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Holidays

December 15

Mom Writes Tribute To Late Lola In Time For Christmas

On their first Christmas without their grandmother they fondly called Nanay Baket, a mom vows to continue their family tradition.

It's almost Christmas, and while everyone here in the Philippines is either stuck in traffic, busy shopping for last-minute gifts, or preparing the menu for Noche Buena, Glendale Coloma shared with Smart Parenting a tribute to her late grandmother, Anastacia Padilla whom
Love & Relationships

May 26

Lawyer Shares Inspiring Bar Journey With Her Marino

She revealed she didn't pass the bar on her first take.

In a world that is full of hurt and dishonesty, this couple's story shows how genuine kindness and selfless love trumps all evil. It is a testament to how love can withstand the test of time, distance, and failures.Atty. Charley Marie De
Love & Relationships

November 22

To My 'Ninang Sa Kasal' Who Had An Affair With My Husband

An #SPConfession from our inbox.

Motherhood can be a lonely job. What helps moms is a community that listens and gives voice to their joy, fears, and pain. She isn't always looking for answers — sometimes, it's about crying and screaming at the top of her lungs
Real Parenting

October 18

How To Balance Becoming Teacher Mommy This Pandemic

This teacher, who is also a single mom, writes how she is coping with work-life balance.

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May 30

How To Make A DIY Formula 1 Race Car

Iniregalo niya ito sa birthday ng kanyang anak.

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Labor & Childbirth

May 17

First-Time Mom Shares How She Experienced Discrimination After CS

Ikinwento ng isang first-time mom ang mga naranasan niya sa kanyang panganganak.

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Home

May 13

DIY Shabby Chic Decor Ideas

Because she finds it hard to let go of the pieces, she created a whole new look for them!

I'd like to share with you my DIY projects during our home renovation last year.I've been reading a lot of posts on being a hoarder. I can relate kasi I myself find it really hard to let go of things. It is
Labor & Childbirth

May 13

Giving Birth In The Middle East: Pinay Nurse Shares Her Story

She and her husband are nurses in the Middle East.

My husband and I, both nurses working in the Middle East, found out we were expecting mid-October 2019 while spending our yearly vacation in the Philippines. We decided we would come home in May 2020 for our baby’s delivery in mid-June 2020.My
Labor & Childbirth

May 8

This Mom Shares She Almost Gave Up On VBAC During Painful Labor

Mom pulled through and managed a normal spontaneous delivery.

Editor’s Note: This essay is a submission from a reader and is intended for information purposes only. It does not substitute a doctor. It is vital to consult a medically trained professional for advice that suits your needs.I gave birth to my
Love & Relationships

April 14

#SPConfessions: My Mother-In-Law Compares Me To My Sister-In-Law

Ikinukumpara niya ako sa sister-in-law ko at kahit sa kanyang ibang in-laws.

Maraming mga pagkakataong hindi nagkakasundo ang nanay at ang mother-in-law. Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, lumalabas na ang pagiging over-involved ng mother-in-law ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit nagiging mahirap ang relasyong ito.'Yan ang malimit na makita naming daing ng mga nanay
Real Parenting

April 12

#SPConfessions: Mahal Ko Ang Anak Ko Pero Para Akong Robot

Ang hirap kumilos. Ang hirap huminga. Everything inside the house felt toxic.

Ang kwentong ito ay hango sa isang tunay na #SPConfessions na ipinadala sa amin. Ang ilang mga detalye ay bahagya naming binago upang bigyang proteksyon ang nagpadala nito. I wanted to work my way into being a mom. I was beginning to, but
Labor & Childbirth

April 9

Having A C-Section Does Not Make You Less Of A Mom

A mom's message to her fellow C-section mothers: how a baby is brought to this world doesn't matter.

Dear Momma,I know how you feel.The morning after your Cesarean delivery, you are encouraged to shift positions, to lie on your left or right side. Even this little movement hurts. It feels like there are a thousand dull knives stabbing you over
Fitness & Nutrition

April 9

How This Mom Achieved Her Goal Weight

Paano naabot ni mommy ang kanyang weight goal.

Editor's note: Mahalaga na kumunsulta sa iyong doktor para sa medical advice na bagay sa pangangailangan mo. Palaging humingi ng payo ng isang doktor at nutritionist pagdating sa diet o exercise kung buntis at breastfeeding.Mayroon ka bang fitness journey na gusto mong
Fitness & Nutrition

March 19

Mom's Healthy Way Of Losing Weight After Stopping Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet may be effective to lose weight, but it's not a long-term solution.

If you're a new mom, you'll know that it might take a while before you can take photos of yourself again. So, I didn't realize how much I've changed until a couple of years after giving birth.As I stared at this unflattering
Your Health

March 9

My Partner Died Because Of Gallstones

He was healthy except for having occasional abdominal pains that would come and go.

Losing a loved one is devastating, more so if it happens suddenly and unexpectedly. For Dr. Leari Palma, one of our SmartParenting.com.ph readers, the loss is even more painful as her partner passed away while she was pregnant and on her third
Real Parenting

March 8

This Mom's Heartfelt Letter For Her Firstborn Will Make You Cry

Being a mom can be difficult and exhausting, but it's worth it.

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February 26

Why You Should Stop Comparing Your Child To Other Children

Ikinwento ng isang ina na nagkamali siya dahil ikinukumpara niya ang mga anak niya.

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February 25

My Daughter Has Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

"It would have been easy to help my daughter if her disability is one of those I work on every day."

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February 25

How To Raise A Book-Lover

Tiyak mahihilig sa libro ang anak mo sa mga paraang ito.

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February 20

Teacher-Nanay Tells Fellow Parents: 'You Are Doing Enough'

Do not be discouraged.

It's an understatement to say the COVID-19 pandemic has made life tougher and more challenging. Everyone's ability to survive was tested.The education sector was one of the prime groups that had to make major adjustments. The pandemic affected not only the educators

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