Nanay's Notes: Childhood, Children and Childlike Faith

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Running out of ideas to surprise your friends and loved ones? Here’s a list from A to Z (even more than just 26 choices!) and choosing just one or two might just make this Christmas more meaningful to you!

Come and listen to Season 3 Episode 7 of Nanay’s Notes featuring another “Nanay Knows!” special where we pick the brain of another mom–someone who never runs out of ideas because she’s one person who has so much energy and always finds reasons to celebrate, and celebrate with others, Gigi Angeles-Ramos.

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More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Celebration and Gift Ideas Galore!

From Zero Budget to Zero Preparation (well, almost zero), you just might run out of traffic and chores, and errands listening to all that is offered here in this episode! Also in this feature, after knowing the 4 psychological benefits of nostalgia in the last 4 episodes, here we will learn how to create more nostalgia that will be good for our lives.
“Nanay Knows!” is another special feature of Nanay’s Notes where Nanay Richelle shares what she knows about good books to read and gift ideas! Some of you have started making lists and shopping online and onsite too. I hope this new feature will be of great help. Sharing with you the links to the articles read and referred to in this episode: Celebrating the Christ in Christmas Family Traditions from A to Z by Gigi Angeles-Ramos
The Healing Power of Reminiscing 

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More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Your child was given a gift so beautifully wrapped. She is soooo excited to open it! She quickly rips the paper, and unboxes the present. And as she sees the contents, she swiftly frowns, even cries, and throws it away. Right in front of the giver. Awkward…

What do you do?

Welcome to the Premier Episode of “Nanay Knows!” where we pick the brain of Nanay who knows best: what books are good reads, what presents will click, what to buy or create on a budget, and what gifts will not be thrown away but treasured. I invite you to know what’s best too.

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Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Welcome to the premier episode of “Nanay Knows!” where I share what I know about good books to read and good gifts to give! Not necessarily fancy and big.

Some of you have started making lists and shopping online and onsite too. I hope this new feature will be of great help. (Also to those who are budget-conscious, there will always be a budget-friendly tip for you.)

Thank you, Mommy Vera Caraang for your happy childhood stories having been raised in a military camp and a friendly friend-filled neighborhood.

We will also find out what the last of the Four Psychological Benefits of Nostalgia or reminiscing is.

Sharing with you the links to the articles I read and referred to in this episode:

The Art of Giving

The Healing Power of Reminiscing 

Some translations:
*patotot - the player in the Tagger Team of patintero who is allowed to tag the opponent as he occupies and traverses the middle line of the entire rectangular playing court.
*Agawan Base - "Stealing Bases" is a Filipino game of teamwork, quick thinking, and skill with 2 evenly distributed teams. Click this link for the mechanics: https://mgapalarongpinoy.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/agawan-base/

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Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Sticking to traditions can be comforting. But there are times when we want something new! 

NEWvember is the month to plan it all out. Listen to the full show of Season 3 Episode 5 soon before you run out of time (and ideas)!

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Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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New month! It's NEWvember! Before we know it, we’re shopping for gifts and putting up the tree. Some of you have na! Excited.

This episode suggests some ideas to help create new traditions just to break the routine, and make celebrations uniquely ours. Go ahead, use these concepts as a springboard for your very own.

Here are the links to the articles I will be reading and referring to:

How To Start Your Own Christmas Traditions

The Healing Power of Reminiscing 

Help is available for those who are curious, concerned and need prayer and counsel: 

Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Contact for appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

Support the show

More notes: 

Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Running super late with this one, but made it! As we start a new week, I hope this episode will be helpful for your and your family’s mental health. 

This is the 4th in my 4-part series on Mental Health. Sharing some tools we can use for ourselves and our loved ones.

It’s best for us not to dismiss lines like: “My tummy hurts!” “Can’t sleep.” “I can’t do it.” “I don’t want to go to school.” “What if this happens,…?” nor scold our child or friend for feeling this way.

What words help, and won’t help when we are speaking with someone with anxious thoughts? Is worry a blessing or a curse? In this episode, I will be sharing responses to these questions in this episode “What To Say and Not To Say To Your Anxious Child” (or to anyone anxious at that).

Will also be talking about nostalgia! Does reminiscing really benefit us? 

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Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Persistent tummy aches. Anger lasting for more than a week. Hesitation to go to school. Extreme pessimism. Questions like, “What if… I fail this test? What if… it never happens?” or “What if this and that happen?” 

Could you or your child be going through anxiety?

This episode differentiates anxiety from anxiety disorder which we all, adult, parent, and child are susceptible to. Come listen and learn.

Here are the links to the articles I will be reading and referring to:

What To Say and Not To Say to Your Anxious Child

The Healing Power of Reminiscing 

Help is available for those who are curious, concerned and need prayer and counsel: 

Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Contact for appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

Special thanks to Psychiatrist Dr. Hannah Tarroja-Trinidad, MD, FPPA.

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Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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Are you experiencing...or do you know of someone who has been experiencing: 

• A lack of energy
• Changes in appetite
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
• Feeling low or down
• Aches and pains* ?

(*Source: https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/depression-treatment/depression-symptoms)

These are early symptoms of depression. But why wait for these to happen? 

Season 3, Episode 3 "Nourishing Your Mental Health" is an attempt to encourage us all to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.  Before the dreaded symptoms appear. 

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Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...

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I can’t get up in the morning,  I can't get up...there’s just no reason to.

Is this normal sadness, or a possible sign of depression? Join me in this episode where we take time to take care of our mental health. When we do, we can help those around us who are suffering from some mental health issues.

Here are the links to the articles I will be reading and referring to:

Nourishing Your Mental Health

The Healing Power of Reminiscing 

Help is available for those who are curious, concerned and need counsel: 

Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Resources

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Contact for appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

NOTE: If the links to the original articles are not working, you may try this instead: 

Some footnotes:

1 Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

2 Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion or behavior (or a combination of these); …associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness

3 Romans 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.

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Curious, concerned or needing counsel and prayer? Click on these links.

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Set an appointment: GCF Emmaus Road Counseling Center, Philippines: +63917 532 7794

 Special thanks to Zero Regreg for the food and the fuel. Please follow on IG: @zeroregreg.ph

Want to send a Gift-a-Celebration box to loved ones in Metro Manila? Check Zero Regreg's Instagram Page for their menu.  Message us through IG: @zeroregreg.ph
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Or Telegram: @Zeroregreg Zero Regreg Telegram

More gift ideas! Here's some extra on our extra time as a family on IG: @arte.ba

Nikita's hands have always been busy creating stuff. Come visit her IG: @nikitahdah. She accepts commissioned work!

More articles such as the Bag of Goodies of Episode 9.1 "Being vs Doing (Creating Mary Marvels and Enjoying Martha Moments) can be found here: https://nanaysnotes.blogspot.com/...