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January 4,2026

Four mothers on presence, patience, and raising children with purpose

- JANE KINGSU-CHENG

Parenting this 2026

NIKKI GIL-ALBERT, mom of Maddie, 4, and Finn, 8

The world is moving at a faster pace, which means that parenting today often calls for greater intention, presence, and patience than ever before.

For Martine Cajucom-Ho, Nikki Gil-Albert, Pauleen Luna-Sotto, and Stephanie Zubiri, the focus is no longer on doing everything perfectly, but on showing up with intention. From offering grace and staying curious to practicing deep presence and attunement, these four mothers share the values guiding how they parent today. Their reflections are gentle reminders that sometimes, the most meaningful gift we can give our children is simply to be fully present as we step into 2026.

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