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The Bedwetting Child
A common but inconvenient problem that parents have to deal with as their children grow up is bedwetting. While most children naturally outgrow it, a few continue to wet their beds until they’re well into their teens. “As these children become old enough to start sleeping over at the houses of friends and relatives, or […]
Ten 30-Minute Parent-Child Bonding Ideas
It’s the start of the new year, and for parents who have resolved to spend more time with their little ones, it’s a good idea to start building that precious connection through play. Parents need not allot a whole day to get some serious bonding going on with their kids. Here, ten 30-minute bonding ideas […]
Dental Concerns During Pregnancy
Women experience many changes during pregnancy but among these, oral health condition seems to take the least attention. Expectant moms take note of their diet, their rollicking emotions, and their blossoming bellies and bosoms, but hardly give a second thought to any concerns related to their dental health. This is unfortunate. According to a study […]
My First Christmas as a Mom
One of the best things about being a mom is that you get to share the most incredible experiences with your children, like Christmas. The season brings with it so many tales and traditions that it is absolutely such a treat to make beautiful memories with your children. When you first become a mom, however, […]
Family Comes First at The SM Store
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year, especially since you get to spend precious moments with those nearest and dearest to your heart, your family. For the better part of the year, most of us are ensconced in the everyday details of living. The kids go to school, do their homework, and […]
Getting Ready for Breastfeeding
Breast milk is certainly the best for baby. However, to make breastfeeding a continuously pleasant experience for both mom and baby, it is a must to make specific preparations. BEFORE BREASTFEEDING Even before she starts breastfeeding, mom should learn everything she can about it. Dr. Jaime Isip Cumpas, pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, […]
Christmas Family Traditions
It’s just a week or so before Christmas, and almost every Filipino family is abuzz with preparations for the most wonderful time of the year. While some are still up to their elbows shopping for gifts, others are intent on keeping Christmas traditions which their families started years ago. Ann Kuy, mom of three, shares, […]
Treating Baby’s First Fever
Nothing gets a mother’s heart beating faster than the blush of fever on baby’s cheeks. A new mom, most specially, might find herself flustered at the thought that her little one is in some kind of discomfort or pain. Jaime Isip-Cumpas, M.D., pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, advises the concerned mom not to […]
MomShare: Atreyu Needs Our Help!
It was an ordinary Sunday morning for Tracy Dizon and her son Atreyu. A fashion designer and milliner, Tracy is a hands-on mom who likes chilling out with her son. November 27 was a date like no other. Atreyu was watching television and eating chips while Tracy was answering emails. The boy, who is quite […]
Energy Boosters for New Moms
It is not uncommon for new moms to grieve about how absolutely exhausted they are at the end of the day. New moms definitely have their work cut out for them. Though their bodies are still recovering from the trauma of childbirth, they don’t get any real reprieve as they have to care for their […]
