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Toddler

November 5

Daycare Benefits and Centers in Makati, Quezon City, Ortigas, BGC

A mom shares her experience with daycare and why it's an ideal setup for working parents.

For a year now, my husband Third and I have been working full time, and my son, Fourth, who is now 2 years old, never had a nanny or yaya to look after him. We were really uncomfortable with the thought of having
Preschooler

October 31

Benefits of Being Scared on Your Child's Development

Let your child watch or read age-appropriate scary stories and movies. It's all good!

There are parents who steer their kids away from scary costumes with the notion they may get scarred for life. But a scare or two, from reading scary stories or donning costumes to watching age-appropriate horror movie, may not hurt your toddler
Getting Pregnant

October 16

Miscarriage Causes and Signs How to Avoid in Early Pregnancy

It's hard to pinpoint what leads to a miscarriage, but there are factors that can lower your risks.

There’s nothing more life-changing than a pregnancy, except perhaps, a miscarriage. It’s one of the most common fears a woman has the moment she finds out she’s pregnant. Pregnancy loss has devastating effects on a woman — it can change how a
Baby

September 7

Premature Baby Care | Smart Parenting

A premature baby needs his parents more than anyone else.

An estimated 15 million premature babies are born every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and prematurity is still the leading cause of infant death globally. The Philippines is one of the top 10 countries with the highest premature births, which
Baby

August 29

5 Simple Yet Most Effective Ways to Fire Up Your Baby's Brain Development

Your baby is born with more neuron cells than you —she is ready to learn!

It is an established fact that brain development is fastest during the infancy period, up to three years old. Yes, it’s true — babies are intelligent already!Studies show that a healthy baby is born with 100 billion neurons (twice more than in an
Baby

August 14

PH Law Mandates Every Filipino Newborn Go Through a Hearing Test

Yes, the newborn hearing screening test is mandatory.

Did you know that the law requires all Filipino babies to get tested for their hearing? It's mandated under Republic Act 9709, or the "Act That Establishes the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening for the Prevention, Early Diagnosis, and Intervention of Hearing Loss."
Preschooler

August 7

The Sounds Your Child Should Be Able to Make: An Age-by-Age Guide

Speech sound development is when we make speech sounds using the mouth, lips, and tongue.

It is normal for toddlers to say some sounds the wrong way because some do not develop these speech sounds until he is 4, 5, or 6 years old. You'll hear them replace the letter R with a letter W (saying "wabbit" instead
Toddler

July 27

How to Spot a Physical Developmental Delay (4 to 24 Months)

Delayed physical development can point to serious conditions. Check on your baby with this guide.

Though your baby's doctor checks your child's developmental growth at every check-up, you need be vigilant in observing red flags that point to physical developmental delays, which can be a sign of a serious health condition.“Physical developmental delays are when children aren’t doing
Your Kid’s Health

July 19

Dengue Symptoms in Children: How You Can Spot the Warnings Signs

Mom and dad, kids are most at risk of dengue. Here's everything you need to know.

Dengue takes the lives of many every year in the Philippines and the Department of Health (DOH) continues to urge families to take measures in the prevention of the mosquito-borne illness. Knowing the dengue symptoms is crucial for parents to avoid this potentially life-threatening
Preschooler

July 5

How to Be a Good Parent: 5 Secrets From the Longest Study on Human Development

As it turns out, you can break good parenting down into five practical tips.

From the longest study on human development, which spans over 70 years and involves more than 70,000 children, Helen Pearson sought to find out what more parents can learn from scientific research — this time on how to be a “good parent.”Pearson is
Toddler

July 3

13 Warning Signs of Speech and Language Delay (Birth to 3 Years)

You think your child is just a late talker. Here's when it might suggest speech and language delay

Every child develops at his own pace. Some walk or talk early, while others need more time to hone a skill. But perhaps one of the most worrisome for parents are "late talkers" because it suggests speech and language delay. If you
Baby

July 2

Raising a Smart and Healthy Baby: The A to Z Guide to His First Year

An alphabetical guide to everything you need to know about being a new parent

From A to Z, here's a guide on what you need to know and keep in mind when it comes to baby care, encouraging maximum growth potential, building your parent-child bond, and more!A is for anticipating (what your baby will need)Welcome to
Health & Nutrition

June 28

8 Essential Steps to Get You Ready Two Months Before Baby Arrives

Preparation for motherhood takes months before your actual due date

The first few days of motherhood are ones that you're never going to forget. You could experience a rush of love unlike anything you've felt before — as well as overwhelming exhaustion. As you and your partner adjust to your new life
Health & Nutrition

June 26

A Complete List of Vaccines That Are Safe for Pregnant Women

It is based on the immunization guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Protect yourself and your soon-to-come little one, mom. For the first time, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released a one-page immunization guidelines for pregnant women. The recommended vaccines can protect the mother from serious illness while she’s pregnant or “provide fetal and
Toddler

June 21

How to Deal With Toddler Tantrums in Public (You've Got This, Mom!)

Dreading a meltdown at a mall? Deal with your toddler's tantrums with these practical tips

Dealing with tantrums at home is difficult enough, so handling them in public can fluster even the most composed parent. It's often the judgmental eyes that makes you lose your cool. Take a deep breath, remind yourself that you’re a good parent,
Preschooler

June 5

Hug - Affection Will Never Spoil Your Child | Smart Parenting

Never be afraid to hug your child more. Here are four ways to make it a part of your daily routine

If we could, we would keep our children close to us forever (raise your hand if they still sleep in your room and they're 5 years old). And while at some point we need to let them go, there is one parenting
Home

June 3

How to Stop Your Yaya from Texting and Using Facebook on the Job

Five basic tips for talking to caregivers about your mobile phone rules.

It used to be that the worst thing a yaya would do was raid the refrigerator. But this was before texting, social media, and emojis. Today's caregivers, whether parttime or full-time, sneak — or outright flaunt — something many of us parents
Baby

May 26

Baby Sleep Guide: What to Expect During Your Baby's First Year

There are windows of opportunity to lay the foundation of getting your baby to sleep on his own.

When can I start to work on sleep with my baby? When is it too soon or when is it too late? These are the most frequent questions I get from parents who come to me for help with their baby’s sleep. Much
Baby

May 18

Paglulungad: Why Baby Spits Up and When to Worry About It

Half of all babies spit up during the first three months of life

Pinoy parents call it paglulungad — when your baby spits out the milk you’ve just fed her. But, why exactly do babies spit up and should you be worried about it? Here’s a quick guide to put you at ease:Why babies spit
Labor & Childbirth

May 16

4 Positions for Sex After Childbirth

Whatever position you and partner decide on, remember to take sex postpartum nice and slow.

While most preggos enjoy pregnant sex, it's a different scenario after giving birth. Whether you had a C-section or vaginal delivery, doctors will advise you to hold off the sex until six weeks have passed postpartum. No exception. After all, it's a safe

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