Let’s be honest: most mornings as a tatay feel like a race against time. You wake up to a crying baby, a hungry dog, and a coffee maker that mysteriously decided to break today of all days. But on the rare mornings when everything aligns just right, I get this magical feeling—parang ang ayos ng […]
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Tatay Talks: Life Lessons I’m Passing Down to My Kids (That I Wish I Learned Earlier)
As a tatay, I don’t just want to provide — I want to guide. Hindi lang sa baon at tuition ako invested, but also in shaping the kind of people my kids will become. Now that I’m raising a 17-year-old and a 9-year-old, I often think: “Kung nalaman ko lang ’to noon pa…” So today, […]
DIY Tatay: Home Repairs Every Dad Should Know (and When to Call a Pro)
Let’s face it, being a dad sometimes feels like being the default handyman of the house — plumber, electrician, carpenter, and everything in between. While it’s great to learn some basic repairs, it’s also important to know when to roll up your sleeves… and when to pick up the phone and call a pro. Here […]
Mental Health Matters: Why Dads Need to Talk About Stress Too
Real Talk, Dad to Dad As dads, we’re expected to be the rock of the family — the provider, the protector, the problem-solver. But behind that calm and composed exterior, many of us are carrying silent battles: financial pressure, work stress, sleepless nights, and the overwhelming desire to be the best dad we can be. […]
