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BABY OLIVIA ACHIEVES HER #FIRSTSWITHPAMPERS From Baby Olivia’s first complete sleep, her first word, to her first photoshoot— Pampers brand ambassador, Andi Manzano, celebrates and shares her baby’s first milestones thanks to complete sleep with new Pampers Baby Dry.

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What I also love about it is the stretchy tapes so rather it being at the back its in the sides so whatever movement baby has, the diaper adjusts to it.

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Finding a pet suitable for your daily living is essential for the family’s happiness (and sanity)

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Inside the lovely abode of the Entertainment Tonight host, as she talks about her charming girls, darling husband and family rituals

88 perks of fatherhood A glimpse on the daily life of actor and surfer dad, John Perkinson, as he adjusts to fatherhood with son, Free

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his July 7th marked my 12th wedding anniversary, and what have I learned so far? That your marriage is the toughest relationship you will ever have to fight for. It requires understanding, patience, and above all, love.

Hardly newsbreaking there, but if I didn’t love my husband, I would’ve been out the door long ago (and so, him)— and as a result, my two other children would not have been born in the process (a ghastly thought). Being a spouse is a daily exercise in self-control, of trying not to hate the other person for not being more of what you want them to be.

But as you get older, and you have children, all your selfish and juvenile wants get pushed back. I think of it as a filing cabinet where anything and everything filed under “Kids” are always in the first folders that are easy to pull out, as it should be. This is why choosing a life partner is important—someday, you will have an empty nest as your little ones move out of their rooms you so desperately ask them to keep clean—and into their own dwellings. That thought always brings tears to my eyes.

On July 22nd, my kindhearted, intelligent, funny, beautiful younger daughter turns 9. When my Maxine was born in New Jersey, we didn’t have the familial support that all of us here in Manila take for granted. I had to ask my friend, Marc, from high school (who was fortunately also living in NJ at the time), to come and pick up my eldest, Sabina (at around 3 AM if I’m not mistaken), while I deliver Max as fast as I could. I was praying and silently urging Max to come out quickly because her sister needs us, and being the considerate child she always has been from birth, I had a fast, easy delivery. That night of her birth, we spent the whole night alone together because my husband and eldest were only allowed until 9 PM (hospital rule on kids visitation times). Since I was alone, the nurses asked if I wanted her to room-in or stay in the nursery, so I decided to do both (nursery was across from my room, thank God)—and so at around 2 AM, I woke up, walked out, and checked on Max and found her being fed by a nurse. I was crying while standing outside watching them. I was so exhausted since I was alone and had to do everything myself. I told Max that is the last time she will be without me. The next day, my mother-in-law arrived from Florida after her flight was delayed, which is why she couldn’t make it earlier. She saved the day and my sanity by doing the grocery, and installing the window blinds that my husband had been saying he would install for the longest time. Since Max’s birth, BC Magazine in the US climbed steadily—we would bring her to photo

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shoots as a baby, even sitting on my lap quietly for hours as I interviewed celebrities like Martin Sheen (photo above).

Apart from our anniversary, my husband, Tom, hits the big 4-0 mark this year. My darling, I wish you prime health, safety, good luck, a long, happy life, and that you do not undergo midlife crises and start a Harley club, or something. Anyway, just remember that your hair is only good under hats, not sticky helmets. I wish that asthma would leave you alone for good, so that your children can enjoy you at your best. May all your dreams come true because you are a good man, and your kind is hard to find.

May your loyalty be a benchmark for our daughters when they find their future loves, so we won’t have to pull out your rusty shotgun. You have a special place in God’s heart because you are really one of the luckiest, simplest people I know, and you thank Him for it.

On August 15, I turn 39 (ok, moving on), and my sweet Mathis will be 3 on August 16. Our little sparkplug of a boy brings so much joy in our home (along with the tiredness that comes from picking up after him and dealing with his mood swings).

I cannot imagine my family without any of my kids. Mathis is a certified Mama’s boy—he knows it, and the entire family does, too. For the sake of my memories, this year he (meaning, all of us) got very much into The Backyardigans, Little Einsteins, Peppa and George. He is conversing sensibly, and wants to do everything on his own—which can sometimes result in little catastrophes. I don’t think my heart is ever gonna be ready for the adventurousness of boys. Mathis seems advanced for his age, so his temper is way up there as well, haha. For my favorite boy in the universe— nothing but the best, my love.

Speaking of number 1, this issue is an exclusive on Andi Manzano Reyes and GP Reyes’ unica hija, Olivia. Already blessed with literally thousands of fans because of her addictive cuteness (follow her on IG and you’ll know what I mean) and respected, wonderful parents—we are thrilled to have been able to spend a day with the blessed trio.

We also bring you a lookback on U.S. TV host, Samantha Harris’ BC cover. The “Dancing with the Stars” beauty was a fixture on U.S. television, and it was a pleasure collaborating with her and her family for this story.

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Owning and finding out the best pet for your family is a conscious decision every member of the brood should make together

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puppy power household, enrolling your new pup and family members into an obedience class should be high on your priority list. Children need to learn how to safely interact with the dogs so that accidents don’t happen. An experienced trainer will help the whole family understand how to safely interact with your new family member.

If there are elderly members in a household, a strong vigorous adolescent pet is not advised. Large breeds also demand more physical upkeep, something that an older person may have trouble performing.

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Although it is exciting to surprise the family with a new pet, do some research and poll each family member to find out what they are looking for in a new pet so that the pet you choose aligns with the household. Once your family has chosen a breed that suits the family’s requirements, the best approach is to bring the whole family to meet the potential new family member and gauge how they all interact.

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Different breeds have different characteristics and you will want to understand the types of behaviors that may be displayed by your new family member. You need to understand the energy of your household, the size of dog that you can handle, how much exercise you are able to provide and more. If your family tends to be very low key, you do not want to choose a high energy dog that needs tons of energy. If you live in a small

space, a very large dog may not be the best for your family. Think about all of these variables before choosing your new pup.

A new pet can go for “free-to-a-good-home” to several thousand dollars. A budget must be set not only for the upfront cost of taking the pet home, but also for immediate followup costs like veterinary check-ups, a training crate and pet obedience classes. Also keep in mind that your pet will need to be fed and groomed and will also need chew toys and additional supplies like food bowls, a dog bed, brushes, leashes, etc. Also keep in mind the necessary chunk of money needed for veterinary emergencies. You might also think about getting pet insurance for your new family member to help keep the cost of veterinary bills more affordable.

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Be sure your new pet correlates with the ages of those in the household. A good rule of thumb: the new pet should fit the current physical capabilities of the caretakers with a perspective for what the next 10-15 years will bring. If you have children in your

A new pet will cost the family time and energy.

Various breeds and ages will make different demands, requiring more time in training and daily exercise than others. All pets will require exercise, training and supervision and any age pet will require commitment from the family to establish house rules and routines. bc

“A budget must be set not only for the upfront cost of taking the pet home, but also for immediate follow-up costs like veterinary checkups, a training crate and pet obedience classes.” bcmedia.ph

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do I value? How do I move forward in life?” says Mark Cheverton (markcheverton.com), a former public school teacher of 15 years, an engineer with GE and a father who was inspired to write novels for his son and other children to help teach life lessons.

the history of child development, the widespread participation in the use of video games is not only a relatively new phenomenon, but a widespread one, too.

Ninety-seven percent of children and adolescents in the United States play at least one hour per day, according to the American Psychological Association.

Naturally, many parents and educators worry that this game time is subtracting from healthy skills children should be

developing, such as reading.

“As children grow into teenagers and then young adults, finding your favorite novel as a young person, for example, can have immeasurable benefits by answering questions like: Who am I? What

“Of course, books – whether print or digital versions – are the best sources for in-depth knowledge about anything, from gardening to history to science and more. Establishing reading as a habit is necessary for the well-being of the world.”

tips for parents who want to encourage healthy habits to their children, including reading and more Find books that reflect video game themes. “Invasion of the Overworld: Book One in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafter’s Adventure,” a book by Cheverton, is an effective example. What better way to get a kid to read a book than to offer one that’s about the video games they are obsessed with? In this case, it’s about the popular game Minecraft.

Parent participation can create additional teachable moments for issues like bullying. “I’ve come to love playing Minecraft with my son, who spent months building things on his server: castles, bridges, underwater cities, factories, everything and anything his imagination could conceive,” Cheverton says. “Video games can have its benefits, too, creating opportunities to communicate with your child on those teachable moments we may dread, like when my son was bullied, but other habits ought to balance a child’s life as well.”

“Whether it’s a future career in video games, computer programming, engineering, or a very long list of high-paying jobs, gaming can lead to good things.”

Computer gaming can have positive benefits with family relationships. It turns out that there has been plenty of research out there on the benefits of parents playing computer games with their kids – not by computer game makers, but by respected universities. Researchers from Arizona State University suggest that “Parents miss a huge opportunity when they walk away from playing video games with their kids.” From Brigham Young University, researchers studied 287 families and looked at how they play video games together. The BYU team found that girls from ages 11 to 16, who played video games with a parent, reported better behavior, more feelings of family closeness and less aggression than girls who played alone or with friends. In addition, there is a great TED talk that discusses game playing and the positive effectives – both for family closeness and health.

Games like Minecraft may offer an interest in engineering, city planning, etc. Many children who take to games that entail building cities may naturally take an interest later in life in the details of building things in the real world. Of course, children who love video games may want to know how the games themselves work or are of a high quality, which can lead to further interest in technology. Whether it’s a future career in video games, computer programming, engineering or a very long list of high-paying jobs, gaming can lead to good things. bc

About Mark Cheverton Mark Cheverton (markcheverton.com) majored in physics and math as an undergraduate in college and went on to teach in public schools for 15 years.

While teaching he earned a master’s degree in physics. He later went on to work for GE’s Global Research Center, where he researched laser welding , 3D printing, machine vision, process monitoring and machine control. He began writing his Minecraft series to help explain difficult lessons to his son, now 11. Those lessons include taking risks, a willingness to try something difficult and how to be brave. The books also address the sensitive topic of bullying.

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5 reasons kids should play organized sports Entrepreneurs & Former Pro Athlete Explain Life-long Lessons Learned in Youth Competition

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mental and emotional well-being that includes self-esteem.

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the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in young children and quadrupled in adolescents, potentially leading to a host of chronic diseases later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Conversely, the CDC reports that regular physical activity provides a long list of physical benefits for children, but that’s not all. Daily exercise also promotes

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“By now, I don’t think anyone is surprised that regular exercise is good for children and inactivity places them at risk for illnesses later in life, but when you take a moment to consider the data in-depth for children who exercise and play organized sports, the details of a child’s future come to life,” says Danyel Surrency Jones, president of Power To Give and co-founder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz.com), a company specializing in athletic training products to improve performance in baseball, basketball and football.

