A child’s literacy journey starts with books. Reading helps build a child’s vocabulary, general knowledge, language and listening skills, and concentration. So, when is the best time to introduce kids to books? “Do it while they’re young,” suggests Ayie Hernandez-Miskov, a Bangkok-based photographer and mother of 2. “Start by bonding with kids over short stories and easy reads.” By making books and immersion a part of their lifestyle, she and husband, Joe, aim to nurture their children’s understanding and appreciation for different cultures and norms—preparing them to be global citizens.
Looking for something creative to do to fill up your idle hours? Why not pull a Marie Kondo and brush up on your home styling skills? Margilei “Marj” Demerin, a former hotelier and now a mom of 2, shares some practical tips and DIY hacks to spruce up your space.
A lot of studies have shown that free movement give children room to develop self-awareness, aiding them to discover non-verbal styles of communication, as well as understand and appreciate their own being and abilities. “Arts and movement are beneficial to every child’s brain, social, emotional and physical development,” explains Alyssa Marie Capuno, owner of Mari Yoga Dance Studio in Davao City. “Art feeds the children’s creativity. It allows them to tap into their emotions and learn self-expression thru different art forms. Art also picks your child’s brain, improving their focus and attention span.”
“Laurel & Co. was born out of a simple need of finding a headband that could tame my baby’s thick, unruly hair,” shared mompreneur Mia Tiongson. As her business grew, she decided to launch a byproduct to complement the styles she had under Laurel & Co. “A clothing line made sense since the ‘parent’ brand already carries accessories. Hence, the new line, Tinkertoes by Laurel.”
In recognition of Mother’s Day, Marks & Spencer brings you a story of a business wo-mom named Elizabeth Lopez-Unlay—her love for family and intuitive decision-making style, as told by her 15-year old daughter, Francine Cassandra.
