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Real Parenting

September 12

Hindi Ako Favorite Ni Lola | Smart Parenting

This #SPConfession is from a mom who was raised by her lola.

“Grabe pala talaga ang trauma. Kahit matagal na, bumabalik. I am already 27 years old, married, with two kids. Bumalik ako ng province namin without my husband because he is working. Kasama ko ang mga kids para magbakasyon for a month at
Real Parenting

May 23

What Are The Effects Of Grandparents On Their Grandchildren?

We asked a psychologist her insights on to know the impact of grandparents in children’s lives and vice versa.

“Mas mahal pa niya ‘yung apo niya, kaysa sa akin na anak niya!” Relate much? Me, too! Ever since my son was born, I felt like my parents adored him more than they do me. He is their first apo, after all,
Baby

August 22

10 Ways Fathers Can Deepen Their Relationship With Their Children

Welcome to the wild ride that is fatherhood! Here's what you can do starting from pregnancy.

When mothers see two faint lines on the pregnancy test, it's usually them who are “burdened” to learn about motherhood. Though Dads are ecstatic about the news, there are few guides on “How to become a Daddy” than those of entering motherhood.Below
Health & Nutrition

August 10

Afraid You Don't Have Maternal Instinct? Your Husband Can Help!

A study says a father's genes can influence the quality of care a newborn receives from his mother.

If it takes two to make a baby, then that partnership ideally remains unchanged as the baby grows up up. Yes, the mom breastfeeds, for example, but dad can help in nursing (we always say it is a family affair). There is
Real Parenting

September 2

Get Down on Your Child's Eye Level When You Talk to Him

It's a simple parenting trick that shows him you are listening and he is important.

Want to connect with your child more? Here’s a simple parenting trick you can start doing: when talking to your little one, kneel or squat down to his eye level.Being on the same eye level with your child helps him feel safer
Love & Relationships

February 18

Advantages of Small Family Size

For families with just one or two kids, less is more!

Photo from newportrichey.suntoyota.comIsn't it a bit annoying when you've only given birth and yet some family and friends already ask you when you're going to try for another baby? Well, for starters, it's not their business to know (okay, it's probably just small
Real Parenting

September 10

4 Things You Know If You Don't Hire a Tutor For Your Child

There are a few perks to not hiring a tutor for your child.

Photo from Flick Creative CommonsWhen you huddle with other moms in your child’s school, one of the topics that will definitely come up is hiring a tutor. Sure, every mom wants the best for her children —- including wanting them to get
Preschooler

May 26

5 Expert Tips to Raising an Independent Preschooler

Fostering independence in your child should start at a young age

“Mama, can you get my toy for me?”“Help me with my shoes, please!”“I need some water, Yaya. Can you get me some?”If you’re a parent of a preschooler, the abovementioned phrases could be just a few of the many “requests for help”
News

April 12

Why Did This 9-year-old Girl Receive a Letter from President Obama?

A nine year old is empowering women with a simple but powerful handwritten letter

Sofia, a 9-year-old girl, has single-handedly revived a campaign in support of putting women on a place of honor on the U.S. $20 bill. During an activity in class when she and her classmates were to present on a historical figure, Sofia
Toddler

January 20

3 Simple and Affordable Ways to Prepare your Child for Preschool

Help your child reach his fullest potential early on with these ways you can practice at home.

In a world dominated by gadgets and constantly evolving technology, it’s still good to know that centuries-old and traditional ways of imparting knowledge to your child are still effective.In an article written by Jon Schnur for TIME, he lists several ways that
News

December 23

Study: Mother-Infant Relationship Affects Future Romantic Relationships

Find out how a child’s bond with his mother may influence his adult relationships.

We’ve shared how some studies have discovered an association between negative parenting and a child’s bad behavior. It just goes to show that how a parent raises his child has a bearing on how he interacts with the world and how he
Home

August 15

10 Reasons Why Play Is Good for Your Child

We list down some of the benefits of play time for your child’s development and wellbeing.

It’s one of any child’s rights. Play is part and parcel of a happy childhood and it’s a more multi-faceted aspect of their development than we may think. Education experts have even established centers and specialized programs just to maximize the learning
Home

July 14

Should Yaya Accompany your Child to School?

Here are things to think about when considering whether or not a yaya around is best for your child when going to school.

Working as a guidance counselor in my child’s school has led me to observe the behavior of yayas waiting within the school premises while their wards are in class. Often, they just group with other guardians while chitchatting and texting for hours,
Preschooler

July 6

How to Help your Loner-child to Make Friends

Fostering friendships among peers is crucial to your child’s social development. Here are ways to help encourage him to come out of his shell and make friends.

One of the highlights of school life is having your own circle or group of friends, but what if befriending others does not come easy to your child? What if he’s the ‘loner’ type? Here are some things you can do:1. Know
Preschooler

June 15

5 Signs your Child may be having Problems in School

Here are red flags to watch out for.

Starting school for the very first time can be an exciting and, at the same time, very traumatizing experience for your preschooler. This period of adjustment comes at a time that your child is also testing boundaries of his actions and his
Preschooler

June 2

6 Steps to Help your Child Adjust to a New School

Going to school for the first time or transferring to a new school can be an exciting and scary experience. Here are some helpful tips to ease him into this new learning environment.

School days are just around the bend! Whether a child is just about to start school or will be transferring to a new one, parents play a crucial role in prepping up their kids for the new learning environment and helping them
Home

June 1

How to Find and Nurture your Child’s Strengths

Help your child uncover his inner strengths and develop them for his fullest potential.

Parenthood is a challenge in letting go, especially for mothers, and I know this from experience. We carry our child in the womb for nine months, give birth to and care for it, hoping and praying all goes well. After all the
Home

April 12

Should I Allow Yaya’s Child to Live with Us?

If yaya comes with her own baby, would you allow her to work for you? We share some points to think about to help make your decision.

We often contract a yaya for her services regarding the needs of our own children, but what do you do if yaya “comes with a baby” --- her own baby. This is a dilemma increasingly faced by many households. How should one
Family Fun

March 11

Top 10 Activities to Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer

Is your kid all set to have a blast this summer? We give our recommendations on activities to keep him busy this vacation.

1. Create a go-to activity jarThis can be one of the very first activities you and your kids can do at the beginning of summer break. Together, write down in colored pieces of paper, activities that you think you all will enjoy.
Toddler

March 3

Does Watching Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts Influence Your Child to Become Violent?

Watching violent shows may impact negatively on your child's behavior.

These days, sports that were once abhorred and shunned for what was perceived as unalloyed violence and brutality have become quite conventional. They appear on every possible medium: film, television, video games and graphic novels.On TV, we have “professional wrestling” by way

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