by Michelle Klaris Rey-Cabansal Have you ever felt confused and overwhelmed in decision-making? Did you ever feel that you were not on the same page with your husband? Have you stayed awake, till the rooster crowed or the jeepney horns blared, waiting for the answer to those tough questions: How will this decision impact my kids? How will they grow and develop in this environment we have put ourse ...[Read More]
Parenting Is Partnership
Openness Is Closeness
by D. Garner A mother realized that she was not as close to her child as she had once thought. “Kagabi nag-text sa akin ang aking panganay. Nag-open daw sa kanya ang aking pangalawa na may tampo raw siya sa akin. Sabi ko, ‘O, bakit daw? Hindi ko alam yan!’ Sinabi ko rin na close naman kami ng kapatid niya. Ang sagot ng panganay ko, ‘Hindi naman siya open sa ‘yo!’” – JS Sarmen It is hurtful w ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 66)
Dear Readers, My name is Delsey Garner, I am excited to present to you this edition of “MOMS” entitled, “COVID-19, CRISIS and CHANGE”. Because of COVID-19, families have lost jobs and experienced crisis like financial insufficiency and being isolated from our loved ones. Now we face changes to our everyday life. Changes like wearing a mask when we are outside, working from home and only being able ...[Read More]
I make decisions for my family instead of my husband…
Just Asking with Peter Banzon I’m a mom to 2 kids, been married for 8 years now. I know that my husband should be the head of our family pero mali ang mga decisions niya at kami ang nagsa-suffer kaya ako na lang ang nagde-decide sa aming pamilya. What can I do to boost his self esteem? When God created man, the Bible says “male and female He created them…” (Genesis 1:27) You and your husband were ...[Read More]
Peppered Chicken Thigh Fillet Wrap
By APMM Staff Ingredients Lettuce Mustard Leaves Cucumber, partly peeled, deseeded and cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Coriander Leaves Sweet Basil Leaves Mint Leaves Chicken Thigh Fillet Freshly ground pepper Paprika Salt For the dip Red Wine Vinegar Fish Sauce A little sugar Water A teaspoon of grated Carrots Chopped green onion Procedure Prepare the leaves. I wash them then soak them in tap ...[Read More]
Doctor Says…
by Dr. Sol Sernal We all want to enjoy a happy, healthy life! We may know what we need to do but it’s just too hard to begin. Having healthy, holiday habits don’t just happen. You have to start somewhere, practice everyday and persist! Nowadays, there are so many things we enjoy that we want to spend on. There is nothing wrong with that but let’s not forgot the more important things we need to do. ...[Read More]
A Love Letter to Tania
as told to Yen Sayson and Evelyn Damian Tania Cuison is a smart, cheerful and pretty marketing professional in the Real Estate Industry. Although she never married, she has three grown up children. Looking at her now, you’d never guess she grew up being rebellious and hating God. But how has this changed? Let’s read her story. Tania, tell us about your growing up years. I started rebelling against ...[Read More]
“Me” Time Excites Me!
by Reah B. Padla All moms get busy. Every mom does a lot for the family, home, work, or church. Many are overworked so they need a break from time to time to avoid getting stressed. When I’m stressed, it shows in how I deal with my family and sadly, it causes more problems. Those grey hairs? Twitching eyes? Upset stomach? Insomnia? Those are signs of stress, Mom! We need a day off! This may seem u ...[Read More]
Real Beauty
by Baby B. Padasas Many women today put their confidence in their physical appearance and as they age, they tend to become more insecure. Some even resort to aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, which in the truest sense is temporary. One of the hottest issues in the past has been the honest revelation of insecurity by a 26-year old top model of the world, Cameron Russell, who said that models are the ...[Read More]
New Strength
by Dr. Lorna Carmela Avelino Protasio As a wife, a mother and a doctor during my younger years, I could easily become swamped with daily chores. Normally, it took one hour to get to the government clinic where I worked. I saw around 40-60 patients each day, attended meetings and consultative conferences. By 6pm, I would be home to fulfill my wife and mom duties. Finding time to have a personal tim ...[Read More]