AskMeMom: Tips on Caring for a Sick Child

A week before I leave for Korea, and just a week left before Kyle's semestral break, Kyle got sick and worst, he is the type of kid who never complains about "Ouchy".  He can be as active as his normal self yet temperature could rise up around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius!  

It started with him getting warm and temperature went up to 38 degrees.  Most of the time, I just give him paracetamol as recommended by his Pediatrician with the correct dosage depending on his weight and age.  With several sponge baths and ice on head, most of the time, it works and he gets better in a max of a day or two.

Dengue Awareness for YOU and Your Family

When Kyle started his new school at Early Achievers this year, parents like me received a communication folder with requirements from school. 

• Water Bottle
• Snacks
• Extra T-Shirt and Pants
• Towels
• Insect Repellent

I took serious notes on everything ESPECIALLY insect repellent, because I understand the Philippines (a tropical country) is no stranger to Dengue outbreaks.  I watch them on news and read them on social media posts every single day and I know my son (and children in general) are more liable to get it because they are the ones who are more exposed than any of us in the Family.

AskMeMom: In Sickness and In Good Health

I always strive to do my best in EVERYTHING I do.  But let me open up a bit about myself --- I am in no way perfect!  Reread all my previous blog posts, you'll see grammar mistakes.  Check out my room, it's all messy!  Now let's not talk about my cooking skills, I never measure so it's always trial and error (Spaghetti today tastes exceptional, ask me to repeat it?  I can't!)  

Some of you may not know this side of me, but I'm actually The Queen of Mistakes!  It's alright though, because I have short-term memory so I guess the best way for me to remember something is to let me fall flat on my face!  

Now, let's talk about me being an "AskMeMom", just how I normally go through my life, that's how I face motherhood, I'm quite a chill one for someone who's a first-time mom!  I remembered not worrying much about him when I took him with me to the US for a press launch.  He was tripping on toys, holding on random poles at DisneySea, I let him be...as long as he has adult supervision (Us!)

BUT, just like any super hero, there will always be a weakness --- when Kyle gets sick!  I knew deep in my heart there's no time to joke around, that there is no time to make mistakes!