The way children communicate has changed dramatically in recent years. They can message friends instantly, search for information within seconds, and even generate ideas with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet amid all these technological advances, one skill remains distinctly human: the...
It started during a casual brunch after school drop-off. Someone asked a simple question: What do you use to clean your child after they use the bathroom? Some used regular soap. Others reached for products intended for adults. A few had improvised solutions of their own. It seemed no one really...
Ask any working mother what she needs more of and the answer is usually the same: time. Time for family with her husband Lorenzo and sons, Etienne, 10, and Davi, 8. Time for work as creative director at Spruce. Time for herself. As a mother of two and founder of Spruce, a floral and event design...
Toy stores continue to hold a certain kind of magic. For many adults, they are reminders of childhood afternoons spent wandering aisles and discovering something unexpected. For children, they remain places where their imagination and creative juices can run free. With Hamleys’ newest flagship...
Becoming a new mom is a beautiful, life-changing journey—but it also comes with a learning curve. Between sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and endless diaper changes, comfort and convenience quickly become essentials. Creating a home that supports both mom and baby can make all the...
Vista Land celebrated Mother’s Day with “Hues of Her,” honoring the many colors of motherhood through care, connection, and community. Beyond the seasonal salute, the campaign translated a mother’s love into a life-transforming experience, allowing communities to rejoice in the women who...
Motherhood today comes with many things tucked inside a diaper bag: wipes, bottles, extra clothes, anxiety, conflicting online advice, and at least one late night Google search that begins with “Is it normal if…” For first time mothers especially, parenting in the digital age can feel like...
There is a particular kind of invisible that only mothers know, and it creeps up on us so quietly we almost miss it. It does not necessarily have anything to do with being unloved. We may have families that adore us and our children that need us—yet, somewhere in the busyness of it all, we...
Parents have always wanted the best for their children. This is often expressed through everyday decisions such as what to feed them, what to buy, and what to bring into the home. Not only do these choices meet immediate needs like comfort and safety, but they also contribute to the kind of world...
There was a time when motherhood advice came primarily from family elders or close friends. Today, it is just as likely to come from a group chat, a curated bazaar community, or an online space founded by mothers who once found themselves in the same predicament. What holds these community members...
This Mother’s Day, we requested a few children: “Can you draw your mom and tell us why she is special to you?” What came back were not just drawings, but insights as to how children see love—pure, authentic, and unfiltered. From hearts and halos to unicorns and superheroes, each artwork...
For many moms, the most meaningful moments are usually the quietest ones. The everyday routines, small conversations, and even the imperfect days often become the memories that stay longest in our hearts. This Mother’s Day, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asks celebrity mothers to share the moments...
