Author name: Shawi Cortez

In an earlier post, I wrote 10 reasons why risky play is good for your child. Children are naturally drawn to risky play, not because they are reckless, but because that’s how kids are built. They are wired to have a self-assessment meter.  They want it, yet they also know their limitations. That’s why they […]

“Baka mahulog ka!” (You might fall!) Ever catch yourself telling your child this? Your heart is beating fast and your palms are sweaty as you grab your child midway through climbing the stairs (or a tree).  Whew. At the back of your mind, you’re thinking, “Mahirap kang palitan anak pag may mangyari sa’yo.” (It will