Lotlot de Leon bares dreams, lessons, and relationship as a mother to Diego

Children’s future success is something may be impossible to determine. After all, only they can choose the path to take. But there are actions and practices established by parents that can set them up for good things in life. This is what Lotlot de Leon and son Diego Gutierrez shared in an episode of Magandang Buhay.

Join the Magandang Buhay momshies as they learn from Lotlot's parenting style that helped her raise hard-working achievers.

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She focused on education. Famous even before they were born, the Gutierrez kids are expected to follow their parents' footsteps in showbiz. Lotlot acknowledged this inevitable path, but she made it clear that her kids must finish their studies first before joining showbiz.

She discusses things with them. Lotlot established a balanced relationship with her kids wherein they're confident enough to open up to her whether about work, emotions, anything, while keeping mutual respect. Moms will sure relate to Lotlot's story about Diego's girlfriend confession!

She pushes them to work hard. While it's easy to assume that their illustrious family name has propelled Diego and sister Janine Gutierrez to popularity, truth is they worked hard for what they have, because mom taught them to. Lotlot shared her biggest piece of advice to Diego and Janine about showbiz life, which is to do their best in every project. She said attitude and skills, and never the connections, will determine their success.

She spared them from her past conflict with ex-husband Ramon Christopher "Monching" Gutierrez. A calm and consistent co-parenting really does wonders to a child's growth.

Momshies and anakshies alike will sure learn from Lotlot and Diego's close relationship. Be sure to tune in to this episode of Magandang Buhay The Podcast hosted by Jolina Magdangal, Melaai Cantiveros, and Judy Ann Santos.