Children’s minds are known for their vivid imagination. It’s the best time to hone their skills in creating something that will last. While some parents might find the arts to be an unessential skill, especially with the rise of generative AI, it is important to know that tapping into your...
There’s something about receiving flowers that slows a moment down. On Mother’s Day, that pause feels even more meaningful—a chance to honor the women who shape our lives in ways both big and unseen. This list brings together blooms that go beyond the usual, each one chosen not just for...
Both mothers to young daughters, 30-year-old Dominique Cojuangco Hearn, co-founder of self-care and beauty platform The Collective with a background in fashion and beauty e-commerce, and 34-year-old Winnie Wong, an educator and creative content creator known for her work in art, design, and visual...
I didn’t expect getting in to feel like part of the experience, but I guess that’s how wonder works. Wonder Society isn’t the kind of place you just walk into—and then the doors open. I attended their grand launch on April 21, 2026, held at the roof deck of GH Mall. Upon entering the...
On a Sunday afternoon, I was scrolling through my feed, looking for a few ideas for writing. Then I came across a crowdsourcing question: “If given a chance, would you allow your children to become a content creator?” It piqued my interest as I am a mom to four children. Although young adults...
Babies and kids deserve to play and have fun. It’s the best way to develop physical, social, and other essential skills they’ll need growing up. As summer vacation rolls on, the young ones will have all the time to enjoy themselves. Coincidentally, April is also the month of play, which is the...
More often than not, it’s those unplanned encounters that reveal a child’s confidence, values, and sense of self. Such was the case for nine-year-old Rhiannon Alvarez, whose simple family dinner turned into a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime moment that her mother, Elle Alvarez, would later...
A full-blown legal showdown is shaping up between actor-politician Alfred Vargas and actor Rob Sy. And it’s getting more intense by the day. At the center of the controversy: serious allegations of bullying involving their children during swimming activities. Vargas and his wife, Yasmine...
Actress Yasmien Kurdi took to social media recently to publicly reveal that she and her husband Rey Soldevilla Jr. filed a complaint with the Department of Education over the alleged bullying of their daughter, Ayesha Zara. In a strongly worded social media post, Kurdi confirmed that the complaint...
One of the easiest ways to bring the Easter spirit into our homes is through creating something with our hands. For Tippy Go of Googly Gooeys, the crafting experience is less about perfect results and more about shared moments. This season’s projects are intentionally simple and open-ended,...
In many Filipino households, parenting is often associated with structure, expectations, and the desire to set children up for success. But what happens when we shift the focus—from outcomes to growth, from pressure to presence? Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked three moms to share how they guide...
As parents, we often get asked questions about Easter that can be simple on the surface, yet open the door to bigger or deeper conversations. Why do we have eggs? Who is the Easter bunny? Why is today special? While some answers are easy to give, others can let us pause and reflect. We can use...
