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Find out how Rochelle Pangilinan, Iya Villania and Camille Prats limited their kids' screen time to spend time outdoors in this 'Mars Pa More' exclusive.

If adults who are capable of keeping themselves entertained or productive amid the lingering quarantine period still suffer from cabin fever, just imagine how much worse it is for children.

Celebrity moms Rochelle Pangilinan, Camille Prats and Iya Villania / Source: Mars Pa More

It's easy to see why they would want to turn to their gadgets and escape reality through video games or online content.

However, we all know that in the long run, this will not be beneficial for their physical and mental health. That's why it's important to limit screen time and spend time outdoors too.

In a recent Mars Pa More episode, celebrity moms Rochelle Pangilinan, Camille Prats and Iya Villania shared exclusive photos and videos of their families in the Mars Sharing Group segment.

'Pepito Manaloto' actor John Feir also participated in the fun conversation.

The sharing segment began with former SexBomb dancer and Daisy Siete star Rochelle Pangilinan showing a photo of her and two-year-old daughter Shiloh spending time by the beach in Subic earlier this year.

Baby Shiloh and Rochelle Pangilinan in Subic / Source: Mars Pa More

Rochelle said, “Nainip lang kaming tatlo, so pumunta kami sa Subic. 'Tapos naghanap kami ng place na nasa shore nga, ganyan. Tapos pinalakad namin si Shiloh.

“At least, kahit man lang papaano ay may mga damo-damo at buhangin na maapakan, 'di ba? Makalanghap din ng fresh air.”

Rochelle also recalled how Shiloh loved the beach so much and didn't want to leave.

“Ayaw na niyang umalis. Binitbit na namin siya diyan kasi gustung-gusto niya 'yung tubig.

“Siyempre umiiyak siya nung paalis na kami. Sabi na lang namin, 'Babalik tayo.'”

Although it was only a quick trip, Rochelle said she loved every moment of it.

“Sa totoo lang, mars, nung nagtampisaw siya sa dagat, grabe naiyak ako.

“Kahit masakit na sa balakang kasi, siyempre, bend na bend 'yung likod mo, tinitiis ko talaga kasi 'pag gumabi na, wala na.

“So, hinahabol mo rin 'yung araw. At least naitodo ko man lang 'yung ilang minutes na nandoon kami.”

Camille Prats's husband VJ Yambao with their kids Nolan and Nala / Source: Mars Pa More

Mars Pa More host Camille Prats, on the other hand, shared an adorable video of her kids Nala Nolan doing a calamansi race.

Camille narrated, “Gusto nila maglaro sa labas. So, si Nala namitas muna ng calamansi. 'Yung calamansi na 'yon ppinagulong namin.

“Nung si Nolan pinagulong niya 'yung calamansi niya, mars, siyempre umalis na. Nung nawala na, tumingin siya sa'min tapos umiyak siya. (laughs) Kasi wala na 'yung calamansi niya.

Camille then emphasized the importance of getting kids to play outdoors amid the pandemic and also while they're young.

“'Yung outdoor play, tapos with little things, kahit without anything, puwede kayong mag-enjoy tsaka maglaro. So 'yon 'yung sinisikap namin ni VJ to do for the little ones.

“'Yung ano pa rin enjoy running kahit takbuhan, mapagod, mapawisan, madumihan, okay lang 'yan kasi that's what being a kid is all about.

“Kasi sa panahon na 'to, mars, wala, gadgets na talaga ang nasa paligid natin. So, kailangan nating mag-effort to give them a different option and a different thing to do.”

Mars Iya Villania couldn't agree more with Camille and revealed that she has actually forbidden her kids to use gadgets completely.

Iya said, “Tinanggal ko na nga 'yung option ng gadget, e. Tinanggal ko na! Kasi iba. Mars, dati parang sige na, I'll give him two hours, I'll give him three hours. Pero I really feel it affects their behavior.”

Rochelle then shared how she also tries to limit Shiloh's screen time.

Since daughter Shiloh gets mad whenever Rochelle grabs the iPad away from her, she has to ask her child to give it to her in a nice and sweet tone.

“Hinihingi ko sa kanya. 'O, finish na. Give that na. Tapos eat na tayo and then we will go outside na.' Ginaganun ko. (laughs)”

'Pepito Manaloto' actor John Feir jokes about having tantrums / / Source: Mars Pa More

Actor John Feir then joked about how he also gives his wife the attitude when he's asked to limit his screen time.

John said, “'Pag pinapatay ng misis ko 'yung PlayStation, nagta-tantrums ako, e. (laughs)”

Iya then shared a video of husband Drew Arellano taking their kids Primo, Leon, and Alana on a quick stroll in their neighborhood, while all three of them were in a wagon.

The Arellano kids taking a quick stroll in a wagon / Source: Mars Pa More

Iya said, “Siyempre, just like you, guys, ganun talaga 'pag may anak. 'Yung gusto mo talagang kung ano mang opportunity 'yan na puwede mo silang ilabas, ilalabas mo sila.

“Dream ko kasi talaga 'yon na ipagsama-sama silang lahat sa isang wagon. And it's so nice when they're all sitting there. When I look at them parang 'Wow. Tatlo na sila.'”

You can watch the full conversation and the cute videos of Mars Iya and Camille's kids in the Mars Pa More video above.

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For more exclusives like this, tune in to Mars Pa More from Monday to Friday, at 8:45 a.m. on GMA-7.

Viewers abroad can also watch Mars Pa More via GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

And for more lifestyle content, head out to GMA's Lifestyle page.

Take a look at the cute photos of The Arellanos in the gallery below.