Romeo’s Blue Skies: An Anime That Transformed a Generation
Issa Barely able to cook meals for myself as a child, I was captivated by this anime. It was melancholic, yes, but also held something unexpected that left a lasting mark…
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Too Much Tech? Lessons from Modern Family and the Berenstain Bears
Screen time worries many parents. The constant exposure raises questions about...
From Fumbling to Flowing: My Unexpected Yoga Journey
Have you ever tried something completely new? Like, way out of your comfort zone? For me, that was yoga. I mean, I was not expecting much when I first stepped…
Unforgettable Escapes: 10 Genre-Bending Films for Your Next Movie Marathon
I found this old list from way back in 2011, before “Netflix and chill” was even a thing! (Talk about a blast from the past). It’s basically a diary of…
From Shortcuts to Winning Strategies: What Arcade Games Reveal About Child Development
Arcades are full of wonder and excitement for children, providing insight into how they are growing and evolving. As a parent, it has been fascinating to watch my child, Cyd,…
The Art of Large Group Travel Planning
Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one…
Baby Essentials: Surviving the First Weeks of Motherhood
Exhaustion. Soreness. A constant, gnawing hunger that somehow coexists with the sleep deprivation. Motherhood, they say, is a beautiful journey. But let’s be honest, those first few weeks after bringing…
6 Truths About Parenting Every Couple Needs to Hear
More than a year ago, Neil and I sat with a few couples who had babies recently and not so recently. As we talked with them, many of the burning…
C-Section Delivery Cost in Cebu
“How much did you pay for your C-Section delivery at Perpetual Succour Hospital?” That’s a question I asked a lot when I was pregnant. Now that the baby is out,…
My Breastfeeding Journey
Eight babies. How did my mom ever do it? Compared to her seemingly effortless experience, my initial six weeks of breastfeeding felt like a marathon. Was it this difficult, or…