HAYLEY's BOX

SCWA Recital 2016

2016-03-18T08:49:00.001-07:00

Remember my last entry when I told you Hayley likes to perform? Well, here is another proof. As part of their school curriculum, Hayley chose to specialize in singing which I thanked for cause her first choice is to learn drums which is too expensive for us (she wants her own drum set).

She performed three songs, all pop music (Black Magic, Roar and a Jessie J song) with her group, while the rest of her classmates only performed a maximum of two songs. She was proud to share that she volunteered to join another group performance. Who won't be proud of that?

More snapshots from her performances at Veranza Mall :

Class Picture 2015-2016

2016-03-05T07:39:00.000-08:00

Hayley will be a 4th grader next school year. So how is she? Up to this date, she is still using the same set of uniform she was using since Grade 1. Yeah she did not grow much, she got a bit taller though. A bit alarming because she is still a picky eater thus the small frame.

When it comes to her academic performance, she is doing okay. Though not excellent but she somehow delivers. She still is part of the honor list. She gets intimidated with her English Speaking classmates, but is trying hard to keep up. She is consistent Top 3.

A whiner, you would often hear her complain about being bullied by her classmates maybe because of her size. I feel sorry for her that is why I am encouraging her to eat more so she would be able to fight back.

She wants to perform. You would find her dancing when nobody is watching and is a trying hard singer. That is why, for the last three summers, we enrolled her in a dancing class and there is no plan of stopping. Last January, she joined for the first time a beauty contest and I conclude that she really loves to have audience. Maybe we have an "artista" in the making.

Still a baby of the family, she wants everyone's attention and she deserves it!

Summer 2014 Dance Class in Pictures: Hip-Hop

2014-06-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hayley's Summer2014 Dance Class in Pictures: Ballet

2014-05-31T21:19:00.000-07:00

So amazed with her Pink Costume. Saw it for the first time 30 minutes before the show.

Kids will be kids. Adviced to stay backstage before the show but they strutted their cute costume happily while waiting for the show to finally start.

Stay PUT. The show's about to start so the little girls with the help of the big girls waited patiently for the green light.

Pose little cuties.

And on with the show. The ballet piece revolves around the famous children story - THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL.

The Soldiers

The much-awaited entrance of the ballerina fairies.

Ballerina Hayley

Hayley's First: SCREENING BLUES

2013-12-08T20:25:00.003-08:00

Sorry for the camera phone shot, this is the best I can get when Hayley decided to join a screening for a school Fashion Show. Her first, Hayley exuded the confidence and fighting spirit we thought she lacks. Here is the story. I came early to Hayley's school for her lunch when I saw an announcement about the screening. behold, she saw some preschoolers undergoing the screening and she decided she wants to try as well. So we stayed a bit longer for the screening. While waiting, grade schoolers from 1st grade to 6th grade are already playing/practicing their walk for the fashion show screening, while Hayley just stayed at the backstage coaxing her classmates to go first on stage. I told her to watch closely how the elder kids do their walk and should try to imitate. She got envious with the other kids whose moms are coaching them and even going up the stage to the extent of doing the fashion show as well (literal stage mommies on the lose). She wanted me to do the same, instead I told her that she show me her walk and got a bit disappointed when she gave me a shy walk.

I told her to take a rest as I put on powder and fresh shirt on her. She then sat down beside her teacher who is assigned of the screening so that when the latter will officially start she will be the first on the list and we can go home earlier. Alas, she is. She is number 1 and she is the first one to get out of the stage and strut.

Seeing her practice walk, we are very anxious to see her finally go on stage and do her thing and to think she will be the very first one to go without nobody to follow. Behold, Hayley surprised us with an all smiling, both hands on waist sexy walk. We cannot help but be proud of our little girl whom we thought does not know how to do fashion show. This little one is really full of surprises. Seeing her on stage is like watching your child's first step.

Now, here is a sad part. Told that those who got in will just receive a text, Hayley kept on asking if her teacher already contacted us about the fashion show but much to our dismay, we did not receive a single text informing us that Hayley got in. Hayley got disappointed but we told her that we would organize a fashion show in our community so she can showcase her talent together with her friends.

Now, we know, we have an entertainter and model in the making.

Father's Day 2013

2013-06-16T18:18:00.003-07:00

Hayley may be stubborn most of the time but she can be your one sweet girl, leaving a smile on your lips adding a mark of happiness in your heart once you are hit with her love virus.

