The Kitchen Mom by dhess

Love them or hate them, video games are a part of our lives. There’s a lot of conflicting information on the effects of video games on health. Studies link it to eye strain, obesity, and even seizures. While neurological and psychological testing suggests that certain types of games can increase neuroplasticity, promote hand eye coordination, and even treat trauma. However, too much of a good thing is almost always bad for you. Between your phone, your work computer, and electronics at home, there’s always a screen available, and that can take its toll. Kids and adolescents are uniquely susceptible to video game addiction, but if you’re finding yourself spending hours in front of a screen, there are a few things you should watch out for. 1. Eye Strain Eye strain is an ongoing problem with our addiction to screens. It has even been given a name in the medical profession: Computer Vision Syndrome , or CVS. CVS is caused by the burden placed on our eyes from being in front of a

Babies skin are really soft and delicate. That's why mother's like us should be careful with the product that we use for our  babies. Some babies become irritable and cranky because of some skin irritation. Maybe our babies look fine but their skin are not. Special Newborn Problems Increased tendency to injury  Increased in photosensitivity Increased  susceptibility to irritants Some parents are confused with products that are labeled " for babies" assuming that it is safe and non-toxic to use for babies. During the 5th day of #7Daysof Cetaphil I asked the doctor if its still safe to use a soap bar for babies and kids 0-5 years old since Chelsea also has sensitive skin. Dr. said that she thinks its still safe to use soap to babies if their skin is not sensitive but she advise that it's better to use the one that is safe and non-toxic baby gentle cleanser like Cetaphil Baby. Why not use soap? Skin has a normal pH of 5.5 - 6.5 and mo

Some parents are having a hard time feeding their children healthy food. Sometimes I ask myself how can I continue to encourage my kids to eat healthy. To be honest, they are not picky with fruits but when it comes to vegetables, the kiddos are really picky. With the continous increase in number of obese and underweight children in the world, I think parents needs to be vigilant with the food that we give to our kids. In promoting healthy eating habits, Beko- the Official Partner of the Everyday, launched its Eat Like A Pro advocacy on the Philippines. This campaign aims to help parents feed their chikchil healthier food. This effort is in support of the company's current global initiative of inspiring and educating families , especially the young ones the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Benefits of #EatLikeAPro Boost immune system The first step to have a strong immune system is nutrition, and a well-balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables offers diff

There are certain events in life that come unexpectedly that sometimes even if we have been so prepared, we are still caught off guard, and it is always an ease of worries if you have a someone that you can count on. With this being said, it's always good to remember those people and places that stood with us during those tough times in our life. As they say, it is in those rough times that you’ll know who stays by your side as you rebuild everything from scratch. I'll be sharing to you one of the hardest life challenges that we've encountered. Few years back, a huge fire engulfed our home and burnt down everything to ashes. I can still clearly remember how it was like waking up from this nightmare. That time we are almost going to bed. I, my 1 year old son, my 12 yrs old cousin, my grandma and my great grandma was the only people that time in our house when the fire started. My grandma only took her small bag and small size envelope then we left our hous

There is no such thing as "too young" if your kids have an interest in entrepreneurship, giving them an idea and nurturing their interest, gives them an edge in their future or can even make them possibly a millionaire in the making. There was a time when the word “business” was just synonymous to adults working the daily grind. Today, when you go online, there’s a long list of young, self-made millionaires who made it big as kid entrepreneurs. Although stories of successful child entrepreneurs are no longer uncommon, they still never fail to amaze most grownups because of the degree of creativity, determination, courage and business acumen these kidpreneurs have had at an early age. Commercenter Alabang, the premier lifestyle hub in Alabang, is extended a hand to budding young entrepreneurs through its  Biz Kids Expo last July 28 and 29, 2018. The weekend bazaar provided an avenue for aspiring child entrepreneurs to turn their million-dollar business ideas into

Mom and child bonding moments are the most important factor for the child social and cognitive development. Creating meaningful, priceless and healthy memories with our children will make them ready for the future. Moms know how precious the time is they get to spend with their children. While juggling work responsibilities and taking care of the home and family, moms have learned the art of time management. However, moms may even find themselves busier during summertime when the kids are at home and looking for things to do. (“I’m bored, Mom!” sound familiar?) Summer offers many opportunities to bond with your kids, create memories, and develop skills that they’ll be able to take with them as they grow up. Here are some ideas for bonding activities perfect for your family: 1. Capture moments with a camera.  Set a photo shoot as a family either on a specific time of the year (like birthdays or anniversaries) or a location (like a summer vacation house) to create a tradition

    Wild life film makers and early childhood education experts collaborate to start upthe first wildlife channel that will be a good learning opportunity  for children who are in pre-school. Are nature documentaries too boring for your little ones? Worry no more, mommies and daddies! As the first preschool channel which is all about wildlife and conservation, ZooMoo brings excitement to learning by combining funny and adorable puppet characters, stunning animation, breathtaking nature videos, and interactive games that will help young children develop a love for animals. The channel is available on Solar Entertainment’s latest digital platform, EasyTV. A collaboration between wildlife filmmakers and early childhood education experts from the University of Otago, New Zealand, ZooMoo features a lineup of more than 1,500 standalone episodes that are organized to make learning fun, easy, and effective for very young viewers. The highlight of each show is the channel’s cast

