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22/08/2026

Self-love isn’t arrogance. It isn’t selfishness. And it isn’t pretending you’re perfect.

Self-love is learning to speak to yourself with kindness.
It’s setting boundaries without guilt.
It’s forgiving yourself for being human.
It’s resting when you’re tired, asking for help when you need it, and knowing that your worth was never something you had to earn.

The way we love ourselves shapes the relationships we choose, the dreams we pursue, and the life we allow ourselves to live.

You don’t have to become someone else to be worthy of love.

You already are. 🤍

19/08/2026

In light of the recent tragedy, we strongly urge the public to
- not share graphic footage
- stop the spread of rumors
- protect victim dignity

16/08/2026

Favorite question ng parents ito kaya sagutin natin 👉🏻

Like other vaccines, ang Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine ay pwedeng magkaroon ng MILD and TEMPORARY side effects.

Most children either walang nararamdaman or mild lang ang reaction at 𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚.

🌸 Ano ang mga 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 na reactions?

1. Masakit or namumula ang injection site
Pwedeng magkaroon ng pagsakit, pamumula, pamamaga kung saan tinurok ang bakuna. Pwede lagyan ng cold compress for the 1st 24 hours at warm compress sa mga susunod na araw.

2. Mild fever
Minsan late ito lumilitaw, within 1 week from the time ng bakuna. Pero may mga bata ring nilalagnat agad pero hindi ito tatagal ng higit sa 2-3 araw.

3. Mild rash
Pwedeng magkaroon ng mild, temporary rash na kamukha ng rashes sa measles. Usually nakikita ito around 𝟏–𝟐 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Don't panic! Hindi ibig sabihin nito na nagka-measles ang bata.

4. Kulani
Minsan, maaaring magkaroon ng kulani sa may leeg at pisngi na kusa namang nawawala.

5. Medyo matamlay or irritable

👉🏻 Isa pang favorite, lalo na ng mga anti-vaxxers: Eh yung malalang side effects? Meron ba?

Hindi ako magsisinungaling. YES merong nakakatakot na side effects pero 𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝟎.𝟎𝟑% 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 𝐀𝐭 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝, 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐮𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧.

So ano nga ba ang mga serious side effects na dapat bantayan sa mga batang nabakunahan?
- Hirap sa paghinga dahil sa possible severe allergic reaction
- Pamamaga ng mukha at lalamunan dahil sa possible severe allergic reaction
- Kumbulsyon dahil sa mataas na lagnat
- Pagdurugo o pagpapasa
- Panghihina

Nakakatakot ito pero tandaan: Ito ay POSIBILIDAD lamang. 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬.

Uulitin ko:

𝟎.𝟎𝟑% lamang ang nakikitaan ng nakakatakot na side effects kumpara sa up to 𝟑𝟎% na tsansang pagkamatay sa mga batang walang bakuna at nagkaron ng tigdas (According to World Health Organization - WHO).

Bilang magulang, dapat maging alerto para mabigyang lunas at atensyon agad kung may nakakabahalang side effects na mapansin.

10/08/2026

Discipline doesn’t have to sound like yelling. 🤍
You can hold boundaries and stay connected.

Instead of:
❌ “How many times do I have to tell you?!”

Try:
✨ Get close and speak calmly.
✨ Name the behavior, not the child.
✨ Set a clear, consistent consequence.
✨ Give them a chance to try again.
✨ Remember: connection doesn’t mean no boundaries.

Your child doesn’t need a louder voice.
They need a calm adult who can hold the boundary.

Gentle parenting isn’t permissive parenting.
It’s teaching without fear. 🌱

Save this for the next hard moment. 💛

05/08/2026

The goal isn't to raise children who always obey. It's to raise children who can handle life. 💛

Resilience doesn't grow from harshness.
But it doesn't grow from having no limits either.

Children become emotionally strong when they experience both:
🤍 Love that says, "You are always worthy."
🛑 Boundaries that say, "Not every behavior is okay."

When we stay calm while holding firm limits, we teach our children:
✨ Big feelings are safe.
✨ Frustration is survivable.
✨ "No" doesn't mean rejection.
✨ Mistakes can be repaired.
✨ Love doesn't disappear when someone sets a boundary.

Being loving isn't being permissive.
Being firm isn't being unkind.

The healthiest parenting happens where warmth and structure meet.

That's where resilience grows. 🌱

04/08/2026

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I am a Pediatrician and an Adolescent Medicine Specialist.

24/07/2026

Big feelings aren't bad behavior—they're opportunities to teach.

When your child is overwhelmed, they're not giving you a hard time. They're having a hard time.

Emotional regulation isn't something children magically know how to do. It's a skill they learn through thousands of moments with a calm, safe adult.

✨ Pause before reacting.
✨ Name the emotion.
✨ Validate the feeling.
✨ Hold the boundary.
✨ Model the calm you want them to learn.

Every time you respond with connection instead of just correction, you're helping build the part of their brain that will one day help them calm themselves.

Remember: We don't raise emotionally regulated children by demanding they "calm down." We raise them by showing them how.

❤️ The goal isn't children who never cry, get angry, or feel frustrated.
The goal is children who know what to do with those feelings.

21/07/2026

According to WHO, 1 in every 7 adolescents ay namumuhay na may mental health condition. Ito ang nakababahalang realidad sa panahon ngayon.

Hi! I'm Dr. Syrelle, pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist.

Naniniwala ako na ang pagpapalaki ng healthy na bata ay hindi lang tungkol sa pagpapagaling kapag may sakit. It's also about helping them build confidence, resilience, healthy relationships, at healthy habits na dadalhin nila hanggang paglaki.

Sa page na ito, magsha-share ako ng evidence-based tips tungkol sa child health, parenting, at adolescent health—para matulungan nating ma-alagaan at magabayan ang ating mga anak from infancy hanggang teenage years.

If you're a parent, future parent, o caregiver looking for practical, science-based advice, welcome! Sana samahan ninyo ako as we learn how to raise children who are not just healthy, but also confident, kind, and resilient.

1 in 7 adolescents live with a condition.

Without adequate support, these conditions can have long-lasting effects on their education, relationships, and overall well-being.

20/07/2026

Shame says, "I am the problem."
Guilt says, "I made a mistake."
One attacks your identity. The other guides your behavior.

Knowing the difference can change how you heal. ❤️

Which one have you been carrying?👇

30/06/2026

ALL HANDS ON DECK. ⚓️
The Philippine Pediatric Society and the Philippine Society of Adolescent Medicine Specialists urge every community member to build a safe, nurturing environment for our youth, and be proactive against violence.