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3 Reasons Why Sleep Is Important for a Happy Marriage

October 15, 2017 by Tina

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I don’t know about you but I would definitely benefit from getting more sleep. (Walking #mombie over here!) I don’t hide the fact that I don’t usually get enough sleep… and it’s totally unhealthy! It not only affects me but those around me, too — especially my husband and kids.

What?! you may ask. How can one’s lack of sleep affect other people? One’s marriage even?

Well, the people over at Sleep Advisor have collaborated with Truly Rich and Blessed to share exactly how through this article below. I hope you will find it helpful!

3 Reasons Why Sleep Is Important for a Happy Marriage

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Sleep, glorious sleep. In a divided world one thing connects us all – our love for sleep.

We all know that good sleep is good for our health but did you also know that good sleep can actually be good for your love life? In fact, a growing body of evidence suggests good quality sleep could be the secret to a happy marriage.

It seems that many of the problems commonly associated with a failing relationship can actually be caused or, at the very least, exacerbated by how our brains and bodies react when sleep-deprived.

So, for the sake of your current or future relationship, read on as we look at just 3 ways sleep is an important aspect of a happy marriage…

1. Sleep changes the way couples argue.

Disagreements are of course a healthy and important aspect of any marriage. But they are a risk. When we argue things can be said that can sometimes never be taken back.

Sleep deprivation makes individuals short-tempered, unable to empathize, and reduces their ability to concentrate. Basically, the classic ingredients for an argument. And just as you’d expect – sleep-deprived couples have far more arguments.

Now, that’s not to say that a good night’s sleep prevents all arguments happening. Of course not. But sleep, or lack thereof, does however shape what type of arguments couples may have and limit the negative impact they have on a relationship.

A study by Ohio State University discovered that couples who both slept badly had more hostile arguments compared to couples who slept well.

Couples where both partners slept well still had disagreements but they were shown to be less destructive in nature. Arguments between the well-rested often involved less-barbed language, covered more constructive topics, and importantly often ended with reconciliation.

These so-called ‘productive’ rows involved both sides listening to each other, a sense of humour, and an ability to see the other’s point of view. The sleep-deprived couples had ‘destructive’ arguments, where the exact opposite happened.

2. Sleep improves our sense of humour.

One thing any good marriage needs is humour. Sharing the ups and downs of your life with someone is hard and if you can’t share a joke at each other’s expense, hostility will build and eventually burst out in acrimony – like a pan boiling over.

If your partner suddenly isn’t as funny as they used to be, chances are it is not that their jokes are getting worse – just that you are too tired to appreciate them as you used to.

It has been discovered that our own sense of humour is not a static characteristic. Things we find funny one day we might not the next. And the reason for this could be a lack of sleep.

Humour relies on high level cognition and a lack of sleep inhibits this. A lack of sleep slows how quickly our  synapses react and how quickly neurological connections are made. In particular, a lack of sleep impacts our ability appreciate verbal humour, such as your partner’s witty one liners.

3. Sleep makes us more attractive.

When that spark goes out of a relationship it can be hard to rekindle it. But one way to ensure the embers continue to burn is to sleep well. Sleep, it seems, keeps us looking our best. It is after all called ‘beauty sleep’ for a reason.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but when you are sleep-deprived you simple don’t look your best. Bags under your eyes, red and swollen eyelids, paler skin, more wrinkles, and a drooping mouth are just some of the signs of sleep-deprivation.

A team of researchers from Sweden showed participants photos of sleep-deprived individuals alongside pictures of well-rested people – and unsurprisingly the sleep-deprived group were judged to be not only less attractive but also less healthy.

And while we all know the recipe to a healthy marriage is so much more than physical attraction, it is one of the ingredients. And like every other aspect of a good relationship it takes work to maintain it.

Final thoughts

So there you have it, the secret to a happy marriage could be something as simple as having a longer lie in or getting a better mattress.

A well-rested person is basically a better partner to their spouse. Simple as that. A large body of research suggests that the sleep-deprived amongst us are often unpleasant, ruder, and more hostile. When well-rested, we are the opposite. We are patient, happier, funnier, more empathetic, and more attractive.

Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced modern world sleep is often the one thing we sacrifice the most easily. However, for the sake of your marriage it may be time to start rethinking how you treat your bedtime.

For more advice on how to get the sleep your marriage deserves check out the hints and tips from the experts on the Sleep Advisor blog.

