Couples wonder this all the time, they get asked all the time, and they genuinely wonder this all the time: How many kids is ideal? The short answer, of course is “however many you can handle,” but that answer in itself requires a lot of consideration. Parents attention First, parents often …
Baby Surprise! A Menopause Baby
Menopause is a one-time event that a woman reaches after she has experienced 12 consecutive months of not having her period with no pregnancies in between. It usually begins in a woman’s mid-40s to around the age of 60. In some cases women menopause very early (in their 30s). In some cases it lasts …
Couples in Quarantine (Finding Time to Connect When Constantly Together)
If you live in Manila you have gone through 119 days of quarantine by the time this was published. ONE-HUNDRED-AND-NINETEEN DAYS. That is one-third of the year. Four months of trying your best to stay home, interacting only with the members of your household; working from home, …
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The Advantage of Tantrums: What to Do & What Not to Do
Tantrums, that frightening behaviour that comes suddenly and often leaves just as quickly as it arrived. They turn a happy and content baby into a chaotic ball of anger and noise. Interestingly, tantrums tend to happen with parents. This is because the child feels safe with their parents, and so …
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The Advantage of Tantrums: Emotional Intelligence
For many parents tantrums are dreaded events. A child starts to whine and cry, maybe even kick and scream. They are defiant, resist being pacified or appeased, and in some cases they lash out in their frustration and anger. It is difficult for parents to witness and manage, …
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How to meditate with your children
As we make our way towards being comfortable in the new normal, one skill well worth teaching our children is meditation. In times of upheaval and uncertainty being able to calm themselves, clear their minds, and meditate can be of great use to them. But how does one teach children meditation when …
How to Stay Healthy Postpartum
The first few months following childbirth are a rollercoaster for all mothers. For nine months you’ve been preparing for the arrival of this amazing little creature, and now the wait is over and a new adventure begins. It can be easy to get lost in anxiety and the busyness of having a …
Infant Massage with Rome Kanapi
Mommy Mundo along with Baby Dove held an online version of the popular seminar, Infant Massage. Taught by pioneering childbirth expert, Rome Kanapi, almost 200 moms tuned in to learn about the best way to bond with your baby and stimulate their muscles and sense of touch. Kanapi, using a …
