Ways to maintain a bright home life in the new normal

JUDY Ann Santos-Agoncillo shared how she kept her family in tune amid the pandemic and discussed the importance of preparing ahead.

"We have learned a lot from the past two years in this pandemic. When the pandemic started, everybody thought that it would just pass quickly. Pero tumagal nang husto (But it lingered), and now, everyone is concerned about loved ones, especially the kids," Judy Ann said.

She continued, "To help your kids feel better, it's important to keep the line of communication open with them and reassure them you are in this together, whenever they are feeling worried. Instill in the kids empathy and compassion for others too."

She also said it's important to have a routine that includes "taking care of yourself too." Malaking bagay na 'yun sa ating mga mommies (It's a big deal for us mommies)," she added.

"Another thing I learned is that we can never really predict what the future holds for us. What's important is that everybody is safe and healthy, especially now. To do that, we have to plan ahead. It's also good that we have a financial protection plan for ourselves and our loved ones in case of emergencies. When you have these in place, panatag ka (you're at peace)."

"To all the working moms out there, if you want to try something new, go for it because life's too short to think twice. Believe in yourself. Now is the perfect time to grow, grow with your loved ones as their life partner."

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Source: TheManila Times