Parenting – Karen Santos

“Why are we different?”

Just this morning, I told Tala that, as part of her birthday celebration, our family in the Philippines would gather together to have lunch. Even though they ordered the food themselves, it was me who sent the…

Karen Santos March 8, 2026

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Tala’s Jollibee Party in the Philippines

Our Jollibee party for our daughter's 7th birthday was a huge success! From the fun-filled atmosphere to delicious Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti, everything exceeded our expectations. The Jollibee team made planning easy, ensuring a memorable experience for our little one and her friends. Highly recommend a Jollibee party!

Karen Santos March 18, 2025

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After-school activities: When is it too much?

Is your kid too busy? Or is what they are doing after school just right? Find out below. Just weeks ago, my 6-year-old daughter asked me if she could have a playdate after school with one of…

Karen Santos February 7, 2025

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How to Handle a Tantrum Calmly

Tantrums can be tough, but staying calm is key. Keep your face, voice, and body relaxed. Don’t try to explain during the outburst—just show you care, empathize, and listen. This simple approach helps de-escalate the situation and fosters understanding between you and the child.

Karen Santos January 13, 2025

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Keep Calm and Teach On

Being calm is something that I consciously and continuously build upon myself. My journey toward becoming calm involves patience, self-awareness, and becoming intentional with my actions. I especially strived to become a calm person when I saw…

Karen Santos December 3, 2024

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How to be a Non-yelling Parent

Every night, to cap off our day, Tala and I do this routine: after taking a shower, we switch on our night lamp, listen to Disney music, lay on the bed, prop our feet on pillows, and…

Karen Santos September 12, 2024

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How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids

One Saturday morning, Tala came up to me and asked me, “Nay, do you have an invisible bucket, too?” I had no idea what she was talking about, and when I asked her about what an invisible…

Karen Santos August 27, 2024

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Playlist

Have you heard about the show Gabby’s Dollhouse? This is a story about a little girl named Gabby who has a pair of special cat ears that helps her to shrink and fit into her cat-themed dollhouse. …

Karen Santos August 15, 2024

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7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey: Summary and Application

A year ago, I came across an online bookstore that sells children’s books. Among the numerous books that it sells, what caught my attention is the book 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey. As a…

Karen Santos August 14, 2024

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Let Them Theory

There is one interesting topic that I heard in one of the podcasts that I was listening to. This is called the Let Them Theory. The Let Them Theory, in a nutshell, talks about how we gain…

Karen Santos May 21, 2024