Filed Under: FAMILY MATTERS, MARRIAGE, Our Relationships, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Sponsored Post

5 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together

October 31, 2015 by Tina

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, or follow my work on Smart Parenting and Philstar.com, or read my posts on and , you’ll know that I’m a total advocate for intentional family time… for making meaningful memories with our families, and for cherishing our relationships with family members! 🙂

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Preparing to “play Mass” as a family. 🙂 In preparation for our eldest’s First Holy Communion

Of course, neither my husband nor I are “perfect” at this yet — at making each and every moment with our family count. We have a looooong way to go, so it helps to get tips from other people!

This is why I am super thankful to my newfound acquaintances and collaborators at Marccx Media — they’ve come up with this guest post to share tips on how we can bring our families closer together. 🙂 I hope you’ll enjoy and be blessed by this!

5 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together

 

With work commitments, doctor’s appointments, parent/teacher meetings, playdates, errands, and more, it can be hard to bring the family together. Something always seems to gets in the way, whether your kids are young and living at home, away at college, or with families of their own, the challenges of living in today’s fast-paced society can have harmful effects on the family unit, and it’s essential that we do our best to stay connected even through life’s little obstacles.

According to the New Kids Center, children should learn the importance of family in their lives and know that they can always turn to them in their hour of need. Healthychildren.org advocates the importance of parents and children having genuine respect for one another. Even when there are disagreements or physical separation, demonstrating love, caring, trust, and concern is important at all times to keep the family close.

Here are 5 simple ways to bring your family closer together:

1. Eat dinner as a family.

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It may sound simple, but with family member’s conflicting schedules it can be easy to let life take over. Make time as often as possible to actually sit down with your family and break bread together. Turn off the television, shut down your computer, and listen to one another as you ask about each other’s day.

If your relatives live close by, you could try making one day a week, such as Sunday, a family time and invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives other to encourage bonding with your kids.

2. Ban smartphones at certain times.

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Gone are the days when the television was considered the unhealthy intruder at the dinner table. Now it’s more than likely at any mealtime that half of those present will be seeing how many “likes” their profile picture got. But chatting with friends who aren’t in the room can isolate us from the people who matter most.

If you’re having trouble getting the attention of your children or partner, or you yourself are constantly listening out for that unmistakable ping of a WhatsApp message, Facebook alert or chime of an incoming email, learn to turn off your smart phones at certain times of day. Make a rule that everyone respects and use that family time for real face-to-face communication.

3. Teach your children how to cook by making it a family fun time.

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OK, so we’re not all Martha Stewart, but even if you hate to cook, it can be a fun activity to do with your family. You could ask Grandma for family recipes, follow a TV cooking show, or even ask your kids to come up with the idea and spark their creativity. Just remember to supervise your children in the kitchen at all times.

4. Create rituals and traditions.

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Part of our family “rituals”: Read-aloud time every day! 🙂 These are some of the books we read aloud earlier this week — inspired by the kids’ questions about how babies are made! ;)

This might sound a little strange, but by creating your own rituals and traditions, such as Monday night cook-offs and Friday night games or movie nights, you can actually bond more closely with the family and won’t replace family time with other activities.

5. Don’t let distance defeat you.

commIf your family is separated by distance, whether it’s interstate or international, there are ways to use technology to bring your family together. Make sure that you schedule time every week to speak with your far away family members, and think about building family blogs, a family website, or photo albums.

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How do you make time with your family meaningful? Share your tips and experiences with us in the comments!

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*Special thanks to Michael Peggs for writing this post for us! Michael is the founder of Marccx Media, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and Content Marketing. Before Marcxx, Peggs worked at Google in business development, forming digital media and advertising partnerships. He is also a blogger and podcaster, hosting the iTunes Top 10 New & Noteworthy podcast You University – The Personal Branding Podcast.

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Photo credits: 2nd photo by stockimages / 3rd photo by nenetus / 4th photo by marin / 6th photo by Ambro — All on FreeDigitalPhotos.net. All other photos by author.

Filed Under: Advocacies, FAMILY MATTERS, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Family time, Intentional Parenting

3 Ways to Provide the Best Care for Your Baby

September 23, 2015 by Tina

Now that I am pregnant again, I have found myself thinking a lot about how quickly my other kids have grown. I still remember how it was giving birth to our first child — it was one of the most unforgettable, life-changing moments of my life! Of course, giving birth to our second and third children were also unique experiences… I can’t believe I am a mama of four now!

