How Much Should You Prepare for Your Baby’s Vaccines?

Back when we were just planning to get pregnant, my husband and I just had a general idea of how having a child would affect our finances. Our thoughts were consumed by what a baby’s immediate needs are, like milk, clothes, and diapers. I have to admit that vaccines were the last thing on my mind, partly because I thought my HMO covered those.

We were given a reality check during our daughter’s first pedia check up. We learned that the HMO only covered doctor’s fees, and that is if they’re part of the HMO’s accredited list. We also learned that during a baby’s first year, vaccines are administered monthly–and that they are costly!

Here’s an updated list of baby vaccines for 2025 for your reference.

How Much Should You Prepare for Your Baby's Vaccines?

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Raise Happy and Healthy Learners with these Doctor-Approved Back-to-School Tips!

The new school year has just begun for our kids! Since it comes as the same time as the onset of the rainy season here in the Philippines, there’s more to think about than the long list of school requirements.

Worry not, Moms and Dads! We asked doctors to give you advice on a raising happy and healthy learners so you all can make the most of this school year!

Raise Happy and Healthy Learners with these Doctor-Approved Back-to-School Tips!

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Relactation: A Reminder that Mom’s Love Never Gives Up

To breastfeed your little one is to witness the many miracles your body can do. It’s a never-ending discovery of how your body tries again after a small or big setback, and of how it can endure and overcome.

One powerful example of this quiet strength is relactation.

What is relactation, and how is it a reminder of love that never gives up?

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More Free Play, Less Structured Learning: Will This Help Kids Thrive More?

Parents today have the benefit of enjoying a wide spectrum of activities they can enroll their kids in, whether for the summer or as an after-school add-on.

But so much pressure is placed on parents these days to make sure their kids are “academically ready” for school that there is a tendency to sign them up for every single class possible, filling up their schedules to “maximize learning.”

We may have forgotten about the wonder of free or unstructured play and its inherent role in preparing kids to thrive – in school and beyond. Read on to discover how it can benefit your kids, and how you can integrate free play in your home routine.

More Free Play, Less Structured Learning: Will This Help Kids Thrive More?

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