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Big Kids

August 30

5 Ways Dads Can Help Kids Learn And Love The Filipino Language

A list of things Dads who may be struggling to teach their kids Filipino can do to help them use and appreciate the language.

If you are like most dads in the Philippines whose kids are exposed to English at home, in school, and with the media they consume online, chances are, English has become their first language and you are having a hard time helping
Real Parenting

August 4

Nonito Donaire Talks About Generational Trauma | Smart Parenting

Nonito's revelations show that seeking parental approval doesn't diminish with age or success.

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August 3

An Open Letter To All Girl Dads | Smart Parenting

A dad reminds that fathers have more influence on their daughters than you think

Dear #GirlDad,Nine years into fatherhood, I can confidently say that being a dad to a daughter has had its fair share of moments of joy, pride, and amazement. But there have also been moments of challenges, anxiety, and fear. In writing you
Real Parenting

July 17

Open Letter To Dad Who Doesn't Help Out | Smart Parenting

An open letter to dads who may need a little push to become involved fathers.

There have been many studies that have shown that when fathers are more involved in parenting, their kids do better and are happier. This is because dads can play a big role in the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development and well-being
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June 20

This Dad Said No To A Dream Job To Prioritize His Children

A dad explains why he gave up a lucrative job to ensure his child's growth and development

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Inspiration

June 19

I Came Out To My Dad Who’s A Pastor, His Reply Stunned Me

A young man remembers hearing his father preach about people who 'deserved to be in hell'. How could he confess that he might be one of them?

I have always looked forward to Sundays when I was a kid. My dad was a pastor and that meant I would get to see my Sunday school playmates and learn about the Bible and Jesus. It is safe to say I
Real Parenting

June 19

Dads We Love: 14 Adorable Gestures Dads Should Try Doing Too

We look back at the cutest and craziest things these dads have done for their wives, children, and families, with the hopes of inspiring other fathers to do the same.

Whether it's enthusiastically wearing a fairy costume for their kids or going above and beyond to create a community for fathers, we truly appreciate the big and small gestures made by our husbands and dads.This Father's month, Smart Parenting, the Philippines' number one
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June 18

Why Is Father's Day Important To Dads

A dad celebrates his fellow hands-on and involved fathers

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 55,000 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations. We want to
Real Parenting

June 16

Letter To A New Dad

"Don’t worry, you will get better at it as the days and months go by and sooner than later, you will find your rhythm"

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Family Fun

June 8

Checkout Dadfest, An Event For Dads In Celebration Of Father's Day

Dadfest is happening this June 10 and 11 and is open to dads, their families, friends, and non-parents

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 55,000 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations. We want to
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May 27

Smart Parenting And Kumu Partner For Father's Day Billboard

Now you can tell the whole metro: Tatay ko 'yan!

“Wala ka sa tatay ko!,” we often hear and say whenever we feel like ‘bragging’ about our Tatay, Daddy, Papa, Itay. “Tatay ko ‘yan!”, “That’s my Daddy!” As parents, we would like to hear these from our children as they express how
Real Parenting

April 4

Meet 11 Smart Parenting Dad Squad 2023

This tribe of dads is making a statement: there's more to being a father than providing for the family.

In celebration of Smart Parenting's 20th year, we are launching the 11 dads who have been redefining what fatherhood means for Filipino families. Often given the role of the breadwinner and provider, get to know this new breed of dads who say that being
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February 8

This Bill Seeks To Increase Paid Paternity Leave To 30 Days

Under this bill, all working fathers regardless of their employment status may avail of this leave credit.

Recent studies have shown that a longer paternity leave for fathers may result in positive outcomes for the family's health and relationship. Any move to make this happen is good news for every Filipino family.A lawmaker wants to increase the fully paid paternity
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January 19

Doug Kramer Has Bilins And Promises For Only Son Gavin

Doug and wife Chesca's bunso recently turned 10 years old.

Doug Kramer turned nostalgic as his and his wife Chesca Garcia's youngest child and only son Gavin turned 10 years old on January 15, 2023."0-10 just like that!" Doug said in an Instagram post showing past and current photos of him and
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January 11

Consider Best Interest Of Child If Parents Are Broken Up

The actor says in such a setup, it is the child who suffers when she cannot see both parents

Solo parent Carlo Aquino recently made headlines because he confirmed his new love interest, Charlie Dizon, but it isn't the public's comments that bother him. It’s being unable to see his daughter Mithi since November. At a recent presscon for his new movie
Special Occasions

January 2

Tili Bolzico Turns 3 With A Non-Instagram Worthy Cake, We Love It

She celebrated with a swimming party, a cake with everything on it and some good old fashioned lechon!

Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff’s eldest daughter Thylane just turned 3! On both their Instagram accounts, the celebrity parents share a few photos of her celebration and a short message for their daughter.“Happy birthday to our first love! Your 2022 was pretty
Real Parenting

December 30

What Is The Bare Minimum For Fatherhood?

This dad says the bare minimum as fathers should be to be kind to each other. Simple lang, pero bakit mahirap?

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 45,000 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations. We want to
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December 19

Cute Moments Of Argentina World Cup Champ Dads

Argentina makes a historic win over France, bagging the first title since 1986

Argentina won the 2022 Fifa World Cup against defending champion France, 4-2, on penalties on Sunday, December 18 in Lusail, Qatar. The winning team’s fans have been celebrating non-stop since Argentina’s victory but here are touching moments we’re melting over, football fan or
Real Parenting

December 15

What Do Dads Want For Christmas?

Ano ba ang gusto ng mga Daddies tuwing Pasko? Here's what the dads of Dadbud PH say.

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 45,000 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations. We want to
Real Parenting

November 22

Tear-Jerker Video Of Dad Hugging His Son Will Melt Your Heart

When your parent is your safe space.

People often talk about maternal instinct, but we shouldn't exclude dads from having that same strong sense of intuition about their child's wellbeing. We saw this on full display in a home CCTV footage that has been warming the hearts of many

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