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Real Parenting

January 24

Best Advice For First Time Parents From Fellow Parents

Their other tips include make time for yourself, it's okay to ask for help, and don't compare.

Maybe one of the most daunting and overwhelming situations a couple can face is becoming a parent, especially for the first time. One moment you are just a lovey dovey couple, after a while you are confused as to what you will do
News

June 19

Jodi Sta. Maria on Not Feeling Valued

People around you don't always appreciate you or what you do, and during those times, "You go back to 'whose' you are," Jodi stressed.

On her latest Paano Ba ’to vlog series, TV host Bianca Gonzalez-Intal discussed dealing and coping with one’s self when she feels lacking or doesn’t feel valued. The mom of two invited her “absolute dream guest,” actress Jodi Sta. Maria, to give advice to her followers.
Real Parenting

May 8

Best Advice for Moms From Their Own Mothers

We're sure you've heard some of these from your mom, too.

They say you never really appreciate your mother until you become one yourself. When you experience sleepless nights, endure and sacrifice for your child but feel an overwhelming love each time you hold your little one in your arms, you cannot help
Real Parenting

April 9

Advice for New Moms: 33 Honest, Heartwarming and Funny Tips

You are not alone, mom!

Preparing for the birth of your child and all the changes that come with being a new mom can be daunting. There are so many questions that run through your mind. Will I give birth safely? Will I produce milk? Will my baby
Money

August 25

Running a Small Business Is Tough: 7 Mompreneurs Share Their Biggest Lessons

With a small business, you need a plan "but it doesn’t have to be detailed and perfect.”

The rise of technology and the influence of social media has brought a lot of opportunities for people to pursue hobbies, reach dreams, and earn money without actually going to an office. That's good news for parents who want more flexibility when
Real Parenting

August 18

Dear Daughter, I'm in Awe of You and Terrified for You. Here's Why

"You are your own person, so different from me when I was your age."

To my daughter Camille Alexandra,When I found out I was going to have a baby girl, I silently prayed to God and asked Him to bless you (kind of like what Sleeping Beauty probably went through). I asked God for three angels
Health & Nutrition

August 8

The Weirdest Pregnancy Advice Pinay Moms Get ('Bakit Daw?')

Pinoys have lots of odd (and often hilarious) advice to give pregnant women.

We don't know about other countries, but the Philippines has, uhm, the weirdest pamahiin (superstitions) when it comes to pregnancy. But many pregnant Filipinas do it because it's better to be safe than sorry. And when we thought we've heard it all,
Real Parenting

June 16

How 'Momtras' Are Getting Me Through the Hardest Stage of Motherhood

The challenges of being a mom to three boys have caught this mom by surprise at this stage in her life.

I never thought the most challenging stage of motherhood to date would be year seven. That’s right — it wasn’t the period of sleepless nights of the newborn months or even the sleepless nights of having a newborn AND a toddler and,
Preschooler

September 19

We're Harming Our Kids' Future When We Do Everything for Them

Prepare your child to cope with what real life is all about.

Our parental instinct is to shield our kids from hardships we have experienced. It pains us to think of our kids going through any suffering, and we hate letting them down. But sometimes our overprotectiveness prevents us from preparing our kids to
Baby

July 4

Pinoy Moms Share Funny, Weird, and Just Really Bad Baby Advice

Some moms followed the advice -- much to their regret.

There's no escape, first-time mom. Advice will be given to you whether you like it or not. They -- your relatives, friends, friends of friends, your mom's friends -- mean well, of course. But sometimes they dole out pieces of advice that
Health & Nutrition

June 24

Advice Booklet Tells Preggos: Say No to Sex for a Healthy Baby?!

In today's "did I read that right" news, an Indian government ministry has an odd suggestion for preggos.

India's government via its Ayush ministry, which promotes traditional and alternative medicine, re-released an advice booklet for pregnant women called "Mother and Child Care." It should have received commendation for the effort. After all, according to UNICEF, the country has one of
Baby

June 14

7 Best Pregnancy and Baby Basics We've Heard From Local Experts

Smart Parenting workshops are a trove of good advice for pregnant Pinays and babies.

We've held a lot of workshops and baby showers for parents and soon-to-be parents; last year alone we had eight! Through all these, we continue to grow and learn alongside you as our guest speakers and experts shared their valuable knowledge, advice,
Labor & Childbirth

December 27

LOL! 30 Sablay Childbirth Moments by Dads

"During my labor, nag-text si husband kay Doc: 'Pakisabi kay misis kain lang ako sa carinderia."

In 2016, we tipped our hats off to award-winning actor and dad of two, Ryan Reynolds, who offered wisdom to a lot of dads out there especially those with pregnant wives. His first nugget of wisdom was when he guested on Late Night with Seth
Your Kid’s Health

October 12

6 Expert Strategies for Sleep Success: From Newborn to Preschooler

A local doctor and sleep expert shares how to set up a bedtime routine including the best moment to put your baby down to bed.

Some of our constant concerns when it comes to our kids is sleep: Are they getting enough? How is the quality of his sleep? How do you establish a bedtime routine that will stick? These were just some of the questions asked of Dr.
Getting Pregnant

September 30

Study: Having Morning Sickness Could Mean A Healthy Pregnancy

If you're having nausea and vomiting, then your pregnancy is off to a great start, says a study.

One of the common signs that you're expecting a new addition to the family is morning sickness, or feeling nauseated and vomiting. In fact, for some women, morning sickness lasts all day. It's usually felt during the first trimester of pregnancy, but
Tweens & Teens

September 26

Science Says Nagging Can Help Raise Successful Daughters

Here are five ways to nag, er, positively (we can't promise there will be no eye-rolling!)

We've said it before, and it needs repeating. Moms often nag big kids, and it is often for a good reason. It is rarely appreciated, of course, but as it turns out, our energy spent on nagging is not wasted. Research has shown
Real Parenting

September 12

17 Inspiring Parenting Quotes From Real Pinoy Moms to Live By

These real-life advice make us better parents.

As they say, life is the greatest teacher. And, no question about it, parenthood has a lot of lessons to teach. We grow from all the joys, sadness, hardships and blessings that come with raising a child. From real parents, here are
Real Parenting

August 9

17 Quick Yet Real-Life Advice on How to Be a Better Parent

Fact: Some of the best and most meaningful parenting advice out there comes from ordinary folks who happen to be parents.

With experience comes wisdom. Hence, often times, the best parenting advice comes from parents themselves. We asked you to share with us your most striking learnings about parenthood and you came up with small but powerful tips that will be invaluable to
Inspiration

July 14

This Student With Asperger's Syndrome Delivered a Powerful Graduation Speech

"I am not the best, but I am good enough."

Parents often look forward to their children's graduation as the ultimate reward for their sacrifices while putting their child through school. To be able to say "Nakapagpatapos ka na, anak" is always accompanied by relief and pride. But, if we were the
Real Parenting

April 29

No Judgments. If You're A Mom, Is There Such A Thing?

One mom shares what she has learned about passing judgment on fellow moms

Photo from markmanson.comJudgment. It’s all around us, from the eyes of everyone we meet to the more prevalent and insidious that we call social media. Everyone has an opinion, and not just any opinion, but an “informed” one (informed by whatever they

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