***THIS CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL THOSE WHO JOINED AND RE-POSTED THIS PROMO! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!**
Hey guys! You know how much I enjoyed Private Iris and so I’m really excited that Pioneer Life Insurance and Blue Cow Co are sponsoring a giveaway of Private Iris right on this blog! The prizes at stake are:
- A 6 issue-subscription of Private Iris and Picture Company GC worth 2,500
- A 12 issue-subscription of Private Iris and Picture Company GC worth 2,500
The mechanics are super simple:
- Be a member of Danton Cord’s Facebook page HERE
- Answer this question from Private Iris author Jamie Bautista by leaving a comment at this post:
- In what aspects do you encourage your child to be unique and different, and in what aspects do you encourage your child to follow others’ examples?
I will shortlist the answers and the folks at Pioneer Life and Blue Cow will determine the winners! The contest will run from 2 weeks from July 8 to July 18, 2010.
SUBSCRIPTION PROMO
If you want to subscribe to Private Iris right away and just can’t wait for July 18. Don’t worry Pioneer is currently running a subscription promo for their super cool comic book! Just remember to use the code MANILAMOMMY and you’re all set to get Private Iris delivered to your own homes! If you’re lucky you could also get a chance to get the following goodies with your subscription:
- The first 12 subscribers of 12 issues of Private Iris will get a Picture Company GC worth 2,500
- The first 6 subscribers of 6 issues will get Free Unlimited Play Gift Certificates from Active Play.
If it happens that you’re not one of the first 12 or first 6 to subscribe, don’t worry! Just use the code MANILAMOMMY again to avail of a 10 percent discount for the 6-issue subscription to Private Iris or a 15 percent discount for the 12-issue subscription. This code is valid until July 30 only. You can download the subscription form HERE
One more great thing about Private Iris is that it includes a savings component which is tied to Pioneer Life’s SPARX kiddie savings program. Each purchase of a Private Iris comic book comes with a code that you can use this code to top up your kid’s SPARX special savings account. Half of the purchase price of Private Iris actually goes to your kid’s savings account!
Good luck everyone!!
**This post will remain as a sticky until the end of the promo period**
maqui says
July 17, 2010 at 4:46 pmMy son is only 9 months old. too young too discipline but not too you to show and mold his personality.
As parents, we know the importance of being good role models. One thing that I want my son to get from me is my love for local products. Even before he was born, i have been colleting locally made toys for him. He has a red paper mache horsie horsie, a coconut coin bank, a team manila shirt, just to name a few.
I recognize also the importance of letting his personality and uniqueness shine through. We got him a lot of toys to play with. But what really excites him is discovering new things. He likes opening bags and cabinets to see what is inside. He always wants to brought near the window so he can shove the curtain and view what is going on outside. Even if it is tiring to carry him and cleaning after his mess, we happily obliged because that is what makes our little explorer happy.
czaroma says
July 16, 2010 at 11:55 amAs my kids grow, I continuously embrace and value their individuality and uniqueness. I appreciate their diverse opinions and respect their preferences by allowing them to express their likes and dislikes. It is through listening to them and exposing them to a variety of things and activities can I fully know what would spark their interest. I’ll keep on encouraging them to do what they like and what makes them happy.
Being aware of their personality, respecting their individuality, and helping them realize that they don’t need to be like somebody else, is essential in the development of their self-esteem.
At my kid’s age, they look up to family members as positive role models. As they grow older, I accept that even other people can create a profound impact on their lives. I’ll encourage them to learn from other people’s discipline and kind nature. I’ll emphasize the good positive attributes in the person that they look up to. My kids doesn’t have to be like them, but they can help my kids be the best that they possibly be.
sup says
July 13, 2010 at 3:16 pmTeaching kids that life is all about balance.
neva adelane says
July 13, 2010 at 10:40 pmthank you moms, dads, titas and titos who joined the contest!! good luck to all!
cornelio mallare says
July 13, 2010 at 10:54 amTo develop individuality in my kids, I will teach them to think for themselves, make good decisions, help them along as they establish their own identity. I will give them opportunities to express their opinions and in differing preferences no matter how diverse it may be. Focusing on their achievements no matter how small will give them confidence and courage not only to set high goals but also achieve them and use setbacks as opportunities for insight and growth. I will help them to be realistic and accept the fact that they aren’t perfect at everything and they don’t have to be.
I will teach them about self-acceptance and appreciation of their own uniqueness. It is one of the greatest gifts any parent can give to their children! And as a parent, I would love to see my children reach out for a few planets and to capture a couple of stars!
On the other hand, I will encourage the to follow others’ examples in showing respect for other people, exhibiting appropriate behavior recognize right from wrong, and show love for their Filipino heritage. Young as they are, children learn through imitation. I will lead by example in showing good behaviors and by being positive around others.
I will praise good behavior by providing positive reinforcement. If they know that they will be praised their good behavior, then they are more likely to follow the boundaries set for them.
Mandy says
July 12, 2010 at 2:36 pmIn what aspects do you encourage your child to be unique and different, and in what aspects do you encourage your child to follow others’ examples?
**I encourage my children to be unique by allowing them to be themselves & motivate them to be creative. My husband & I don’t buy them toys all the time, instead we buy them books so they can use their imagination.
We encourage them to follow others who are kind & respectful. We also encourage, esp my eldest, to be like her tita (my sister); to choose to do what she loves when she grows up, so that she will love her job & do it the best she can.
annavi says
July 12, 2010 at 2:36 pmkids these days absorb so much so quickly due to the advancements in technology. being open to this fact and firmly guiding them in the choices they make encourage their creativity and capabilities. letting them express themselves in their unique child-like ways that sometimes actually make more sense than adult-ways also help them build their individuality. examples that are built on values are encouraged everyday from choosing a cartoon program on TV which reinforces these values to practical things like putting back their toys where they got them. oftentimes in their innocence, kids are firmer when it comes to what is good and bad! that’s why we love them, they can’t do anything wrong 🙂
madballs says
July 12, 2010 at 1:24 pmI encourage them to try different things, even those that their peers aren’t into. That way they can decide what they do like and are not limited in their options. They learn to decide for themselves who they want to be. And when they do make their choice, such as in the music or the games or the clothes they like, I try to support them and compliment their decision. I even laugh at their knock-knock jokes, no matter how corny! Hahaha 🙂 Most important of all, I make sure they know it’s okay to make mistakes, to be a kid, and to take their time figuring out who they are. After all, I love them no matter what. 🙂
Chris says
July 10, 2010 at 11:23 pmI encourage my kids to be unique and different in the way they live their life for example, as a homeschooling family… we certainly live a very different life than most Filipino families; I encourage them to pursue their dreams and talents and not to mind what others say about them. I encourage them to follow Christ even while they are young… I remind them that every person is unique as this is the way God made each of us.
I encourage them to follow the example of others when they see people doing good works for others, when they see people giving their best in what they do and when they see people loving others above themselves.
neva adelane says
July 11, 2010 at 11:21 pmThank you so much Millette and Chris for joining!
millette05 says
July 9, 2010 at 2:30 pmI want to encourage my child to be her own person in pursuing personal goals, to be true to herself. It may take some time for her to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up, and I’ll be there to support her as she tries to discover herself. I will encourage her to listen to her heart, to follow her dreams and never let anyone break her spirit.
I want her to follow other kids’s example in profusing praise when it is deserved, bolstering good behavior, and in learning good study habits. I wish that she would have compassion for all, be open-minded and understanding.