A new study from global healthcare leader Abbott shows that when PediaSure® Plus is given to undernourished children, along with dietary counseling, they had two times height improvement. With the help of nutrition supplement, they also experienced approximately 50% greater gain in lean mass compared to those who only received dietary counseling over an eight…
Category: Parenting and Family
What Parents Need to Know About Mpox or Monkeypox in the Philippines: A Mom’s Quick Guide
One of our biggest concerns as parents is keeping our children safe and healthy—especially with the growing number of illnesses going around these days. Just recently, I came across reports about a rise in cases of Mpox in the Philippines, particularly in parts of Mindanao, with over a dozen cases recorded this month alone. Finding…
Our Search for Best Playschools in Quezon City
As a mom of two, I’m starting to enter a new parenting season. Time flew, and our youngest is now a toddler. While she’s blessed to have her big sis as a constant playmate at home, I know she also needs a bigger social circle of little ones her age. That’s why I’ve started looking…
Unilab’s Marvel-themed PowerCEEZ and UHP SuperGROW Vitamins
With raising a child comes great responsibility. That much is clear for every mom who hopes to nurture aspiring young heroes-at-heart. Regular vitamin supplementation, for one, on top of proper diet and healthy lifestyle, ensures a child’s overall growth, development, and immunity defense. It helps pave the way to safeguard their nutrition to help them…
No to Dengue! Easy Ways to Keep Our Kids Safe from Mosquito Bites
After flu season, here comes another health scare that’s making parents worried—Dengue! Dengue cases in Quezon City, our hometown, are surging— from January 1 to February 14, 2025, the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division recorded 1,769 cases, a nearly 200% spike from last year. Who wouldn’t be worried? But instead of panicking (which won’t do…
Kikkaboo Siena Mama Bag
One of my little challenges as a mom is having to dive into an endless sea of essentials just to find one tiny toddler item in a hurry. Why do mom bags feel like bottomless pits?! Add to that my millennial desire to stay stylish! It’s ironic how I refuse to carry a bulky bag,…
Birthday Staycation at Seda Manila Bay
My husband recently turned 40, and instead of hosting a big party, we opted for something more intimate and meaningful—a relaxing family staycation. At this stage in life, when we’re in our late 30s and early 40s, we’d much rather invest our time and energy in experiences that create lasting memories for our children. We’ve…
Here’s Why Vitamin C and Zinc are Important in Battling ‘Immunity Gap’ Among Kids
Constantly worrying over your child’s health is not an overreaction, but simply a natural manifestation of parental love. When there is more than one valid cause for such concerns, however, it may be time to check and see if it’s a case of “immunity gap.” Studies suggest that more and more children deal with “immune…
Abbott Launches Similac Essencia®+ to Help Support Children with Vulnerable Immune Systems
Abbott recently announced the launch of Similac Essencia®+, the company’s next generation of milk formula with a blend of five different HMOs (human milk oligosaccharides), BB-12 probiotics and nucleotides. This new formula provides nutrition to support children’s growth, development and overall health, including their developing brains, immune and digestive systems. Gut health is increasingly recognized…
What Matters Coworking + Playlab: First Kid-friendly Coworking Space in PH
As a mompreneur without a full-time helper, one of my most out-of-the-box wishes has always been to find a coworking space with a childcare center right next door. It seemed like a far-fetched dream, but I still found myself searching for “kid-friendly coworking spaces” now and then. Of course, I never really had any luck….
Advancing Language Development in Pre-School Children through Proper Nutrition with Promil Gold®
One of my children’s milestones I am particularly cautious about is language development. My second child, who is already one year old, is slowly making progress in talking. Given the importance of communication in children’s learning, I am very attentive to monitoring her language development as I have learned from reliable sources that limited communication…
“SUPERBOOK” SEASON 5 PREMIERES ON KAPAMILYA CHANNEL
Filipino kids can now enjoy new stories with Gizmo, Chris, and Joy in their new Biblical adventures as “Superbook,” the popular animated series about Bible stories and Biblical teachings, is airing its newest season on the Kapamilya Channel. Returning with 16 new episodes, the fifth season of “Superbook” introduces kids to Moses, Nicodemus, Zacchaeus, and…