And because I am infanticipating, I’ve been trying to “review” the basics of caring for a baby again — not that I consider myself out of “practice,” since Anne was born only a little over two years ago. 😉 Anyway, I thought I’d share a bit of what I’ve been reviewing, and what I’ve learned from almost 9 years of experience, with you all — perhaps one or some of you might find it helpful!

So, without further ado, here are 3 simple ways to provide the best care for your baby:

1. Don’t overspend but invest in quality products.

You might be surprised at this first tip, but I just thought I should emphasize this: You don’t need to spend a mountain of money to give your baby the best care. However, I do believe in investing in products that are of good quality and come recommended by fellow parents plus experts in baby care. 🙂

So, if you’re out to shop for products that will help provide the best care for your baby, be discerning and wise, and spend your money on items that are useful and a good investment for your money.

For example, I am 100% pro-breastfeeding and plan to breastfeed our fourth child — just like her siblings — because . Because of this, I would consider investing in quality products that would help me in my breastfeeding journey. For example, the Snug-A-Hug pillow:

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Photo courtesy of , where you can find Snug-A-Hug plus so many other quality brands that can help you provide the best care for your baby! :)

The Snug-A-Hug is a pillow created by local mompreneur , which can be used during pregnancy (like I do now), and after pregnancy — for breastfeeding, alleviating pressure from your pelvic area post-partum, etc. It can also be used as an “everyday” pillow of course, and for post-operation situations. I was blessed to receive a Snug-A-Hug as an advanced birthday gift of sorts from Minnie and the whole family has been enjoying it immensely! 🙂

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Our little Anne enjoys using the Snug-A-Hug so much! 🙂 She also LOVES her Belly Armor blanket!

Here’s a bit more info about the Snug-A-Hug pillow (just click on the image for a larger view):

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Now, I just want to clarify something before I go on… If you noticed, I emphasized the word “help” in my aforementioned statements. This is because I believe that products like the Snug-A-Hug are “tools” to help make parents’ lives easier — they are not necessities (in my humble opinion).

I just want to clarify that because I am, after all, a frugal mom too, and I believe in spending one’s money wisely — all part of the journey to being #trulyrichandblessed, even financially!

Having said that though, I do appreciate well-thought-of products like the Snug-A-Hug, because you can use it for a long time, and help make things like breastfeeding more comfortable for mom and baby. 🙂 Every member of the family can use it actually! So, if you can invest in products like it, go ahead! 🙂

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Photo from the : The caption reads: This sleepyhead has invaded my #snugahug. Photo reposted by Minnie via @cuaresmuch on Instagram

2. Get the support of your “village.”

I cannot emphasize this more: I believe that “it takes a village to raise a child,” as my friends from always say, and it is so, so, SO important to get your “village” to support you as you provide the best care for your baby.

Your “village” can be composed of your spouse, other family members, officemates, friends, extended family, househelp, and experts in different fields who can give you tips and information on how to care for your child… basically, every person who also wants the best for your baby, and is committed to helping you give the best to him or her.

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Me with two of the people from my “village”: Dear friends, sisters in Christ, and fellow homeschoolers Mariel and Sanne of The Learning Basket (who, incidentally, will be giving a workshop on Positive Discipline this weekend! You might want to attend!) This photo was taken at The Parenting Emporium — whose owners, Maricel and Beng, happen to be part of my “village” too! 🙂 #parenthoodshared indeed! {Photo courtesy of on Instagram}

I am a living witness to how important having a strong, supportive “village” is — I know I am a better parent because of everyone in my “village”, yet even on the days when I fail and am a “monster mom,” I know I can still count on my “village” to pray for me and help me out; to encourage me to continue giving the best care to my kids! 🙂

3. Use products that are clinically tested to be gentle and safe for babies.

I would like to confess something right now: I am all for practices like cloth diapering, using organic products, being 100% eco-friendly, using natural remedies, etc. But I must admit that doing all of these consistently is still a challenge for me — especially the cloth diapering, being 100% eco-friendly part.

I have three kids plus one on the way, no household help, work at home fulltime, homeschool, etc. I know some moms can do the things I mentioned earlier even if their situations are similar to mine — and I applaud them (and am a bit envious, ha, ha!).