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Darnell Jones, a former professional basketball player who also co-founded Powerhandz, want kids in their community and beyond to benefit from the values learned from youth sports. That’s why they created the Power To Give program, which promotes positive development.

“We believe in the power of sports to change a kid’s life for the better,” says Darnell, who lists five significant benefits of youth sports.

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Sports minded Cultivates a positive attitude:

Sports are demanding. Come game time, a young athlete wouldn’t last long with a negative mindset. “Practice is no cakewalk either,” Darnell says. “As adults, we understand the need to hype ourselves before hitting the gym. The rewarding feeling we get walking out from the gym is similar to what young people feel after a game or tough practice.”

Offers a sense of accomplishment, confidence and self-esteem:

As the CDC noted, simply being physically active builds self-esteem. We are physical beings who are not meant to sit in front of a videogame for several consecutive hours.

“Again, if you’re a physically active adult, you feel that sense of accomplishment in outdoing your last performance at the gym,” Danyel says. “Kids feel a similar way learning new skills and succeeding in a game, except more so.”

Builds better peer relationships:

Kids want to fit in, but it’s not always easy.

Organized sports hurdles the high wall of social awkwardness so many children feel.

Team sports such as baseball, basketball and football demand participants to work together for a common goal, which is a valuable lesson some adults still haven’t learned while interacting at work.

“Organized sports hurdles the high wall of social awkwardness so many children feel. Team sports such as baseball, basketball and football demand participants to work together for a common goal, which is a valuable lesson some adults still haven’t learned while interacting at work.”

More restraint in avoiding risky behavior:

Ideally, parents can get their children engaged – in anything that’s productive, really. Bored or disengaged children have a way of getting into trouble. A student is less likely to misbehave in class or break the law if it means getting kicked off the team of a sport they love.

Greater family attachment and frequent interactions with parents:

Famous athletes say it all the time, “Thanks Mom. Thanks for driving me to and from practice, and thanks for showing up at the games.” And that doesn’t even count helping a child with actual practice – playing catch, squaring off one-on-one, etc. bcmedia.ph

About Danyel Surrency Jones and Darnell Jones Danyel Surrency Jones is COO and CoFounder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz. com), which specializes in performanceenhancing training products for athletes.

Danyel is a business leader who led sales and marketing departments for over 17 years, sat on non-for-profit boards and invested in early stage companies. Darnell Jones is an entrepreneur and investor, athlete and sales professional. Before cofounding Powerhandz, he was a team captain and academic all-conference basketball player at Mesa State College before he went on to play for the Utah Eagles of the former Continental Basketball Association. Danyel and Darnell created the Power To Give- Building Character Through Athletics, which help fund athletic programs in financially challenged communities.

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ou may have seen Heather McDonald on Frasier, Malcolm in the Middle, Reno 911, and Drake and Josh, but this comedian is highly acclaimed for her work in E! Channel’s Chelsea Lately, where she is a full-time writer and story producer. She was previously a series regular and writer on MTV’s Lyricist Lounge, and has performed to sold-out venues like Carnegie Hall, The Borgota in Atlantic City, The Pearl in the Palms Casino, and The Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Nowadays, the You’ll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again author can be seen shuffling from Chelsea Lately to various locations in the country to perform stand-up. BC takes a closer look at this mom of three who discusses why poop will always be funny to kids, her upcoming plans, including another book in the works.

Life is short and marriage is long, so it is best not to make too big of a deal out of disagreement and try to make the fight end as soon as possible.

How did you get into writing and into comedy, to be specific?

I was working as an assistant buyer at Robinson’s May, and a co-worker threw a Learning Annex magazine on my desk and convinced me to take a class on stand-up comedy. I did, and from there, started doing stand-up. I also enrolled in the Groundlings Theater, where I began to write comedic sketches and monologues. My first real writing job was writing for Keenen Ivory Wayan’s late night talk show. I got this job by submitting writing samples through my literary agent.

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Writing my book, You’ll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again and having it be on the NY Times Best Seller list. It has also led to a second book deal, which I’m working on now.

Who are your favorite celebrities to impersonate now? What do they have to say about it?

My favorite celebrities to impersonate are Drew Barrymore, because she is always so positive and I like expounding on that when I do her, and Celine [Dion]. I’ve never met Celine or Drew, so I don’t know what they think, but the Kardashians (who I also do) and various Real Housewives love it and are flattered. Even Geri Jewell from

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Facts of Life (who has cerebral palsy), who I have done on Chelsea Lately came to my book signing to tell me how much she loved my impersonation and that I did her the best of anyone she’s ever seen.

What’s it like working with Chelsea Handler?

It is great working for Chelsea. She is a girls’ girl who always has your back. I admire her work ethic and her ability to recognize talent and foster it. She also is super fun to hang out and I love having long juicy conversations with her.

You’ve been married for 11 years.

What are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned about yourself and your

husband?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is, life is short and marriage is long, so it is best not to make too big of a deal out of disagreement and try to make the fight end as soon as possible.

You look like a tough act to follow. How does your husband make you laugh?

My husband, Peter makes me laugh all day. When I get mad at him and he knows he is wrong, all he has to do is make some goofy voice and say something ridiculous like, “Why is the mommy mad?” and I start laughing and can’t stay mad anymore.

Describe your parenting style.

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now, so starting this year, we have 3 kids— 12, 9, and 5, all at the same Catholic elementary school—so it’s very important that we keep to a schedule as far as no TV during the week, bedtimes, etc., in order just to get out the door in the morning. We aren’t too strict, but we do practice time outs and take away toys and privileges. We will not tolerate fighting, and as much as I try to be fair, I often throw my hands up and proclaim, “I’m not Judge Judy, I don’t want to hear your case!” in my Judge Judy voice, of course.

Your official website says that you live next door to your parents “in case you run out of milk, Chardonnay, or if you need one of your dad’s Vicodin.” Why did you decide to live close to them, and what are its advantages?

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cause they have a pool and we don’t, and I really like pool parties.

Other advantages are free babysitting, especially in a jam, and my kids really getting to know their grandparents.

Describe your mommy wardrobe.

I love Juicy sweat suits, especially with the buttons on the butt because I have a flat butt, so it helps. I also like Hudson stretch boot leg jeans, Shape Ups, and James Perse button down shirts. I wore a uniform for 12 years in Catholic School, so once I find something I like, I get it in a few colors and stick to it. I don’t have to think in the morning, and I know I can pick up a kid without twisting an ankle or flashing my butt crack.

Must-haves for the kids?

I love Lacoste shirts for the boys. They both play golf with my husband, so they’re perfect. They are also nice enough for church or a bcmedia.ph

restaurant. Unless it’s snowing, I can’t get them to wear a jacket, so I’m all about layering and giving them lots of cool zip up hoodies to choose from. For my daughter, she loves leggings, longer sweaters, and boots. She has her own style, so I won’t buy any clothes for her without her consent.

Any funny or gross stories about raising the little ones?

When my son Brandon was 3, he called me into the bathroom in a panic, “Mommy, Mommy help!” I got in there and he was sitting on the toilet. I looked in between his legs and parked between two giant poops was a Hot Wheel car. “Mommy get it, it’s my favorite one!” My first instinct was to call my husband, but he had gone golfing, which can go anywhere from 3 to 13 hours—why that game takes so long, I have no idea. Also, are you aware that there is no cell reception at any golf course in all of America? So I got a ladle and tried not to gag. When my husband finally arrived { JULY-AUGUST 2015 } b c PHILIPPINES

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How do you deal with pee and poop?

I think I just told you. According to boys, there is nothing funnier than poop, pee, and farting. We keep charts in their room and they do get points taken away for talking about gross things, but I have to be honest, I haven’t marked it up since 20 poop jokes ago.

What is your most ridiculous mom-ent?

My most ridiculous mom-ent was when I had to coach my son’s little league game.

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Day? For one thing, I’m not athletic at all nor am I into sports, but when I called safe and a mother from the other team challenged me, I got a little heated and said, “Really, I thought I made the call on first base. Well, Happy Mother’s Day to you too!”

Funniest things your kids do?

My boys make up their own words to popular songs. As an improviser, it makes me happy to see them so creative, especially when those words don’t involve bodily functions, but when they do, it is even funnier. bc bcmedia.ph

“According to boys, there is nothing funnier than poop, pee, and farting. We keep charts in their room and they do get points taken away for talking about gross things.”

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A busy mom’s guide to sending her kids out of the door fast (well, before the school bus leaves) P hotographs B Y d o m z t r iu m f a nt e j r .

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But time is definitely not on our side during busy mornings of schlepping, or making it to the bus on time–or hauling out the kids to go to parties. Fixing your daughter’s (boys are much easier in this department–messy is always ‘in’) hair shouldn’t be another chore added to your always growing list. We compiled these 5 hairstyles you can pull off in just 5 minutes-once again proving that us moms are the true masters of the house.

Boo-yah, daddies!

1. Tie hair into a ponytail.

2. Insert the tied hair in the space between that you’ll create. 3. Pull the tail downwards to tighten the loop/twisted ponytail. 4.

Create another loop to make it a bun and put it above the twisted hair. 5. Secure it with bobby pins and your classy girl is all set. Added bonus: When hair is set loose, it will have a wavy, volumized style to it (bottom right photo).

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1. Pull your hair up into a mid-height ponytail but do not secure it with a hair tie. 2. Grab the top of your ponytail and hook it with your thumb. 3.

Loop the ponytail around your thumb. This is what forms the twist! 4. Grab the looped pony with your other hand, and gently remove your thumb, keeping the position of the twist.5. Start stuffing the loose end of the pony inside it to create a cushion. 6. Pin into place with hairpins, and she’s good to go!

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1. Secure your hair into a ponytail but instead of pulling it all the way through, create a loop through leaving a loose end.

2. From the loose end hair, section off your hair into two evenly distributed section.

This will form the sides of the bow. 3. Take the loose strand of hair in front of bow and pull it back over and through the middle of your bow sections. 4. Secure everything with bobby pins. (You can also use hairspray to help with tidy loose or flyaway strands) 5. Lastly, fluff out the bow. It’s that easy!

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1. Take a large section above your preferred side of your braid. (For this hairstyle, we started from the right side) 2.

Separate three sections starting from above your hair to make a braid. 3. As you braid each section, add more hair. 4. Keep braiding bringing it to the left section of the hair. 5.

Secure the braid with a small elastic.

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fter years of hard work, you’ve built the family business into a great success and you take pride in meeting the challenges that each day brings.

At some point, though, the day arrives when it’s time to turn the reins over to the next generation.

That can be an exciting moment or an anxietyridden one, depending on what has gone on before to prepare for the momentous occasion.

