No job is as hard--or as fulfilling--as that of becoming a mother. For those of us who have yet to be initiated into the exclusive club of nurturers, we know from our own experiences of being cared for by our moms that being a mom entails sacrifice, selflessness, boundless generosity, and of course, unending love.
We asked models and celebrities how motherhood changed their lives. Most of their answers are rife with realizations and brimming with enriching stories of how motherhood gave their lives purpose and meaning. For holistic living advocate, model, farmer, and entrepreneur Hindy Weber-Tantoco, being a mother to a brood of four has cleared her life path of the unnecessary. "It (motherhood) has cleared the pathway to only the essentials in life. And by essentials, I also mean the simple moments of joy and play."
Motherhood, for Hindy, is a never ending learning experience, too. "After four children, I have learned that there is not a single formula for motherhood; and neither is there a single formula to raise a child. Each child is unique; parenting them must be customized to their own needs for growth, wellbeing and happiness." Another lesson she had learned, perhaps one of the hardest for a nurturing mother to learn: "Let go at the right time--this is another important lesson."
Author, model and TV host Amanda Griffin-Jacob, who also runs a parenting website at Glam-o-Mamassays motherhood improved her as a person. "Motherhood has definitely improved me; I am always striving to be a better version of myself for my children." Becoming a mom also inspired her to create a website devoted to parenting. Amanda adds, "Once I became a mother, I realized what an incredible gift and responsibility motherhood is. My children are the most precious things to me and I want to give them the best start in life.This includes their health, their emotional and mental development and growth, which is why I am all about a more natural approach to parenting and life."
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Model and jewelry designer Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez says motherhood has made her grow up and has taught her to be mindful. "It made me grow up so fast and in many ways, motherhood has made me a better person. I actually understood what selflessness means and what being responsible for other human beings is all about. Everything I do, everything I think of or say affects other people, and so I'm more mindful of what I say, think, or do. My dream for my children is for them to become good individuals, model citizens."
Model and TV host Cheska Garcia-Kramer, who documents the adorable antics of her two precocious daughters and baby son on their popular Facebook page loves the meaningful purpose her children have given her life. "Becoming a mom has given me more direction, and it's inspired me to be a better person for my children and my husband. Life has become more meaningful," she says.
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Hindy and Cheska shares their advice for new moms, too. Hindy reminds moms that it takes a village to raise happy and healthy children, and that it's essential to listen to one's maternal instincts. "Stop reading all the how-to books; trust your instinct, and work together with a good pediatrician, a good teacher, a good yaya for the health and happiness of your child, the operative word being "together." They don't have all the answers. They can't do everything. They're not always right. You need to be involved. It's a work in progress that requires teamwork."
Cheska, meanwhile, stresses the importance of savoring every moment you spend with your kids. "Enjoy motherhood and cherish every moment you spend with your children, because time goes by so fast after giving birth. Once they hit one year and start walking and talking, you really ask yourself, 'Where have the days gone?' Make every moment count."
We asked models and celebrities how motherhood changed their lives. Most of their answers are rife with realizations and brimming with enriching stories of how motherhood gave their lives purpose and meaning. For holistic living advocate, model, farmer, and entrepreneur Hindy Weber-Tantoco, being a mother to a brood of four has cleared her life path of the unnecessary. "It (motherhood) has cleared the pathway to only the essentials in life. And by essentials, I also mean the simple moments of joy and play."
Motherhood, for Hindy, is a never ending learning experience, too. "After four children, I have learned that there is not a single formula for motherhood; and neither is there a single formula to raise a child. Each child is unique; parenting them must be customized to their own needs for growth, wellbeing and happiness." Another lesson she had learned, perhaps one of the hardest for a nurturing mother to learn: "Let go at the right time--this is another important lesson."
Author, model and TV host Amanda Griffin-Jacob, who also runs a parenting website at Glam-o-Mamassays motherhood improved her as a person. "Motherhood has definitely improved me; I am always striving to be a better version of myself for my children." Becoming a mom also inspired her to create a website devoted to parenting. Amanda adds, "Once I became a mother, I realized what an incredible gift and responsibility motherhood is. My children are the most precious things to me and I want to give them the best start in life.This includes their health, their emotional and mental development and growth, which is why I am all about a more natural approach to parenting and life."
Also read: Best Mom Ever!
Model and jewelry designer Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez says motherhood has made her grow up and has taught her to be mindful. "It made me grow up so fast and in many ways, motherhood has made me a better person. I actually understood what selflessness means and what being responsible for other human beings is all about. Everything I do, everything I think of or say affects other people, and so I'm more mindful of what I say, think, or do. My dream for my children is for them to become good individuals, model citizens."
Model and TV host Cheska Garcia-Kramer, who documents the adorable antics of her two precocious daughters and baby son on their popular Facebook page loves the meaningful purpose her children have given her life. "Becoming a mom has given me more direction, and it's inspired me to be a better person for my children and my husband. Life has become more meaningful," she says.
Also read: How Strengthen Family Ties
Hindy and Cheska shares their advice for new moms, too. Hindy reminds moms that it takes a village to raise happy and healthy children, and that it's essential to listen to one's maternal instincts. "Stop reading all the how-to books; trust your instinct, and work together with a good pediatrician, a good teacher, a good yaya for the health and happiness of your child, the operative word being "together." They don't have all the answers. They can't do everything. They're not always right. You need to be involved. It's a work in progress that requires teamwork."
Cheska, meanwhile, stresses the importance of savoring every moment you spend with your kids. "Enjoy motherhood and cherish every moment you spend with your children, because time goes by so fast after giving birth. Once they hit one year and start walking and talking, you really ask yourself, 'Where have the days gone?' Make every moment count."
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