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 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...
MOMI CRIES| Second son’s sweet gestures
My Second son is now all grown up. He is just 12 years old, but he speaks and acts just like any fine man I know. Let me share with you some of the sweetest gestures ever by my young man through the years. Second son's sweet gestures: LOOKING AFTER HIS MAMA April...
MOMI MUSINGS/ all you need is love.
Momi Musings: Momi Berlin is no expert on parenting nor on child discipline. She is guilty of being the too caring mother to her youngest son as to being too strict a mother to her eldest. Now, Bunso has his walk-out...