Notepad Corner

It's school time again! The two months school break is over, the Department of Education declared last April 2, 2014 that the first day of classes for School Year (SY) 2014-2015 in public elementary and secondary schools nationwide in the Philippines is on June 2, 2014 and shall end on March 27, 2015. According to Education Secretary Armin Luistro, private schools may deviate from this School Calendar, based on Republic Act (RA) No. 7797 or “An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from 200 days to not more than 220 Days. Going back to school after a long break may pose some adjustment difficulties for children and parents as well, so here are some suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience. A new school year brings excitement to our children as it means new school things – new bags, new shoes, new school supplies and more. However, it also brings new worries to our children, some feel nervous on their first day of school because o

Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent one. In days gone by, it wasn’t uncommon for a person to stay in a job for their entire working life. Nowadays, it is relatively easy to make a complete career change – if you want to. How do you know if the career you’re working towards is right for you? What if you land your dream job and it becomes a nightmare? Check out the five questions below to see if you’re on the path to satisfaction and happiness. 1. Are You Bored? Every job has at least one or two more mundane tasks and most businesses will go through slow periods that can be less than enthralling, but if you’re finding most parts of your role or industry aren’t challenging you and you find most aspects of the work to be boring, it may be a sign that you’re not where you need to be. 2. Do You Care About What You Do? If you find yourself constantly wishing you were somewhere else, on autopilot or

The family’s bundle of joy is fragile, therefore, when it comes to baby care - nourishment, health and safety are always a parent’s primary concern. We see to it that we nourish our little ones with the best milk, healthy baby food and utilize recommended natural baby products to keep our baby out of harm’s way. Babies need utmost care, aside from the infant formula, vitamins and supplements, hale and hearty food, periodic pediatric check-ups for their needed immunization and vaccines, we also must be aware that babies and kids skin are delicate and so is their immune system. They are more susceptible to absorbing the unwanted toxins from the products they are exposed to. This is the reason why we must be aware and be careful in buying personal stuffs for our baby and the whole family as well. There are a lot of conventional baby products sold in the market. Do not be misled by their colorful or beautiful packaging or special promotional discounts like buy 1 take 1. It will be

One of the most important decisions we make as a parent is deciding which school for our child to enroll in. We want our children to study in a good school so we could lead them on a path toward lifelong learning heading for a future successful career. Sending a child to school is no joke as it entails a large sum of money added to the family’s budget, thus it will be wise to carefully assess and do your own rating in finding the right school for your child. photo credits: pixabay.com With so many schools offering the best education, it is still important to seriously consider your child’s needs as well as your own expectations and values before making a decision. Here are several factors to consider that may help you in choosing the right school for your child. Comprehensive Policies and Programs Look for a school that promotes comprehensive policies and programs which supports the student’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing, including an excellent curric