Tag: consent

Tweens & Teens

June 8

Why Parents Should Ask Their Teen's Consent Before Posting Photo

Kapag pinahalagahan natin ang privacy ng ating mga anak, matututunan nila igalang ang privacy ng ibang tao.

Normal para sa mga teenager na humingi ng mas higit na privacy mula sa kanilang mga magulang.Nag-trending ang post ng aktres na si Claudine Barreto kamakailan kung saan ipinost nito sa social media ang selfie kasama ang teenager niyang anak na si
Tweens & Teens

April 17

Why We Should Ask Our Child's Consent Before Posting Their Photos

The actress and mom of four said she promised not to post it though!

Claudine Barretto shared a rare photo of her and Santino, her son with her ex-husband Raymart Santiago.The actress considers it a feat that her 15-year-old son allowed her to have a photo with him, "Wow! Finally, he agreed to have his picture
Real Parenting

April 12

Dalai Lama Dilemma: Why Kids Should Not Be Forced To Kiss Others

Kids can avoid falling prey to abuse when sex education starts at home, according to an expert

TW: abuseThe 14th Dalai Lama, a key spiritual leader with millions of followers, is at the center of controversy for asking a young boy to kiss him and “suck his tongue” in public view. Public rage is warranted, even if the move was
Toddler

January 30

This Song Will Teach Your Kids How To Set Boundaries

The lyrics also remind adults that it is not personal when kids say no to kissing or hugging, “it’s just a boundary/that's a boundary”

Do you have kids who don’t want to be hugged and kissed by relatives and are instantly branded as “masungit” or “shy”? Most Filipinos grow up needing to adjust to how older relatives and close friends of their parents want to show
Tweens & Teens

July 1

Practical Guide To Talking To Your Kids About Puberty

Parents may approach talking to boys and girls differently, but kids should understand the changes for both genders during puberty.

Smart Parenting Guide on Sex Education seeks to empower parents in raising informed tweens and teens who understand their body and their rights with the goal of protecting them from all kinds of sexual abuse.Smart Parenting resident sex education expert, Dr. Rica Cruz is a
Toddler

January 5

How To Raise Boys Who Respect Women

Teaching young boys to be responsible for their actions is a team effort, mom and dad.

In the past, we relied on dads to talk to our little boys about sex. In this day and age, it's high time we joined that conversation.Your children should be able to understand a woman's body and women's rights from a woman's
Preschooler

July 2

Private Parts and a Child's Curiosity: It's Not Sexual

Found your little kid and a playmate in a state of undress? Don't panic.

When we were young kids, watching television was a family thing. Besides the fact that most households back then owned only one TV, watching the same show ensured that adults were monitoring what shows the kids were exposed to. Thus, as necessary,
Preschooler

February 5

I Love My Body Book Teaches Kids About Consent

"It's never too early to teach children that their body belongs to them."

"Every 53 minutes, a woman or child is raped in the Philippines. Seven out of 10 victims are children."Those heartbreaking facts come from the Center for Women's Resources, according to the Power In Her Story, an independent publishing house that produces books focused
Preschooler

January 16

Stranger Danger: 3 Ways You're Not Helping Your Child

Trust your child to handle himself out on the real world on his own with your help.

As much as we want to keep our children safe in our homes, that's not parenting. There will come a time that they have to face the big world on their own. Maybe it won't happen in the near future, but it's
Preschooler

October 19

How to Teach a Child About Consent Chart

Everyday situations like giving hugs and borrowing things need consent.

We all want our daughters to grow up empowered and raise sons who are, as they say, "woke," and understand what respecting women truly means. And it starts with teaching them that people should respect their wishes if they say "no" to
Real Parenting

September 25

Raising boys to be Men | Smart Parenting

A mom talks about how she wants to raise sons to be "like the boys I've known for decades."

Motherhood can be a lonely job. What helps is having a community who cheers her on and listens to her without judgment. And that's what our "Real Parenting" section is for: a space where moms can share the joys, pain, and the
Love & Relationships

June 23

5 'Regular' Things You Experience at Work That Could Be Forms of Harassment

It's not always so obvious.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is always depicted to be so obvious and aggressive in movies: the boss suddenly puts his hand on the female employee's thigh during a meeting in his office, or he makes a not-so-subtle pass in the car
Toddler

November 24

Girl Scouts Says Avoid Telling Your Kids, 'Yakap Mo Si Tito at Tita'

The Girl Scouts makes an argument against making your daughter show physical affection when she's reluctant to do so

With the holiday season comes numerous family gatherings. During the merry celebrations, it’s not uncommon to hear parents telling their children, “O, say hi to Tito. Yakap daw!” But there may be a good reason to stop doing so, according to advice

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