Category: Motherhood
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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…
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What was it like to run with a toddler and his father
It was still pretty dark when we headed out of the house so Cyd exclaimed: “Are you kidding me? It’s still dark outside.” That’s because we are not morning people and it was the first time we were joining a race as a family. Neil joined races several times; I did once before I got…
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The Mansion: Where Kids Rule & Parents Relax (Clark, Pampanga)
Forget the stress of planning activities for the kids on your next getaway! This family-friendly boutique hotel in Clark is designed to keep everyone happy, from parents to toddlers.
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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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Getting Free PENTA Vaccine at a Health Center in Cebu
Vaccines such as pentavalent are free at barangay health centers. Yet after hearing stories of poor treatment and inferior service, I was hesitant to give it a shot. Last Wednesday, I finally mustered up the courage to try this free government service.
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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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My Labor Story Is Something I Never Expected
I never expected my labor story to be this way, but here I was, rushing to finish a client project while contractions ripped through me. Gestational diabetes loomed, a constant reminder of the need for an early delivery.
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Hospital Maternity Packages in Cebu
Giving birth and not willing to spend loads of money on hospital bills? If you’re healthy or you don’t have a special medical condition, you can opt for a hospital-based maternity package in Cebu. Fee starts as low as P7,500.