benefit their fellow-beings, to gain eventually [...]

Training and Preparation of Parents

Joy | October 8, 2009

The child’s first teacher is the mother. During the period of greatest susceptibility and most rapid development his education is to a great degree in her hands. To her first is given opportunity to mold the character for good or for evil. She should understand the value of her opportunity and, above every other teacher, [...]

What is Responsible Parenthood?

Joy | October 4, 2009

Responsible parenthood is planning one’s family according to one’s material and spiritual needs. And, notes a pamphlet produced by the Philippines Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc.(POGS), responsible parenthood begins even before a couple gets married: “The engaged couple must plan ahead, not just their wedding, but above all, their family life.” In planning one’s family, [...]

TEACHING STRATEGIES OF PARENTS

Joy | October 3, 2009

The work of the parent is seldom done as it should be. Parents, teach the young tendrils to entwine with God for support. It is not enough that you say, Do this, or, Do that. Prepare the way for your child to obey your commands cheerfully. Teach them to ask the Lord to help them [...]