Sunday is for our Mothers. Monday is for our Motherland. LET'S ALL EXERCISE OUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Inspired by Nikko Ramos' Open Letter Para Sa Undecided . Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast....
As parents, it might be a little daunting for us to approach our children on the topic of sex. You may have questions like ‘Are they too young to know about this?’ or ‘What IS the appropriate age to start teaching your kid all about the birds and the bees?’. It’s a lot. Take a listen at Riki’s conversation with Carla Perlas, fellow mom and VP of Communications at The Parent Inc., who shared her tips and insights on how parents should talk about sex to their kids. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @...
Here’s part 2 of Riki’s conversation with Nicky as they discuss further the Montessori way of parenting. In this episode, they tackle the topics of having quality time your children, how much screen time should they get, thoughts on homeschooling and mental health, and so much more. Join our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/478231947158974/ Follow Nicky to learn more about the Montessori lifestyle: Instagram: @_hellomissnicky Website: https://www.montessorilifestyleinc.com/ --- Follow R...
With society constantly evolving, the old school style of parenting may not be the best fit for every family that’s raising a child. That’s why Riki sat down with Nicky Mendoza, an old friend and Montessori teacher, who shared with us another style of parenting that’s a little bit outside of the box. You can even say it’s like an open shelf. Follow Nicky to learn more about the Montessori lifestyle: Instagram: @_hellomissnicky Website: https://www.montessorilifestyleinc.com/ --- Follow Riki on T...
Power duos know the secret to making love last. So how exactly does marriage and parenting evolve when the years go by? Riki interviewed celebrity couple Paolo and Suzi Abrera about their secrets to being married, keeping the relationship fires alive, and raising 3 strong teenaged girls in these tricky modern times. _____ Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast....
What are your rights as a parent and mother? Why should we get a prenup? What benefits is my kasambahay legally entitled to? We enlisted the help of Attys. Erwin Zagala and Ramon Ramirez (of the The Legal Guide PH Podcast) burning questions that usually heat up any parenting group and more. Listen and be informed. Do you have more legal questions? Atty. Erwin Zagala and Atty. Ramon Ramirez help the law so that you can make better choices! Ask them anything at info.legalguide.ph/ask _____ Follow ...
Bills, tuition, groceries, and fun funds - how can moms possibly balance the household accounts while saving for a rainy day too? We asked life and personal finance coach Nicole Suarez the basics when it comes to being a smarter mom, wife, and woman when it comes to money. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast.
Stressed? Stop what you're doing and take a deep breath. You probably feel better already, right? Breathwork encompasses various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. Basically, you can learn to regulate the flow of breath to balance the body and mind. We asked former sportscaster turned certified breathwork and meditation coach and special needs mom and advocate, Tricia Chiongbian, to guide us through the importance of taking a proper breather - literally - especially when ...
For this love month, Riki and her husband, Councilor Martin Reyes, do a little couple's Q&A on-air. Or is this episode more like couple's therapy? Enjoy the honest answers, the cheesiness, and every he said she said. So this is love right? Hell. Yes. --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com
"What is grief but love persevering?" Losing someone you love can change your world, and these feelings are completely normal. It's true that there’s no right or wrong way to mourn, but there are a few ways to help you cope better. Podmother Saab Magalona Bacarro (of the Wake Up with Jim and Saab podcast) sat down with Riki for a therapy session on motherhood, grieving for the loss of a loved one, and moving forward with grace. Grab your tissues! --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Fol...
10 days of COVID isolation is ample time for anyone to reflect and ponder on existential mom and life-related realizations. Omicron hit so many of us these past few weeks, which made Riki wonder - how did everyone cope? Whether it's Wordle, your faith, or home appliances you can't live without, let's toast to us moms for putting on a brave face and keeping the fort together **Group hug** As promised, some Wordle links: Wordle - https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/ Wordle (6 letters) - https:/...
“I hate this virus!" Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and with this Omicron surge, it seems that there's no end in sight. How to keep calm, keep sane, keep positive (in mind) and negative (in body)? Riki was fortunate to speak with Dr. Susan Mercado - medical doctor and public health expert with extensive experience at international, national, and local levels - about what this new virus means for us and our families. We're all in this together! You can follow Dr. Mercado via her Facebook pa...
Adulting may have dimmed down the magic of the holidays that we once knew as kids. The holiday season may amplify all parents’ stress levels but for this episode, Riki invites you to listen to her little Christmas tale as she reminds us what the holidays could be—apart from the gift wrapping and party planning, of course! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com
Social media might make parenting seem picture-perfect, but reality can be very different. The Insta-Mom Life usually paints a curated feed of baby bliss, house goals, and family perfection - but is it really as it seems? Riki sat down with podcaster, vlogger, and new mom Kryz Uy (1/2 of the Skypodcast) to talk about how she keeps it real as a wife and mom. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com...
Advice is usually intended to be helpful especially when someone asks for some. But when it's unsolicited or uncalled for, is advice really necessary? Unsolicited advice can be annoying, intrusive, and even manipulative especially for moms. How do Bea and Riki wade through the waters of advice that's not wanted? Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com
We've all played this game in our BC ("before children") prime - but how about a round of Never Have I ever as full-time moms? For her pilot episode, Riki engages in a no-holds-barred confessional with fellow former-radio DJs Andi Manzano-Reyes and Delamar Arias-Shelby. Moms gone wild! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com
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