Recent Blogs
Is Mommy Brain Real?
Long observed and documented, plenty of research and studies have shown that there is a science behind “Mommy Brain” and that it does indeed exist. The twist, however, is that though it may seem to yourself and others that it is making your cognitive abilities decline, the science suggests that it triggers brain growth.
Mom Spotlight: Maria Perrine
Homemade. Homegrown. Homestead. These are the words written under Maria Dolonius Perrine’s own name on her blog, Maria Perrine. In the past two and a half months, Perrine has quickly become a household name in the Philippines, now regarded as a guru of baking, artisan products, and farm living. But it wasn’t always so for the former GMA talent, whose journey started ten years ago with simple showbiz burnout.
Baby Love Online!
Baby Love, one of Mommy Mundo’s most popular event series, has transitioned to the digital sphere. Held online via Google Hangouts on June 6, 2020, the event covered the topics Breastfeeding Myths and Truths, with expert Abbie Yabot, and Baby Skin Care with Dr. Nina Gabaton; hosted by Mommy Mundo Mom and Indigo Baby founder, Denise Gonzales-Bernardo.
Creating Your Own Space
Creating your own space does not have one clear cut definition. It can be a physical space, a special room in your home perhaps? It can also be an activity that you do for yourself a few hours a week, an old hobby maybe?
Five Pre-Baby Decisions You Need to Make
Sitting down and having a serious discussion on how life will be managed when the baby arrives is one of the most responsible things a couple can do. Not only will it better prepare you for the baby, but being able to manage each other’s expectations can save you both on potential disagreements.
PedTalk: Mental & Emotional Effects of Being on Quarantine
Undoubtedly, the rules of the quarantine are hard on everyone. Having to distance from loved ones, either because of geographic or age restrictions; becoming hyper aware of hygiene and disinfection practices; and the complete change of routine are issues that already challenge adults, what more children that may not fully understand that staying home means staying safe.
Planned Parenting: Ideal Age Gaps for Children
Many new parents or newly married couples often wonder how to space their children apart. As much as the number of children need to be considered, so do their age gaps. Here are four of the most typical age gaps considered and what parents can expect from each.
5 Ways to Bond With Your Newborn
When an infant is well cared for, consistently given love, warmth, and care, they feel safe in their home environment. This feeling of being safe is the foundation of emotional wellbeing in children. So how does one make their baby feel safe? How does one ensure this vital bonding?
PedTalk: Will My Child Fall Behind in School Because of the Pandemic?
The second installment of Mommy Mundo’s PedTalk series, in coordination with Sanofi Pasteur and Huggies, aired on Facebook Live on May 30, 2020. The topic was: Will My Child Fall Behind in School Because of the Pandemic. Host, Camille Prats Yambao, and guest speaker, Dra. Jocelyn A. Eusebio, an expert on developmental concerns took the over 14,000 viewers through physical, educational, psychological, and emotional challenges children might be facing at this time.
Surviving COVID: Moms Who Fought & Won
Like many other grave ailments, the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is a serious threat whose gravity is not felt until it hits home. It is very different to know the virus as a statistic on television or as the reason behind social restrictions and to know the virus as the silent thief that takes a relative or the reason why you couldn’t be there in their final moments. For three Mommy Mundo moms, the virus made itself known as closely as possible–as the reason why they were forced into isolation, into hospitals, and into the dreadful anxiety that leaves one wondering if they would be one of the ones to survive.
