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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
Tweens & Teens

July 1

This Mom Draws on Her Sons' School Lunch Bags--Everyday!

This Filipina-Canadian talks to us about the preparation she does to make her kids' school lunches special.

Rushed mornings can sometimes (okay, often) mean school baon is leftovers from last night's dinner or, unfortunately, not-so-healthy-but-quick-to-prepare supermarket food. You hope your kids won't think you neglected them so just to be sure, you quickly leave a post-it note with a
Big Kids

May 18

9 Educational and Fun Virtual Reality Apps for Kids

Parents who grew up with View Master will want in on the action (because we did!).

Photo by Rachel PerezTwenty years ago, the term “virtual reality” sounded very futuristic. Now, your tween can probably provide you the lowdown. The most important thing you need to know is that virtual reality (VR) is now accessible not just to a
Holidays

April 1

Watch Over Your Baby With This New Gadget

Happy April Fools' Day!

Wouldn't it be nice if we could always keep an eye on our precious little ones? You know, have a tool that watches over them even when we're not there, something way more advanced than the regular baby monitors. For the peace of mind
Family Fun

February 4

Bored? Try These 7 Kid-Friendly Science Tricks At Home

Bring back the fun (and cool!) in learning.

"Learning through play" -- we've heard and read all about its positive effects on children's development. Play is actually their first language and it's through which they understand and remember lessons more effectively. As your child's first teacher, it is helpful to
Food

November 6

Weekend Recipe: Rachelle's Mini Taco Cups

Turn wonton wrappers into fun bite-sized Mexican delight

Your regular wonton wrappers transformed into adorable cups that make for the perfect nibblers. Fill them with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese for fun bite-sized taco goodness. You can also top them crab salad, chicken spread, or any filling you fancy. Enlist the
Labor & Childbirth

June 4

Photographer Documents Baby's Birth in Real Time

Using Instagram, Cate shares beautiful real-time photos of mothers in labor

Photo taken from the InstaBirthStory Instagram accountSo you’ve heard of parents hiring photographers to document labor. But have you heard of a photographer who uploads the photos to Instagram simultaneously in real time? Imagine following along a couple’s journey into parenthood by
Real Parenting

June 3

Hilarious Instagram Account Shows It's OK to be an Average Parent

Because there's no such thing as a perfect parent

Social media tricks us into thinking that everyone else is doing a far better job at being a parent. Ex- advertising creative director and mom of 2 girls Ilana Wiles wants to show the other side of the coin with Average Parent
Getting Pregnant

June 1

4 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Mom

Maybe you already want to be a mama and just don't know it yet

SCREENCAP: Life As We Know It/Warner Bros. (2010)So you've married the love of your life, gone traveling around the country/world, and pursued your passions/career/advocacies. What's next?Maybe you and your husband agreed that having kids is not on the horizon or just isn't
Family Fun

March 30

8 Heartwarming Family Movies you Haven't Seen

Discover these flicks that will surely become family favorites

If you're planning to do a movie marathon with the family this coming long weekend, consider these titles that teach a thing or two about love, sacrifice, and family: 1. The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)Cindy and Timothy Green have long
Love & Relationships

January 20

5 Hair Hacks Only Dads Know How to Do

Who said dads don't know anything about hairstyling?

Long hair + giggly twirls = A quick bun Mid-length hair + a vacuum cleaner = A neat ponyShort hair + Tie-rods = Cute pigtails Long hair + Chris Pratt = Sophisticated French braidsPixie-cut hair + bowclips = An awesome playdate with Dad!All images
Family Fun

January 3

52 Weekends of Family Fun: Part 1

Hello new year, hello new places to discover with the family! For this month, see our recommended spots for visiting.

Can’t decide where to go or what to do for the weekend? For 2013, we’ll suggest not 1 or 10, but 52 places you can take the family to, whether for a day trip or for a weekend getaway! That’s one for
Home

May 21

How to Make Household Chores Fun for Kids

Exposing kids into a culture of helping others also makes them grow up to be responsible, caring adults.

Kids these days always have “something better” to do. In their language, “something better” basically means anything and everything else they can get preoccupied with that would get them out of doing chores around the house. Who would want to wash dishes,
Home

April 18

Swim Fun for Tots! | Smart Parenting

Keep your little swimmer’s fears at bay with this step-by-step guide.

It’s not only an important skill to learn, it’s also a significant step in a child’s development, explains early childhood educator Gloria Marquez of Little Presidents Learning Palace (LPLP) in San Miguel, Manila. Learning how to swim need not be a dreadful
Preschooler

February 17

6 Ways to Make Studying Fun for Your Preschooler

Schoolwork need not be boring or intimidating for your child. Here are 6 ways to help you transform your preschooler’s studying into an all the more enjoyable experience.

Parents of schoolchildren all face the daunting task of reviewing our children for exams at least four times every year, so we know that it’s not exactly one of their favorite activities. Usually the parent expects the child to know the lesson
Big Kids

October 7

How to Make Subjects like Math Fun

Mom, contributor and childhood education An-Marie Villarin shares helpful and creative suggestions to make Math a not so daunting and an even fun subject for your big kid.

“What’s your favorite subject?” is something you often hear adults ask young children. Reading, Science, PE, Values are common answers. Very seldom do you hear Math. A child who says he likes Math always leaves me impressed because this tells me that
Preschooler

September 23

6 Games to Boost Your Preschooler’s Best Behavior

Looking for activities that are sure to keep your preschooler on her best behavior? Try out these classic games with a twist.

Your preschoolers and toddlers are at their best behavior when they’re having fun. And the best way to start teaching your kids the basics of proper social conduct is through games they’ll enjoy playing over and over again. Try these classic games
Home

September 18

Family Fun: Planning Kid-Friendly Family Gatherings

Check out this article from FemaleNetwork.com. Your children can have a blast at any family gathering with these quick and easy tips!

By Mimi TiuKids are not too keen on attending family functions, since most get-togethers require them to: (a) stay glued to their seats (thus making them appear like good, polite little children), (b) receive unwanted smooches from ancient, distant relatives (a.k.a. virtual
Real Parenting

August 18

Great Discoveries by Joanne Yu Avendano: Fun and Educational Games for Your Child

Let your child learn about the world while bonding with the family with these fun, educational games from Great Discoveries.

The Mompreneur: Joanne Yu Avendano Her Business: Great DiscoveriesWhy She Loves Being a Mom: I love being able to take care and provide the needs of my family. It’s also great when my kids appreciate us parents. The Idea: I have always
Family Fun

August 12

Weekend Activities: 5 Just for Fun Places for Your Kids

Don’t just let your kids just watch TV on the weekends. Take them out to learn and play! Here are five fun places, conveniently located in the metro!

Looking for places you can take your children to simply have fun and play the way they know how? These top five picks are sure to be a hit with kids. They’re located conveniently within or near shopping malls that are accessible

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