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Just look at these adorable cloth diapers from Fluffy Pwets! (Photo courtesy of ) MAYBE I will attempt to use cloth diapers again with my fourth baby, but for now, I am perfectly happy to use Huggies! :)

Actually, I used to feel SO guilty about not being able to do all those things consistently! Cloth diapering especially! 😛 However, a few months ago, I decided to just kick that “mommy guilt to the curb,” as MommyProofing Coach Joy Dejos would say. I didn’t want to be bogged down by guilt — and depression because of that guilt — so I told myself to just.stop.it.

As a consolation-of-sorts, I also reminded myself that what is important right now is that I do my best to give the best to the kids, given our current situation and resources. 🙂 That’s why I’m glad that there are gentle and safe products for babies and kids out there that can help make the parenting journey easier for me.

For example: Huggies Gentle Care Baby Wipes

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My new handbag — my birthday gift to myself — always has a pack of Huggies Gentle Care Baby Wipes in it, plus two Huggies Dry Pants diapers :)

These baby wipes are clinically tested to be safe to use on our babies’ skin, and are enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E. They’re made from natural fibers, and are alcohol, soap, and fragrance-free. You can use them not just on your baby’s diaper area, but on his/her face and hands too! 🙂

Incidentally, a pack of Huggies Gentle Care Baby Wipes (80 pieces per pack) usually retails at P160 — which makes it a relatively good buy, considering its safe, gentle-to-use features.

So, yes, we can aim for the “ideal” when it comes to practices and products, dear fellow moms, but if we aren’t able to live up to the “ideal,” don’t beat yourself up over it! Just try to look for alternative options, that are still safe and gentle enough for our babies. 🙂 (Come to think of it, what is “ideal” anyway? Who can classify something as “ideal”? We each have our own preferences and parenting styles!)

Parenting itself is a challenging journey, and so I encourage you to just do the best you can. 🙂 You know what’s best for your child, and armed with enough research and expert-backed information, plus the support and encouragement of your “village,” you can provide the best care for your baby. So, go ahead — just keep calm and mother on! 🙂

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Keep Calm and Mommy On! 🙂 Love this logo from KeepCalmandMommyOn.com on ! :)

How do you provide the “best care” to your little one? Share your tips in the comments!

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*This post is brought to you by . Thank you for being a blessing to our family! 🙂

*Special thanks also go out to Minnie Jumaquio of — thank you SO much for your gift! 🙂

Filed Under: FAMILY MATTERS, Our Discoveries & Experiences, PARENTING, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Best Care for Baby, Huggies Gentle Care Baby Wipes, Huggies Philippines, Snug-A-Hug, The Parenting Emporium

Updates + The Scholastic Readers Cup 2015: 4 Important Reminders for Parents and Educators

September 20, 2015 by Tina

It has been quite a while since my last post here, I know.

To tell you the truth, I have had my hands full again with oh so many things (the usual — the kids, chores, WORK, etc.), not to mention events that I have been attending as “media” (though I am still not used to being labelled as such!) and events to which I have been invited as a speaker (Invite me, invite me! Before I give birth, haha!).

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I was invited to give a talk lately at the PTA Assembly of Holy Spirit School — I learned a lot from chatting with the teachers and parents! 🙂 Photo from my Instagram feed (yup, I’m finally on IG — , if you want! 😉 )

Then there is also the “laziness” that comes with being pregnant — many days, all I want to do is lie in bed and read a book (or scroll through my social media feeds! Aaarrggghhh!).

On the few occasions when I did get to sit down and attempt to write a blog post, I was dismayed to find out that I couldn’t log in to WordPress! Huhuhu! 🙁 (It’s a loooong story, but let me just say — I need to subscribe to a new internet service provider!)

Anyway… here I am now, at my mom’s place, taking advantage of the fact that I can finally access the back end of this blog. (Thank you for your patience, everyone!)

First thing on my bloggy agenda is to share important reminders about reading and problem-solving, and learning in general — based on lessons that I learned from attending the Scholastic Readers Cup 2015 last month.

