Parenting in a Time of Protest: Why We Can’t Afford to Stay Silent Now

September 24, 2025 / Posted by in News and Trends

It’s been a few days since September 21, 2025, when Filipinos flooded Luneta and EDSA demanding transparency and accountability over the government’s controversial flood control projects. The Baha sa Luneta and Trillion Peso March protests thundered with the outrage of citizens from all walks of life: students, professionals, celebrities, public servants, even parents with their children.

Yet everyone is asking, Why is no one still jailed? Until when does this drama drag on? What happens next?

I personally wasn’t on the streets, but like many others, I expressed my anger through social media. This issue affects me deeply as a Filipino, as a taxpayer, and as a parent. Honestly, I pray we get answers and justice soon. But in the meantime, I believe we – especially parents – need to keep speaking up.  Here’s why I believe silence is not an option now.

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Your Guide to Planning A Winter Holiday in Japan With Your Family

September 12, 2025 / Posted by in Travel

It wasn’t too long ago when we were just planning summer vacations. It seems time just really zooms by as we’re now in the midst of the -ber months. And if you’re like me and my family, you’re probably also planning your next getaway, especially in time for the holidays.

One thing to look forward to is the prospect of experiencing a white Christmas. Luckily one of the few countries that experiences the four seasons is just a few hours from us. Let’s look no further than the land of the rising sun, Japan!

As I haven’t been to Japan and I also haven’t experienced winter, I sought the help of my cousins, Mommy Risa and Mommy Nina, who are experts on Japan life. I also asked tips from Mommy Jenna, who has travelled to Japan during the winter season with her family. Here are their top tips!

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Moms Get Real About Breastfeeding and Milk Supply Worries

September 8, 2025 / Posted by in Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a journey that begins and ends differently for every mom, yet each one is a story worth telling. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing it right or second-guessed whether breastfeeding is truly for you, know that you’re not alone.

We introduce to you a special podcast series called Milk Matters: A Breastfeeding Series by Natalac, where every episode walks you through the joys, challenges, and realities of every mom’s breastfeeding journey.

In Episode 1: The Milk Worry — What If I Don’t Produce Enough?, we sat down with moms who openly talked about their milk supply worry, or the lack of it. They also share their honest struggles, small wins, and their motivations to push through that breastfeeding moms and moms-to-be can definitely learn from.

Tune in to the episode below!

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Are You Thinking About Getting a Tutor For Your Child? Read This First.

September 5, 2025 / Posted by in Education, Parenthood

As parents, we all want to give our children as many tools as we can to help them succeed whether in school, sports, friendships, or life in general. But knowing how and when to step in with extra support, especially academic help, can be tricky.

Tutoring can be a wonderful resource, but it’s not always the first or best step for every child. It’s also important to strike a balance so tutoring doesn’t come at the expense of rest, play, or confidence. So, how do you know when it’s the right time?

Here are a few signs and considerations to help you decide:

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