Celebrating Father's Day or any special occasions need not to be expensive. On Father's Day of 2013, the family went to hear mass at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. After, we went to SM Mall and took the chance of having photo op with the Father's Day decorations. We also had barbecue for dinner and wrapped it with Mcdonald's Hot Fudge for dessert.

And here are Hayley and Papa!

Hayley & Friends: Ashley

2013-06-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

Days older than Hayley, Ashley is her usual weekend buddy since they visit every weekend. Though of the same age, Ashley is Hayley's niece from a cousin. Both love to play dolls and watch cartoon movies, they sometimes re-enact some scenes of their favorite Filipino Drama Series, "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" starred by Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador.

School Bluez: 1st Grader Hayley

2013-06-10T20:35:00.003-07:00

Its almost a year since this page was updated. Admin got lazy and preoccupied that long. So here's Hayley with her latest.

Hayley's New School Uniform - Gala

She is now 6 and just entered Grade School. Since her last school only caters to pre-schoolers we went out and checked which school is best for her. In choosing her school we made a self-imposed requirements: there should be not more than 20 students in her class, should have to history of dengue case, should be secure and if possible not expensive. We checked four schools both public and private but Hayley fell in love with Shalom Crest Wizard Academy. Crashing out the last requirement of not being painful to the wallet, we enrolled her to the school she likes.

Hayley's New School Uniform -P.E.

Like any other young pupils, First day of school is a big deal for them. They cannot sleep at night because they are so excited. They prepare the things they need and the things they will wear the night before. We hope they will retain the kind of drive and energy they have on the 1st day.

The night before her 1st Day. Excited much!

Expect more updates from Hayley as she enters Grade School.

School Bluez: PET DAY HOORAY!

2012-09-25T05:54:00.000-07:00

The Class with their Pets

For a first Show and Tell activity at Hayley's school, the teachers arranged a Pet Day where pupils are to bring their pets at school. It is one exciting activity for the kids of course where they can show off their pets to their peers and practice their communication skills at the same time eradicate stage fright for those shy little ones.

Not all families have pet in the house, may it be for health restriction or space restriction, some just don't have any pet. So, mommy's would troop to the nearest pet shop to buy a small and expensive pet that their children can bring to school.

For Hayley, we had trouble deciding which pet to bring. See, we have two dogs, fishes and lovebirds in the house. She wanted to bring our dogs but we discouraged her for safety purpose, then she wanted to bring a lovebird which is possible if we still have small cage. So, she opted to bring not only a fish but a sort of school of fish for her Pet Day!

Hayley's Fish

Hayley's First: Professional Hair & Make-Up

2012-05-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

Right After the Make-up Session

Hello! It's been awhile I know. But here's for Hayley's archive again.

It may not be a first for Hayley to get dolled up, but for her Ballet Recital, I asked a friend do her hair and make-up.

Doing children's hair and face is not an easy task. They tend to get tired easily and they move alot. Not with Hayley's case. She was patient all through out and follows direction religiously. She was excited even.

In doing children's faces, try-test the make-up to be used first on your child's arms if there are no skin reactions.

before washing up

School Bluez: CANKS Foundation Anniversary

2011-11-09T22:25:00.000-08:00

The City Alliance Nursery and Kindergarten School where Hayley is currently enrolled celebrated their Foundation Anniversary last October 14, 2011 through a one-day activity. They started with an early parade, followed by a devotional activity and a presentation from each classes.

Hayley participated the calisthenics presentation where they used a holla hoop as their props and dance to a religious upbeat song. They were also joined by the Jollibee to make the day more fun and memorable for the pupils of CANKS. Hayley and Ate Lalaine joined the longest breath contest.

It was one warm day full of fun and laughter which is worth to be on Hayley's archive.

Hayley's Halloween 2011 Gimik

2011-11-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

Hayley's Halloween 2011

In the US, Halloween is said to be the next Christmas. Here in the Philippines, where almost all its inhabitants are Christians, that thought is far from possible, for now.

Due to western influences, some exclusive subdivisions or villages in the Philippines organized Trick or Treat activities for its residents, Malls also joined the bandwagon by offering halloween special for its customers.

Hayley had her share of Halloween experience. Since we do not live in an exclusive subdivision who offers halloween activities and trick or treating is not in the vocabulary of our neighbors, we brought her to the mall to get a taste of Halloween.

Clad in a hand me down witch costume (thanks TATO and his adorable alaga) and an inexpensive registration, Hayley joined the very first FrightFest in General Santos City, mounted brought by a group called Circle of Arts at Gaisano Mall of Gensan.