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I was most inspired by the talk given by Dr. Duriya Aziz, Vice President of Scholastic Asia — she sounded a lot like some of my former teachers in Brunei, actually! :)

I won’t go into the nitty-gritty of the event though, because:

(a) I already wrote about it for Philstar.com;

(b) it’s 4.30 a.m. and I should be sleeping (so says every person who discovers that I am awake and online at hours like these! “You should be resting; growing your baby requires enough sleep; etc.!”); and

(c) the toddler might wake up to nurse and I won’t be able to finish this post because I’ll end up falling asleep beside her! 😛

So… please forgive me but I’ll just go straight to the point of why I found the Scholastic Readers Cup 2015 truly educational and insightful, especially as a parent and an educator-of-sorts (since we homeschool and all 🙂 ). Here are my four main takeaways, which, I believe, serve as important reminders for all educators and parents, since we parents are considered the primary educators of our children:

1. We need to teach children how to learn and how to use what they learn.

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As a parent, one of my goals is to raise independent learners who know how to learn, meaning, how to get information on anything and everything they want to. I think this goal would apply whether or not we homeschool.

At the Scholastic Readers Cup 2015 though, I was reminded that, in today’s society, it’s not just what you know that matters; it’s what you can do with that knowledge that is most important. This is something that both parents and teachers should remember when teaching kids. We need to teach them about the “usefulness” of what they learn; after all, learning should be purposeful, right? 🙂

2. We need to encourage children to read beyond what is “required” of them.

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This is something I have been personally struggling with working on with my kids. They LOVE it when I read aloud to them, but are not yet very big on independent reading beyond what is required of their curriculum. So, we’re working on improving the culture of reading that we currently have, by hoarding getting books which the kids find interesting (many of which are actually from Scholastic!).

I also plan to use charts to help us achieve our goals, which will help the kids track the number of books that they read. Of course, since our Kindergartener/beginning reader doesn’t read so fluently yet, her book “requirements” will be simpler, and limited to the phonics readers we are currently using.

3. We need to encourage and teach children to be problem-solvers.

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Based on the slide pictured above, plus Dr. Aziz’s talk, we must remember that both reading and problem-solving (related to proficiency in mathematics) are important. I personally was both a language and math “nerd” when I was still a student, but admittedly loved language more (hence, my current “job description” as writer/editor/communicator!).

As a parent (and a teacher), I hope for my kids to love (or at least like) both too — reading and math. I know that I need to encourage and inspire them to actually have that “love” though, and it is definitely challenging! Time to make concrete plans for the new school year! 😉

Schoolteachers would also do well to encourage their students to be proficient in both math and reading, as this would mean better opportunities for the children later on in life.

4. We need to assess children to help them prepare for the future.

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Personally, as a recently self-declared “,” I am not very fond of assessment tools like tests and exams. I actually don’t give my kids regular quizzes, tests and exams. But after attending the Scholastic Readers Cup this year, I was encouraged to look at tests and exams in a different light — more as a “teaching tool,” rather than a way to see what grades my kids are capable of getting. (I know, I know — my bad for thinking of them as such!)

Assessment is not a bad thing — it helps us parents and teachers determine a child’s certain level in a specific subject, so that we can identify areas that need improvement. Something I need to constantly keep in mind! 🙂

In hindsight, I can say that I am really glad that I was invited to the Scholastic Readers Cup 2015. I learned a lot, and am even more inspired to be my children’s “first and best teacher,” as my friends from The Learning Basket always say! 🙂

Scholastic is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of over 600 original titles every year. The Readers Cup is an event that recognizes the exemplary efforts of educators — from teachers and librarians, to principals and schools. At this year’s Readers Cup, Scholastic also launched its new programs, namely Literacy Pro, Literacy Pro Library, and PR1ME Mathematics.

For more information on Scholastic, and its products and programs, email or contact (02) 944READ (7323). You can find also them online via their website: http://scholastic.asia/en and on Facebook: .

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Home Improvement Tips: On Reprogramming Your Garage Door

August 31, 2015 by Tina

So I just realized that it’s been a little over 2 weeks since my last post here! Time really flies! I’ve been swamped with the usual things (as usual 😉 ) — but besides that, this site has also been experiencing some “technical difficulties,” which I hope and pray will be resolved really, really soon! (Please pray with me?)

I’ve also been *trying* to work on home improvement — meaning get our little apartment look and feel “homier” than usual. It’s been a struggle actually, what with all that’s on my plate now, and most days I feel really guilty that the place is in an “organized mess”! Really, on some days I wish we had a living room that looks like this (or something like it):

(Image by dreamstudiographics |FreeDigitalPhotos.net)

Instead of this:

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#keepingitreal :)

But then I remember that our home is still “perfect” the way is it is: Our life is real, and sometimes it’s messy, and even dirty. But we’re all in this together. Our home may not be Pinterest- or Instagram-worthy but it’s home. You get what I mean? 🙂 So I guess my “perfect” and “idealistic” home improvement plans don’t have to be on my list of what’s “urgent and important” at the moment.

