STEAM Education Center, Manila (2025)

13/08/2025

📘 "Mom, was I wrong to stand up for myself?"

That night, my daughter came home with red eyes. She told me a classmate had grabbed her pen and mocked her in front of everyone. I asked what she did, and she said, "I stayed quiet. I thought if I reacted, they would dislike me more."

Hearing that broke my heart. I knew she didn’t want to cause trouble, but I also knew that if she kept staying silent, she would keep being treated unfairly. I hugged her and said, “Standing up for yourself doesn’t mean being aggressive. It means protecting yourself with words, calmness, and respect.”

The next day, I gave her a comic book called Young Leader. It doesn’t just entertain — it presents real-life situations: being bullied, being misunderstood, being excluded… and teaches kids how to respond wisely without shouting or running away, but by expressing themselves clearly and firmly.

Since reading it, my daughter has changed completely. When someone teases her, she no longer cries or walks away. She says, “That makes me uncomfortable. If you continue, I’ll tell the teacher.” When she feels unheard, she knows how to ask for a chance to speak. She has learned that protecting herself with words is not weakness, but strength.

In a world where children can be easily hurt or overshadowed, I believe parents must give them the skills to stand tall — communication skills, confidence, and emotional control.

🎁 Right now, Young Leader is 35% off, with a free emotional skills gift for the first 100 orders
👉 Order here: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

05/08/2025

Mom, do they not like me because I talk too much?
That question left me speechless.
My son is only eight. That night, right before bed, he sat beside me and quietly shared something that had been bothering him at school.
During a group project, he eagerly contributed his ideas, hoping to be helpful. But instead of listening, his classmates laughed, called him “bossy,” and started ignoring him for the rest of the week.
That night, he asked if maybe he should just stay quiet from now on, so people would like him more.
I held him close and said, “You didn’t do anything wrong by speaking up. You weren’t too much. You were being thoughtful and taking initiative. Not everyone is used to confidence, but that doesn’t mean you should hide your voice.”
The next morning, I gave him a book.
It’s a comic book called Young Leader.
Not the kind of book that gives lectures, but one that tells relatable stories. Stories about real kids learning how to speak their mind calmly, clearly, and with kindness.
Stories about being left out, misunderstood, teased, and how to respond with words, not anger or silence.
After reading it, my son changed.
He stopped blaming himself. He learned how to respond instead of react. He now knows how to say what he feels without hurting others. He knows how to ask for help without feeling ashamed. And most importantly, he’s no longer afraid of being misunderstood because he knows how to explain himself.
If you're raising a child who feels deeply, gets hurt easily, and is trying to grow up in a loud, fast-moving world, let Young Leader be their quiet companion.
It’s a book that gives kids tools to protect themselves through words, courage, and kindness.
🎁 Right now, the book is 35% off, with a free bonus gift on emotional skills for the first 100 orders
👉 Order here: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

22/07/2025

“I just wanted to talk. But she kept scrolling.”
One night, my daughter sat quietly beside me.
No words, just holding her stuffed toy and waiting.

I was tired from work. My phone kept buzzing.
She leaned in and whispered,
“Can I tell you something?”

I nodded, but my eyes were still on the screen.
She waited a bit longer. Then stood up.
“It’s okay, I’ll just go play.”

She wasn’t angry. She wasn’t dramatic.
But that moment hit me harder than any tantrum.
Because I knew exactly what I just missed.

Children rarely ask twice.
When they choose to speak up, they’re asking for more than attention.
They’re asking to be heard, understood, respected.

That night, I sat alone and asked myself
“How will she learn to express her feelings, if I’m always too distracted to listen?”

The next day, I placed a comic book on her desk.
It was called Young Leader.

A book that doesn’t preach.
It tells stories of kids learning to speak with courage.
Learning how to say “I feel hurt” without yelling.
How to deal with teasing.
How to explain their needs clearly and calmly.

