“BABY BLAST 5: READY, SET…GO, GLOW, GROW – A Fun-O-lympics for the Whole Family!”

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This year, “BABY BLAST 5: READY, SET…GO, GLOW, GROW – A Fun-O-lympics for the Whole Family!” focuses on fostering development in 3 areas: GO – physical and motor skills; GLOW – mental and cognitive skills; and GROW – nutrition and health needs.

Rearing a child in this modern and terribly fast-paced environment is a challenge most parents have. You may be happy to see your child developing a skill in one developmental aspect, but he or she may be lacking in another. How do you identify problem areas and help him or her reach their full potential?

Outbox Media Production Agency once again invites you to the grandest family event of the year! Running on its 5th year, “BABY BLAST!” an annual event focusing on the importance of Early Head Start (EHS) Education, continues to bring together EHS advocates, teachers, doctors, parents and kids, through a fun-filled family event happening at the Trinoma Activity Center on May 25, 2014, from 10am-7pm.

Since 2010, Baby Blast has spread awareness that enjoyable, unforced learning, as well as hands-on play and parent-child bonding during the age of 0-3 years is critical in laying down the foundation for the child’s future learning and holistic development. Every year, attendance to the event grows in number, as more families enjoy the fun activities and learn from the featured topics.

The event will feature entertaining talks on health, parenting and education from experts, parents and teachers, Early Head Start demos, exhibits, booths and fun activities! Aside from the onstage program and activities, this year’s exhibit areas will focus on the GO, GLOW & GROW model, divided into age groups, that will help parents identify particular areas where their children’s development may need some help with: Celebrity moms and dads will be hosting the onstage program and facilitate discussions with guest speakers.

AGE-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

· 6-12 months – CRAWLING RACE

· 1-2 years old – BUILDING BLOCKS

· 3 years old – DRESSING UP

· 4 years old – PATTERNS

· 5-7 years old – RELAY GAMES

ACTIVITY AREAS:

· MOVE IT! (Triathlon Kinect Station)

· CREATIVITY CORNER (Arts & Crafts)

· OBM-LYMPICS AREA (Sports Game Booths, Face Painting)

We also have online contests and pre-registration happening before the day of the event:

The event is made possible by: Ceelin, Rite Med, Bounty Fresh Chicken, Water Front Hotels and Casino, Ferna Hot Cakes, Oishi, Uratex and Robby Rabbit.

Mother's Day surprise for Camille Prats

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Nathan surprised her mom Camille Prats, as always. He always want to make her Mommy happy.

For this special day for moms, kids love surprising their mothers on Mother’s Day. Some surprise them with portraits of their moms, some give homemade gifts, some even attempt to cook for them. Some can say that their surprise was their Mother’s Day card printed in a national newspaper for millions to see.

Camille Prats

Weeks before Mother’s Day, while Camille was busy shooting for her TV series, Nathan visited important people in Camille’s life and asked them to write special messages for his mom. 

Nathan was able to get messages from his grandparents, his ‘Nongnong’ John Prats, Isabel Oli and sister Mimi and put on a card of giant proportions.

John Prats, Camille’s brother and Nathan’s ninong, shared “Nathan loves surprising his Mom - kahit nga walang occasion.” Last year, Nathan surprised his mom with flowers during her talk show. 

The card he had signed came out on Mother’s Day in a national newspaper and billboard with the help of Bonakid Pre-School which Nathan is the endorser of. 

Aubrey Inigo, Senior Product Manager of Bonakid Pre-School, said that when they found out that Nathan wanted to surprise his mom, they wanted to help him make it as special as they could. Together, Nathan and Bonakid Pre-School worked to make this Mother’s Day the happiest day for Camille.

Watch the video of how Nathan prepared for his surprise visit facebook.com/BonakidPreschoolPH

Spend Mother’s Day with #ViberPerks at EastWood!

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Looking for a perfect way to treat your mom or spend Mother’s Day this May 11? Take your mom to EastWood City, Libis and let Viber pamper your moms for you and enjoy perks she’ll love—from flowers to special discounts and privileges at her favorite spots.

