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Preschooler

June 6

Mimamoru Approach When Your Kids Are Always Fighting

Mimamoru is a "hands-off" approach to solving fights among children in Japan.

Moms and Dads, when your toddlers fight, what is your first reaction? If your answer is “try to stop the fight” with one or both children ending up saying sorry, it’s how most parents around the globe will handle it.In Japan, however,
Preschooler

July 22

How To Build Good Character Traits

"Children need their parents to tell them what’s right and wrong until they're 12 years old."

Building good character among children does not happen overnight. It takes time, consistency (and repetition), wisdom, and modeling on the part of the parents. Being with our children 24/7 during this pandemic gives us an opportune time to plant the seeds of
Preschooler

December 1

Gift for Your Child That Will Last a Lifetime

These are inspired ways for families to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the season — and beyond.

It happens every holiday: You're so caught up in the shopping, traveling, cooking, and planning that you forget to focus on the stuff that really counts. From honoring family traditions and treasuring togetherness to practicing compassion and counting your blessings, the real
Toddler

November 5

Overindulging Kids Will Raise a Selfish Generation

Overindulgence is not doing your child any favor, especially when he becomes a grown-up.

Parents know that when faced with a child having a meltdown being calm is key. But the fact is, it is easier said than done, especially when the tantrum is happening in public. So, it is very tempting just to prolong the
Preschooler

November 5

Helicopter Parenting Effects in Child Development

Kids are burned out and breathless from their parents' expectations. How did it come to this?

Raising children is an enormous responsibility from the moment they are born until they come into their own —in fact, we don't really stop being a parent. But our desire to be the best mom or dad can backfire. How?In TED Talks,
Preschooler

June 4

Spending Time on Gadgets or Watching TV Isn't Always Bad

How you can make screen time a valuable time for your kids and even build character

Every parent wants to raise kids with strong character. Grateful, humble, compassionate, brave: we know these strengths lead to improved well-being, better relationships, and sound communities.Figuring out which characteristics to teach, how to reinforce them, and even whose job it is to
Toddler

April 20

Rich or Poor, You Can Raise a Spoiled Child: 10 Ways to Bring Up a Well-Adjusted One

We all love our children and want them to grow into the best adult they can be.

Raising a child is a daunting task and there will always be doubts if you’re doing the right thing. In fact, it can be so overwhelming that you get paralyzed and at a loss at what to do at times. If you’re
Real Parenting

September 29

Zoren Legaspi Wants Twins to Have 'Walang Nagbibilangan' Attitude

The actor also answers the question: Who gets the highest talent fee in the Legaspi family?

Zoren Legaspi, Carmina Villarroel, and twins Mavy and Cassy have many products endorsements, from ice cream to cars and even a drugstore. So we can’t help but wonder: who among the family has the highest talent fee? Or is the family of
Toddler

September 27

These Are 7 of the Most Precious Gifts You Can Give Your Child

Are you ready to raise a 21st century child? Give him these possibilities and experiences.

According to the famous developmental psychologist Erik Erikson, the most important years in a person’s life are his first eight years, starting from conception. For parents, the need to do right by their baby is intense pressure. They tend to do everything
Toddler

July 5

To Raise Resourceful Toddlers, Resist the Urge to 'Rescue'

This Psychologist-mom shares you need to let your toddler deal with difficult situations on his own.

If we were to ask people how they define someone who was resourceful, words like persistent, optimistic, open, confident, and solution-oriented might come to mind. These are traits we want in our kids, and if we do our jobs right, then they
Preschooler

May 15

12 Ways to Raise Your Child to Have a Happier, Successful Life

What defines success? A preschool teacher and mom shares what truly matters for your child's future.

I always loved school. I loved learning. I loved reading. I loved everything about it. I even loved most of my teachers. I became a teacher because of them. But as a student, I focused on my grades and waited for every
Real Parenting

March 30

Why I Am Allowing My Child to Fail

This mom wants to raise her preschooler to remember the joy of playing, not the dismay of losing.

Photo from PixabayIt was 4:00 P.M. on a typical Tuesday afternoon. My 5-year old Timmy and I were with other homeschooling families in a basketball court for their P.E. activity. We had the entire basketball court all to ourselves, which was great
Baby

July 15

Decode Your Baby’s Personality

Upbeat, fussy, or simply cool? Get to know your baby and learn tricks to tickle his fancy.

The moment your newborn finds his way to the nursery, he immediately falls under serious scrutiny. “Active,” “sleepy,” “fussy,” or “quiet” are some words used by family and friends to describe your baby.According to Citadel Caparas-de Castro, M.D., pediatrician at University of
Baby

August 14

Baby Brain Booster: Role Playing and Laughing

Boost your child's memory by playing this fun activity that lets you bond and play roles.

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