Since then, she’s changed.
When her classmate ignored her, she didn’t cry.
She said, “I felt left out when you played without me.”
She said it kindly. With strength in her voice.

My little girl is growing into someone who knows her feelings.
And knows how to share them.

That’s the kind of leader I want her to be.

If you want your child to grow into someone who can stand up without shouting,
speak up without fear, and solve problems with words,
let Young Leader help guide the way.

📘 A comic book designed for kids aged 6 to 15
to build confidence, emotional strength, and communication skills.

🎁 Up to 35% off today
👉 Order here: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

14/07/2025

Ever since my child started reading this book, she no longer stays silent when being bullied."

There was a time when my daughter kept talking about a classmate
who often teased and picked on her.
He would sn**ch her pen, make fun of her old clothes,
and always cut in line on purpose.

I taught her to stay quiet, because
“Good kids don’t fight back.”
But I could clearly see the sadness in her eyes,
and every time she came home from school,
she walked with her head down, in silence.

One day, I overheard her talking to that classmate:
“You took my pen, and it made me feel bad.
If you keep doing that, I’ll tell the teacher.”

Her voice was calm — no yelling, no fear, no running away.

That day, for the first time,
I saw my child stand up for herself.

I asked where she learned that.
She said:
“From the YOUNG LEADER comic book you bought me.
There’s a character who also gets bullied,
but he talks to others about it — he doesn’t just keep it inside.”

That’s when I realized —
what children need isn’t rigid advice,
but real, simple examples they can relate to.
And this comic book did exactly that.

Since reading the book, my daughter has slowly changed.
She’s no longer the quiet child who stays silent when treated unfairly.
She knows how to say “No,”
how to ask adults for help,
and how to protect herself — without fighting.

And I believe that’s something
every child should learn early.

If you're raising your child in a world
where they can easily be hurt or misunderstood,
give them the tools to protect themselves —
with words, courage, and emotional strength.

🎁 Start with the YOUNG LEADER skill-building comic book.
👉 Order today at: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

02/07/2025

“Why don’t they like me, Mom?”
That was what my son asked one night, right before bedtime. His eyes were full of tears and confusion.
It started with a simple class project. He shared his idea with the group, hoping they would discuss it. But instead of listening, his classmates laughed, called him bossy, and ignored him for the rest of the week.
He felt hurt. That night, he asked if he should stop speaking up and just agree with everyone else so they would like him again.
It broke my heart to hear that. Because I knew this was just one of many moments in life when being brave enough to speak your mind could feel like a mistake.
I asked him, “What did you say when they called you bossy?”
He said quietly, “I just told them I wanted to help… but maybe I talked too much.”
I hugged him and said, “No, sweetheart. You weren’t too much. You were brave. You were clear. You were thoughtful. But sometimes, people feel uncomfortable when someone speaks up with confidence. That doesn’t mean you were wrong.”
Then I gave him something that I believe every child needs: a book called Young Leader.
It’s a comic book written from the perspective of children, filled with real-life situations that teach kids how to stand up for themselves, express their opinions respectfully, and understand the emotions of others.
After reading it, my son started changing. He stopped blaming himself. He learned how to speak with calm confidence, how to disagree without being rude, how to listen even when he doesn’t agree. He now knows how to respond, not react. And most importantly, he’s no longer afraid of being misunderstood—because he knows how to explain himself with grace.
Young Leader is more than just a book. It’s a quiet guide that helps children build strength from the inside out. If you want your child to grow into someone who can speak clearly, lead with kindness, and handle challenges with wisdom, start here.
🎁 Right now, Young Leader is 35% off, with a special bonus gift for early buyers.
👉 Get it here: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

