Parenting is an ongoing journey for me. As most of you know I became an instant father of two when I married Ayen. I had a crash course on parenthood, which for the most part was fun and enriching but also quite…
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Lucia Turns 1
As I celebrate the first year since I went live with my blog, it is but timely to also post something about the first birthday of our youngest daughter Lucia who turned one last November 27, six days after her…
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I Am A No Compromise Dad
When it comes to our children’s health, safety and wellbeing my wife Ayen and I make no compromises. As a dad, there is nothing more important than giving the best to my children. With the newest member of our family,…
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The Joy of Being a Father
As an actor I get to play many roles which is fun to do but the role I treasure the most is being a father. I consider it an honor and privilege to be the father of Mariella, Angia, Sofia…
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What To Give Dad For Father’s Day
It’s time to show some love to our Dads as we celebrate Father’s Day this coming June 17. I know it can be a bit difficult to look for a gift for our dads since we think they have almost…
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Why I Read To My Child
As you may know I have four daughters and some of you may have read my earlier post about fatherhood https://francolaurel.com/i-love-being-a-dad/. You will know I became an instant father when I married Ayen in 2001. When Angia was born the…
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What Happens When You Get A “No”
It is not easy when you hear the word “NO” especially when you are expecting an affirmative answer. We have all experienced rejection at some point in our life. I have gone through my share of rejections professionally and in…
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The Joy Of Being A Father Again
It has been a little over two weeks since my youngest daughter Lucia was born. It is only now that I got the chance to sit down and write about that beautiful experience since it has been quite hectic for…
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A New Beginning
I have always wanted to start my own blog but I never really knew how. I had so many things I want to blog about but somehow it was just all in my head. My friend Cara Subijano-Wong came home to…
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Take His Hand and Follow His Lead
I have been going through changes in my life which I know is for the better. But those changes come with letting go of the things that I have been used to. The things that I have been comfortable with….
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