“Laying the path to a successful family-business transition requires a bit of threading the needle,” says Henry Hutcheson, author of the book “Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business” (dirtylittlesecretsoffamilybusiness.com).

“On the one hand you don’t want to paint an overly rosy picture to the next generation. That could create a sense of entitlement and the false perception that running a business is easy and all you need to do is count the money and show up every now and then to check on things.”

At the same time, he says, if you put too much emphasis on the difficulties of running a business and the stresses that come with it, your sons and daughters might not clamor to be first in line to take over.

Ideally, it’s best to think ahead and start grooming the next generation long in advance, Hutcheson says. Give them summer jobs while they are in high school and college so they can start testing their abilities.

When they join the family business full time, find initiatives for them to work on that involve group dynamics. But also hand them individual projects where they hold sole responsibility for the results.

“It’s critical when you are selecting the next leader to realize that it’s not all about who will lead,” Hutcheson says. “It is also about ensuring that those who are not selected are in support of the decision

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and can work as a team with the new leader.”

Hutcheson says there are four key ingredients to developing the right person to take over the family business.

Independence

Next generation leaders must have confidence in themselves, their thoughts and their beliefs. “Much of this can be developed while working in the family business by constructing and leading significant projects,” Hutcheson says. But one shortcut to accomplish this is to work for some other company early on. Many multi-generation family businesses like to make that a requirement for family members.

Competence

This is more than just being able to do the work. It means developing bottom-up experience. Not just being the accountant, but being able to reconcile the accounts and perform the journal entries. Not just being sales and marketing manager, but having been on a quota and worked the trade shows.

Experience doing some of the day-to-day grunt work can pay dividends down the line.

People skills

“It’s not enough to just be smart and confident,” Hutcheson says. “You need to be able to work with people.” He notes that in the book “Emotional Intelligence,” Daniel Coleman outlines two studies that measured the success of a batch of high school valedictorians and Harvard graduates. Those who were able to perceive the emotional state of others and react to it appropriately proved to be the most successful.

No special privileges

The person in line to take over the family business needs to be willing to show up to work on time, stay late, take on special projects and be measured by the same metrics as everyone else. “This will show that you are part of the team and that you want to be judged on the merits of your work, not your bloodline,” Hutcheson says. It will also help the next generation gain the respect of co-workers. bc

“The person in line to take over the family business needs to be willing to show up to work on time, stay late, take on special projects and be measured by the same metrics as everyone else.”

About Henry Hutcheson Henry Hutcheson is president of Family Business USA and specializes in helping family and privately held businesses successfully manage transition, maintain harmony, and improve operations. His newest book is “Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business: How to Successfully Navigate Family Business Conflict and Transition” ( dirtylittlesecretsof familybusiness.com). He’s also quoted in “Kids, Wealth, and Consequences” and “Sink or Swim: How Lessons from the Titanic Can Save Your Family Business.”

Hutcheson grew up working for his family’s business, Olan Mills Portrait Studios.

He studied psychology and has an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a popular speaker at professional, university and corporate-sponsored events.

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“‘Pilar’ is actually from my lola’s name and it’s also from my mom’s name. Pilar also happens to be the first business that GP entered into after he graduated from high school–he had a clothing store named Pilar, and Olivia is just a name that we both wanted.”—Andi

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“There’s only one man in this world who gets to sleep with her by his side.”—John Mayer

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clothing store, Sari-Sari, to him becoming one of Manila’s nightlife purveyors while being a creative director for Century Properties during the day—this boy works and plays hard. Is it just me, or GP recently has a different kind of…swagger.

Brighter face, more at peace—it almost seems as if his partying days are behind him. Almost. He confesses, “Before my daughter was born, people always told me that fatherhood changes you. And I was like, ‘that’s full of crap.’ But really, it’s cliché to say it, but the moment you hold the baby in your arms, it really is life changing. I didn’t believe it at first, but with every minute that passes that you’re with her–everything really does change. Being a man, my wife still allows me to look at other women. Before, I would be like, “This chick is hot.” Now it’s like, “My daughter’s gonna be that chick eventually.” Maybe if I had a son, it would be different. But I’m very, very happy that my firstborn is a girl. It really changed my life in many ways, because whereas I would be out ‘til 5 AM, getting trashed—now my wife just has to send me a picture that Olivia is awake, and I’m rushing home. Or for example, you know I’m a big car guy and I really love the need for speed. We always have weekly

fun rides where we’re going 200 km/h or 270. We have this 300 club, which is you have to go up to 300 km/h. But then now I’m thinking, one mistake, it’s the end of you. When I hit a certain speed, I start thinking about it, and then I slow down.

It puts everything in perspective when you’re doing something for someone else.

Of course you have your wife, but when you have a daughter, it’s different because you’re responsible for a human being. I’ve lived my life in the fast lane for 40 years, and there’s really no shame in going at a slower pace. While going fast is fun, taking stock of everything–going slow is fun, too.”

Now that his ‘Fast and The Furious’ days are steadily creeping away, I asked him why he likes Porsches so much, and what he chose as his daddy car. “Well, number one: German reliability. 70% of all Porsches made are still on the road since the 1950s. Goes to show these things don’t break. Number 2: You know the 9/11 hasn’t changed shape in 50 years. It’s still the same car, with little tweaks here and there. A work of art is something that lasts throughout time. Just like GP Reyes, you know what I mean? [Room bursts into laughter] It’s a car that never ages, same as me. So it’s the same as before, just chunkier down here [touches waist], you know, slightly cuter. But we had to buy a 7-seater for the yaya, the lolas, so we got a Land Rover. But still, I had to put the trims and set it up—but that’s not a daddy car, that’s the mommy car. Olivia’s cars are all my Porsches–so that’s already an impediment to any guy who’s gonna

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try and go for her. If Olivia can be used to riding Porsches, the guy that’s gonna go after her has to have a Lamborghini or something. Either that, but I’m gonna shoot him anyway.” I jest, “So you’re armed and ready?” GP states with a smile, “Explosives are rigged, and as soon as he gets in the house, sabog na ‘yan. And ‘sabog’ not in a good way.” I’m pretty sure

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this joke was half meant, so boys take heed, you’ve been forewarned.

Andi is only too pleased that their eldest shares her gender. The lovely, alabaster-skinned radio DJ says, “I was so happy, I really wanted a girl. Aside from us being four girls in the family—I took care of my three younger sisters, so I kinda know how it is to have a girl

already. I really wanted the eldest to be a girl because I turned out well. Compared to GP. (laughs) I’m kidding!” The petite beauty, former MTV VJ, and radio host for a decade hails from two entertainment families on both sides. She is cousins with Luis (Lucky) Manzano on her dad’s, and is related to Gary Valenciano on her mother’s. Since she has show business in her blood, would she want Olivia to take the same life route? She confesses, “Depends on her. As long as she studies, finishes school, she’s an honor student.

As long as she knows her priorities…I talk like a mom! My God! I’m a mom!

(Laughs)”

I asked Andi about her career path. “When I was young, I used to do commercials. I started when I was 13.

When I entered high school, I stopped that because I wanted to concentrate on school. Before entering college, I did radio. And then after radio came MTV, and then came hostings left and right. I was offered TV shows but I didn’t wanna give up on radio because it’s something that’s so dear to me. I’ve been there for 10 years. And you know what’s so funny, people go, “I used to listen to you before, but then I graduated na.” I was like “What?! When did you start listening?”

“When I was in Grade 7.” So imagine, from high school to college I was with them on radio.” Andi’s fans now also ‘graduated’ to include more parents like myself, who are only too keen to follow her journey as she takes on motherhood alongside us ladies fighting the good fight.

On the topic of Lucky Manzano earlier on, GP recounts how the actor had a direct hand in his future with Andi.

“I had a long term [girlfriend]—a 4-year one. And then I had the girlfriend from hell, which was a little less than a year.

I was dating a couple of girls, and I had a crush on Andi. I told Lucky, “Can you introduce me to Andi?” and he said, “Ok, bro. Done!” And he texted me and goes, “I told her that you have a crush on her, and if she sees you out to say ‘hi.’” I was like, “What?!? I don’t even know her.” So I added her on Facebook and said this whole spiel and I go, “Hi! Lucky said something stupid, blah blah blah,” and I introduced myself. I said, “I’m GP.” And then she goes, “Hi, I’m Andi.” It was like a month of joking around and using my charm, using the thesaurus for big words (Laughs), and everytime I would ask her out, she’d be like, “Oh, I can’t make it.”

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with my cousin in Greenbelt.” And that was it.”

How did GP know she was the one? “They always say this, and it’s definitely true. There’s this compelling feeling in your gut. I’ve been through shitty relationships. I’ve been through great relationships, but I had never felt the feeling that ‘I’m gonna marry this girl.’ The day I actually met her in person, I went to Barcino’s in Greenbelt.

She was with her cousin, Leslie, and I came in a suit. I’m sweating and she’s like, “Why are you wearing a suit?” I go, “Oh, I came from a meeting,” and then I said, “Let’s go to Republiq or Opus.”

We get there and towards the end of the night, I scored her number. This is the name that I put on my phone, and I’ve never changed it. [GP shows us his phone with, “Andi My Future Whatever” saved] The minute I met her, I knew that she would be in my future somehow. I knew that she’d be a part of my life. And then sure enough—that was Friday—that Sunday, I visited her at her family home and I told her mom, ‘Tita, come join us for a drink.’ And her mom said, ‘I’ll just have a glass,’ and then two bottles later, I’m bonding with her mom already. The mom said, ‘That guy is a scary one.’ (Laughs) After that, we were never apart. The longest we were apart was when Andi went to Barcelona for work. And you know, you have this criteria of the things you like in a woman—obviously, physically attractive, intellectual. But one of the things that attracted me so much to Andi was her love for family. We’re 5 boys and 1 girl, they’re 4 girls and 1 boy. One of the things that pissed me off before was that sometimes on social media people would say to her, “O, pinakasalan mo

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yan kasi madaming pera, blah blah.” A lot of people don’t know that—it’s not like I’m super rich, I just really work hard—but it’s more of an insult to Andi because she makes a lot of money too, considering she’s not even on TV. She’s been supporting her family also, putting her brother and sisters to school. So that itself, for me, working since she was 13, her being driven, these things are immensely attractive.”

Almost as if they rehearsed it, Andi practically says the same thing about how she knew GP was ‘it.’ “I’ve been through a lot of crappy relationships before, but it’s how we got along. I knew family was very important to him. And you know, Mom knows best. It’s just the feeling also—how we spent everyday together ever since we met. We’ve traveled almost everywhere. How my family loves him, how his family loves me. So parang, it just all connected. It just all fell into place.”

