On November 11, 2020 a just-turned eight-year-old boy received the most unique present: a kettcar freshly clad in carefully constructed cardboard boxes to make it look like an F1 racing car. Not just any F1 racing car, but the 2014 Red Bull car driven by Sebastian Vettel. Maximilian Aurich Hupp was so overwhelmed, he closed his eyes, characteristic of some with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His mother, Filipina artist Pamela Gotangco Hupp also felt her heart swell. At last! A birthday present she was certain he loved.
Love & Light in Time for Christmas!
Mommy Mundo heralds the season with ExpoMom 2020: Love & Light Mama!
On November 28-29, 2020, Mommy Mundo held its second online ExpoMom event of the year, titled ExpoMom2020: Love & Light, Mama! A response to the challenges brought about by 2020, the two-day event focused on self-love and self-care, encouraging moms (and dads) to return to their centre and find peace within themselves so that they may encourage and instill peace in their homes despite the uncertainties that continue to plague the world during this time.
Baby Dove: Baby Care for Daddies
During a special Baby Dove sponsored event, Dr. Miguel Villanueva, a general pediatrician trained in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, talked about Baby Care for Daddies, presenting dads with three main points all dads need to keep in mind.
Baby Hugs: How Your Baby Learns About the World
This November, Mommy Mundo and Huggies Philippines collaborated to bring to the platform a special presentation and discussion on the topic of how babies learn about the world. Guest speaker and Montessori teacher, Ghia Curtis, talked about sensory development and how what babies learn is directly related to their senses and to honing those senses. A period of massive learning from sensory development and honing happens from the ages of zero to six.
MomSchool Recap! Conscious Parenting: Helping Siblings Get Along
In Conscious Parenting’s November session, Kit took parents through an important topic: helping siblings get along! Any parent with more than one child knows the ups and downs of sibling rivalry, sibling disagreements, and fights. Many of those who worry the most are the ones who had it the worst, those in constant power struggles with their siblings (some lasting well into adulthood).
Fun Toddler Games for Homeschooling Moms
As most parents in 2020 know, homeschooling can be a challenge, especially if your children are younger and are yet to learn the discipline for school. There is only so much a toddler or early elementary child can take of colouring, letters and writing, basic numbers and math, science, and a second language class. Sometimes both you and your child will need a break from academics and go back to being just parent-and-child instead of parent-also-teacher-and-child, and one great way to do that without losing out on the academics is to play board games!
Deals & Prizes Await at ExpoMom 2020 Online!
Just a little over a week is left before Mommy Mundo opens its imaginary doors–represented by a little red sign that says LIVE–to the moms and dads attending the second run of ExpoMom 2020 Online, Love & Light, Mama!
Self-care for New Moms in Quarantine
Self-care, like many good habits, is always easier said than done, but taking time for activities that nurture your emotional well-being and ease both your mental and physical stress is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