Hayley @ Frightfest 2011

Still cannot get enough of the feast, when we visited our dearly departed at the Forest Lake Memorial Park, she again wore a costume, this time a Fairy, while she lent her witch costume to her friend.

Hayley @ Forest Lake

See you next Halloween!

Teaching Po at Opo!

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Buwan ng Wika Celebration 2011

The problem with us Cebuanos are our often misunderstood tone of voice. People who are not used of our tone thinks that we are angry, always angry. Unlike the Ilonggos whose dialect are sweet sounding.

In this archipelago, where many dialects exist and when its people are divided by mountains and the waters, a common language is very important. That comes in the significance of celebrating Buwan ng Wika in our beloved country.

One thing good about our Pambansang Wika(National Language) - Filipino is its uniquely innate tone of respect. The "po" and "opo" for example, give me other language or dialect which has a term that will show respect especially for the elders. I cant think of one as of this writing. The use of "po" and "opo" should be continually practiced by the Filipinos by teaching its young through example.

Teach by example they said, if you practiced what you preach, it becomes more believable and consistent, thus the younger generation would surely follow. In the early talking stage of your children, make sure to incorporate the use of "po" and "opo" in talking to them. Once they get the hang of it, it would come out naturally for them. Every time you call out to them, the reply should either be "po" or "ano po yun?". If they fail to include "po" or "opo" in their reply, you should let them repeat their sentence until they include the words to their replies. Repetition is an effective way in habit formation.

It is also good to expose our children to different dialects aside from the Mother Tongue for them to grasp easily the school lessons by the time they go to school. This does not mean pressuring our children to speak in English for it would make them more "sosyal" or would make them sound "genius". Its commendable if our children can speak english during there early years, but let us keep in mind that communication skills is way better when our children will be understood and can understand clearly.

School Bluez: 1st Prelim & Periodical Exam

2011-08-27T01:20:00.000-07:00

What are your usual reactions when examination week is approaching? Stomach churn, hands sweaty, constant paranoia, yes, I know, i get it, we tend to get nervous.

So how will you take the fact that your preschooler will be taking their very first examinations? Excited? Maybe. Apprehensive? Probably. Clueless? Right. Whatever your reaction maybe, make sure not to pass on the negative vibe you are having to your child. Do not put on the pressure to your preschooler on ACING the exams. Remember they are still children, more learnings to encounter and more knowledge to store.

The next move you probably take is to conduct study sessions with your little ones. Problem. She is too preoccupied with her favorite cartoon network shows or her toys. Well, here is some list of the lessons we learned as Hayley took her first written examinations:

1. Before examinations, we only checked her bags for assignments, minding not her other lessons. Now, we know that we should review everyday all her lessons for the day, for familiarization and memory retention. This will also help develop an excellent study habit at an early age.

2. Practice writing often. Practice. PRACTICE. Practice.

3. Play teacher to your preschooler. Patience is a MUST.

4. Have a conducive room for study time. Make sure your child will not be destructed either by noise or any activities by other members of the family. Invest a right-sized study table and a small whiteboard. They are also big factors for a good study habit.

5. Make studying a FUN activity. Do not pressure your child. Avoid scolding and punishing.

6. Practice a REWARD SYSTEM everytime she gets a good score!

some Hayley's exam results

Those are only few of our personal takes on studying with Hayley. As a result here are her scores:

SUBJECT Prelim Score Periodical Score
LANGUAGE 20/20 18/20
READING 14/20 18/20
FILIPINO 18/20 20/20
MATH 16/20 30/30
SCIENCE 13/15 11/20
VALUES 20/20 20/20

Keep it up Hayley Girl!

School Bluez: 1st Memory Verse

2011-07-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

One of the advantages of enrolling your preschoolers to a Christian School is their introduction and their focus on the Bible teachings. Helping you in honing God-fearing citizens, instilling essentially good values to your children which results to a less chaotic and stressful household. Much to our surprise, after almost a month of attending Kinder 1, Hayley already know by heart two memory verses.

The 1st verse she easily memorizes is Psalm 139:14 "I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made"- which serves as a reminder that Men are special beings since we are made in the likeness of our Creator. This further teaches that we should be forever thankful for who and what we are.

The other one is Ecclesiastes 8:6 "There is the right time and the right way to do every thing." Focusing on the value of being RIGHTEOUS, they were thought good and proper conduct especially towards their classmates and peers.

