Hot off the press next week!

Got 10 minutes. Haven't posted in a while. Latest issue coming out next week. No question about it. Posting a picture of the cover and a copy of the press release about what's inside. ** After seeing the photo on this post, I must say that it doesn't do justice to the real cover. The colors are much "yummier," the whole picture more "alive." But anyway, very little compares to seeing a baby in all his gleeful spirits, colors notwithstanding:

Keeping children well-grounded, choosing a good school and curbing kids’ “must-have” mindset are among the topics covered in Baby magazine’s November issue, which focuses on the rudiments of long-term planning for one’s children. Other articles include a Dad’s guide to choosing a family car, essential life lessons that every child needs to learn, and the difference between proactive and reactive parenting.

Other topics covered in this latest issue are understanding infants’ sleeping patterns, getting toddlers to eat, putting more fun into bath time, the basics of teaching kids to speak a foreign language, and investing the family’s “extra” money wisely.

In the pregnancy and post-partum pages, read about safety tips when traveling while pregnant and nutrition facts to keep you in tiptop condition till your baby arrives, as well as things you should know about your first post-delivery OB appointment.

Regular columns in this monthly magazine are “Baby’s Doctor” by Dr. Lourraine Co, “Childbirth 101” by certified childbirth instructor Rome Kanapi, “Feminine Lines” by OB-Gyne Dr. Rebecca Singson, “Pediatric Dentist” by Dr. Fina Lopez, “Family Finance” by Antonette Reyes and “Fatherspeak” by Manny Escasa.

Baby magazine, a publication of Marathon Publishing Co., is available nationwide at National Bookstore, SM Department Store baby section, Baby & Co., Babyland, Power Books, Bufini and selected Mag:net Plus and Mio Magazines outlets. For subscription and other inquiries, pls. call 728-3655/56.

Better late than never

Okay, so I'm starting to look like a magazine due to all the time and energy I've been pouring into work. Good thing if I looked anything like the cover models who appear on our magazine!

So here is the September issue of Baby magazine. Interesting reads inside, and we've been getting positive feedback from parents who really get a lot from the articles.

Will keep this short. More next time -- when that will be, I can't say for sure. Soon, I hope.

More Baby love!

Here's what'll be making its way to bookstore shelves in less than a week!

What's inside? Just scan the cover -- plus staying on top of things when your toddler turns rowdy, first aid for burns, making study fun for kids, high heels and maternity belts, and tips for managing remittances from abroad.

Maxine Sanchez, our cute cover girl, was 8 months old at the time of the shoot (a little over 2 months ago), and breaking into a smile was so easy for her! She did hit her head on the living room floor--twice!--though, but she bounced back quickly. Next week will have us on another shoot involving three adorable babies, and their moms.

Shake it up

There's a place in the UP Diliman campus that sells fresh fruit shakes for P20/glass -- it's a home converted into a simple eatery that serves simple dishes. "Lutong Bahay" I think it's called, and it's very near the Shopping Center and the post office. It's been around for many years, I'm told, but only discovered it last year through an old colleague who brought me there with the promise of really cheap and yummy fruit shakes. He wasn't kidding.

Today my mother and I dropped by the place and had our fill. She had mango, I tried the watermelon. Both are yummy! Here's a photo of the nice girl wrapping up our treats. If you care to know the prices and what's available but can't decipher the writing on the white board, here's a closer look.




Everything except for the halo-halo (which costs P25) and the saba con yelo (can't remember, can't read) can be had for P20. Did I mention that the shakes are yummy?

He who is named

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