Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, may have so many awards and recognitions to her name, but that doesn’t spare her from the challenges that ordinary parents face.
As a first-time mom, Regine’s toughest challenge is something that many mothers can relate to–balancing work and taking care of the family. “I’m sure most parents would relate to this” she shares. By far, it’s been a learning journey for Regine, who was recently named as Ariel Philippines’ brand ambassadress, but the challenges have enriched her life both as a mother and as a professional.
Regine shares three insights for other moms who know the joys and challenges of having a career while raising a family at the same time.
Learning through experience
Sometimes he comes back inside the house full of sweat and dirt. I used to find this as a challenge, but I learned the hard way not to stop him and just let him experience the joys of childhood. That’s why I’m happy to have Ariel as my partner in this. Bye amoy pawis at kahit anong dumi!”
Inject fun and excitement into daily activities
Laughter makes everything light, so find ways to bring in some fun moments into routine activities so that these could become opportunities for bonding. “I remember this one time where I wanted Nate to learn about the importance of doing household chores at an early age, so I started creating games out of doing the laundry! It came to a point that if I tell him it’s time for laundry, he automatically runs to pick up our laundry detergent — Ariel, of course!”
Find smart solutions for everyday problems
Let’s face it, everyday problems can bog us down. The best way to deal with these is to go for smart solutions specific to your concerns.
“Out of all household chores, doing the laundry used to be the most time-consuming, especially with multiple washes whenever there were tough stains. With so much time spent on chores, I had fewer hours in the day with Nate. But now with Ariel, I am confident that my family’s clothes will be clean and fresh with minimal effort, so I can spend more quality time with my boys”.
As a powerhouse mom, Regine turns to Ariel, a powerhouse brand, to ensure that she can be the best that she can be – whether at home or at work.
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