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...
There is a certain ease to the way Isabelle Daza talks about motherhood. In between stories about school routines, family dinners, and juggling schedules across Hong Kong and Manila, she speaks with the confidence of someone who has fully embraced this season of life. “I’ve never been more...
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...