26/06/2025

“She always says sorry. Even when it’s not her fault.”
That’s what one dad said about his 11-year-old daughter.
“She apologizes when someone bumps into her. When classmates take her seat. Even when her little brother breaks something and blames her.”
“She’s kind,” he added, “but I worry she doesn’t know how to protect herself.”
And this is a quiet fear many parents share.
We teach our kids to be polite, to be nice.
But sometimes, they become so afraid of conflict that they forget to stand up for themselves.
They let others interrupt them.
They give in just to avoid arguments.
They stay silent when someone crosses the line.
What they need isn’t to be louder.
It’s to be smarter.
To know how to speak up without sounding rude.
To know how to stay kind but set boundaries.
This is where the Young Leader book comes in.
Unlike long lectures or rules they can’t connect with, this book gives kids real-life examples—through comics, conversations, and relatable stories.
It shows them how to:
Say “no” without guilt
Defend themselves with words, not anger
Recognize manipulation and respond wisely
Respect others while also respecting themselves
What surprised many parents is this:
Kids actually love reading it.
Because it doesn’t preach.
It lets them see things from their own perspective.
Just one story at a time, they start changing.
They say “I need time to think” instead of blindly agreeing.
They stop apologizing for things they didn’t do.
They start speaking from a place of quiet strength.
📘 Don’t just teach your child to be nice.
Teach them to be wise, to protect themselves, and to lead with courage.
Young Leader is now 35% OFF + a bonus gift for early bird parents.
👉 https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

23/06/2025

📘 "He never told me he was being bullied."
A mother shared this with tears in her eyes.

Her 10-year-old son started acting withdrawn.
He stopped wanting to go to school.
He said he had stomach aches.
He wasn’t sleeping well.

She thought he was just tired.
Until one day, a teacher mentioned he often sat alone at lunch.
That’s when she found out.
Some kids had been mocking him every day.
Calling him names, hiding his lunchbox, laughing at his clothes.

And her son never told her.
Not because he didn’t trust her.
But because he didn’t know what to say.
He thought it was his fault.
He thought keeping quiet would make it stop.

This is why emotional intelligence matters.

It’s not just about “being good” or “staying calm.”
It’s about helping kids name what they feel.
Helping them recognize when something is not okay.
Giving them the words to speak up when they need to.

That’s what Young Leader does.

It doesn’t teach kids to fight.
It teaches them to think, to express, to protect themselves with confidence and words.
Through 45 short comic-style stories, kids learn how to:

Stay calm under pressure

Stand up to bullying in smart ways

Speak clearly about their emotions

Ask for help when they need it

Build friendships based on respect

This book won’t just make your child smarter.
It will make them stronger—inside and out.

📘 Leave this book on their desk.
They’ll pick it up.
And you’ll see the change.

👉 Order Young Leader today.
35% OFF + a bonus gift for early bird parents.
https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

13/06/2025

“She talks a lot, but she’s not rude anymore.”
That’s what a mom told us after reading Young Leader with her daughter.

Her daughter used to interrupt others mid-sentence.
She would talk over people at family dinners, jump into conversations, and blurt out whatever was on her mind.
She wasn’t trying to be rude. She just didn’t know better.
When corrected, she’d pout and say, “But I was just talking!”

Then one day, the mom saw her daughter waiting patiently for her turn to speak during a group activity.
When someone interrupted her, she said calmly, “I’ll share after you’re done.”

That moment stunned her.

Because teaching a child to speak well isn’t about getting them to talk more.
It’s about helping them know when to speak, how to listen, and why their words matter.

That’s the kind of growth Young Leader encourages.

This book doesn’t force rules. It gently shows kids, through story, how communication works in the real world.
It helps them see the difference between speaking to express and speaking to impress.
And that makes all the difference.

In just 45 comic-style stories, your child will learn how to:

Say what they feel, without hurting others

Listen better, understand deeper

Apologize sincerely and stand up respectfully

Use words to resolve, not escalate

Build stronger friendships and trust

These are not lessons you shout at dinner.
They’re things kids absorb quietly—when the message is just right.

