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Real Parenting

July 15

Why We Should Break Mom Stereotypes

No, you should not give up everything for your child.

Welcome to Real Parenting, a space where parents can share the joys, pain, and the mess of parenthood. Want to get something off your chest? Share your parenting journey? Email us at smartparentingsubmissions@gmail with the subject "Real Parenting." Click here to read more 'Real
Your Health

March 4

Mom Opens Primal Scream Line For Those Struggling In The Pandemic

Staying at home with the kids is not always easy.

While working at home gave us the opportunity to spend more time with the family, it doesn’t mean that it’s a walk in the park. Moms especially are finding it hard to put in actual work with all the things they need
Wellness

January 5

Moms Feel Tired All The Time Because Of Emotional Labor

Don't feel guilty for wanting a break.

All moms deal with a lot of things on a daily basis, and it doesn’t just involve raising the kids. There’s running the household, managing the budget, and nurturing a relationship with your partner. No wonder mothers are always tired and frustrated.It
Love & Relationships

August 4

Mom Stress: Husbands Are The Primary Stressor More Than Kids

That's because they feel like another job.

Moms often joke that their panganay is actually their husband. While they don’t require much rearing compared to the kids, they still contribute to the stress that moms feel at home. In fact, a Today survey of more than 7,000 moms in
Toddler

June 3

How Dad Can Help Mom Out During Quarantine

Don't let her bear the burden alone.

The enhanced community quarantine really took a toll on Pinoys, especially moms who suddenly found themselves overwhelmed with caring for the kids, running the household, working from home, and becoming their child’s teacher. But on our Facebook community, Smart Parenting Village, a
Love & Relationships

March 3

Millennial Dads Don't Do A Lot Of Household Chores, Says Survey

Women still end up doing most of the household chores because it is what society expects of them.

Though millennial dads have really stepped up their game when it comes to caring for the kids, we still hear stories from exhausted moms who are at their wits’ end trying to convince their spouses to help out at home. And according
Real Parenting

November 8

Invisible Work Of Motherhood Illustrated By Fellow Mom

Before you judge, remember that what you see isn't always the whole picture.

It is indescribable how a woman’s workload increases when she starts having children. A mother is the one who normally notices and tends to everything. She is the one who plans and worries about the family. The invisible work it takes to
Love & Relationships

October 21

5 Things Stay-At-Home-Moms Really Want From Their Husbands

It’s the simple things that matter.

Stay-at-home moms do more than just take care of the kids — they worry about the family meals, the chores that need to get done, their husband and kids’ well-being, and all the other obligations that need to be fulfilled to make
Wellness

September 3

Unpaid Work by Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms

Most of the time, these extra hours, this invisible workload, goes unnoticed and uncounted.

In March 2019, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda filed House Bill 8875 or “Housewives Compensation Act,” which seeks to provide monthly financial assistance to stay-at-home moms (SAHM) whose family’s economic status falls below the poverty threshold. Rep. Salceda writes, “The State must, therefore,
News

May 15

Working Mom and Dad Challenges After Parental Leave

The survey asked over 2,000 professionals in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

While the Expanded Maternity Leave Law (EML) now allow moms longer time with their newborns, the guilt that comes with going back to work after being on leave is still all too real. According to a new survey, moms find it “emotionally
Love & Relationships

May 4

Mark Zuckerberg Invents Sleep Box for Wife Priscilla Chan

He says it’s one of the best ways he can express his love.

If there’s one shared experience all new parents go through, it would be the sleepless nights that come with raising young kids. As it turns out, even the richest parents cannot escape this fate. Just ask the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg,
Love & Relationships

April 18

Emotional Labor of Moms in Heartbreaking SP Confession

The reason why I was here, at home, is so he won’t need to worry about anything but work.

Motherhood can be a lonely job, made worse by doubts a mom has about her parenting skills. She knows there is no such thing as a perfect parent, but it doesn't give her solace when she makes mistakes.What has helped many of
Real Parenting

October 8

Working Mom Guilt of Pepsi CEO

The road to the top came with a huge number of sacrifices.

Working moms know the struggle of balancing career with time for family. In fact, there is no ‘hack’ to work-life balance, as real moms point out in one of our articles. What is important is you don’t lose sight of your priorities even
Baby

September 24

Stay-at-Home Moms Hardest Job Survey

A new survey of 1,500 parents in the UK reveals what they didn't expect in their first year as mom and dad.

The next time someone says, “Ah, nasa bahay ka na LANG pala,” you now have the best comeback: staying at home with kids is even harder than going to work, according to a new survey. It’s especially true for new parents, who are overwhelmed with
Real Parenting

September 14

'My Husband Thinks Because He Works He Isn't Obligated to Do Chores'

A mom confesses her "invisible workload" is something her husband finds hard to understand.

The #SPconfession below came via our Facebook page. She felt compelled to write because of our story, "Moms Are Often More Tired Than Dads: How Men Can Be a Better Partner," which talks about the invisible workload many moms have. She requested her
Wellness

August 31

Let This Be Your Daily Reminder When You Feel You're About to Lose It

Look at this as a prescription when that mental exhaustion creeps in.

There are a number of reasons why moms are always tired, but a lot of it stems from the fact that they’re doing a lot of “invisible work” — also called emotional labor — without knowing it. Whether a stay-at-home mom or
Real Parenting

August 22

Moms Are Often More Tired Than Dads: How Men Can Be a Better Partner

Husbands may not readily understand what it is and wives are often exhausted of trying to put it into words.

We don't think anyone will argue with us when we say that mothers and wives do a lot of “invisible work” when it comes to raising a family. Termed as emotional labor, it’s part — and often a large chunk — of the

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