Did you know that our kids need four to six servings of fruits and vegetables a day to grow healthy? This comes directly from the meal requirements and nutrition standards of most countries, including the Philippines. That seems like a lot to chew on, but it’s what our bodies need to keep healthy. …
Why Kids Need to Drink Water
A growing child's everyday routine is typically filled with all sorts of spirited activities. He wakes up, has breakfast, and plays with Dad before the head of the family goes off to work. Mom then prepares him for school, where he learns his ABCs, sings with his classmates, and has a rollicking …
Book Review: Kaya Mong Maging Super Yaya
I wish there had been a book like this when my kids were younger. Reading Candice Cipullo's “Kaya Mong Maging Super Yaya!” feels like talking to a fellow mom who knows exactly what I am going through. She talks about the qualities of a good yaya, the various development needs of children, the …
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Decluttering Your Home For The New Year
Now that we've all settled into the new year, it's a good idea to bid goodbye to all things material which have served their purpose, have fallen into grave disrepair, or have no space, physically or emotionally, in our future. Of course, this is better said than done. Indeed, at one of the 100% …
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The Surprising Truth About Powder
Being a first-time mom can often be very confusing. Friends, family, and even strangers on the Internet will offer their advice in an attempt to help you navigate your new role. Their thoughts on what’s best will even be conflicting, only adding to your anxiety. One such instance that has divided …
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful
Gratefulness is a wonderful attitude to have. It not only encourages you to appreciate everything in your life, big and small, it also prompts you to share what you have with others. But how do you teach your children to be grateful when they're so wrapped up in their me-me-me world? Carissa …
4 Ways to Manage Your Money Better
Moms are the chief financial officers of their homes. That's why they are always looking for ways and means to manage their money better. Apart from exploring various income-generating opportunities, moms also want to make the most of what they have. At the latest session of Mompreneur Meet-up, …
Have Yourself a Mindfully Merry Christmas
It's a challenge to arrive at a state of calm during the Christmas season. Apart from the mad dash to find the perfect gift for every person on your list, there's also all that merrymaking with a cornucopia of food and drinks and all the get-togethers with family and friends which are as rife with …
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