Fast forward to their sentimental wedding proposal in 2012, which you can still catch on youtube. In GP’s mind, their marriage was always imminent. “From the beginning, I knew. It was just a matter of time. We were blessed enough—in the 2 years that we were going out—to have been able to travel every month.

We were in Paris, Japan, Singapore. I think traveling with woman really is a Litmus test, because you see the farts and all that, and you also see how they behave when they travel—how they are when they’re irritated or jetlagged, or when they can’t open their luggage.

It made us closer; it made our love stronger. Traveling the world with the right woman is really a fantastic

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experience. I had known it already and spoke to my mom about it and she told me it was about time, so I was thinking how I was gonna do it. I did it in the worst possible way. We came from Boracay, and our flight got delayed. I had told no one except for Manny Angeles, my video director from Century Properties, and told him, “Keep the ring.” And when the song, “Marry Me,” came out...do you remember this video?” I answer in the affirmative, “Yeah. By Train?” GP nods, “Andi sent me the video and it was the message. I was with my creative team and said to them, “Guys, watch this.” All the girls were crying. I was like, “You know, this girl that I just met just sent this to me.” I took it as a sign. I told my mom on Facebook, “Mom, if ever I get married, this is gonna be my wedding song.” I talked to Manny and asked them to do a flash mob. Eric [Cua], my best friend, was there in the video but I never told anybody. Right before leaving Boracay, Eric and I were in bathroom, and I told him, “You know what, I’m proposing.”

And Eric’s like, “What? No way!” I called my mom and said, “Mom, right after we land from the airport, I’m gonna go to your house” She asks, “Why?” “Because I’m gonna propose to Andi.” I never told anybody, but I told my Century team, like Jules. She organized the whole thing in the airport. Then when we land, I had this whole speech prepared and everything. If you look carefully in the video, I opened the box, and the ring was not there. So, I’m panicking and my speech completely disappeared. Yun pala it fell, so I got it and proposed to her. I think John Lloyd [Cruz] copied it in one of his movies. I was like, you have to give me rights for that. Andi said it was the happiest day of her life. It was so cool that she did not expect it and that we did not look so great, so it’s more raw. First, someone said, “Can I have a picture?” and it’s part of my camera crew pala. Then one by one these people are coming, singing the song and at first she didn’t get it. She thought it was some weird showbiz prank until she heard the words, “Marry Me.” I exclaim, “That’s so sweet.

Super sweet!” And in true GP fashion, he simply states, “I make it harder for the other guys.” Gotta admit, he does set the bar high.

Andi recalls of the day, “I was so ugly! If I knew, I would’ve fixed up; I’ll put mascara or lip balm, whatever. We were on the way home from a long trip in Boracay—we were drinking and tanning, and then just would like to get home and take a nap. That’s how I was dressed—TJULY-AUGUST 2015 philippines

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shirt, shorts, tsinelas. I really didn’t know.”

Which makes it all the more authentic and endearing, and not an easy feat, especially at an airport. Goes to show the lengths GP will go for Andi.

In 2014, and luckily without trying too hard, the couple was blessed with the news of a pregnancy. Andi remembers not being overly weepy or needy during this time. “I craved for steak a lot. So every time GP and I would eat out, it’s always like, ‘STEAK, STEAK!’ There were a few times that I would get so emotional—I’d cry, or sometimes I just need attention, but my whole pregnancy was easy. I didn’t tell GP in the middle of the night, “Get me this!” Nothing like that.” Enviably, her first birthing experience was just as stress-free. “15 minutes—I pushed three times, and after I gave birth I was like, “You know what, I can do this again. I can do it ten more times!” (Laughs) I believe that nothing is more a testament to a wife’s love for her husband than that willingness to bear his children, and more than once at that. Goes to prove the distance (and baby weight) Andi will endure for GP.

After the elaborate proposal, the even more tearful wedding, honeymoon, pregnancy, come the realities of raising a family, and I ask how this has changed their lives from a coosome twosome into kinfolk. GP is only too eager to gush about his wife as a mom. “I try to be a good father, but it’s been 2 and 1/2 months, so I don’t know yet if I am. But Andi is a great mother. Seeing her, and her selflessness— it’s just a testimony of all mothers. Seeing Andi as a fulltime mom, waking up at 3 in the morning, changing Olivia, being so selfless—she’s really my hero. It makes me love and appreciate her even more. I don’t know if I have the patience to do what she does. Well, of course, I’m sure I would. (Laughs)” But let’s not forget the sleep deprivation that comes with the territory. Andi is still getting used to the night momma duties herself. “I’m kinda still adjusting. (Laughs) Thank God, Olivia sleeps longer during the night, and also that GP, his ‘clock’ is at night—so in the morning, it’s all me, and during nighttime, it’s him. At 10 o’clock, I sleep, and he gets home at either 1 or 2, that’s all him from 2 to 4 AM. So basically, I get to rest. We have our shifts.”

Parenting is a circus act, and juggling busy careers, and relationships with your other half and kids is some of the tricks you only try to master in time. Andi is grateful. “What’s good about radio is that it’s just three hours of work for me. So

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the whole morning, this is when I answer emails, have meetings during lunchtime.

It’s not an 8 to 5 job that I have to go to, and then I love what I’m doing still, so I get to balance my time and I think I’ll be able to balance it naman. Or if not, I’ll take Olivia with me.” (Smiles)

GP is just as appreciative about his day job, which includes marketing, writing copy, doing TVC’s for one of the most esteemed real estate developers in town. “I’m lucky that Century understands my lifestyle. I’m really a 3 PM guy because at 3 PM was when Jesus Christ died, so when I go to work, I kinda die a little bit.

I’m just kidding! I go to work 3; I come home 7:30 PM, and have dinner with my wife and kid. Going to work allows me to have a lot of time with Olivia, because Olivia wakes up at 7, so regardless of what time I go home, I wake up at 7. I really play with her because she’s really in a good mood. I have my conversations with her. I don’t know if you’ve seen these conversations?” I state, “Of course. It’s one of my questions,” the #convoswitholivia and how it got on. GP laughs, “I truly believe they happen—I’m very adept in translating baby talk, but really I have a conversation with her sometimes. She has certain moments where she’s really alive and awake, like at lunchtime, morning, and then at 4 AM. When I go home from the club, I sleep for a while and then Andi breastfeeds. I’ve never changed a single diaper. That’s one thing. I’ve never changed a single diaper but I do prepare

everything. For example she’s crying, so what I do is, I articulate everything that I’m doing so that Andi wakes up. “Babe, I’m preparing the water now. Did you hear me? I’m preparing the cotton balls. The diaper is here, the tissue, the towel.” And by that time she’ll be, “Okay, I know. I know.” And then she’s the one who cleans.

It’s kind of weird for me being in a family of five boys and one girl. To be honest, there are two things that came to my mind when she was born. Basically, she was given to Andi, then to me, and the first thing that I did was of course, I counted the toes. I counted 11, and I panicked.

F*ing eleven toes. Holy sh*t! Diba? I’m like, “I’m sorry.” And then I counted again, 10. And then, I looked up and I’m like, “Where is the d*ck?!” Because I’m the oldest of five boys right? So every… you know, I’ve seen d*cks. Right? And I’m looking for the…Oh wait, I have a daughter pala.” Naturally, the room bursts into hysterics.

Those #convoswitholivia grew rather organically to this father and daughter, and they will be remembered virtually for it. “It just happened. Even when she was one month, I would talk to her and she would be cooing. A lot of people are saying they can’t see clearly until they’re at 3 months. I really think she’s very advanced. When I speak to her, it seems like she understands what I’m saying. And so I keep on talking, and it’s like she reacts. In the beginning, she wasn’t reacting with sounds but she was JULY-AUGUST 2015 philippines

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reacting with expressions and now, the funny thing is she really smiles everytime she hears, “You’re the most beautiful girl in the world.”

And then now, her Lola says it and she smiles, Andi’s sisters do it and she smiles, and so I guess nagmana sa ‘kin in terms of egotistic and narcissistic, but we have to just really say that she takes after her mom in terms of looks—and thank God for that!” I added though, that I see some of him in Olivia. “It’s a little combination because when she’s sleeping, her eyes are kinda like mine because I’m chinky-eyed, but when she opens her eyes, it’s all Andi.”

Regardless of whom she takes after more, I think we can all agree that Olivia’s loveliness, especially for an infant at that, is already enchanting—the numbers on her IG page don’t lie. She looks so innocent and cute that you want to pick her up and carry her around yourself, and for lack of a better word, so… white. She looks like she smells delicious even in photos alone, that I’m sure TVCs and a career in the limelight is hers if her parents wanted it. In fact, she’s so adorable that she and Andi were chosen

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as endorsers of trusted diaper brand, Pampers [Ed’s note: this is one of their #firstwithPampers—their whole family on the cover—and we are only too happy to have shared this milestone with them].

Speaking of nappies, we asked Andi what she totes around in her diaper bag. “You know what, I’m still trying to figure that out. I really don’t know! (Laughs) First time I went out, I only brought like three pairs of Pampers. And my mom was like, “Why only three?!” So we actually had to buy, because it was kulang. Well of course, we have Pampers, baby wipes, toys, a camera, and we have her clips–because she has hair, (Laughs), an outfit change.

So there, basic ones. Slowly getting there.”

How else has parenting changed the dynamics of their relationship?

Andi confesses, “I guess we grew up together. We’re still growing up together. It’s so nice to see GP’s gentle side. People know him as mayabang, or he’s like this or that, diba? You’ve seen the interview.

But it’s nice that even when I was pregnant, he would sing to my belly every night. I don’t know if he told you when Olivia came out and Olivia heard his voice, she kept quiet? Up to now, no fail, even if he’s gone the whole day, or comes home late at 4 AM when Olivia’s awake, he would sing for her.”

GP recalls those 9 months, “All throughout Andi’s pregnancy, I have been talking to Olivia. I would read her the history of Porsche or the French Revolution, and I speak to her as I would to an adult ‘cause they say that it helps with mental development. Even when she was in the tummy, she would recognize my voice. The cool thing about it was after Andi gave birth, Olivia was crying and crying. At first, you’re worried, you’re scared, you’re about to pass out, right? You wanna be in front and see the blood and she starts crying and then, okay good. And then after that, she was given to the mom,

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she was given to the dad and doc cleans… and then she’s crying and crying, and she was put on the weighing table and then the minute I go there and I say, “Hey baby…” she just stopped crying. The nurses were like, ‘The baby whisperer.’ And I’m like, “Cause I’ve been talking to her ever since.”

And it was fantastic. It was a great feeling.”

I asked if he welled up during this birthing experience. He admits, “I did.

I turned. Pulled a nose hair and then…

No, I’m just kidding. This particular one, I actually did tear almost as much as when the Lakers won.” Of course, he jests. I pointed out that I remember seeing his posts about his nephew before he had Olivia, and it always seemed to me that like he likes babies. “Yeah, it’s always been a dream of mine to have my own, and the thing is that I was also very scared. Because of my lifestyle and how it would change things.”