SCHOOL BLUEZ: WHAT TYPE OF PRESCHOOLER ARE YOU?

2011-06-17T21:32:00.000-07:00

Being in the same room with Hayley for almost a week as she experience her first week of Back-to-School days, I learned that there are different types of preschoolers that working parents might have missed out, since they they left the role of watching for their children to babysitters.

Here are few of my observations using Hayley's class:

THE ACTIVE
They can be easily pointed among the crowd. These are those kids who participate every action songs, follow teachers' instructions swiftly or loves to do coloring and writing tasks. They also love to play with their classmates, and starts to form little ones clique. They are the easy-to-handle group. Also fond of calling the teacher's attention and seeks constant approval. More often than not the teacher's pet comes from this group.

THE SHY
One of the clingy to the mother/father/guardian/nanny kinds. They are those who needs constant companion. May it be inside the classroom or when being called to write something on the board. Likened to a turtle for their timidity and slowness. Opposite to the active type, they do not like to draw attention to themselves. If they cannot avoid the attention, they transform into a turtle trying to hide their face in any way they can, wanting to get inside their shell and be invisible for the meantime.

THE HYPER
Expect that having them inside a class of 20 will always be in mayhem. Count 10 active types rolled into one and you will get the hyper kind. they are bound to destroy and distract. they easily gets bored that they tend to make a show to get everyone's attention. A teacher's needs a special skill and a bagful of patience on handling their type. A louder room than usual means presence of their type is among the herd. They usually instigate trouble among the other students which is one of the grueling tasks any early childhood teachers might encounter.

THE CRYBABY
Almost like the Shy Type, the Cry baby are the clingy ones as well. They are sensitive in almost everything. They need to be handled with care if you do not want a bucketful of tears and whining distract the class. On the first week of classes, Cry Babies are everywhere, this is usually because of the Separation anxiety preschoolers normally experience. As days go by, the number of the criers also decreases especially when their type are being assured that they will be taken care of and if they develop friendship with their classmates. PATIENCE is still the key for the Cry babies to improved and level up to be with the Active Type.

Now, what type of preschooler your child is?

School Bluez: NEW UNIFORM

2011-06-08T21:25:00.000-07:00

As school year 2011-2012 opens, our little girl Hayley will again go to school and this time as a Kindergarten. Good thing that we enrolled her last year in a public day care and she got a taste of what schooling is like. We will no longer have the separation anxiety blues with her. She now knows how to interact with other kids and she somehow know a bit of the basics.

Excited that we are, right after enrolling her, we went to check for a uniform. Way back, we usually have our uniform sewn by our dressmaker neighbor. Gone are the days when in a neighborhood you will find ten dressmakers in a population of fifty people. The sewers grew old became incapable then went on. You cannot find young generation of sewers/dressmakers in the neighborhood anymore. Now, we are having a hard time looking for a cheap yet good dressmaker to make Hayley's new uniform. Good thing, we found someone from the other village who makes quality uniforms for a reasonable price.

For some schools, they sell ready made uniforms for the transferee and freshies. You can either go to the nearest Malls for they might have the uniform you are looking for; or if you have all the money sources in the world, you can go to a high-end designer's boutique and have your uniform sewn there.

If you are thinking of bulk orders of uniform, you may contact a dress shop who
can handle your order professionally or you can go check online, like for your
Nursing Scrub needs you may check this link: http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/

School Bluez: FIELD TRIP

2011-05-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

Learning experience is not only confined in a Four-walled classroom. As adults always say, Experience is the greatest Teacher. So off for a Field Trip Hayley's class go!

It was a week before they end their classes that Teacher Meriam organized a field trip for these actively playful pre-schoolers. Parents and guardians shared the very same excitement the kids have. They went to four interesting places in one day.

First stop: LOCAL FIRE STATION
Getting to meet the people who plays essential roles to their community would help the children understand that the place they live are made up of different types of people with different roles to play. It is also good to note that at early age they can identify different professions and the simple description of their jobs. Let them know that they can call a FIREMAN is there is a FIRE incident, a POLICEMAN if someone is in grave danger, a TRAFFIC ENFORCER if they want assistance on the road, etc...

Next. YUSEPENG ANIMAL FARM.
Most children loves animals, household pets commonly. If children grows up in an Urban Community, the only animals they probably know and see are cats, dogs or fish inside an aquarium. The only introduction with farm animals may have been through books or during your road trips, when you point to your kids some animals you pass by like cow, horse, goat and other farm animals.