📘 Young Leader is that message.
Leave it on their desk. Watch them grow into someone who speaks wisely and listens kindly.

👉 Order now. 35% OFF today, with a free gift for early bird parents.
https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

06/06/2025

📘 “That night my child said: Mom, I get scared when adults yell…”
It was just a regular school night.
My 9-year-old son was stuck on a tricky math problem.
I lost my patience and raised my voice.

He didn’t cry. He didn’t walk away.
He simply looked at me and said calmly:

“Mom, I get scared when adults yell.
I know you’re not mad at me, but the loud voice makes me sad.”

I froze.

That wasn’t just a complaint.
That was emotional maturity in a little body.

When I was his age, I would just stay silent and hide my feelings.
I never had the courage or the tools to say how I felt.

But my son, at 9 years old, knew how to name his emotion,
and say it in a way that didn’t hurt anyone.

I asked him where he learned that.
He pointed at a comic book on the desk—YOUNG LEADER.

He said, “You left it on my table, so I started reading.
The kids in the book talk about their feelings too. I thought I should try.”

I flipped through the pages.
No heavy theories, no forced lessons.
Just 45 short, funny, relatable stories that helped my child understand life a little better.

That moment made me so grateful I gave him that book—
at the right time, in the right way.

If you’re raising a child in today’s stressful world,
give them a space to learn how to understand their emotions,
how to respond to teasing, to conflict, to unfair situations.

YOUNG LEADER is that space.
A comic book full of stories that teach communication, empathy, confidence—and wisdom.

Just leave it on the table.
They’ll read it on their own.
And you’ll be amazed by how much they grow.

🎁 Now up to 35% OFF.
👉 Order here: https://www.steamfamily1.com/youngleader3/?utm_source=LTH

31/05/2025

"You Are Their Role Model"
You want your child to be responsible?

Start with you.

They watch how you finish tasks, keep promises, handle mistakes. They copy how you treat others, how you manage stress.

💡 Kids don’t learn by hearing. They learn by seeing. And every day, you’re showing them who to become.

Let’s raise responsible kids — by being the example they look up to.

📘 If you want to start building stronger roots in your child too, here’s where we began:
👉 https://www.steamfamily1.com/selfph/?utm_source=NKN

29/05/2025

Teaching Responsibility: A Lifelong Gift
Responsibility isn’t about forcing kids to follow rules — it’s about helping them build self-awareness, self-control, and confidence.

Here are 5 things that worked for me:

1️⃣ Start small & age-appropriate
When my older son was 8, I asked him to help his younger brother with daily routines. He felt proud — and became more responsible over time.

2️⃣ Let them face consequences
Forget homework? They learn from the bad grade. I turn lessons into games so they connect actions with outcomes — in a fun, stress-free way.

3️⃣ Be the role model
Kids mirror us. If we keep promises, admit mistakes, and show effort, they will too.

4️⃣ Respect their personality
Every child learns differently. Avoid comparisons. Instead, talk, listen, and adjust your approach.

5️⃣ Be patient & flexible
There will be mistakes. That’s okay. I make chores into games, offer encouragement, and focus on small wins.

✨ Teaching responsibility isn’t about control. It’s about guiding our kids to be capable, kind, and confident people.

📘 If you want to start building stronger roots in your child too, here’s where we began:
👉 https://www.steamfamily1.com/selfph/?utm_source=NKN

26/05/2025

"Why Natural Consequences Matter"
Many parents try to shield their kids from failure. I used to, too — until I saw how powerful natural consequences can be.

When my child forgot homework, I didn’t nag or save the day. I let him face the low grade. Later, we talked. No blame, just reflection.

Now, he remembers on his own — because the lesson meant something.

💡 Letting kids feel the results of their actions (in a safe way) helps them grow responsible, not afraid.

📘 If you want to start building stronger roots in your child too, here’s where we began:
👉 https://www.steamfamily1.com/selfph/?utm_source=NKN

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