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Family Fun

September 28

Camille Prats, VJ Yambao Play Never Have I Ever With Teen Sons

Take it from Camille Prats and VJ Yambao, who got honest with their teenage sons over a round of Never Have I Ever!

“Wala namang anak ang hindi nag-lie sa parents, diba?” said Nathan, the 14-year-old teenager of Camille Prats. The 37-year-old acrtress and mom of four could only admit that she, too, has lied to her own parents growing up, especially about where she
Preschooler

July 21

Games For Preschoolers | Smart Parenting

You may end up having fun, too.

When children turn three years old, they enter the early childhood stage. During this time, which is also called the preschool age, they start reaching more developmental milestones in how they learn, speak, behave, move, and play.Thinking up not just preschool reading activities
Preschooler

October 23

Games To Develop Impulse Control In Preschoolers

Impulse control requires time and practice.

Jean Piaget (thought by many to be the principal figure in 20th-century developmental psychology) identified the ages between 2 to 7 as the preoperational stage of development. This is when a child’s memory and imagination develop.Notably, this stage is when children are
Tweens & Teens

June 26

Online Multiplayer Games Parents Need To Know

You can't stop them from playing these games. So make sure they do it safely.

Online multiplayer games are more popular than ever, especially during this pandemic. After all, with our kids stuck at home, it’s one way for them to stay connected with their friends.“It almost doesn’t matter what the game is, it’s more an opportunity
Preschooler

December 5

Games For 5 Year Old Child That Boost The Brain And Body

Developing communication skills is important to determine school readiness.

With kids facing screens daily for distance learning, parents are understandably worried whether it will affect brain development. According to the Department of Education, kindergarten students should spend not more than an hour of screen time.At 5 years old, it is important
Toddler

August 15

5 Things Parents Do to Entertain Kids on Long Trips

Many of them suggest simply playing interactive games with your little ones!

“I bring his drawing book para he can draw whatever he likes to draw na makikita niya along the way.” —Jency Febbles Acha“We had a six-hour road trip two months ago, and we brought popsicle sticks with magnetic tape on a cookie tray for
Preschooler

April 8

Self-Regulation Skills Are Enhanced by Structured Play

Games do more than just entertain your child. It also sharpens their mind.

Temper tantrums are common with toddlers because the part of the brain that promotes self-control — the prefrontal cortex — isn’t fully developed yet. As your child grows, that part of the brain matures, so while it’s understandable for a 2-year-old to
Family Fun

April 4

Fun Games for Kids That Don't Involve Gadgets and Screen Time

Refer to this list whenever your child asks for screen time!

“Mom, I’m bored!”We’re sure every parent dreads hearing this sentence, especially during summer vacation when kids are stuck at home. The quick fix is to give in and let them watch TV or play with their gadgets. But no one wants their
Toddler

March 20

Hide and Seek Game to Dress Faster

Make your toddler’s morning routine more fun with the help of this simple game.

Toddlers around the globe seem united to move slowly (or at least not as fast we want) each morning, especially when they need to get dressed for school or daycare. If this is something you face every day, here’s something you can
Big Kids

January 26

Games and Apps to Help Raise a Video Game Designer or Developer

Let his video game obssession become an opportunity to create and build his own game.

Kids these days either have a tablet, a smartphone, a gaming console, or all of the above. When you look at your kids playing video games, it’s a given to worry they’re just wasting time and energy passively by staring at a
Toddler

November 29

Toddler Games to Build Toddler's Listening Skills

As it is with kids, they will learn better if they do it while having fun!

If you've ever tried giving instructions to a child aged 1 to 3, you'll know that it's almost next to impossible to get them to listen and follow. It's not that they are being defiant (okay, maybe a little) — it's just
Family Fun

October 12

The Garage City of Dreams Gaming Food Entertainment

Immerse in a virtual reality world that brings superb family fun — without getting hungry!

Parents with a nine-to-five day job know the struggle we face on weekends. You plan a day out with your family members at the mall, hoping to catch up on some fun quality time. Instead, you spend it waiting in line at
News

July 4

Mom Warns Parents Against Roblox: Daughter's Avatar Was 'Gang Raped'

Roblox, a multiplayer online platform, has been dubbed as the “number one gaming website for kids”

How closely do you monitor your kids whenever they play online games? You should observe them very carefully and with vigilance because, as one mom learned, it can be so easy for highly inappropriate and disturbing graphic content to get on their screens. On
Real Parenting

May 28

We Ask Parents: What Games Did You Play When You Were a Kid?

Games like patintero, hide and seek, tumbang preso were not just fun. They gave us lessons in life.

Do your childhood memories include playing patintero in the streets? Were you climbing trees and picking fruits? Maybe you made paper airplanes and flew them with your friends. Most people don’t realize it, but these childhood games are more than just trivial play.
Toddler

April 23

Dad Uses a Super Simple Strategy to Get His Tot to Put Away His Toys

It's simple and you're probably doing it already. Keep it up!

Children are like walking tornadoes — they leave a mess wherever they go! Cleaning up after them is one of the daily struggles of parenthood. But one dad may have just found the secret to getting his toddlers to pick up their
Baby

March 16

7 Baby Games to Boost His Brain Development (6 to 18 Months Old)

These baby games will help parents develop two essential skills in a child.

Two of the essential skills mom and dad must develop in a child as early as possible are executive function and self-regulation. According to Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child, these are the skills that enable our kids to pay attention,
Toddler

January 10

Expert-Recommended Games to Develop Your Child's Early Academic Skills

These games help teach your child self-control.

As adults, we can handle our emotions, especially when interacting with children. That means becoming a little bit more patient and not lose our temper when the little ones start acting out. This skill is called self-regulation, or the ability to monitor
Preschooler

December 22

You Can't Be Your Child's Playmate 24/7! 5 Solo Activities She Will Love to Play

Here are a few ideas to encourage her to get busy without you.

We know that young children need to learn how to entertain themselves. Not only because mom and dad are not always free for play time (there are chores that need doing!), but letting kids deal with boredom by themselves nurtures and develops
Real Parenting

November 14

9 Games Kuya or Ate Can Play with Baby

Build a stronger bond between your kids with these simple yet fun games

Having a sibling is usually a great excitement for young kids, because finally, they are not alone anymore. Sometimes they even wish for the baby to grow up fast so they could play games together. In the meantime, Kuya or Ate can still
Preschooler

August 31

6 Fun Family Bonding Activities for a No Gadget Weekend!

Stay cozy at home with the kids without gadgets this long weekend.

Put down the gadgets! Invest in some quality bonding time with your kiddo instead. We’ve got games and activities you’ll both enjoy doing together. Ready to have a no-gadget day?1. Indoor picnicThe weather might be gloomy, but that shouldn’t stop you and

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