So, it is worth commending if the education provider you chosed, arranged a trip to a zoo or an animal farm for the kids. This may be their first time chance of seeing at close animals that we do not see anywhere. Crocodiles, Snakes, rare species of birds and the likes would surely make children interested. Aside from getting to know and see different kinds of animals, take the chance by letting the children know how to take care of these animals.

THIRD STOP. COCA-COLA BOTTLERS.

This, I do not understand. Why should children be brought to the place where a drink they should avoid drinking is mixed and bottled up. I just dont get it. Plus, they will be offered unlimited bottles of cola but you should finished it inside the establishment.

Schools should think of where to take their pupils on a Field Trip. There are more places to take these children that is enjoyable and educational at the same time.

Note to the Local Government: They should invest on museums, parks and library for the young Generals. Or if this suggestion is far from happening for now, they should at least look into the present situation of the Local Library or is it a Library?

HAYLEY the Mighty FOUR

2011-04-27T01:09:00.000-07:00

April 17, 2011 - A day before she turns Four, the family together with friends and relatives celebrated Hayley's birthday at the ABCD Stars Convention Center - Pool Area.

ABCD Stars Pool Area 

Giving in to the celebrants' request, the venue obviously has a pool  and themed "Little Mermaid". The tarpaulin and the cake are the only  ones with Little Mermaid theme. The give-aways and toot bags are just  plain kiddie stuff.

this years' cake is from Mix & Magic

Unlike last year, the party did not have any Parlor Games, the kids are very busy swimming that they did not even care to pause and look for other things to do beside to swim. The only time they got out of the water is when they were asked to join Hayley blow her cake and sing a birthday song for her. Then, its CHOWTIME for everyone.

Hayley's 4th Birthday Party is less exhausting. We even had time to make Give-Away Doll serves as a remembrance for those who joined Hayley as she turned Four. 

To those who celebrated with us, thank you for coming.

Hayley's Thank you: TO EVERYONE WHO SENT HER GIFTS! She enjoys all of it!

Our prayer is for our Little Hayley to appreciate the people that surrounds her and make use wisely of the blessings she enjoy greatly. 

Here are more pictures from the party!

some of the party goers

JOIN HAYLEY on her 4th

2011-04-12T23:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!

This is a short notice.

Hayley will be turning Four on the 18th. Since April 18 is the start of Holy Monday, we cannot celebrate it that day. We we thinking a week-after celebration but then the prospect venue is booked that day so we will have it a day before her big day instead.

Remember the date. April 17, 2011. ABCD Stars Pool Area, Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City (near Malesido). Party starts at 4PM! Tag along the kids, its a Kiddie Party Afterall!

Yes. The Birthday Venue has a POOL, so bring with you your Swimsuits/Trunks or BoardShorts and White Shirts for the conservative ones if you wish to take a dip or swim the night away.

To help you in choosing gifts for Hayley, since she is now attending Pre-School, she would appreciate School Supplies (crayons, papers, drawing/coloring books, water colors, books, etc...), she adores Barbie and the Disney Princesses, so anything to do with them would surely make the little girl happy, the birthday girl also loves to dress-up, you may also choose a piece or two of clothings for her. Hehehe. This may look too much but I am just making life easier for you.

Here is a quick look of Louise Hayley Dulay's 4th Birthday Theme!

Come Join Hayley the Mermaid on her Birthday Party

School Bluez: Moving Up Ceremony

2011-03-22T04:01:00.000-07:00

March 21, 2011 – Moving-Up Ceremony of Hayley’s Day Care took place at the Social Development Center one afternoon. This is a sort-of graduation/culmination ceremony after ten months of attending Day Care. What makes it different from the Graduation rights is the casual approach of this program compared to the serious and usually stiff program flow you get during graduation.

Messy and noisy yet funny! That is how I will describe the Moving-Up Ceremony. Given that it started an hour late, the children became giddy and restless even producing tantrums for some of them. Add up a hot venue, expect an almost riot situation. Well lets give it to them, kids will be kids.

Excited and supportive that we are for our Little Hayley, we came before the Call Time with all the props ready at hand. We made sure that the camera(s) got enough memory and sufficient battery, her uniform and costumes were delicately pressed and the kids make-up kit is readily available.

Like the rest of her classmates, Hayley got two ribbons for her beaing Neat and Cheerful. She also got a Certificate of Smartness - MUSIC SMART.

The highlight of the ceremony came during the "Munting Pangarap" intermission of the Day Care Pupils. When they have to dress-up and speak on what they want when they grow up.