For other first time parents like themselves, Andi serves up a few pointers she’s picked up. “I’m sure a lot are gonna say this, but while you’re pregnant, get sleep. Get a massage, do your nails, do whatever you want. Don’t forget yourself.

Hmm, what else? I’m still a new parent (laughs)” She adorably admits. In fact, in order to concentrate on Olivia, she had to put other duties on hold, like her blog. “When I started my blog, I thought it was easy. I was like, okay, I’ll feature a restaurant, then I’ll go here but later on, after I gave birth…I don’t know how moms who are bloggers do it. I have no yaya, so the time that I have is actually my time to myself. It’s when I take a shower, do grocery, or when I have to answer emails— but never to actually edit photos, or type something. It’s just not on my mind. But maybe in the near future, I’ll work on it.”

I agree with Andi that having a blog is like having a job on its own, something that I can’t commit to myself. So to round up the advice, Andi says, “Sleep when the baby sleeps, and I totally support the whole breastfeeding moms out there. Hands up to moms who even breastfeed till like 5 or 3, I mean how do you have so much milk? (Laughs) Breastfeeding is just like

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the answer to everything. Also, spend time with your husband.”

I ask Andi why they decided not to have a nanny in their employ. She explains, “It was never a decision until we actually had Olivia. We have a helper at home who does the laundry, the dishes, all the chores—but when it comes to Olivia, I don’t know, it just happened.” GP mentioned up to this day that their yaya doesn’t carry Olivia. Andi says, “The yaya never held the baby. It just happened that way, and we were saying that maybe in the

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next few months, we’ll let the yaya hold her. But now, since we can still take care of her...”

While Andi is learning to master the homefront, what daddy duties can GP boast of, since he told us that changing nappies is still out of the question. GP divulges, “Basically, the routine is I come home 4 o’ clock, then I wake up Andi by commentating on what I’m doing. I’m going to the bathroom now with water.

And the cotton, I’m putting it, and she does the wiping. Then she does the

breastfeeding, and I do the burping. As with Daddy, who’s always in the mood after a drink, Olivia is in a good mood after a drink. So after I burp her, she’s in a very good mood and we talk to each other, play with each other for like about 30 minutes and then she passes out—as with Daddy, who passes out. (Laughs)”

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kids co-slept with us from the start, and I couldn’t have been more at peace. GP says, “She sleeps with us and lately, she’s been sleeping on the bed. There’s so many ‘experts’ on social media, like, “Please turn her over.” And I’m thinking, “Excuse me?”

I mean she’s very advanced, it’s amazing!

Even the doctors are saying she’s very advanced. She can already see colors, she flips herself over, and there was this one video, at 1 month, she was lifting her head. Someone said, “That’s just some sort of camera trick!” And I was like, “How silly would I be when I say she can lift her head when she can’t lift her head?” So there, I’ve mastered the burping. There’s one time—maybe this caused my aversion to it—she was a month old, and I was playing with her...She was about to take a bath, so she’s completely naked. And Andi said, “Wait, I have to go to the bathroom.”

So she went, and Olivia was laughing and laughing and suddenly, she’s like [acts out how Olivia puked on his clothes], and I was covered in crap. That’s how I’ve learned to burp. I’ve also mastered the car seat.”

What about the dreaded stroller?

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we were laughing because we were trying to open the stroller. And we couldn’t! If you watch that Zoolander movie, there were two monkeys that were banging on the computer. We felt like those two monkeys! And apparently, we got the ‘Porsche of strollers,’ the Bugaboo. We were going to the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan where everything is cobblestone and my stroller has shocks, so that was great. I’ve learned also to kind of appease her. She can be a spoiled one.”

I assure him that the eldest usually are overindulged. GP tells me, “Before, I trained her that I’ll leave you there and when you cry, I know what you need. Either you need to be changed, or you need to feed. Don’t cry because you need to be picked up. But then the lolas messed that up. There are 3 rules now.

One, you can’t hold or carry her all the time. Two, please don’t wear cologne, because I wanna smell ‘baby.’ I forgot what the third rule is, but now I’ve learned how to appease Olivia to make her fall asleep after crying a lot.”

As still newbies to parenting, I ask about all the advice they must be getting from everyone. Andi states it’s probably the most challenging part of the

job. “Dealing with everybody. There’s so many people that give you advice, and at the same time judge you for doing it. You know what I mean? There are other moms that, for example, formula feed because they don’t have breast milk anymore and they get judged for doing that. People can be very judgmental. I have my way of raising my kid, and you have your own way. So it’s just really all the advice and everybody clamoring up in your ear.”

Speaking of advice, what does Andi remember from her own folks that she wants to imbibe in raising her own?

I ask if she will be strict. Andi recalls, “My parents were strict with me because I was the first girl, and I’m the Ate–so no boyfriends–and then I couldn’t use the phone or couldn’t talk to any guy until you were a certain age.” It was a different time, I say. “Yeah, a different time. But I will probably follow how they disciplined me, and how my parents taught us how important it was to go to church, to have friends in church, to have that foundation in your life. My parents taught that to me and my siblings, and wherever life may push you or whatever people might say, you still have that foundation. You know who you are, you know whom you pray to.

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That’s what I wanna share with Olivia.”

Other best advice they got, and who was it from? The couple chose their baby’s Godparents well. GP states, “I have 8 ninongs and all of them are people who I consider as good fathers— Louie Ysmael, who in spite of the fact that he might not be a good husband, he’s still a good father—but he’s a playboy. (Laughs) Marco Antonio, who’s a good father of two kids.

Raj Sadhwani, who’s my partner in Draft [Gastropub] too, who’s really a good father to two girls. So the advice they gave me—as well as their wives—is it really does change you. The second advice is they grow up really fast, so enjoy every moment. I believe it’s true, every single moment, I cherish— and that’s the beauty of technology now.

Back in the day, you’ll have a picture every year and you had to develop films. Now, I take a picture of my baby everyday. I see her grow into a more beautiful person. I have a memory for everyday, and I’m glad she’s only two and a half months and it feels like forever.”

What have they both found out to be true about parenting? Andi states, “That there’s so much joy in it. It’s just so much joy that I don’t know how to express it. And like everything that every mom would tell me is real. And even more.” GP concurs with his wife. “I would say I’m complete.

It’s a different feeling. It’s higher than any high. It’s exciting. It’s scary. It’s thrilling.

It’s fulfilling. Like I said, having a child has made me complete.”

I ask him if it felt like, ‘what was he doing before Olivia?’ GP knows exactly what I’m talking about. “Yeah. And why did I wait so long to have her? I’m very, very thankful. You know, a lot of couples are trying so hard. We’ve been blessed so quickly. Now, everything that I do has a purpose. Not like it didn’t before but now I’m like, “Should I buy a new watch?” Or, “should I save the money for her IS?” So those are the things that I’ve been thinking about now. I don’t want Andi to go back to work but she’s just not built that way. Even just yesterday, she had to do something with Pampers and Dove. But the great thing is that my kid already has endorsements—so that’s gonna go to the tuition fund. Or the Porsche. For her. (Laughs)” bc

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Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield has been a skateboard enthusiast since his younger years, citing that he pitched the idea of Peter Parker skateboarding to the film’s producers, which they eventually approved. Other stars who skateboard include Pharell Williams (who used to be called “Skateboard P” back in HS), comedian Dave Chappelle, Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley, and The Mentalist’s Simon Baker.

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ALL IN FAVOR Former Miss USA, model, actress, and mother of three, Ali Landry has a lot on her plate: bringing up her daughter, Estela, and sons Marcelo and Valentin with her husband of 8 years, Alejandro Gomez Monteverde—while raising awareness on a project she is passionate about through The Red CARpet Safety Event, and developing great solutions for moms through the Favored By app, which she co-founded and developed.

Ali shares the beginnings of her impressive app, since necessity is the mother of invention, “We started out as a product review app, and after working with brands and people are a little leery about having negative reviews, and thought, when I’m researching my products, I always type in ‘the best.’ Why can’t we do something that focuses on people’s ultimate favorite product that makes discovering and sharing baby products really fun and it’s easy?”

This is how Favored By developed in time. But more than just bookmarking or liking certain products in a category, Favored By also lets you follow influencers and like-minded people who enjoy the same products you do. Ali explains, “I knew that there were thousands of moms out there facing the exact same thing that I was, wanting to find the best products for their family. I also wanted to find honest opinions, and I don’t wanna hear that from the brand. I wanna hear that from other moms so then I can go ahead and make the best purchasing decisions for my family.”

By downloading and using the app, parents and users can see which products are trending in real time, search products, brands, and categories and filter by like-minded people, location, or by your ‘follow.’

“We really try to give the best information possible to save time,” Ali explains. “We do exclusive discounts only on the products you want—by either what they’re favoring or what they’re putting on the wish list. Say we have 100 moms that have favored [a product]. We ask the brand, “Can you give us an exclusive discount?” Then we send these moms, who are already interested in that car seat, an exclusive discount.” photograph by M . D e sign story by v a l e r i e d e l c a stillo

Vine.co For parents and kids who want to capture and share quick moments with family, whether it be a clip of your baby’s first smile or laugh, or your son’s first steps, Vine, the short-form video sharing service lets you publish your 6-second videos and automatically share it with the world, through Twitter and Facebook. Vine.co also features several channels you can browse through to discover interesting people, places, and things.

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For more information on Favored By, search for it on iTunes or log on to www.favored.by.

Cozi Whether you’re a mom looking to simplify tracking your busy family’s schedule or a dad who likes to keep up to date with the goings on of the whole brood, Cozi is an app that can give you all of that and more. Accessible through PC or Mac or via mobile and tablet, Cozi enables users to manage schedules and activities (PTAs, play dates, and outings), track grocery and shopping lists, tasks, and plan meals and even store your very own favorite recipes for easy access.

Pirc If you love to shop online, you will certainly perk up with Pirc, the app that lets you keep track of your favorite items and weekly deals. Create a personalized circular (or Pircular), build your shopping list, and find out the sale items and coupons you want to buy in your favorite store this week.

Print out the coupons and discount shop.

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he Goring, London’s only 5-star hotel that is still in family ownership for 105 years.

