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Your Health

September 6

Jennica Garcia Regrets Not Taking Care Of Self After Motherhood

The single mom of two recalls, "'Pag naligo ako, shampoo, sabon, para isang buhusan tapos labas ka na agad."

Motherhood may seem different for a lot of women, but if there's one thing that's expected of society for moms to do, it's to drop everything and focus on their babies.For years, mothers have been putting their needs last. Fortunately, celebrity moms
Wellness

June 2

Aerialist Mom Pursues Her Passion, Breastfeeds During Rehearsals

Her 16-month-old son is a welcome sight at the studio.

New moms tend to let their lives revolve around their newborns, thus forgoing their personal wants. This usually happens for the time being, but it can also go on and on until they're running on empty. That's why self-care is very important
Wellness

May 17

Anne Curtis Practices Self-Care, And Why Every Mom Should, Too

Bear in mind that self-care is a need, not a want.

Anne Curtis sure knows the value of self-care and how to practice it. Aside from the usual grooming and working out, plus indulging in luxury items, the actress/TV host/entrepreneur sets out personal goals. These range from reading a book to running a
Parents

May 5

5 Self-Care Must-Have For Moms Recommended By Kryz Uy

Plus, here are some self-care must-haves she swears by.

Fashion content creator and mom of two Kryz Uy shares her dilemma about balancing motherhood and self-care. In one of her vlogs, she asked her followers, "How to split self into 3? Or 4? Or 5?" Relate?Kryz is a hands-on mom to
Wellness

March 29

Angelica Panganiban On Self-Care: 'Wag Hayaang Mahulas'

Anim na buwan ang panganay ni Angelica at kanyang fiance na si Gregg Homan.

May paalala si Angelica Panganiban sa mga kapwa niya mommy. Aniya sa kanyang Instagram post, kung saan makikita ang selfie photos nila ng anak: "Reminder to check on yourself once in a while."Paliwanag pa ng aktres, "Tayong mga momsies, marami na tayong
Beauty

March 9

Moms Share Why They Don't Feel Guilty About Eyelash Extensions

Brace yourselves: these moms are good at convincing!

Gone are the days when moms would just coop up at home and accept that they are already losyang.If you need an extra push to get eyelash extensions for yourself, then this is it.Honestly, for a mom like me who hasn't gone
Love & Relationships

February 14

Why Having Different Love Languages Is Not A Problem

Family expert shares the secret to reigniting the spark in your relationship

For many parents, romance tends to take a backseat to child care, chores, errands and career building. A few years into marriage, the spark sometimes dulls out and one too many times, partners feel unappreciated. Dr. Gary Chapman, a marriage counselor for over
Wellness

February 2

Andi Eigenmann On Finding What Self-Care Truly Means For Her

The mom of three felt the need to step back for some self-reflection.

Andi Eigenmann recently took to Instagram to share the story behind her latest profile picture, which shows her walking on the beach as the wind blows through her curly locks.The actress, who's based in Siargao, wrote in the caption of her post
Wellness

January 25

7 Spa And Skin Clinics To Visit With Your Mom Friends

Who said moms can't have a glow up?

Gone are the days when we glorify the unkempt mom as the ideal image of what it means to be a great parent. Time and again, we've been promoting moms to have a healthy mindset on parenting - that the only way
Beauty

November 14

Elisse Joson Normalizes Taking Beauty Breaks With New Biz

The mom of one is normalizing taking beauty breaks, "Because we all deserve a break every so often. This is for us. This is for you."

Here's one thing you should know about Elisse Joson: Aside from being an actress and a mom, she's also an entrepreneur!The 26-year-old launched Felizia Jewelry, her jewelry collection with her beau McCoy De Leon, in October 2021. Now, Elisse is a proud
Beauty

October 21

Moms, Don't Leave Home Without These 4 Beauty Products

You can look beautiful for yourself again, mama.

We know that all moms are beautiful. Some of us however have put our skincare routines in the backseat and kept our makeup bags away because we'll get hulas chasing our toddlers anyway.This is your reminder to unearth those lipsticks that you've
Real Parenting

October 3

Love Yourself, Moms, To Love Your Family Well–Expert Says

This expert says self-care is more than just treating yourself or indulging. Read her tips on identifying triggers and what you can do to prevent mom-rage.

Many moms will agree that this phenomenon has happened to them once or twice and it has gotten the best of them. We’re talking about mom rage—that phenomenon where you explode because you’ve just done 10 chores but there are 10 more
Parents

August 7

Mama, Go And Add These Panties To Your 8.8 Cart. You Deserve It

Proven and tested by moms at the Smart Parenting Village to make you feel good.

If you haven't seen Solenn Heusaff's Instagram reel doing the usual chore of sorting out her granny panties and unexpectedly unearthed some of her pre-kid thongs, then you must see it now.<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce0BhUqlNZZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px
Wellness

March 11

Solenn Heussaff On Self-Care For Moms Deserving To Feel Confident

The actress-artist realized becoming a better person now that she's a mother.

Solenn Heussaff admitted to suffering from mom guilt when she attended the Milan Fashion Week 2022, which ran from February 22 to 28 (read here).That's because she left behind her two-year-old daughter Thylane to the care of her husband Nico Bolzico in
Parents

January 21

These Shirts Aim To Help New Moms Overcome Postpartum Struggles

It's a collection of positive, witty, and relatable statement shirts that encourages every 'Bagong Nanay'.

'Motherhood Is Going To Change You, And You May Or May Not Like It.' That was the title of my Smart Parenting Story, published in April last year, where I talked about overcoming postpartum struggles. Thankfully, this story inspired moms to step
Wellness

December 21

Expert Reveals Hack To Becoming A Happier Parent

It's called power pose, and this self-care trick is backed by Science.

Remember how your kids would mimic their superheroes, one hand on their hips while the other up in the air? Then they would run around the house with their capes flying behind their backs? What they are doing is a kind of
Real Parenting

December 3

Bittersweet Na Realization Ni Mommy Tungkol Sa 'Me Time'

"Mas gusto kong andito sila may yumayakap sakin, may nangungulit sakin."

Bilang isang nanay, hindi maiiwasang naibubuhos natin ang lahat ng ating oras sa pag-aasikaso at pag-aalaga sa ating mga pamilya. Lalo kung maliliit pa ang ating mga anak, nariyang nakatutok talaga tayo sa bawat galaw nila. Kaya naman, hindi maiiwasang minsan ay
Wellness

October 26

Don't Be a Martyr Mom: The Key Is Self-Care

Giving your all to your kids is not helping them, according to this psychologist.

“Being tired all the time from taking care of my kids is a sign that I’m a great mom.”“I put myself last because that’s what good mothers do.”“A selfless mother equals a good mother.”If you can relate to these statements, experts say
Wellness

September 27

Pinay BTS Army Mom Gives Sneak Peek Of Her Room

“Having less or no merch at all doesn’t make you less of a fan.”

How much are you willing to spend to support your favorite band or K-pop group? Php500? Php1,000? Php10,000? How about a million pesos? BTS ARMY mom and teacher Etang Reyes made a buzz online when she shared how much she spends on BTS
Wellness

September 18

Chariz Solomon On How She Takes Care Of Herself

"Mag-ayos ka, okay lang yan."

Nauna nang sinabi ni Chariz Solomon sa SmartParenting.com.ph na pinangarap at pinagsikapan niya na magkaroon ng sariling pamilya. Sa kasamaang palad ay nauwi ito sa paghihiwalay.“Di ko inalagaan 'yung sarili ko. In that way, hindi ko rin naalagaan 'yung family ko. That

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