A heartwarming scene also came when the pupils gave flowers to their parents.

School Bluez: COLORING 101

2011-03-09T05:44:00.000-08:00

purple for an eggplant

Remember Hayley's first coloring task? The Black Cake? From that day up to this very moment, Hayley comes a long way in terms of her coloring skills.

Enrolling her in a Day Care improved Hayley in different ways. She got more socially interactive, she can identify colors and she can color well. This may be not surprising for anyone at the age of three can do more than that, but again, since her first coloring task until this day, her coloring improved pretty much.

On her play time, she sometimes prefers to play with water colors or let her Ate's draw with her. A note to parents: Find time to sit down with your toddlers before you finally retire your tired body at night. Spend time with your kids doing arts and crafts or just simple coloring if you have no talent with the arts and crafts. You can find in the internet ready-to-color images that you may use for this bonding time. Internet is a friend, just google a favorite cartoon character or an animal that your child wants to color that day, and am sure Good ol' Google will give you an image you are looking for.

Problem. If your kids are so much into coloring and prefer to do the stuff on the wall of your house, if your budget allow you, you can buy them a sheet of plywood. You may get an Art Virtuoso out of your child. Let them explore. Buy them materials if their inclinations are really into it.

the infamous black cake

KALILANGAN EXPERIENCE 2011

2011-03-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City is being celebrated in time for its Foundation Anniversary every February.

Last year, Hayley enjoyed the "KIDIG-KIDIG sa KADALANAN" or the Street Dancing Competition. (Click this to read article)

This year, Hayley skipped the streets and checked out the Barangay Competition for "Bahay Kubo" instead. The Kalingan Organizers this year focused on bringing culture at the limelight thus incorporated the Barangays in most of its activities and competitions.

Barangays competed for the best designed Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut, at the same time they were able to showcase their products following the DTI Project- One Barangay, One Product and earn from it. The Huts are located inside the Oval Plaza.

Hayley enjoying the Kubo

How to Make Your Child love FOOD - TIP NO. 1

2011-02-23T19:53:00.000-08:00

Let's admit it, most eating days of our children is like going into battle. There will be a lot of shoving, hiding, running and to top it all shrieking. Picky Eaters are everywhere and this is definitely frustrating. Parents only wanted nothing but the best for their children, what more to be healthy especially at an early age.

Hayley for one is one big Picky Eater. Given that children are more sensitive to smell, texture and taste of food makes every feeding a little tedious. We have tried different tactics. Bribery. Punishment and all but it did not work, not until we discovered something effective.

This may work for toddlers. MAKE THEM HELP IN PREPARING THEIR MEALS. Allow them to watch closely as you cook. Let them do the taste test, put spices or ingredients and stir perhaps. That way, they would think that they are the one who cooked the food they are going to eat, making them appreciate the food and eat it without you being pushy. This works for Hayley.

Lets bear in minds that the eating habits of our children also depends on our eating habits.

HAYLEY the "PHOTOG"

2011-01-10T08:40:00.000-08:00

I envy the young children today. They grew up in an era where they have easy access on almost everything. I was First Year high school when I first touched a computer keyboard and I was scared to break anything. Unlike today when kids as early as Three Years old got PSP's hanging on their fragile neck. These are the changes of our time that we definitely cannot stop.

In this day and age when kids are no longer afraid to touch those high-tech gadgets, their curiosity is extensively common.

Click to see Hayley's Photography

With the sudden sprouting of digital cameras that almost every upper class and average household has, kids are exposed at an early to photography. Little kids can clearly see that the older ones become so addicted of taking pictures and capturing the important events of their lives, that digital cameras become a staple for their everyday living. These kids may just be watching from afar at first, but leave your precious gadgets unattended and within their reach and they will start clicking away.

Most parents may be furious seeing their children holding their expensive cameras. DO NOT GET ANGRY. Do not ever SHOUT at them. Who left those cameras anyway? Instead, keep them more interested and slowly introduce them to the art of taking pictures.

"They might break the cameras", most parents may say. More likely, but if YOU SHOW THEM HOW THEN LET THEM TRY ,there is no more room for apprehension. Just be patient and generous with your encouragement and they will be taking pictures that will make you proud.

Isn't it good that you got something in common with your children? Loving to do the same thing means more time to spend with each other.

Capitalize on kids curiosity, and sense of adventure when trying to capture their attention and really get them interested in digital photography. It is a fun and rewarding hobby that could actually turn into quite a profitable career, depending on your child's level of interest.