Run by the same family that built it, the staff are experts at looking after guests of all ages, and the children’s program makes a stay even more memorable. Quintessentially English and conveniently located as it is moments away from Buckingham palace, The Goring is most famous in recent years as the place where Kate Middleton stayed her last night before the Royal Wedding. New parents will love the VIP treatment, with a waiting basket of essentials to help care for your little one—lotions, changing mats and sacks, bath toys and mats. Younger guests are welcomed by The Goring’s cuddly ‘Baaa-bara Sheep’ (above, right) and each room is equipped with the latest Nintendo Wii, homemade biscuits and milk at turndown, bread bags for feeding the ducks in St James Park, plus a program of things to do around London and surrounding areas (Legoland), organized by ‘Big John.’ Children can also let off steam in The Goring’s private garden. Relax like Royals on their patio overlooking the garden and enjoy the “Best Afternoon Tea Award” by the Tea Guild.

From soon-to-be-mother musthaves to after-birth essentials, choosing the right items for you and your family has always been an enjoyable yet tough (on the budget) job. But with the array of products, shopping can be as easy as diaper-changing.

From matching pillowcase and maternal gowns and belly wraps for moms, to that “Baby on Board” car sign, and cute shirt for your little ones, these items are surely worth the extra debit.

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by BABY COMPANY, P129.75, babycompany. com.ph; Polka-dot pillowcase; Polka-dot maternity hospital gown, both by GOWNIES, gownies.com; The Uptown Series natural hair loss prevention tonic

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Young hip boys who have their own sense of style (AKA, slightly influenced by the moms) can always use a set of shoes for school or after-class. Make your children extra confident running around with durable and stylish footwear, the perfect comfy partners of your always energetic kids.

Navy canvas cordones by TOMS, P1,995, Black canvas transportation paseo, P1,995, both by TOMS, toms. com; Grant navy and orange shoe

By LITTLE GREEN TRIKE, P2,100, littlegreentrike.com; Hidden chocolate

by UMI, umishoes.com; Star Wars Vader light & sound sneaker by STRIDE RITE, striderite.com; Tan boots by GIBI

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Owl and Fox stuffed toys

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From body transformations, kitschy party-planning skills, crafting tips that we’ll never be able to nail, pregnancy style for those who are luckily all belly, to feeling like we’re part of their travels (and shopping sprees)—we are hooked on these Instagramming mommas. Now you know whose feed we’re watching when it’s that time of the night and you’ve actually got about 45 minutes to call your own before all the next day’s tasks creep in.

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gibi For the past three decades, Gibi has been providing men, women, and children with quality footwear made from genuine and synthetic leather. This year marks their 30th year in the footwear retail industry. True to their tagline, “All occasion, all season shoes,” Gibi makes footwear that is just as stylish as they are functional, at great price points. With over 50 boutiques and 60 kiosks nationwide, it is by this basis and more that Gibi shoes indeed is part of every Filipino family. www.facebook.com/gibishoes

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Elle KIDS As Elle Kids celebrates 70 years of fashion, they present their latest, stylish hot weather wear with a vibrant and colorful ELLE Kids Spring/Summer 2015 Collection.

Florals, bright casual dresses in red and navy blue hues, Stripes in grey and red are at the forefront of girls’ wear.

Relaxed, cool vibes, nautical looks in light fabric rule the ELLE Kids collection for boys, with laidback polo shirts taking center stage. Also part of ELLE’s 70th year celebration is the launch of the ELLE Juniors line for girls.

Chic as its younger counterpart, this soon to be offered collection provides a myriad of on-trend style options for the young ladies.ELLE Kids apparel, and shoes are available at all leading department stores nationwide and Ogalala Store at Shangri-La Mall. Visit ELLEkidsPH for the latest trends and updates from ELLE Kids. facebook.com/ ELLEKidsPhtwitter.com/ellekidsph, @ELLEKidsPH

Florsheim Kids USA Featuring classic and trendy designs for the little tots, boys, and girls, Florsheim Kids USA shoes let every kid walk his or her own way. Their shoes are hand-crafted from rich materials with inspiration from oldschool styles, presented in both current and vintage colors, materials, and detailing. Greenbelt 5, SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, Eastwood Mall, Trinoma Mall; 2nd Level Megamall Building A facebook.com/ florsheimkidsusa

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From animal hooded towels to products that are made especially for babies, you no longer have to worry about bath time. With these bathing essentials we carefully hand-picked just for you, you can now enjoy a stress-free bonding time with your little one.

Mild laundry detergent by BABY CLEAN, P219.75; Hypo-allergenic baby shampoo by PIGEON, P879; Anti-bacterial hand soap by BABY CLEAN, P69.75; Facial tissue with cucumber extract by KLEENEX; Dinosaur and shark hooded towels

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Train your toddlers to peepee in the potty with this adorable frog-shaped urinal with urine groove separation design, a sucker that can adjust the item according to your baby’s height, and an easy-to-clean surface (lift and throw). Made from environmentally friendly materials, this vertical urinal also boasts of a little toy in the center for ‘aiming.’ You know how your little boy loves to play at any given opportunity.

Frog vertical urinal by BABY COMPANY, P399.75, babycompany.com.ph

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BPA-free silicone placemat, Munch mates silicone meal set, both by MODERN-TWIST, modern-twist.com; Bio-plastic stackable animal dip plate, Ergo fork and spoon set, both by JJ RABBIT; Farmyard sheep mini water bottle, Aluminum Box Maxi, both by SIGG, mysigg.com; Natural dish liquid by SEVENTH GENERATION, P800

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samantha harris Samantha Harris is best known for her life in front of the camera on Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight. On a beautiful summer day in her lovely SoCal home in Encino, we had the good fortune of sitting down with Samantha to learn a little more about her fitness, fashion, and family life P H O T O G R A P H S B Y M e e no P e luc e Words B Y N e il G a r guilo S T Y LI N G B Y Kit S c a r bo ch i l dren ’ s S T Y LI N G B Y K a r i z f a v is a n d m a r ilyn b a r ton make u p by r e b e cc a e pif a no ha i r by a r r ic k

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Neil: This is very fun. Here we go. You’ve done a number of fitness and fashion modeling, and you’ve had your second child.

How long does it take for you to get back to that kind of shape after you’ve had a child?

Samantha: Well, I had no idea after my first pregnancy how long

that would take, and thankfully it came together pretty quickly.

Within three months, I was back down to my fighting weight, and I would say it took another couple of months to firm and tone to get to the place that I had hoped to be. I remember shooting the cover of Muscle Fitness Hers Magazine, which was my first time post-baby but my fourth cover for them, so the pressure was on because they knew how I looked before. bcmedia.ph

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by ZUTANO, $24.45, zutano.com Samantha: Sleeveless tiered heathered jersey tank dress

by LAUNDRY, $195, laundrybyshellisegal.com On background: Isabella twin panel bed 5343 in Victorian white finish by YOUNG AMERICA, youngamerica.com . Bedding in Classic pink duvet

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N: Did you change your workout routine because of that?

Or did you dive back into your regular routine?

S: I think the biggest thing was that I felt like I was in shape

prior to getting pregnant, and I maintained my workout regimen at a reduced intensity with doctor’s supervision and the use of a heart rate monitor. I continued that same course of action to keep active throughout the pregnancy until 35 weeks in.

N: [Hears a familiar sound] I thought it was coming from over there and I was terrified. I thought the ice cream man drove in here.

S: And I would like the ice cream man to drive into my house,

it’s a hot day in LA.

N: (Laughs) Sorry, going back to your fitness routine...

S: To be honest—second pregnancy, a lot more pressure—

because I knew I could bounce back with the first pregnancy.

The second time around, the body vaguely has muscle memory but the elasticity memory, so things get stretched out in directions a lot quicker than you want them to. Are they gonna snap back as fast? Definitely not. I’m older, but I feel like, thankfully, having continued to work out helped a lot. I was on bed rest for the last month of my pregnancy. I mean, you literally either have to sit on me or have a doctor say, “If you move around too much, that baby’s gonna come too early.”

That made me sit down pretty darn fast.

N: Totally. Does your older daughter, Josselyn, already know what mommy does for a living? Does she ever see you on television, and is that second nature?

S: I think she doesn’t know what it means to not have a

show— whether it’s a stage show or mommy being on the TV screen. We don’t sit at home and watch my shows, she’s

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never done that. But when I hosted Dancing with the Stars, she was on the set while we were shooting or during rehearsals, and that’s every little girls’ dream to watch all those costumes and dancers. She comes to Entertainment Tonight with me, she sits in the voiceover booth with me. She puts the headphones on and does her own voiceovers after I’m done with mine, because she wants to take her turn. So I think it’s all very second nature to her. She’s not even 4-years old, so she doesn’t quite grasp the concept of what “being on television” means. She could definitely watch television on her own anyway, beyond the occasional Dora or Kai-Lan. I love Kai-lan.

I think it’s a brilliant show in terms of that it’s actually given us a basis for a platform to have conversations about emotions—caring, and responsibility.

N: What other kind of children’s entertainment is she watching?

S: I love the Disney movies and she is a huge fan of every Disney

princess, especially of Ariel. But watching G-Rated films of any kind, through a now almost 4-year old’s eyes, gives me a whole new perspective on what I will allow her to watch, and also on what scares her. To be honest, I feel that practically every movie out there that’s rated G has some very scary parts.

N: In what sense?

S: We tried as hard as we could to wait as close to her turning 2

before we allowed her to watch videos. Although we did introduce her, at 9 months, to Your Baby Can Read, the video series. The only

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reason I even allowed that is because I met the doctor who is behind it, Dr. Titzer, and he said he felt the same way. He didn’t wanna let his kids watch TV. But this program works in a certain way to help the semantic of the brain. Now whether it’s all true or a wonderful line of marketing, I don’t know.

But I thought that she learned a little bit, and it’s very limited viewing anyhow. We’ve always prescribed to the Association of Pediatrics in terms of viewing limitations. So unless we’re on an airplane, we’ll let her watch a movie because she can’t get up and run around anyhow. Basically, the new Tinkerbell movies are pretty benign. Tinkerbell has her own characters now, and they’re actually quite cute girls. However, even with Winnie the Pooh—which she saw on the airplane the other day—made her burst into tears because the Heffalump was captured. And I felt terrible because usually we always watch with her, but I was at an airplane and I thought, well, I had the baby in my lap, how harmful can Winnie the Pooh be? And there she was, hysterical.

the baby’s too young for it, but Josselyn definitely needs to be able to get it out of her system. I’m definitely the softer, gentler one. I still want to play and get the laughter out of her, but daddy gets the biggest laughs. He’s the most fun, he can throw her the highest, and tickle her the most.

N: I guess it’s really hard to shield them from everything.

With regards to you and Michael, how many years have you been married?

S: We’ve been married for seven.

at least associate. She does understand the word “matching,” she understood that probably at 2 1/2. My mom—when I was a kid growing up—every night, even through junior high, before school, would lay out my outfit on the ground, in an ensemble order as if it were on a mannequin but flat on the ground with hand in pocket, accessories there. And so I started doing that with Josselyn for fun, and then she wanted to take over and do it herself, which I thought was very cute.

