I am one breastfeeding momi and I am proud of it. Though my journey as a mom started more than 14 years ago, it is only now with my fourth child that I am able to breastfeed directly. We are on this journey for more than one year already because I always believe...
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MOMI DISCOVERS/ Knorr #Lutong Nanay brings in flavor to my cooking & home
About nine years ago, I left my mom's house and started building my own family. I knew nothing back then other than keeping our small abode clean and tidy (because I grew up in a house wherein I see my mom would sweep the floor early in the morning and late at night...
MOMI LEARNS/ Smart Parenting Mom Workshops 2: All about School-Aged Kids
I am a mother of four boys. Three of them are already attending school and there are times that I still struggle understanding them or often feel putting too much pressure on my boys. Very timely that my favorite parenting partner, Smart Parenting, arranged another...
MOMI LAUGHS AND CRIES/ a rose for mama
A collection of flower-related stories through the years. --- July 6, 2011 One Sunday morning, Bunso went outside for a walk. He returned after a few minutes, Bunso with a small yet super bright yellow flower on his hands. Bunso: This is for you, mama. Momi Berlin:...
MOMI MUSINGS/ on parenting and education
One Thursday morning, I had the chance to interview three parents- a Turkish father, a Chinese physician, and an Italian housewife. Their children attend school at Fountain International School (FIS), a private, non-sectarian, co-educational institution catering k-12...
MOMI SMILES/ Firstborn learns to humble himself
Firstborn has earned my respect last night. His little brother teased him with great zest. His kid brother sang Gloc 9's "Magda" and changed some of its lyrics. "ito'y kwento ng isang lalaki natutulog sa umaga, nagwawalis sa gabi natutulog sa umaga, magma-mop sa...