While we all know that too much screen time is bad for kids, many parents find it hard not to let their kids hold gadgets. I’m part of that population of parents, and I know from experience the reasons behind most parents’ decision to let their kids use gadgets or watch online shows. Because zero…
Author: GLS
Grateful to be back inside the church
What’s your highlight of the week? Mine is, after 7 months, I was able to attend mass in our natural habitat. ⛪️ While I’m grateful for online masses that help strengthen our faith during quarantine, I cherish the different kind of peace and joy that come from the rare moments I get to spend time…
Mesa Ni Misis: A Guide to Cooking and Enjoying Native Filipino Vegetables.
Mesa Ni Misis NGO founder Juana Manahan Yupangco continues to promote the health benefits of locally produced vegetables in ABS-CBN Books’ latest offering “Mesa Ni Misis: A Guide to Cooking and Enjoying Native Filipino Vegetables.” “This cookbook is the next step, as a tool to reach even more people and as a way to keep…
Top 5 Tips in Giving Kids #MagicMoments At Home
Is it possible for children to experience #MagicMoments even if we don’t bring them out of the house? Watch the video for some tips.
Philippine Pediatric Society stresses the importance of children’s vaccination amidst pandemic
Fewer childhood vaccines have been given during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is understandable because parents are afraid that they might catch the Covid-19 virus if they bring their kids to hospitals and health centers. However, Covid-19 is not the only health concern that parents should be vigilant about. Recently, the Department of Health warned the…
No trick or treat this quarantine? Here’s a list of activities kids will enjoy at home
The end of October is one of the days that both parents and children look forward to. It has been a tradition for many Filipinos to celebrate Halloween with cute kiddie costumes and creative decorations. Whether it’s a village thing or a yearly event in the office, trick or treat is something that excites many…
Buy beauty and self-care essentials from home and support Filipino NiXYpreneurs
Buy self-care essentials from home and support Filipino NiXYpreneurs. 🛍 😎 NiXY is a multi-brand group that offers world-class beauty products like: 🧖🏻♀️ Korean skincare line Deoproce💄 Australian cosmetics company BYS💇🏻♀️ Kiss New York💃🏻 Greek fragrance group STR8 Just choose the beauty and self-care products you like from NiXY’s Digital Catalogue and contact a NiXYpreneur…
Books about Family Life from Feastbooks
When I was 24, I read this book called “How to Find Your One True Love” by Bro Bo Sanchez. I didn’t care if the bookstore cashier thought I was cheesy or desperate for love. 😅 I really bought the book simply because I was 24…and still single. 😂 While there’s really no one strict…
Cleene CLIO Toothbrushes
Making a toddler brush her teeth isn’t easy. I have to make sure she always has a no-ouchy and gentle brushing experience. The toothbrush needs to have soft bristles that are gentle for a toddler’s sensitive gums and teeth. So we tried Cleene CLIO Kiddie Toothbrush. In partnership with Korean toothbrush brand CLIO, Cleene offers…
Gentle Protection Kit is a must have at home
Nowadays, going to the hospital isn’t as easy as before. So it’s important to be extra careful when it comes to our children’s safety and health. 🩹🩺That’s why having a Gentle Protection Kit at home is a must. As parents, we should also learn about first aid for the kids and how to maintain our…
Not feeling fine today? Here’s why you shouldn’t feel bad about your negative emotions
How are you today? “I’m not OK. I feel sad,” said our 3-year-old. How I wish I can be like my daughter when it comes to acknowledging emotions. 😄 As adults, we seem to have a positive auto response to people checking on us. Saying “I’m fine” has become so mechanical that we do it…
Right Start Purified Water for Babies
Whether we’re preparing food or we want to keep our little ones hydrated, we need water that’s safe for our children. But sometimes boiling water can be time-consuming, especially if we have work or we have other chores to do. Here’s good news to busy moms like me. If you want to skip the boiling…
Enhance Your Child’s Indoor Play With Huggies Playbox
Recognizing the importance of play in the learning and development of kids, Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies introduces the Huggies Playbox. This one-of-a-kind box will make playtime more secure, entertaining and engaging especially nowadays when they have to constantly stay indoors. This is ideal for toddlers who are starting to explore, learn and connect with the world around…
Science & Art TV Show MIND S-COOL TV premieres Aug 22 on CNN Philippines
Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI), the non-stock, non-profit organization behind The Mind Museum and the BGC Arts Center, will air the first episode of its educational TV program MIND S-COOL TV on August 22, 2020 on CNN Philippines. The Science & Art TV show will be aired every Saturday at 8:30 AM. MIND S-COOL TV…
Joy Antibac Dishwashing Liquid as Disinfectant
Do you know that you can use your dishwashing liquid to disinfect things? 🤓 Here’s a household hack that we can all benefit from. Do your DIY solution for disinfecting things using:🚰 500 ml water🥄 1 tsp of Joy Antibac Dishwashing Liquid According to a recent study conducted by Japan National Institute of Technology and…
ABS-CBN’S STAR MUSIC LAUNCHES ONLINE KIDS CHANNEL TUTUBEE
ABS-CBN gears up for another digital venture as its premier record label, Star Music, introduces its YouTube channel for children’s learning called TuTuBee. Star Music seeks to provide educational yet fun content in the new channel intended for young viewers and help fill in their learning needs now that they should remain in the…
Yoga for Kids at Kids Yoga Corner
I tried Yoga for the first time when I was pregnant with our daughter Tash. My prenatal Yoga sessions really helped me relax and feel healthy throughout my pregnancy. I can say that it also helped strengthen my preggo body. Back then, I told myself that when my child is already a grownup, I’ll encourage…
Chuckie Icecream Recipe from Nestle Cream
I’m no pro in the kitchen, but I surely enjoy creating easy-peasy culinary creations for the family, especially when I do it as a fun activity that enriches my bond with my daughter. Nowadays, this 3-year-old loves mixing things together and creating something from scratch. So I thought that this is a good opportunity to…
The Library Heiress
More than two decades ago, I was a child growing up in a world with no internet, no fun mobile games, and no video calls. Other than television (Hello Batibot!) and my plastic kitchen toy set, my favorite form of entertainment was my humble collection of storybooks. 📚 Best childhood ever! For decades, my little…
You’ll be safe here
Dear Tash, Mom is scared of the virus that I tell you about. Sometimes, Mom is still feeling weird about our new setup. Most of the time, Mom is tired, trying to balance work and taking care of our home. Despite all that, Mommy will do her best to protect you. Just like Rylie of…