Now it’s more in the morning, she just does it.

N: What are some of the responsibilities that you’re finding to be more mommy, or more daddy?

S: I think the biggest role difference is that he’s the rough

and tumble, wrestling, more aggressive play one—obviously

N: Do you still get to pick out what Josselyn wears?

S: I used to pick them out on a daily basis, and then she

decided very quickly and early on that she wanted to have a say. So even though I would lay out two options, she would maybe say neither, and then go in her closet. So now I just say, “Go pick out an outfit,” and she usually does. Whether or not they’re as coordinated as I would like them to be, I have sort of taken a breath and allowed myself to let her be creative in her ensemble.

N: Is that a more day-to-day creativity, as opposed to a formal event?

S: Yes. I do try to suggest matching colors, I try to get her to

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N: What are some of the brands that you pick out?

S: I would say the majority of her wardrobe

are hand-me-downs. My sister has a daughter who’s 15 months older but lives in Minnesota where I’m from, and a really special thing is that we’re able to share clothes. Everytime I go home, I pack up a duffel full of my nieces’ clothes and I bring ‘em. Basically they share some of the most adorable outfits that we’ve had, and it’s a nice way to be able to share a special bond across the country that we wouldn’t normally be able to have if you don’t live in the same city. I love Splendid for me and for my husband, so when they came out with the kids’ line, it was an easy choice. { Josselyn arrives} S: Well, hello stylish queen with her sunglasses, and trying on the clothes that have been sent for the shoot. I love it.

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N: Hi! S: Are you having fun? Are you spinning?

Are you showing off ? This is Neil. Can you say hello?

N: Can you say “high-five?”

S: Can you say “enchante’”? Like what

Fancy Nancy says?

N: I will take the marching as the more complimentary hello.

S: That is a big step.

Josselyn: I’m hugging my box...

N: I love the box. Can I push the other button?

J: They are all locked.

S: They’re all locked? Oh my goodness.

N: Oh that’s the problem. Okay, I understand. In a little while.

J: (Music playing in the background)

Mom, is that a giddyup song? Do they have Chicago?

N: Yeah.

S: Do they have Chicago on there? I did the

Broadway show, so she...

N: Where did you do Chicago?

S: On Broadway. The Ambassador.

N: That’s great.

S: So I did that, and she was just shy of

turning 2. Between being in LA and New York with me, it was incredible. It was her first Broadway show, and she was actually up through the entire thing, only fell asleep the last 20 minutes, and it was so fun.

N: I guess it applies more to Josse at this stage. Do you feel like she’s going to go in the path that you’ve gone for your life?

Maybe it’s too early to tell.

S: It’s hard to tell at this stage, but it’s fun.

Just within the last few months, as she discovers that there are different things that one can do as a “grown-up,” she has told me that she wanted to be everything from

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a doctor so she can help people, and “dictated” it to Hillary to be an artist.

N: Are you and your husband establishing any family traditions with the girls?

S: I think the greatest tradition that we’ve started is doing

bedtime together. My husband and I are both very hands-on, and I think that’s something very special. And I feel very lucky to have a husband who is 100% involved as a husband, father, and partner. Obviously, there are certain nights that I have a shoot late or my husband has meetings late, but most nights of the week we always do bedtime together. We get on the bed and read her books. After we’ve put the baby to bed together, we go into her room for more stories in the dark that we’re just making up and singing lullabies. bc

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Bedtime and activity books that truly belong in every family’s shelf. May it be an heirloom title or from an upcoming author, the goal is the same: to bond with the kiddos and reassure them of sweet dreams as they drift off to slumber

+fantastic (and ant-sy) movies...tunes to get out bed (and crawl into)...video clips

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Press Here P736

This is Olivia P280

Eloise’s What I Absolutely Love Love Love P420

A children’s book that teaches courtesy and manners in such a fun and exciting way. The story is about a little mouse rushing home to dinner. But as he runs past his friends, he unintentionally leaves a trace of mud at everyone’s work! Now, he has to apologize for the mess and for being late for dinner as well. From the prolific author of the bestselling picture book, “Goodnight, Baseball,” comes another good read that would surely be loved by kids.

Press the yellow button on the cover and get ready for a magical adventure! As you flip each page of this book, you will be instructed to press the dots, shake the pages, and tilt the book, and you will see how the dots would multiply, change direction, and grow in size. With this newest interactive book, Herve Tullet reminds us that nothing still beats the power of books to spark one’s imagination.

From Ian Falconer’s Caldecottwinning book series, Patrick Spaziante’s “This is Olivia” effortlessly engages the imagination of young readers and unleashes the inner adventurousness in them with a story of a little pig travelling to various wonderful places. From museums and concert halls to beaches and deserts, Olivia makes every adventure extraordinary with its glorious illustrations and pop-out pages.

Eloise adores many things, which includes ballet, long walks with her nanny, and her pet, Weenie’s, whiskers. But aside from those, there are a lot of surprising things that this 6-year old girl is also fond of.

Find out what else Eloise absolutely loves with this exciting book from Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight. Eloise is definitely not your average kid, but that is what actually makes her so engaging.

Maisy Goes on a Sleeepover P449

Play Time for Puppy P336

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy P294

The Game of Patterns P446

Children new to sleepovers and seasoned pros alike would be the biggest fans of this book by Lucy Cousins as it takes us to Maisy’s first sleepover experience with her friends, Tallulah and Ella. With lots of games, dancing, yummy food, and, of course, story-telling, readers would surely enjoy the funpacked overnight party of Maisy and her pals.

With a story about a puppy who wants to play all the time, this Michael Dahl book is yet another work filled with lessons perfect for your energetic toddlers. In the story, puppy has to do whatever his Daddy wants him to do first before he could play outside. With simple text and big illustrations, this will surely be your kids’ instant favorite.

The fourth book in a humorous, easy-to-read series of Tedd Arnold about a boy and his pet fly. In this book, Fly Guy, along with their animal friends, was swallowed by Buzz’s grandmother. But there is nothing Fly Guy can’t handle! Join thefun and crazy adventure and discover how this brave little fly would escape from grandma’s big mouth!

Herve Tullet would once again play with our minds with this “bright, interactive game of spot the difference.” This board book’s facing pages may look exactly the same, but look closer at the lines, shapes and colors of the patterns and realize the difference. Enhance your kids’ seek-and-find skills with this absolutely incredible book for the young challenge-seekers.

Mouse Says Sorry P336

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Four young outsiders, Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Johnny Storm (Michael Jordan), Susan Storm (Kate Mara), and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell), teleport to an alternate universe which alters their physical form and gives them extraordinary abilities. While learning how to take control of their powers, the four must also work together to save the Earth from an enemy that was once an ally. (Action, Sci-Fi) Family Flicks

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Before We Go (PG-13)

Comediennes Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wigg and Jason Sudeikis stars in this action heist comedy film. Based on true events, the story centers on a bumbling driver for an armored company in the Southern U.S. He organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American History with the help of a bunch of harebrained criminals. Will they be able to pull of their plan? (Action, Comedy)

After misinterpreting video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, aliens suddenly attack the Earth. And in order to save the planet, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood friend and former video-game champ, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead the team that he created to fight these extraterrestrials using the games that started it all. (Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi)

Brooke Dalton got her purse stolen while trying to catch the train to Boston. Stranded in the Grand Central Station in New York, she meets a young trumpet player named Nick Vaughan. Nick offers help, which led to their adventure to get Brooke back to Boston. As the night ends, the two discovers a lot from each other and eventually find romance. (Comedy, Romance, Drama)

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SIMPLY ADDICTIVE Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, these mobile game apps will surely get you all hooked-up.

Hardest Game Ever 2 (Free)

The Hardest Game Ever has finally come with a whole new set of challenges that are both exciting and (well, at times) frustrating. Hardest Game Ever 2 is a series of minigames that requires you to move in milliseconds and would definitely give you hours of adrenaline rush.

Toca Kitchen (Free)

Kids always want to play with their food, but uh-oh, mommy won’t let them do it. But with this app, they already can!

Toca Kitchen allows your kids to cook and play with food for four hungry characters. There’s no better way to learn and explore the world of cooking than through having fun.

The Branch (Free)

Prepare your thumbs to go numb with this fresh mobile game! The rule is just too simple, you just have to tap the screen to rotate little Mike’s world and keep him on the branch as long as you can. Surely, it will be an instant fave of kids who love to tap!

Music We Love Rainy season often puts you in an emotional roller coaster ride, just like this playlist that would certainly place different emotions at your fingertips.

“See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa ft.

Charlie Puth

Featuring Charlie Puth, Wiz Khalifa came back with another chart-topping hit, which is definitely a strike on chord with its tear-jerking lyrics about losing a friend.

“Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft.

Kendrick Lamar

With her newest song, Bad Blood, and its star-studded music video, Taylor Swift once again redefined revenge as a result of a bitter betrayal.

“Shut Up and Dance”

by Walk The Moon

It’s impossible not to tap your feet with this newest dance anthem from Walk the Moon, which is basically a reminder that it’s okay to loosen up and have some fun sometimes.

“Watch me” by Silento

Up to this moment, everyone’s still whipping and nae nae-ing to this dance craze. Thanks to the teen rapper, Silento, who made a big debut with this song, we already know just exactly what to play during after-school parties or weekend night-outs.

ADORABLE CLIPS With a hint of sweetness mixed with the right amount of adorableness and wit, these kids undeniably have what it takes to be the next internet wonders.

Sweet Surprise

Nothing is better than a surprise trip to Disneyland. But the reaction of this little boy when he was surprised by his parents is even sweeter than any surprise at all. Watch this short video and get touched by how sweet and grateful this kid is.

Take It From The 3-year-old

A three-year-old girl talks about not giving up in making your dreams come true. Need a little motivation? Listen to this one-and-a-half-minute video and get inspired. Remember, “Just do it!”

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“Want to Want Me” by Jason Derulo Jason Derulo’s heart-warming falsettos are back with his newest pop single, Want to Want Me, which is about doing whatever it takes just to be with the one you love.

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Being a mom can be the hardest yet it is always the happiest job in the world. Despite the heavy demands, we feel a tremendous amount of joy every time our child achieves a developmental leap. Scott’s, the brand behind Scott’s Vitamin C products, aims to recognize and celebrate these moments, which make motherhood feel so special, with its newest campaign, #Momazing, launched last May 9-10 at the SM Megamall Events Center.

