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Homebirth: One Mom’s Experience
Lotus birth with placenta and cord Seven years ago, Monica Eleazar Manzano gave birth to her son via an emergency C-section. The experience left her woefully traumatized. A professional yoga instructor and mompreneur, Monica explains, “I truly felt that it was unnecessary. If I was given the proper guidance by the hospital staff (doctors, nurses, […]
The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award 2014: The Year The “Selfless” Took Over
2014 was the year the selfless took over thanks to The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA). This year’s campaign, which was officially launched in March, gained traction in both traditional and non-traditional media, and even received increased “likes” (it has over 9,000 likes as of writing) on its official Facebook page. The attention for […]
3 Ways to Overcome Breastfeeding Challenges
Some women take to breastfeeding quite easily. All they need to do is bring their baby near their breast, and the little one would latch on without assistance or hesitance. Others find breastfeeding difficult and challenging. But knowing its many benefits, they keep on trying until they succeed. Here, we share with you how three […]
Traditional or Progressive Education: What Works For Your Child
There are various differences between a traditional school and a progressive one; each has its own pros and cons too. Michelle Dizon, who has been a guidance counselor in both types of school, discusses the points one by one. Finding the best fit for your child will take a bit of time as well as […]
Smart Parenting’s Best for Babies Awards 2014
Smart Parenting Magazine gave their stamp of approval to a selection of products as it announced the winners of its first-ever “Best for Babies Awards” for 2014. Together with a panel of experts, Smart Parenting conducted tests on different products essential in daily baby care, following specific criteria. LAUNDRY DETERGENT FOR BABY CLOTHES CATEGORY The laundry detergent brands were […]
Giveaway Alert: Ready, Steady, Win!
Getting your kids off the couch and unto the playground can be quite difficult especially with all the cool apps on their tablets and the entertaining features on cable TV. Fortunately, Ready Steady Go Kids is here! Australia’s leading preschool sport and exercise program, Ready Steady Go teaches kids the fundamentals of different sports in a fun, […]
8 Great Reasons To See Chicago
Perhaps no other Broadway musical has such an exemplary pedigree. Created by the legendary Broadway trio of John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (book/lyrics) and Bob Fosse (choreographer) in 1975, Chicago packs in greed, violence, adultery, and treachery in one gloriously executed musical, making for an experience one would soon not forget. The good news is […]
Traditional or Progressive Education?
A few years back, choosing which school to send our kids to just meant looking at school fees, proximity, and reputation. Otherwise, everyone went to the school where their parents studied. Nowadays, there are so many other options. Sending their kids either to a traditional school or a progressive one is a quandary more and […]
What Moms Like Most About Being Pregnant
Every pregnancy has its fair share of heartwarming episodes and exciting moments. Whether you’re a first-time mom or a mother five times over, those precious nine months will forever be etched on your mind. Kabbie and her husband Mitor Kabbie Rodriguez Alipio is a happy mom-to-be. Twenty weeks pregnant with her first child, Kabbie shares […]
How Sports Shape Kids Into Awesomeness
In their salad days, husband and wife Japa and Rona Gavino pursued their passion for sports quite fervently. Among other things, they got into paddling, rowing, and volleyball. To this day, Japa still competes competitively in dragon boat racing. The couple says, “We believe that being in a sport builds character. We understood the value […]
