"How have I hurt you?": Bettinna Carlos, nagbukas tungkol sa 1-on-1 date nila ng panganay
- Celebrity mom Bettinna Carlos took to Instagram to share photos and reflections from a special one-on-one date with her eldest daughter
- Bettinna highlighted the value of dates away from siblings and routines, using their undisturbed time to connect on an even deeper level
- To ensure there is no hidden resentment, Bettinna and her husband regularly ask their children questions like "How have I hurt you?"
- Bettinna expressed immense gratitude that despite her past mistakes as a first-time mother, Gummy continues to open up and share
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Balancing life with newborns while keeping a tight bond with growing teens requires intentional effort, and Bettinna Carlos is sharing the heartwarming lessons behind spending quality one-on-one time with her eldest.
Taking to her verified Instagram account @bettinnacarlos.eduardo, the celebrity mom uploaded a cheerful snapshot of Gummy smiling across the dining table in front of delicious burgers and fries. Bettinna shared that it marked their very first date outside the house since she gave birth to her twins, Juanito and Antonino.
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"A quick date with my panganay last week when classes were cancelled. Our first date outside the house since I gave birth. Iba pa rin talaga kapag sa labas and away from her siblings and Dad..." Bettinna wrote.
According to Bettinna, at that moment, she remembered why 1-on-1 dates are much valuable to them.
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"This moment, I remembered why intentional 1on1 dates are so valuable - they provide quality, undisturbed time to get to know our children more - how they are, where they are in their season, what they currently like and don't like, what their fears are etc..."
Bettinna revealed the direct and vulnerable questions she and her husband regularly ask their children.
"Gummy doesn't really like it when I ask her hard questions like 'How have I hurt you?' 'Is there anything I have not asked forgiveness for from you?' or 'How can I improve as a Mom?' My husband and I regularly ask these to keep accounts short. Para walang matanim na sama ng loob kasi nakakapag-sorry kami kaagad or nalalaman namin ano nasa puso nila talaga..." she explained.
During their meal, Bettinna decided to rephrase her approach to encourage open dialogue with Gummy.
"But that day I thought of rephrasing them: 'On top of your head, what is it that you like the most about me and what do you hate about me?' (She said hate was such a strong word but I used it anyway to know if there is anything about me, what I say or do that she really despises- whether ever since or recent past.) I'm thankful because she really gave me straight answers! Hehehe Answers that allow me to adjust as a mom to her at her age. Answers that enable me to support her more, guide her better."
Reflecting on the two-hour lunch, Bettinna expressed how meaningful it was to know that her daughter still trusts and confides in her.
"I'd say we had a good date. We ate and talked for 2 hours. Precious time for me. 🥰 I’m so thankful that at 15, I still have my daughter's heart, even with all my mistakes and shortcomings as a first-time mom to her, she still opens up," she concluded.
Fellow mothers and followers praised Bettinna's mindful and grounded approach to parenting as well.
Bettinna Carlos is a Filipina actress and host. She began her career at the age of 15 with GMA Network. She later moved to ABS-CBN before returning to GMA in 2012. Aside from acting, she also became the host of the cooking show Idol sa Kusina. In her personal life, Bettinna has a daughter named Amanda Lucia. She married Mikki Eduardo in December 2020, and in 2022 they welcomed their first child together, Amina Elizabeth. Bettinna has also been open about sharing her experiences as a former single mother and about her family life in La Union. She often highlights her faith and resilience throughout her life journey.
As previously reported by KAMI, Bettinna Carlos took to Instagram to share appreciation posts dedicated to her husband, Mikki Eduardo. In her heartwarming online post, Bettinna went on to praise his dedication as a partner and father. Bettinna revealed that she and Mikki have been taking the 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM shift together to split care for their twins. She shared that Mikki even took an LOA from Bible school.
Meanwhile, Bettinna Carlos had bared that an ultrasound routine meant to check for an ectopic pregnancy revealed she was carrying twins. Her OB-GYN pointed out that the embryos were not from the same egg and were likely conceived days apart, creating a noticeable difference. While Bettinna always quietly desired to have twin boys when she was younger, she never thought it was genetically possible back then.
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