Many Filipinos are getting more and more meticulous when it comes to their healthcare provider, practitioners or even hospitals. That is why a lot of hospitals today are making sure that they are always providing the best and world-class services, just like Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital (JDMH). Founded by a pioneering Medical Examinations Top-notcher from University of Santo Tomas, Dr. Jesus C. Delgado and his wife Mrs. Carmen Bayot-Delgado on August 1, 1948, enhancing the quality of life through excellent personalized patient care was their vision in setting up Delgado Clinic. As the clinic continues to grow in the 1960’s a helping hand came from their daughter Dr. Mary Rose Delgado- Abad who came back from the United States together with his husband, Dr. Rainerio S. Abad, an OB-GYNE specialist and Oncologist. After the demise of both Dr. and Mrs. Jesus Delgado in the 1980’s, the reigns of the medical facility were transferred to its former President and Admi

A mother and daughter bond is priceless, every moment is precious and exciting.  These moments can get better if paired with both your favorite snacks and food. My daughter has always been my kryptonite, we’ve shared a lot of moments together as she grew up, and I can proudly say that our bond is as thick as our favorite peanut butter. Recently I was invited to an event that goals to create healthy recipes and more memories using our favorite, Peanut Butter from Lily’s. It was a great opportunity for me to bond with my daughter as we both enjoyed our favorite spread. During the event, there were activities for mom and kids that gave an opportunity for parents to bond with their kids and go down the memory lane as the event featured our childhood favorite, Lily’s Peanut butter. Mother & daughter team work! Chelsea enjoying her time making some heart shape sandwich with Lily's Peanut Butter spread Our Bento Snack Box won!  There is someth

As  parents, we always want our kids to have a better future . We try to give them the best of everything in every way that we can. But as the saying goes, we should not always give them fish, we should teach them how to fish  and help them grow. In this generation, kids are way more independent, curious, and witty. At their young age they already have their own goals in life and dreams that they wanted to achieve. What can we do as parents to help and  make sure that our kids will become responsible and wise spenders as they get older? Isn't it amazing if we can teach our kids on how to manage their finances at an early age?  This will allow them to have knowledge on how to unlock financial stability and value the money that they earn or save. Here are some tips in helping and teaching our kids how to manage their finances . 1. Php 1.00 P5.00 P10.00 challenge As young as 2 years old you can start teaching your kids about her/his financial journey as early as p

Maybe most of us parents now still wonder how our parents managed to raise us despite the challenges in life in the past, and becoming  a parent yourself, you also wonder on how you can make sure that you'll be up for the challenge to make sure your kids grow up ready for whatever the future brings. With a fast-paced lifestyle that requires us to be more efficient in balancing work-life responsibilities for us parents that can mostly leave us having lesser time for our kids. Not to mention the school environments being driven by technological shifts that young kids have to keep up with. All of these factors can lead to having a less physical activity or exercise, also compromising the quality of food being served to our kids due to the fast-paced lifestyle, making everything instant and resulting in kids facing issues like attention problems, learning deficiencies, social difficulty, and obesity. These new challenges that parents have to contend with can be overwhelming.

As they say, "anyone can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad". As the month of June enters, we now anticipate the special day to honor our Daddy, Papa, Dad, Pops, Tatay, a day to honor the man who gives a tough but warm love. This month, SM Supermalls invites everyone to have fun Dad-ventures on Dad's Day with a host of awesome fun-filled activities, deals and treats in 70 SM malls nationwide. Kids and moms can give dad the coolest gift by the experience of spending Dad's Day at SM. Adventures include Dad-licious Dining deals, such as upsized meals, dining promos, and meal combos on June  13 to 14 at participating restaurants! Dad's passion for speed and motorbikes is indulged at Extreme Wheels, an exhibit of pimped-up cars and bikes from June 13 to 18 or June 19 to 24. Meanwhile, tech for Dads teaches interested fathers how to pilot drone or remote-controlled gadgets at the drone demo or RC exhibition on June 15 to 17 or June 22 to 24

Mother's Day is a day of celebrating motherhood. It's also the day we honor the silent heroes in our home. This is also the time to show our appreciation to the woman who gave everything, who did their best and who continue to love their children despite all the challenges in life. A mom's love is unjaded. Last May 13, Shopwise Alabang treat the loyal mommy shoppers and their family in an afternoon of fun and learning activities for Shopwise Mother Day Celebration. There were cooking lesson, Wine 101 and Wine and Cocktail Show. Cooking Lessons with Chef Jee Mingoa Chef Jee is a seasoned Chef of Alchemy Bar and Bistro. He is an expert in French, Western and Mediterranean cuisine. Je shared her expertise and knowledge in cooking by preparing 2 simple yummy dishes that will surely be loved by moms like me. Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato This Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato will be a nice and simple dish to cook for our moms this month of