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Real Parenting

February 7

You Need To Know This If Your Child Wants To Be An Influencer

Does your child wants to be a YouTube influencer after watching online content? Know what he's getting into first

Your nine-year-old approaches you and declares he wants to be a YouTube influencer. Should you be scared or should you be supportive? As parents navigating how the ‘kid influencer phenomenon’ works can be complicated and intimidating. It can also raise quite a
Real Parenting

September 18

Improve Your Work Life Balance With These 4 Questions

The actress and mom of one was determined to prove that she could be successful in her career and at home at the same time—and she has!

For actress and mom Beauty Gonzalez, proving to others that she could balance family life and career was deliberate. “It was a challenge to prove to everyone that I can still balance my life, said Beauty as reported by Pep.ph.This was because
Preschooler

July 31

Vlogger and YouTuber Among Children's Top Aspirations

Instead of traditional careers, kids now aspire to have a future in vlogging.

Just recently, I asked my 8-year-old niece what she wanted to be when she grew up. “A vlogger!” she exclaimed right away. I was not surprised. For kids like her who loved to watch unboxing videos a la Ryan ToysReview and following
Toddler

February 22

What Kids Want to Be When They Grow Up Based on His Obsession Now

When you look at your child now, do you imagine what she’ll be in the future?

By the time your child turns 2, you have a pretty good idea of her personality. And according to a recent study, our personality traits don’t differ as much from our early childhood versus adulthood.So, when you are asked what you want
Toddler

January 16

Working Moms and Child Development: It's All About Quality Time

Working parents need to stop feeling guilty about their careers and its effect on their kids.

Going back to work after being on maternity leave is often a source of guilt for many working moms. They worry about missing their child’s milestones and losing time to bond with their kids. Often, they fear that being away for too
Wellness

May 1

Back in the Game: Restarting Your Career After a Long Baby Break

How to prepare yourself to climb the corporate ladder once more

Motherhood is a life-altering event. It doesn’t stop after you bring your child into the world—you will care for him, raise him, and make sacrifices, including putting your life on hold to ensure he gets the best care possible. This can include
Toddler

February 5

A Mom Who Works Should Stop Feeling Guilty, Says Harvard Study

You can trust yourself that you made the right choice.

No matter how much you tell working mothers they are doing a great job, most will tell you they carry a lot of guilt over the missed milestones or lack of quality time with the kids.Celebrity host Bianca Gonzalez said in a
Breastfeeding

May 1

'I Said Goodbye to the Job I Love to Breastfeed My Baby'

"All I’m saying is moms know they have hard choices to make, day after day, and this one was mine."

I was a 26-year-old newlywed when I found out I was pregnant. I was also working full-time as a writer, book editor, and managing editor for a hugely popular magazine under the same publishing company I joined a scant two months after
News

April 21

Beauty Gonzales Says Being A Mom Does Not Make Her 'Sayang'

Plus, Michelle Van Eimeren thanks Ogie, Regine for taking care of Leila, Camille Prats shows off baby bump for the first time, and more.

Beauty Gonzales out to prove motherhood is not a roadblock to her careerAt the presscon for her upcoming show Pusong Ligaw on ABS-CBN, the actress admitted she was scared that the pregnancy had blown away her career. "Lahat na yata ng simbahan
Preschooler

January 31

Study: Young Girls Made to Think Men Are Smarter Than Women

What this study tells us: our daughters need better role models, and, yes they can be the women in Miss Universe.

With the conclusion of the 65th Miss Universe pageant, another strong and smart woman takes center stage. France’s Iris Mittenaere is a radiant beauty, and, as her answer to the final Miss Universe question shows, she understands what it takes to become a success. For
Money

October 3

Report Ranks Bachelor's Degrees With Highest Salary Potential

We put together a list of local universities that offer the top college degrees mentioned in the report.

Your child’s college education may be a long way yet, but it's never too early to start raising your kids to love science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). And here's a great motivator: STEM degrees, particularly engineering courses, will give your child the best
Inspiration

July 26

Success After Motherhood: How Being a Mom Helped Me Find My Passion

Here's proof that motherhood can become the catalyst to your success.

Society sees motherhood as the end of your life as you know it: no more late-night partying, no more girls’ nights out, no more shopping sprees (well, for you anyway -- shopping sprees for your kids are another story), and no more
Real Parenting

May 16

Work-Life Balance: 17 Stay-Sane Tips from Real Moms

Motherhood is a balancing act, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Ann Valerie MarasiganMom of five, and yaya freeFormer grade-school teacher; mom to Brando, 12, Valerie, 11, Dominic, 10, Daphne, 7, and Reijel, 22 months1. Do everything as early as possible. “I prepare the kids’ uniforms and their baon, including my husband’s, the
Real Parenting

April 7

7 Reasons a Creative Child Will Succeed in Life

An abundance of creativity will set up your child for the future -- here's why

Photo from teachuae.comCreativity is not often the first thing that comes to mind when we get asked about the traits we want for our kids. We gush about their messy painting and praise their crooked drawing, but just how much do we
Real Parenting

February 8

7 Survival Tips for Working Mothers

So much to do, so little time? Here are tips to help you

Photo from ericayitzhak.netWhen I was a single young professional, I honestly thought that succeeding in my career and climbing the corporate ladder was the best thing that could happen in life. But when I got married and became a mom, everything changed.
Inspiration

January 31

Momspiration: How 3 Women Made a Change for the Better

One's a shop-a-holic, one is physically unfit, and the other is stressed at work. Find out how they overcame their ordeals.

From shop-a-holic to smart shopper Gie RamosBrand manager; Mom to Adriana, 5, and Andre, 3 With a high-paying marketing job that allowed her to travel frequently, Gie Ramos found herself maxing out her credit cards at outlet stores in the U.S. “I
Real Parenting

November 3

Success After Motherhood: How 4 Women Did It

These accomplished women prove that personal goals need not take a backseat even when you're a mom.

Krissie PaciaBakerMom to Laura Noelle, 1 year oldI always thought becoming a baker was a faraway dream. it never really crossed my mind that I could pursue this dream and make it happen,” Krissie Pacia confesses.Krissie spent seven years working in the
Real Parenting

July 15

How my Work Makes me a Better Mom

These high-profile moms share why they are not guilty to be away on their jobs.

“I love what I do. I stopped [working] for a while, but now that I have kids, I know that my work is a part of me that I can share with them later on. Through my work, I could show my
Home

February 14

Switching Jobs for the Family: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Having a family and raising kids is a great responsibility. And so does having a career. Here are some things to consider when weighing in a new job opportunity.

Being a mom and having a career at the same time is tough. There are days when you may want to throw in the towel and just stay home. That’s where you’re most needed, right? Unfortunately, with today’s economy and education costs,
Real Parenting

August 19

10 Tips for Working Moms

Check out these 10 handy tips from FemaleNetwork.com on how to juggle your career and responsibilities as mother.

By: Lorela U. SandovalHere’s a common scenario for working moms in many homes: you toss some eggs in the pan for fast-and-easy breakfast, prepare the table before your kids come in, leave them to eat alone while you take a shower and

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