Too Much Tech? Lessons from Modern Family and the Berenstain Bears
Screen time worries many parents. The constant exposure raises questions about…
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Exploring New Beginnings: My Fitness Journey with Yoga
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 on the mat. But it turned out to be great for me and it helped me see my mind, body, and spirit in a new…
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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 a movie marathon I did – a whole month of flicks! We’re talking all genres, from laugh-out-loud comedies to epic adventures that’ll get your heart…
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A Quest for Refund: Reflecting on My Coco Life Insurance Purchase
Okay, if you’re like who couldn’t say ‘no’ to anyone, you’d understand me. We’ve ALL been there. You’re cruising through the mall hand in hand with your loved one when suddenly an overly enthusiastic salesperson appears out of thin air, promising you the deal of a lifetime. Remember those pushy credit card people? Multiply that…
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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, navigate the challenges in the arcade center. Some of his behaviors have prompted me to consider how toddlers approach games and how these inclinations can…
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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 your newborn home feel more like a boot camp for sleep-deprived zombies. I naively thought pregnancy was the toughest part. Wrong. That was just the…
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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 questions on my mind were (honestly) shopping-related. As I previously mentioned, we had a small space, so we needed to be choosy about the things…
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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, this is the question that I get a lot. So, I tell them, P50,000 plus, and their responses vary. “That’s so much cheaper than c-section…
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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 did I simply lack the patience my mom seemed to possess? (Honestly, I don’t recall her ever complaining!) Maybe it was just the new-mom haze….
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A Day In a Life of a Facebook Ads Specialist
Managing Facebook Ads is more than knowing how to run a campaign on Facebook. It requires analytical and creative thinking skills, which when applied strategically on a business, can bring incredible results.
