Mimi Mhao and Family

13/10/2025

Talong harvest day 🍆💜

09/10/2025

04/10/2025

Never ending zits on my chin because of PCOS kung napapansin ninyo, laging meron tapos same spot lagi (hormone fluctuation daw). Ang hirap especially kapag may ganap, always need nakamakeup, na pwedeng magcause pa ng irritation. Tapos kahit anong diet at exercise nag-gain parin, hirap mag-lose.. I'm sure maraming katulad ko.. everyday battle talaga siya. Hindi madali. Kaya sana, kung hindi maganda sasabihin, quiet nalang. Be kind. Di niyo alam may pinagdadaanan ang ibang tao. Yun lang naman. God bless! Happy Saturday! 🤗

29/09/2025

STOP PROTECTING YOUR KIDS FROM EVERY STRUGGLE. YOU’RE STEALING THEIR STRENGTH.

Do you rescue your kids too quickly? Every time you do, you may be stealing the very strength they need later in life.

Picture this: your child tries to carry a bag that’s a little heavy. You rush in — “Ako na, baka mahulog ka.”
They fumble with homework — “Ako na lang gagawa, baka magkamali ka.”
They struggle in a game — “Wag na, mahirap yan.”

It feels like love. But here’s the truth: the more we rescue, the more we raise fragile adults.

WHY OVERPROTECTION BACKFIRES

Life is full of struggles — rejections, failures, disappointments. If our kids never learn to face small struggles now, paano sila magiging handa for the bigger ones?

When we rescue too fast, we steal their chance to build:
✔ Resilience — bouncing back after mistakes.
✔ Confidence — trusting they can solve problems on their own.
✔ Courage — trying again kahit natatakot.

3 SAFE STRUGGLES TO LET YOUR KIDS FACE

1⃣ Natural Consequences.
If they forget their assignment, let them explain to the teacher.
If they leave the umbrella, let them walk in the rain.
👉 Lesson: actions have consequences.

2⃣ Problem-Solving Chores.
Let them fix a broken toy.
Let them cook kahit messy.
👉 Lesson: persistence matters more than perfection.

3⃣ Conflict With Siblings.
Don’t jump in agad sa bawat away.
Let them negotiate, compromise, and reconcile.
👉 Lesson: real-world social skills start at home.
Moms, protecting your kids from every struggle doesn’t make them strong. It makes them dependent.

So ask yourself today:
👉 “Am I raising kids who are always rescued… or kids who can rescue themselves someday?”

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28/09/2025

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A gentle reminder for the weekend 🧡

27/09/2025

Lomi weather 🍜🌦️

24/09/2025

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24/09/2025

Kapag hindi ka pinapahalagahan, mas lalo mong pahalagahan ang sarili mo. ♡

24/09/2025

Women are reciprocators not initiators. You lead, she follows. You put effort, she returns it. You make her feel good, she mirrors it. That's the only way it works.

A woman’s heart opens when she feels safe and valued, not when she is forced to chase or prove herself. She blooms when she is treated with consistency, care, respect. When a real man takes the first step with genuine intentions, a woman naturally responds with the same energy. It’s not about playing games or waiting, it’s about letting her see and feel your effort. When she feels loved, she will give it back in ways that are deeper and more beautiful than you expect.

A woman mirrors how she is treated. If you make her feel like she is cherished, she will reflect that love back tenfold. But if she feels ignored or taken for granted, she will quietly pull away. She is like water, she flows where she feels warmth and care, she withdraws when she feels coldness. And love is a thing where the man leads with action and the woman follows with heart. Treat her right and you’ll see how naturally she gives you everything she has.

So, a woman doesn’t need to be told how to love, she just needs to feel it. When you lead with effort, honesty, care, she will meet you with the same energy. That’s how true connection grows. 🤍✨

— Dorothea.