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Gender differentiated parenting exists, whether we realise it or not. These differences begin at an early age. This carries on as the child grows. Like our parents before us, we are products of our upbringing and products of our generations. However, as parents, we can make it a point to be fair with our children.
In 1987 Rosalinda Zamora Francisco, “Linda,” started Piandre, six years after her first salon: a village salon called Eve’s Salon. Today, Piandre has 14 branches, numerous employees and a reputation built over thirty years of hard work and dedication. All in a life’s work for this phenomenal mom.
We’ve all heard the sentence tagged at the end of all the milk ads: “Breast Milk is best for babies up to two years.” Beyond just breast milk, though, it’s also breastfeeding itself that is best for babies. But why exactly? We sit down with Abbie Yabot, lactation and breastfeeding expert and coach, to learn the basics behind that well known statement.
Being pregnant means your body will go through a lot of changes. With these changes come some never before felt aches and pains, cramping being one of them. While many pregnancy cramps are very normal it is important to be aware of what is normal and what is unusual in every trimester. This will help give you peace of mind as well as know what to do when you feel cramping.
Mompreneurs need to find the special balance of giving the time and attention their baby needs and the dedication and commitment their business requires to grow and become successful. It’s not an easy balance to strike, but with a bit of luck and some tips you stand a high chance of finding it faster!
For the third month of Mommy Mundo’s #MindYourMind campaign, we’re looking at relationships and how we moms can take the time to enrich and make the most out of every moment we have with one of the key people in our lives: our spouses! The Into the Mom Mind survey revealed that 97% of moms list their relationship with their kids as most important. This is followed by the relationship with their husband.
In March 2021 the Mommy Mundo community had to say goodbye to Minnie Jumaquio, the mompreneur behind the very popular and proudly local brand, the SnugaHug multi use pillow, which helped many moms get through pregnancy and breastfeeding with greater ease. Her other brands are Wallaby Mommy and Stampin Tots. With these she was a regular at the ExpoMom and other Mommy Mundo events since 2014.
In the first quarter of 2021, Mommy Mundo, with the help of Good Thinking, conducted a survey for and among Filipino moms. Answered by 1,700 moms from all over the country, the first-of-its-kind survey revealed different facets, aspects, and the psyche of the modern Filipino mother. Survey results showed that Filipino moms are very involved with their children and tend to have a progressive mindset.
