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January 28

Marie Kondo Gives Up Tidying After Having Third Child

Now that she has three kids, the cleaning has taken a backseat. We confess, we're relieved.

Things have changed a bit for Marie Kondo, founder of the KonMari method known for decluttering and tidying up. In 2021, she and her husband welcomed their third child and as she's revealed at a recent media webinar for her new book, she's
Big Kids

July 14

4 Tips For Teaching Kids To Do Chores At Home

Smart Parenting's Editor-at-Large gives four tips on how to teach children to do chores and learn life skills

It’s school break and, for most parents, this means keeping kids busy and active in a meaningful way. Sure, summer workshops abound online and face-to-face, but you will also want to take advantage of the long break to teach them some life
Preschooler

May 23

Three Life Skills You Can Teach At A Young Age

Don't wait until they're teenagers to teach them life skills.

When your dad is a big foodie, maybe there's no such thing as too young to cook. Erwan Heussaff recently shared his pancake recipe which daughter Dahlia Amelie made with him on camera. Erwan's recent Instagram reel shows Dahlia Amelie mixing together the
Real Parenting

April 4

5 Effective Tips To Get Your Kids To Enjoy Doing House Chores

'Kailangan mo talagang i-train,' says Mommy Cheska

“Yung mga anak ko, magaling gumawa ng chores,” Cheska Garcia Kramer, mom of three, host, and actress proudly shares. Her kids Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin are some of social media’s most loved celebrity kids. But before Cheska shared each child’s unique strength, she
Love & Relationships

August 25

Household Chores Moms Want Dads To Do Without Them Asking

A mom writes her wish list for hubbies who want to step up and pitch in.

These days, couples spend more time indoors due to the lockdown and working from home. Aside from the stress of being cooped up for a long period of time, couples also face the challenge of dividing house chores.Couples must ensure that chores
Love & Relationships

January 19

How You Treat Your Wife Has Effects On Your Kids

Paano mo ba mahalin at alagaan ang partner mo?

May nagbago ba sa pagsasama ninyong mag-asawa nang magkaroon kayo ng anak? Bahagi na talaga ito ng pagiging isang magulang. Kahit mga celebrity couples tulad nina Jim Bacarro at Saab Magalona ay magpapatunay na mas lumalalim ang isang pagsasama kapag nadagdagan na
Love & Relationships

December 19

Survey Says Dads Get More Me Time Than Moms

Agree ba kayo dito?

Malimit relate ang mga nanay sa aming online community kapag naglalabas kami ng kwento tungkol sa kakulangan nila ng pagkakataong magpahinga.Marami kasing mga nanay ang aminadong halos hindi na sila nakakapagpahinga. May mga nanay ding nagpadala sa amin ng #SPConfessions—idinidetalye kung paanong
Love & Relationships

December 1

Should Husband And Wife Split The Household Chores?

Paano nga ba dapat hatiin ang responsibilidad?

Noong mga panahong si tatay pa lang ang kumikita ng pera, automatic na si nanay ang naiiwan para mag-alaga ng mga bata at mag-asikaso sa bahay.Ngayon, hindi na lang si nanay ang kumikilos sa bahay—may trabaho man siya o wala. Malimit, shared
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November 6

The Pros And Cons Of Positive Reinforcement, According To Moms

It is a good idea at first, but it can become quite tricky in the long run.

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September 8

Mga Paraan Para Maenganyo Ang Bata Sa Mga Household Chores

Maraming aral ang mapupulot ng bata sa gawaing bahay na magagamit niya hanggang pagtanda.

Maraming aral ang mapupulot ng bata sa gawaing bahay (household chores), at makakatulong ang mga ito pagtanda niya, ayon sa mga eksperto sa child development. Malasakit, responsibilidad, at ang halaga ng pagiging parte ng komunidad ang ilan sa kanyang matututunan.Bitbit ng bata
Love & Relationships

April 27

Wife Uses ‘Point System’ To Make Husband Do Chores

Her husband found a way to use the points he earned against her!

Though we now know that chores aren’t meant to be done by women only, it still seems as if, most of the time, wives have to take on the bulk of the housework while their spouses rest at home.To address this dilemma,
Love & Relationships

January 24

Frustrated Mom To Husbands: Don't Wait To Be Asked To Do Chores

A mom close to her breaking point writes an open letter to her better half

Marriage in its real sense is a partnership between two people who promise to stand by each other, for better or for worse. But, as many wives are finding out, some husbands seem to have forgotten that this sacred vow includes household
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January 23

'Ang Swerte Ng Asawa Mo!' Netizens Admire Sunshine Garcia For Still Doing House Chores

She was all smiles as she did the laundry and after cleaning the master suite of their home

You’ll always see her all dolled up in her weekly TV show Banana Sundae on ABS-CBN, but at home, Sunshine Garcia is just like any other homemaker: she gets down and dirty — literally — with household chores. “ALL AROUND ang peg ko
Big Kids

September 5

Mom hosts job fair to teach kids to earn money

Striking a balance between giving allowances and assigning chores may be the perfect recipe for money-smart kids.

All parents strive to teach kids that having material possessions is not the most important in life. But sometimes, we can’t help but splurge on some cute stuff for them, too (so much for being a role model). But teaching them money
Toddler

August 29

Screen Time Limits: Set Rules with This Checklist

Get your kids to do more activities that do not involve gadgets.

The World Health Organization recommends just an hour a day of screen time for kids ages 2 to 4 years old. For parents with school-age or older children, they might set screen time limits and only allow access on weekends. But will
Real Parenting

August 8

Judy Ann Santos on Age Gaps, Discipline and Chores

Is it Yohan, Lucho or Luna?

“Back in the day…”That’s the cue Judy Ann Santos gives to her children Yohan, 14; Lucho, 8; and Luna, 3, that she’s going to tell them stories from her past. “Gusto nila ’yung mga stories na gano’n,” Judy Ann said. “Nakikita nila kung
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July 19

Scarlet Snow Asks Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho a Tough Question

Scarlet Snow Belo gets answers to her questions first and foremost from her parents!

Since her debut on a Belo Baby ad in 2016, Scarlet Snow Belo has captured the hearts of Filipinos because, yes, she was adorably cute. But because of her parents’ decision to share her milestones and hilarious antics on social media —
Preschooler

June 27

Responsibilities or Chores Builds Self-Efficacy in Kids

As young as they are, children can be encouraged to help out in the house!

Like adults, children feel special and needed when they are allowed to take on responsibilities. They may be young, but they get excited to help out in small ways at home because they often want to emulate mom and dad. Take advantage
Real Parenting

June 8

9 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Household Chores

Hint: Shouting isn’t one of them.

“How many times do I have to remind you to do this?”“I’m not the only one who should be doing this, you know!”“Can’t you be a bit more helpful here at home?”I don’t know about you, but I have certainly said the
Toddler

May 28

How to Make Chores Work for Toddlers

Why not make household chores a family affair?

Parents often feel their young children are not quite ready to do house chores yet, but experts say it’s better to start giving the little ones the chance to help out at home sooner rather than later. According to Offspring, children in

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