Now, in case you are looking for home improvement tips, here is an informative article from Catherine Lavinia, an acquaintance of mine who is into providing tips and tricks on different topics. I hope it will be helpful to you, especially those of you who have garage door openers! 🙂

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Reprogramming Garage Door Remotes and Keypads

Garage door openers are the ultimate in convenience when the weather is less than cooperative. Instead of being forced to get out in the rain or snow, you can simply press a button and the door opens on its own like magic. The garage door opener remote has really changed the way we think of our garages, but in some ways, they’ve made our homes less safe — this is just one of the many reasons you should know how to erase your door opener’s memory and program new remotes and keypads.

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Many reasons to reprogram

Many homeowners don’t give a second thought to their garage door openers, but if you weren’t the homeowner who installed your current opener or live in an area where crime is a problem, reprogramming your remotes and keypads may save you a lot of heartache later. Once someone else has access to your garage, they often can access your home, so for safety’s sake, take a few minutes and reprogram your unit.

Even if you don’t give out your code willy-nilly and know exactly where all your garage door remotes are, it’s a good idea to change your keypad code regularly. Changing the code on a regular basis will prevent anyone who may be messing with your keypad at night from breaking the code. Keypads shouldn’t make you feel afraid, you can easily take back control with regular reprogramming.

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Reprogramming your garage door equipment

Reprogramming garage door openers is actually a fairly easy task for most models. Units left over from the 1980s and early 1990s will require a different process than what is described here, so always consult your garage door opener manual for full instructions. Be careful when working with a garage as the garage door springs can carry a lot of force. In general, this is how to proceed:

Erase the memory. If you’re worried about other people having remote controls, you should start reprogramming your unit by completely erasing the memory. Not all units will do this automatically, so make sure you do it manually. Just press and hold the “Learn” button located on the back of your garage door opener for approximately six seconds. The “Learn” LED will go out to indicate that the memory was purged. Units without an LED may instead signal with the light bulb.

Program your remotes. Once the memory is purged, you can attack your control devices. Start with your remote control — it’s fairly easy to set and can be done by yourself. Climb the ladder you already set up behind your garage door opener with the remote in hand to do this, it’ll make the process easier and less frustrating.

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This time, instead of pressing and holding the “Learn” button, simply press it and look for the LED on the unit to begin glowing. While it’s glowing steadily, press and hold the button you want to program on your remote until the light on the garage door opener blinks (this may be the LED or the main light bulb).

If your garage door opener has no lights whatsoever, you’ll hear two clicks when your remote is programmed. You’ll program any other remotes the same way — as long as you quickly press and release the “Learn” button, your opener won’t forget any other remotes you’ve programmed.

Change your keypad’s PIN. Programming your garage door opener’s keypad is a little more challenging, but only just a little. Make sure you’ve got a friend on hand to help with the “Learn” button-punching duty, since you’ll be working outside of arm’s length to the opener.

Many models of garage door keypads can be programmed by simply pressing the “Learn” button, typing the new code onto the keypad, then pressing the “Enter” button. If this method is successful for your unit, your keypad will tell you so by flashing. Test your code by re-entering it on the keypad and hitting enter. If you were successful, the door will open or close.

If your keypad has a “Program” button, you can change the PIN without hitting the learn button on the opener. Simply start the programming mode by pressing the following series of buttons: 3, 5, 7, Program. When the LED begins to slowly blink, enter your new PIN, then press “Program” again. The LED should blink twice and turn off. Again, test the code by entering it on the keypad and pressing the up/down arrow key.

Reprogramming your garage door accessories is a simple thing you can do to increase your sense of security in an increasingly insecure world. You can easily incorporate PIN changes into your yearly garage door maintenance routine so that you don’t forget this important job.

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*Image credits: living room by dreamstudiographics | remote control by arztsamui | woman using security system by stockphotos | businessman with remote control by steafpong | All images from FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Filed Under: Home and Living, Sponsored Post Tagged With: garage door openers, Home Improvement

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Hi! I'm Tina Santiago Rodriguez, a Catholic wife, homeschool mom, and self-professed "media missionary." Welcome to Truly Rich and Blessed, a unique lifestyle blog about appreciating the "riches" that we have — our faith, self, relationships, resources, discoveries and experiences. I hope you'll enjoy your time here, and come away encouraged and inspired somehow!

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