Saab Magalona gets candid about raising a 'curious kid' like Vito

• Saab Magalona shared a candid look at her life as a mom to her curious son, Vito
• She admitted that while raising a "curious kid" sounds beautiful, it can be quite overwhelming
• The celebrity mom shared tips she uses to keep herself grounded, such as resisting the urge to say "no" immediately
• Aside from this, she emphasized the importance of letting children explore the world without being overprotected

Raising a child is never a walk in the park, and Saab Magalona is keeping it real with her followers.

In a recent Instagram post, the musician and podcaster shared her experiences with her son, Vito, who is currently in a very active and inquisitive stage of childhood.

Saab didn't sugarcoat the daily grind of motherhood. "Raising a curious kid sounds beautiful but it’s not as easy as you’d think," she admitted.

She described Vito as being at a stage where he questions everything, wants to touch and try everything, and expects everything to happen "now na now na" like most kids.

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While she loves his energy, Saab confessed that it can sometimes feel a bit much. To help other parents—and herself—she listed a few reminders. One of her biggest tips is to "resist the automatic urge to say no."

She explained that even if doing chores alone is faster, she tries to say "yes" to Vito’s offers to help if possible. She also encouraged others to let their kids explore and to avoid the trap of overprotecting.

"Try not to overprotect (honestly, the hardest)," she shared, adding that "curiosity grows when they’re free to try."

Saab’s honest reflection resonated with many parents who find themselves in the same boat. By focusing on what she can control and giving Vito the space to learn, she’s helping him grow into a confident young boy.

Saab Magalona is a Filipina singer, actress, and entrepreneur, best known as the daughter of the late Francis Magalona, the 'Master Rapper' of the Philippines, and Pia Magalona. She is a member of the indie pop-rock band Cheats, where she serves as one of the lead vocalists. Saab first gained public attention through her appearances in youth-oriented TV shows. Over the years, she has built a strong presence both in the entertainment industry and online. Beyond performing and writing, Saab is also a podcast host and an advocate for mental health awareness. In her personal life, she is married to musician Jim Bacarro, and often features her family life in her content.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Saab Magalona is one proud mama because of her son. Earlier, Saab posted a cute video of her son, Vito, performing. In her post, Saab revealed it was Vito's "first night-time gig." Needless to say, many were impressed by Vito's skills in the clip, with some leaving positive comments in Saab's viral post.

Meanwhile, Saab Magalona earned praise from netizens for her honesty about her struggles. Earlier, Saab held an online Q&A where she got asked about fear and anxiety. She addressed this, sharing how it used to manifest in "being so unproductive." However, her questions after learning how to process such feelings, was lauded by many.

Source: KAMI.com.gh