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Love & Relationships

September 18

Ogie Alcasid's Insights On Sex; How Often Should Couples Do It?

Gaano kayo ka-dalas mag-sex sa isang linggo ni mister/misis?

“Alam mo ang sabi ng pastor namin, eto totoo ‘to ha? Sa mag-asawa, kailangan, at least, 4 times a week,” Ogie Alcasid gamely reveals during a conversation with members of the entertainment media on September 13.The Ultimate Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid recently spoke
Big Kids

October 24

Comparing Your Kids Can Be Done Positively, Here's How

'When kids are always told that others are better than them, that they lack discipline, control, or ambition, they can internalize these labels and live their teen and adult lives to be so.'

You only want the best for your child but by comparing him/her to someone else, is your parenting style benefitting him/her at all? If you find yourself resorting to comparisons in the hope of pointing out a consequence of a bad behavior (i.e.
Tweens & Teens

June 22

5 Ways Dads Can Be More Involved In Parenting

It doesn't have to be expensive or a grand gesture to support your kids' development.

Fathers play an important role in the development of the whole child. Studies have shown that children with supportive fathers perform better in school.As toddlers, these children demonstrate more curiosity and initiative to explore their environment. Such involved fathers are able to
Toddler

June 10

3 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Kids Playing With Dads

It's simple to do but yields at least these three main benefits in a child's development

When it comes to anything and everything about a child, it is usually expected that mothers are more involved and have the most influence.“Tanong mo sa Mama mo,” we often hear in our childhood. “Alam ng Nanay mo yan,” and all other things.However,
Real Parenting

May 21

Science Says Spanking Is Ineffective But Why Can't Parents Listen?

“We are surrounded by a culture nourished by violence. Know you’re not alone as a cycle-breaker,” says a dad.

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Preschooler

March 14

Hindi Nakikinig Ang Anak: Expert Advice For Strong-Willed Kids

Avoid power struggles, show and tell kids you are on their side instead

If parents counted the number of times they’ve said or felt like their young child ‘does not listen’ to them, parents would not have enough fingers to count with. Especially parents with strong-willed, independent, and energetic kids.Getting kids to listen to their
Preschooler

February 17

My Child Sleeps Beside Me, Is It Okay?

Parents can prepare their children to sleep in their own rooms with a few steps and lots of patience

How old is too old to be co-sleeping? And why are there so many warnings about it online if others say there are benefits?The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is firm on its stance against co-sleeping with children when they are less
Toddler

August 9

Mga Dapat Gawin Kapag Hindi na Gumagana ang Pagdidisiplina

Sa pagpapalaki ng anak, malayo ang mararating ng mahabang pasensya at pag-iisip na malawak.

Walang patutunguhan ang paninigaw natin sa ating mga anak kapag matigas ang ulo nila. Kung naitatama man nito ang kanilang pag-uugali, hindi rin ito tumatagal kahit pa parusahan mo sila. Mistulang hindi nila naaalala ang mali nilang nagawa at marahil, hindi mo
Health & Nutrition

July 24

Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Vitamins

Not getting enough nutrients can lead to potential health problems for you and your baby.

A new study has found that a lot of expecting moms are not getting the amount of vitamins and minerals they need. Many pregnant women are also taking excessive amounts of sodium.The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, looked into the
Money

November 4

How to Get Rich by Investing Short and Long Term Philippines

A financial planner asks parents to imagine investing like how you take a road trip.

There is no secret formula to become instantly rich — unless, of course, you were born to a wealthy family. But even then, your parents and their parents had to work really hard to achieve financial success. Forbes says financial success is
Toddler

November 4

Digital Addiction Symptoms and Effects on Brain and Behavior

Brad Huddleston believes that children under the age of 12 should NOT use technology.

Multitasking parents of today have discovered the perfect babysitter: digital screens that can engage their kids anytime and anywhere.It’s almost too good to be true how quickly a child can calm down when presented a tablet or a phone. We see this
Money

November 3

Best Money Management Attitude to Raise Money-Savvy Kids

Why is it that being wise about money sounds like a bad thing to most Filipinos?

During Smart Parenting’s "Money Strategies for SmartMoms" this month at Discovery Suites, in partnership with Insular Life, a lot of the mommy attendees laughed, nodded, and agreed, when the guest speaker and investment advocate, Aya Laraya, said Filipinos have a negative connotation about
Baby

November 3

Baby-Led Feeding, Sleeping and Caring on Demand From Birth

A baby sleep coach says babies have a secret language from birth to 3 months. You just need help decoding it.

When my son slept his first 12-hour night at 2.5 months, I decided to share this "magic" with Filipino parents, and it was the beginning of my baby sleep coaching practice over three years ago. Since then, seeing what the baby human
Baby

November 1

Skin Care for Newborn Baby Powder, Soap and Pets

The doctor also answered two other questions about baby soap and pets.

Because of how soft and supple baby's skin is, we tend to worry about what can mar that skin somehow (rashes come to mind). So our skin care becomes a lot about prevention, which isn't bad. But there are times when the
Travel

October 26

Checklist for Traveling With a Child

Make these your rules when traveling with a child by air, land or sea.

You're on a plane, traveling with your baby for the first time. Then, minutes into the flight, your baby becomes fussy and whimpers for unknown reasons. You scoop her from her seat to soothe her when you notice her skin is warm
Preschooler

October 20

Literacy Games and Activities for Preschoolers

The keys things to make your own literacy materials are versatility, re-purposing, and creativity.

I enjoyed making homemade literacy materials for my classes when I was working as a reading teacher. I liked to use eco-friendly materials because I didn’t want to stock up on things in the classroom that would eventually end up in a
Money

October 16

What to Do With Lotto Jackpot Cash Win

You just came into money that will change your life. Now how do you make that cash grow?

Let’s be honest. We all want to get rich quickly, and one proof was the long lines in lotto counters around the country these last few weeks, as the Ultra Lotto 6/58 climbed to a record Php1 billion jackpot.Now we know two
Baby

October 11

Baby Food for Constipation Homemade Recipes

Plus, what does constipation in babies look like.

I remembered sweating profusely as I tried comforting my then 7-month old baby, Sam, while she cried her heart out that one evening. As a first-time mom, I could only assume that her meltdown was due to either constipation or too much
Money

September 29

Life Insurance Baby Family Investment

It's all about timing when it comes to purchasing a life insurance for your family.

"You have a new baby? Oh, you should buy insurance for her while she's young and it's still cheap."You might have heard this sales pitch when you became parents. I remembered when we brought our firstborn daughter to her first pediatrician check-up.
Baby

September 20

Baby Grooming Clean

Baby grooming is a skill every parent needs to learn and master.

Grooming isn't something a lot of new parents think about when it comes to their baby. But they quickly realize baby grooming can be nerve-racking! Their tiny human needs a bath, nails trimmed (every parent's worst nightmare), his eyes, ears, and nose

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