As the years go by, it seems that our children are finding it more and more difficult to speak their mother tongue. But why? Bakit nga ba hirap ang kabataan ngayon mag-Tagalog, at ano ang magagawa natin upang matulungan sila?

The president and co-founder of The Learning Library, Vanessa Bicomong, joins Riki on the podcast and gives out valuable advice on nurturing good learning habits that could help your children learn Tagalog, whether inside or outside the classroom.

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Can you believe it’s already been a year of Mother of Fact? A year filled with lessons, truths, and growth from Riki and a plethora of other parents trying to navigate the crazy life of parenting. Join Riki in this special anniversary video as she reflects on the past 35 episodes and all of the love shared in each and every one.

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No parent would ever want to hurt their child, but what if the aches of our past continue to haunt us? What if we’re passing down our own pain to our children? And what if we’re doing all of this without even knowing it!?

In this episode of Mother of Fact, Dr. Francine Bofill joins the podcast and discusses generational trauma, how to recognize and break free from it, and how to ultimately raise your child in a healthier, safer, and more loving environment.

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Fitness. It’s something we all know is good for us, but it’s also something that isn’t always easy to do. For some of us, life keeps getting in the way: busy mornings preparing the kids for school, 8-hour office days, and hectic traffic on the way home leave us feeling drained and tired. It begs the question: how in the world do I find the time (and energy) to work out!? You can find the answers in this episode of Mother of Fact, as Riki balances family and fitness with martial artist, climber, and longboarder Nicole Wuthrich-Dela Cruz!

Follow Nicole on Instagram, and if you want to take your fitness game to next level, be sure to check out what she and Rio have in store at RUNRIO!

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“When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut!”

“A painter!”

“A K-Pop star!”

How many of our kids actually pursue their childhood dreams as they grow older? On the flipside, how many of us parents pressure our children to pursue more “realistic and practical” careers once college applications near? Career coach Aurora Suarez joins Riki in this introspective episode of Mother of Fact as they talk about properly coaching our children through major life decisions and embracing the different seasons that life has for us.

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They say that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But what about death BY taxes? How do we deal with these crucial, but sometimes complicated staples of life? Moreover, how do we teach these concepts to our kids so that they’re better prepared for them when they grow up? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki sits down with Taxumo COO Ginger Arboleda as they attempt to make taxes less taxing, tackling the purpose of taxation, why it builds good business habits, and how we can teach our kids the importance of financial management.

Follow Ginger on Instagram and Facebook, and take a look at what Taxumo is all about here.

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“How do I prepare baon that my kids are sure to love?” has been a question that’s been asked time and time again by parents, and with face-to-face classes potentially resuming in November, the need for answers is certainly necessary. Join Riki as she sits down with Fil Nacion of Lunch Boxer PH for a timely discussion on certain baon no-no’s, essential kitchen tools, and delicious strategies on how to make your kids eat their veggies. Listen as Riki recounts her recent trip to Italy and Fil recalls the lunchbox horror stories he’s experienced as a kid on this tasty episode of Mother of Fact!

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Migrating comes with so many things to consider. Will my kids be okay with leaving their friends and starting a new school? How much money do we need to save up for flights and housing? Should I find a job first before applying? In this season finale, listen to Janice Villanueva as she talks about her adventures on uprooting her whole family to start from scratch half-way around the world. Not too mention, building the Mommy Mundo community at the same time!

You can see how Janice and her family are doing abroad (and keep updated with all things Mommy Mundo) via her Instagram!

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Enjoy this free-wheeling conversation about fatherhood with master wedding and event filmmaker and all-around super dad, Jason Magbanua. He talks candidly about loving having a blended family, raising headstrong sons, and how parenting is all about "rolling with the punches." And of course his own about relationships and marriages from having witnessed (documented) thousands of unions himself.

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Have you ever caught yourself wondering “What happened to my baby?!” when you see this growing, strong individual navigating the world on their own. Teens might be uncharted territory for some parents, but never fear! Here’s Mikaela Lagdameo Martinez, who has an expert hand to this new venture. From her own special experience, we can pick up the key tools that we need to have on our belt, such as patience and trust, and learn the importance of balancing being a friend and a parent.

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