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Love & Relationships

September 13

Why This Husband And Wife Are Not Connected On Social Media

A married couple of 23 years says they didn't find the need to connect on social media, so they never did. And it's been great for their relationship.

We all probably know a handful of married couples who share one social media profile and are friends with many more who have separate accounts but remain connected as online friends. Not unlikely, however, are those couples who not only have separate
Real Parenting

August 1

Pagpapalaki Sa Akin Na Hindi Ko Uulitin | Smart Parenting

Filipino parents get real about parenting styles that they would not repeat with their own kids.

Parenting is a tough job—no amount of preparation, research and studying can fully prepare you for what’s coming.We decide on what parenting approach we’ll apply, then later on evaluate and change it. Over and over again. Because we only want the best
Real Parenting

March 9

This Dad Can't Imagine Hazing In The Name Of Brotherhood For Son

This dad thinks about hazing, brotherhood, and belonging now that he has his own family

[Trigger warning: murder, violence]The following story came straight from the first-ever Smart Parenting daddy editor-at-large, and the man behind the DadbudPH Facebook community, with over 49,400 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations.
Tweens & Teens

February 23

Nikki Valdez Hindi Nahihiyang Sabihin Strict At Disciplinarian

The actress says she allows her teenage daughter space to enjoy her friends, but reminds her that she can always count on her parents.

If you grew up with strict parents, will you parent your child the same way? For Nikki Valdez, mom to 14-year-old Olivia, the answer is a mix. Nikki calls herself a strict parent but her daughter testifies that she’s quite patient. “I always
Love & Relationships

February 14

Why Having Different Love Languages Is Not A Problem

Family expert shares the secret to reigniting the spark in your relationship

For many parents, romance tends to take a backseat to child care, chores, errands and career building. A few years into marriage, the spark sometimes dulls out and one too many times, partners feel unappreciated. Dr. Gary Chapman, a marriage counselor for over
Love & Relationships

January 12

Michelle Madrigal Reveals She Had Been Unfaithful Before

Plus, Michelle shared how dating apps helped her find love.

Michelle Madrigal and her sister Ehra Madrigal revealed secrets about them in a tell-all vlog.The sisters got together for the first time since the pandemic. Ehra said she and her husband have moved to Batangas, and are enjoying the slow-paced, laid-back life
Tweens & Teens

May 28

12 Roadblocks To Listening Effectively To Your Family

Do you sound like any of these examples below? Watch out for these next time you are talking with your child.

The Philippine elections are over, but the animosity continues for many. Whether it is openly expressed or swept under the rug, this post-election hostility has caused many to drop family and friends who carry a different political point of view.Even during the
Tweens & Teens

March 30

3 Tips To Improve Your Relationship With Your Teenager

'Naging madaldal sila since natuto magsalita and then nung naging teenager na, one-liner nalang kung sumagot'

Adolescence is a difficult phase as it is the age when they start to build their own identity, question their parent's authority, and test boundaries.Since the start of the pandemic, The Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. together with the Department of Education
Love & Relationships

April 21

Make Video Calls To Your Loved Ones Count! 4 Tips To Remember

Thanks to technology, we can still keep in touch with our loved ones

Being on enhanced community quarantine has unexpectedly brought many families closer as they spend every waking hour with each other — which is good. It, however, has cut us off from the rest of our social circles, and the effect on our
Preschooler

April 16

How To Build Soft Skills Like Empathy, Cooperation, Self-Reliance

Soft skills like communication and empathy will help your child succeed in life.

Even back when they were babies, most children likely started being taught how to say words, recite the alphabet, and count, and exposed to different colors, shapes, types of animals and more. As they grow older, they are encouraged to memorize their
Your Health

April 3

Communication Boards By Group Of Pinoy Speech Pathologists

The boards come in English, Filipino, Cebuano, and Ilocano.

Some coronavirus disease or COVID-19 patients need to be hooked up to respirators that help them breathe. Others experience shortness of breath and/or weakness as their symptoms. These machines and symptoms can make it impossible for the patients to speak, making it
Big Kids

January 3

5 Habits That Disconnect You From Your Child

Keep an open communication with these tips.

One way to keep a strong parent-child bond is by building a daily dose of connection. It is not enough that we only tell them how much we love them because often, things are better with actions. But what if some of
Big Kids

November 30

Careless Words May Break Your Child's Spirit For Life

Words are powerful; use them with caution.

Being a parent is never easy. No matter how hard you try to be the ideal parent, there will surely be days when you feel like you're doing an awful job. It's not only physically challenging, but emotionally exhausting as well. As a
Love & Relationships

October 22

'Di Magkaintindihan? Why You And Your Husband Fail in Communicating

What you say isn't always what your husband hears, and vice versa. Here's how to fix it.

Relationships are complicated, just as human emotions are complicated. When we talk about relationships in the context of marriage, it gets...err.. even more complex. This “theory” is supported by a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Researchers call it the
Big Kids

September 28

9 Non-Verbal Ways That Tell Your Child You're Listening

Are you sending your child the right signal?

According to several studies on non-verbal language, body language accounts for 93% of a message. Oftentimes, children, especially those who are in their teens, don’t communicate verbally with their parents or siblings because they prefer to be cooped up in their “own
Preschooler

September 9

Bullying: Why Kids Don’t Want to Talk About It

Most children who get bullied feel too ashamed to open up about their experiences.

Bullying is a sensitive topic that most kids might feel uncomfortable talking about, even with their parents. As a result, when moms and dads try to learn more about their relationships with their peers at school, kids choose to give one-word responses
Preschooler

June 11

‘Noticing Wall’ Is a Genius Way to to Get Kids to Read and Write!

It’s an excellent way to encourage your child to open up and connect when the days are too busy.

The way we navigate our fast-paced lives as parents has an impact on our relationship with our kids. And because we want it to be a positive experience, we have conversations with our child — we try our best to ask the right questions.
Toddler

January 29

Words You Need to Avoid if You Want Potty Training Success

Those sighs of frustration will not get you anywhere if you are potty training your toddler.

We know we need to be careful of the words we use when talking to our kids. It's almost impossible to take back inappropriate or hurtful words, and your 3-year-old will remember it for sure. So to make his potty training a
Toddler

October 23

Instill Persistence and Resilience With Action Phrases

Words have an impact on your child's character development, so choose your them carefully.

Pop quiz: Which of the two statements below will encourage your little tot to help with home chores?"Please help clean up this room.""Please be a little helper and clean up this room."A study in 2014 showed that the second statement will encourage your
Preschooler

October 2

How to Talk to Your Child Without Yelling Discipline Behavior

Here are simple habits to practice to build a connection with your child, starting at a young age.

Here’s a hard truth: building a strong parent-child relationship takes work. Bridging that gap to connect with your child doesn’t come overnight. The good news? You only need to make simple changes when talking with your child every day to build a

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