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1 and 2 Celebrity event hosts, Daphne Osena Paez and Dimples Romana, together with three guest moms, Fleur Sombrero, Michelle Lim and Michelle Ressa Aventajado 3 Randy Silva, Gikki Martija, Joyce Uong, Daphne Osena Paez, Dimples Romana, Fleur Sombrero, Michelle Lim and Michelle Ressa Aventajado 4 Scott’s Vitamins C products

Aside from inspiring stories from three guest moms, participants were also given the opportunity to create more #Momazing moments with their kids through entertaining activities, like balloon twisting and face painting. A video booth was set up to allow both mom and child to record endearing messages to each other. Through the #Momazing campaign, Scott’s encourages moms to capture more wonderful moments between us and our children, share these experiences online, and inspire more moms to be #Momazing.

platform for creativity Last June 23, Moleskine celebrated their official brand launch with an intimate gathering of family, friends, and press colleagues in the Philippines at A Space Manila. As they hihglighted the values of culture, imagination, travel, memory, and personal identity, Moleskine introduced their new monogram and new products, from notebooks to bags and more. Guests were asked to choose a color from an array of professional notebooks which were personalized, and each goody bag had a Moleskine Kraft Brown Cahier which you can decorate with stamps.

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Timeless Scent for Timeless Love The scents that remind us of our mothers are truly special, whether it is the delicious smell of newly-cooked breakfast that she always prepares or the scent of her favorite Sunday dress. Downy understands the power of scents and the precious roles that mothers play in our lives. This is why in celebration of Mother’s Day, Downy paid tribute to these wonderful women in our lives whose love for their families is truly timeless.

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Held at the Manila Peninsula, Downy, as one of the leading partners of mothers every day, organized a special event to recognize the unwavering love and care of moms and introduced their newest Timeless from Parfum Collection, a classic scent that mirrors how a mother’s love never goes out of style. With the power of Downy Timeless scent, one can already enjoy a smell that combines the playful notes of citrus fruits, the feminine scent and a trace of musk and sandalwood. Truly, a Timeless scent is the perfect gift for moms whose love is just as everlasting.

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#LoveMyCotton From the vitamins that we give to our kids to the detergents that we use for their clothes, we mothers are extra careful when it comes to choosing products that may directly affect our family’s health. With the grand relaunch of COTTON USA, the 26-year old flagship brand of Cotton Council International (CCI) last June 26 happened at R Space Events, Makati City, we can now fully enjoy high quality products that are clean, non-irritating, and safe.

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CCI, the marketing and promotions arm of the United States cotton industry, launched a brand new identity with a new logo and a revitalized brand vision, which emphasizes the three key attributes that sets U.S. cotton apart from others—purity, quality, and responsibility. With the comeback of COTTON USA, CCI aims to educate the new generation of consumers on why cotton is such a wonderful product and why U.S. cotton should be the premier cotton that families around the world should use.

1 Cotton Council International ASEAN Representative Kraipob Pangsapa with Dr. Ana Palabyab-Rufino 2 Cotton plant 3 Sample of products made with cotton fiber

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For the Empowered Men Urbane is a natural hair loss prevention tonic made of 100%

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While other hair tonics use medical derived actives and hide hazardous steroidal ingredients, Urbane is a prime herbal tonic that is carefully tested and studied for over 10 years. It is the only herbal tonic in the market with a sensible 4-part action proven to help fight genetic hair loss.

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(On Perk) Black long-sleeved shirt and suspenders by H&M (hm. com); Newsboy cap (on couch) by Ben Sherman (bensherman. com); Pant Viker jeans (worn throughout) by Diesel (diesel. com). (On Free) Long-sleeved shirt by Knuckleheads (knuckleheadsclothing.com); Green army cargo pants by Da Lil Guys (dalilguys.com); Taylor Lace sneakers in dark brown and sandstone by Stride Rite (striderite.com); Peeko handmade stuffed sock toy by Sok-O (sok-o.com). bcmedia.ph

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Arm Candy?

Trollbeads, the original Danish bead-on-bracelet brand has come up with leather bracelet so dads can get in on the arm party. From the Sporty Leather to the Dragon Leather bracelet, there is a fit for all. If all else fails, make him your version of a friendship bracelet by braiding baker’s twine or leather strips.

(On Perk) White long-sleeved shirt, gray cardigan and pants by H&M (hm.com); Metallic sneakers by D&G (212.965.8000).

(On Free) Show-And-Tell caramel sleeveless overall by L’ovedbaby (lovedbaby.com); Polkadot leg warmers (used on arms) by BabyLegs (babylegs.net); Hat with pompom on top by H&M (hm.com); Navy slip-ons by Naturino (naturino.com).

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Frederick J. Goodall, publisher/editorin-chief of Mocha Dad (mochadad. com) and fatherhood advocate, helps men to become better dads.​​Through his writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances, Goodall challenges men to fully embrace their roles as fathers.

“Dads are just as important as moms in the lives of our children. We are equal parents and should be treated as such,” Goodall said.

Goodall grew up in a single parent household without a father. Those experiences shaped his perceptions about parenting and encouraged him to be an involved dad in his kids’ lives.​​ “I’ve met several men like me who grew up without a positive male role model,” Goodall said. “My goal is to use my experiences to encourage them to end the cycle of absent fathers and be actively involved in their children’s lives.”

Goodall is often asked to share his best piece of parenting advice for fathers.​​ “Spend as much time as you can wWith your children,” Goodall said. “Don’t try to make any distinction between quanity and quality. Any time spend with your children is precious. They will appreciate your presence. Time is our most valuable asset and investing it in your children will reap huge benefits.” ​ e adds, “I’m thankful that I’m able to H give fathers a voice and help them to become better versions of themselves,” Goodall. “Being a dad is hard work, but it is the best job any man could have.”

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Happy [Daddy] Meal Two important tips on cooking steak (the man food) from Chef Marc Forgione of LDV Hospitality in New York for success on the grill: USE HIGH HEAT:

Cranking up the heat helps steaks adopt a steakhouse-worthy crust. The problem is that the average cheap saute pan can’t take the heat. So break out a heavy-bottomed metal pan, or a cast iron skillet.

DON’T PLAY WITH YOUR MEAT:

When you place the steak on a hot grill or pan, leave the steak alone until you begin to see a crust forming on the side of the steak that’s in contact with the skillet, around 3 to 4 minutes.

If having a steakhouse at your house is quite difficult, head over to The Farm restaurants in Commercenter mall Alabang or at Forbeswoods Heights Burgos Circle BGC, which serve certified organic or local, all-natural steaks that are not only healthier and affordable.

(On Free) Cole short-sleeved shirt by Georgie World (shopgeorgieworld. com); Guitar print design children’s belt in by Obi (poshbaby.com); Billy jeans by True Religion (lifesizekids.com); Smith sneakers in navy and yellow by Vincent (vincentshoestore.us); Easy Grow High Chair in orange by Mutsy (poshbaby. com). (On Perk) Zip-up jacket by Ben Sherman (bensherman.com).

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(On Perk) White long-sleeved shirt by H&M (hm.com). (On Free) Pub hat by Knuckleheads (knuckleheadsclothing.com); Out-on-the-Town brown sleeveless overall by L’ovedbaby (lovedbaby.com); Camo sport trainer shoes by Baby Deer (trimfootco.com); Classic Red Trike with 16” Spokes by Italtrike (oompa.com).

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ALL THE SINGLE DADDIES ​Devin Foley of Better Ed states that, “As reported in the Wayward Sons study produced by the Third Way think tank (i.e., not conservative),“There is a great deal of evidence that children from single parent homes have worse outcomes on both academic and economic measures than children from two parent families. As the authors note, there is a vast inequality of both financial resources and parental time and attention between one- and twoparent families.”

The study also ​claims that,​​“...most one parent families are headed by mothers not fathers, and boys appear to do relatively worse in these families, perhaps due to paternal absence.”

David Popenoe and many others have made that point abundantly clear, “Father absence is a major force lying behind many of the attention-grabbing issues that dominate news: crime and delinquency, premature sexuality, and out-of-wedlock teen births, deteriorating educational achievement, depression, substance abuse, and alienation among teenagers, and the growing number of women and children in poverty.” bcmedia.ph

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>> The family is not a popular topic in our culture. Fatherhood and patriarchy are especially unpopular topics. While it may make many adults uncomfortable, many kids need the conversation to happen.​​ I grew up with a single-mom who cleaned houses. She worked very hard and I love her deeply. Through my childhood I saw just how hard it is for a single mom. I also came to recognize, even more so now that I am a father, the impact of not having a dad around. It makes a big difference.

We must recognize that if the two-parent family is the actual foundation of society, then everything rests upon it. We will never overcome the challenges confronting us if we ignore out-of-wedlock birthrates nor can we expect the current approaches of our schools to work if their assumptions about the problems are all wrong.

Education will have to play a major role in reversing the cycle of out-of-wedlock birthrates. But to do so, educators are going to have to reexamine their underlying philosophies and approaches, and even our current structure of education. For that to happen, society is going to have to change a lot of popular attitudes, including those towards men and fathers.

There isn’t time to waste, we need our dads back.

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On Chores

Expecting kids (or even the man—or sometimes, lady—of the house!) to never complain about doing chores is probably unrealistic. After all, who wouldn’t prefer to lay in bed and watch TV, or read a book all day instead of getting the house spic and span? Gregg Murset, father of six and founder of My Job Chart, a free chore app, advises that the secret to success is calling it quits yourself and not doing the work your other household members refuse to do because they will notice when there are no clean dishes left or clothes to wear.

(On Perk) Kaled Giacca khaki soft leather jacket by Diesel (diesel.com); White pants and metallic sneakers by D&G (212.965.8000). (On Free) Fleur de Lis polo romper by Da Lil Guys (dalilguys.com); Black Jodpur quilted boot by Pom D’Api (pomdapi.fr).

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The Book Trust recently reported that over 80% of young fathers don’t enjoy reading to their kids, and only 25% of fathers under 25 read to their kids at all. Qread, a reading comprehension app that encourages parents to interact with their children as they learn, helps eliminate the unease of parents who don’t read to their children.

According to the study, only 25% of fathers under 25 read anything to their kids. According to Precila Birungik, CEO of Appi Dabbi, the developer of Qread, “Younger parents are so connected to their

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phones and tablets that they may need them as a type of safety blanket when in situations where they are trying to connect with their children. Qread fulfills this function by playing the app with their child to improve comprehension and collaborate on a fun activity.” By revealing the meaning behind words, the Qread app creates a dialog between parent and child for the duration of the session. Selected as one of the most promising early stage startups at the Collision Conference in Las Vegas, Qread is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play

Store for $4.99 (less than P250).

In line with that, released just this Father’s Day, Made With Dad features 50 unique, fun projects for fathers to make with their children—samurai swords to pocket-size dolls, wizard wands to paper zoos. All projects can made from affordable, easy-to-find items—often regular household ones that are already owned.

A URL for a site where readers can print the templates in the book—so they don’t damage their copy (you know how your husband gets)—is also included. These are the gifts that keep on giving. bc

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