Mother of Fact

Dads, this one’s for you! In this episode, news anchor, content creator, and father Migs Bustos opens up about the life of a dad. We talk about the excitement and struggles of having his first child, his lifestyle adjustments, and how helpful it is for fathers to just sit, talk about, and process their feelings. All in this episode of Mother of Fact! Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo...

Ah, menstruation. It’s incredibly ironic how a naturally-occurring phenomenon is ruled out as taboo in our culture, which is why this episode is dedicated to talking all about it. We partnered with the We Bleed Red Movement to discuss why it’s important to have conversations about menstruation, the struggles that menstruators face everyday, and how we can help alleviate period poverty here in the...

Experts say that the crucial developmental years are from years 1-6. But I think all years are developmental years. Listen to Riki share some insights on mothering three 6-and-unders, seeking out adventure and a little life update at the end. Enjoy this quick little solo episode of Mother of Fact. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in...

Let’s talk about something that we don’t really talk about here in the Philippines: adoption. It’s a topic that seems almost taboo, yet something that we should definitely have a conversation about. Fortunately, Chrina from Generations Home and the ROHEI Foundation is here to clear up the air about adoption. In this episode of Mother of Fact, she shines some light on the process, the challenges th...

To have a connection with your child, you must first have a connection with yourself. That’s what author Trina Velilla-Milan emphasizes in her book What The Sun Says To The Moon , a narrative about having meaningful conversations with your kids and appreciating the world through a new, less-jaded lens. In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki and Trina break down exactly how to achieve these things...

Today’s episode is all about the power of choice. As a woman, it may seem that the world has a standard blueprint for you to follow: study hard, get a job, get married, and have kids. But what if you choose differently? What if you choose to not have kids? In this episode, Riki has an eye-opening conversation with journalist Carol RH Malasig as they discuss how whether you choose to be a mother or...

From jumping career fields to the experiences of being a first-time mother, Riki and her longtime friend Nikki Veron Cruz-Castillo talk about it all in this brand new episode of Mother of Fact! Tune in to hear advice on how to take the leap across different industries, stories of how Nikki almost lost her first child, and pointers on how to prepare for motherhood (hint: nothing really ever prepare...

Although the parent life calls for essentially no breaks, there are times when you wish you could go back to when it was just you and your partner. Back to when you were both young and in love, without having to keep up with the heavy responsibilities of today. This season finale of Mother of Fact is in honor of those times: join Riki and her husband Martin as they reminisce their recent solo trip...

In the seemingly never-ending chaos of being a parent, how do you find peace and quiet when so much of yourself is spent taking care of the kids and the family? Is it even possible to detach yourself from your daily responsibilities, even for just a little bit? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki is joined by her sister-in-law, Ate Karina, as they talk about the (often overlooked) importance o...

The life of a mother never really gets easier, does it? Way too many questions and worries plague our daily lives, and these can be a bit too heavy to carry at times. How exactly can we deal with these anxious thoughts in our head? For this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki enlists the help of cognitive psychologist Dr. Maricar Fajardo in addressing the worries and anxieties that moms frequently fac...

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 h...

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. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, commen...

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 y...

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 i...

“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 abou...

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...

“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...

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...

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. Fol...

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...

Real heroes don’t wear capes, and Moms are the real superheroes! From waking up to prepare breakfast for the whole family, to cleaning the nooks and crannies of the house, to picking up the kids from school—name it and we’ll find a way to get it done. But the ultimate balancing act is managing not just a home, but also a career. Audrey Pastelero of Momzilla PH shared with us how much it takes to m...

As parents, it’s our job to prepare our children for the harsh realities of the real world but what can we do when the world isn’t kind to them? Speech-language pathologist and author of the Gail and Pablo books, Robyn Chua Rodriguez, shares with us a thing or two about the importance and power of empathy and kindness and how vital it is to teach these values to our children when growing up. Follo...

There’s a new type of parenting style in town and parents are loving it! Being more present and growing with your kids are only some of the fundamentals, but how does it really work? Won’t your kids be too soft or too spoiled? Bianca Santiago-Reinoso gives us the ultimate guide to mindful and positive parenting and how parents can give the best support they can to their children. Follow Riki on Tw...

At some point, every household has had the need to shift things around or throw them out in order to put some semblance of order in your space. A cluttered space reflects a cluttered mind, right? Riki spoke with Mica Canto of Tidily Ever After, the undisputed queen of empowering people to reclaim their spaces through organized living. May this episode inspire you to put your life and household in...

“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” This is the nugget of wisdom that so many of us were handed as children, and often the financial literacy education ended there. But research shows that children benefit from learning about how money works even at a very young age. Luckily, moms and Saffi Squirrel authors Clarissa de la Paz and Monique Carlos have made it their mission to teach money matters to kids....