To get an ultimate gift this Mother’s Day, share a screen shot of your sweetest Viber conversation with your mom then upload on Instagram, tag @Viber_ph and #ViberWithMom. Highest number of likes will win an iPhone 5s or Php5,000 worth of GC c/o Bistro.  

Just Viber #ViberPerks to 0911-ViberPH from May 9-11, 2014.

You may also log in to http://bit.ly/ViberPH and http://bit.ly/ViberWithMom for more details.

Safeguard officially launches Derma Sense

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Safeguard introduces Derma Sense, its first-ever premium line of acne solution products. The brand unveils this latest innovation in collaboration with the Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) in a theater production dubbed “Hashtag: Pimples Anonymous,” an “informance” or information performance that explores teens’ stories of physical and psychological struggles against pimples and how they’re able to overcome these situations.

As part of its commitment in promoting health and hygiene education among Filipino families, Safeguard officially launches Derma Sense to help teens face up against acne.

Safeguard Derma Sense leverages Safeguard’s expertise in skin health and antimicrobial cleansing with the launch of a dermatologically tested line of face and body bars and washes that are proven to help visibly reduce acne in 89% of users. 

“Bacteria are a critical root cause of acne and the first step in managing mild to moderate acne is keeping skin protected from acne-causing bacteria through regular cleansing of the skin using an antimicrobial soap,” shares Dr. Ma. Pilar Lagdameo-Leuenberger, Fellow of Philippine Dermatological Society.

“Safeguard Derma Sense recognizes that the effects of acne can be more than just physical, and that the brand has a role to play in empowering consumers, especially Moms and their teens, in facing up to acne,” Maro Torres, Brand Manager for Safeguard, said. 

Acne vulgaris, also known as acne or red spots, is the most common skin disease worldwide. In a white paper released by the Skin Health Alliance, prevalence of self-reported acne among individuals age 15-25 is documented to be as high as 91%. The study further stresses possible emotional and psychological effects, to quote: “There is probably no single disease which causes more psychic trauma, more maladjustment between parents and children, more general insecurity and feeling of inferiority and greater sums of psychic suffering than does acne vulgaris.” 

Dr. Susan Estanislao, Counseling Psychologist from the De La Salle University Manila, thus reinforces “the need for creating an empowering atmosphere that will help teens overcome these struggles.”

Safeguard Derma Sense advocates the adoption of a regular cleansing regimen with a well-tolerated antimicrobial soap that helps reduce levels of skin bacteria and play a part in early acne management. More importantly, it commits to helping empower parents and teens #FaceUp to acne through resources that aim to pioneer the understanding on the causes, consequences and potential treatment of acne. 

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Manila Water Foundation, brings importance of Earth Day to kids

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Manila Water Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Manila Water group for areas within Metro Manila and beyond, engaged youngsters in a day full of exciting activities that expressed the value of taking care of Mother Earth.

“The Foundation’s Earth Day celebration reflects how we would like to implant the importance of being mindful of the environment’s condition and the efforts needed to be taken to improve it at grassroots level,” said Carla Beriña-Kim, Executive Director of Manila Water Foundation. “Educating the youth during their developmental years would promote the formation of consciousness and habits that will shape an active public geared at forging a sustainable future,” she adds.

Almost a hundred children aged six and above participated in a story telling teaching the role of water cycle in the environment and in the Amazing Kiddie Race which included stations that stressed the importance of using water wisely such as the Water Relay Station. 

Christine Casabar, parent of one of the participants shares the Foundation’s vision of inculcating the value of protecting the environment in an early age. 

“This stage is very crucial because it is the time that the learnings are readily accepted and embraced,” said Casabar.

According to Roy Gonzaga, parent of one of the participants, his daughter Rayne shared how she gained environmental awareness and enjoyed her first step to taking care of Mother Earth through the seedling planting activity. “As parents, we play a critical role of developing the awareness and responsibility of the future generation towards the environment,” said Gonzaga. “After all, they will be the ones who will inherit our planet and reap or sow depending on our present actions”.

The full day event ended with splashes and laughter as kids jumped and swam in the pool the rest of the afternoon. 

This Earth Day celebration was done in cooperation with Manila Water Company, Museo Pambata, Philippine Book Fairs and Education Inc., and Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System.