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Big Kids

July 13

Focus On Life Skills Instead Of Academics | Smart Parenting

Start with these five foundational life skills.

For as long as I can remember, Filipino parents have always placed a premium on their children's academic performance. Our culture emphasizes the importance of achievements in Math and Science, and we take great pride in academic honors and accolades.While there is
Real Parenting

March 9

This Dad Can't Imagine Hazing In The Name Of Brotherhood For Son

This dad thinks about hazing, brotherhood, and belonging now that he has his own family

[Trigger warning: murder, violence]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 49,400 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations.
Preschooler

March 23

How To Raise A Resilient Child With Growth Mindset

A positive mindset helps dispel negative emotions.

A year of quarantine has made parents worried about the pandemic’s effect on their children — they think the little ones will grow up anxious, lacking social skills, and fearful of others. But moms and dads can turn things around by instilling
Real Parenting

November 9

Lessons From Big John: The Life Story Of John Gokongwei Jr.

The man is proof that working hard and dreaming big can help you find success.

Most people knew John Gokongwei, Jr., or “Big John,” as he was affectionately called, as a business tycoon and the founder of JG Summit Holdings Inc. and the Gokongwei group. When he passed away in 2019 at the age of 93, many
Preschooler

December 11

A High Adversity Quotient Can Mean Success

How about you, mom and dad? Do you think you have high adversity quotient?

For a long time, people believed that there was only one measurement of intelligence, and that was the intelligence quotient or I.Q. Then, millennials came and were raised believing that more than their intelligence, it was how they handled their emotions that
Big Kids

November 8

7 Tips For Raising Mentally-Strong Kids

Prepare her for the challenges of the real world.

Is your child confident, courageous and ready to bounce back from failures? Do you think he can face problems on his own? We parents know we’re not going to be around forever to see our children through every challenge, so here are
Big Kids

October 23

Getting Kids Outside Their Comfort Zone Teaches Grit and More

It’s okay to let kids experience discomfort once in a while. Experience, after all, is the best teacher.

There might be a common denominator in how billionaires parent their kids. It’s not to treat them like they are wealthy kids.It’s not unheard of for kids of successful businessmen to say that they didn’t have it all or easy when they
Preschooler

September 18

Reflective Listening: How It Comforts an Upset Child

Learn about reflective listening so you can help your child figure out her emotions.

You’re looking forward to your preschooler’s stories after a school day, but as soon as she comes home, you notice she seems upset, frustrated, and angry. You try to comfort her and fix whatever’s bothering her. But she still proceeds to have a
Tweens & Teens

August 13

Low Grades Did Not Stop Pinoy Elementary Student from Graduating

Though faced with learning challenges, this boy never stopped trying.

Parents can’t help but wish for their children to get good grades, partly because they know a stellar academic performance can help their child grow up successful. But as different stories and studies have shown, high grades are not everything. Success comes
Baby

July 23

The Happiest Kids in the World Are the Dutch and Here's Why

Want a happy baby? Incorporate Dutch parenting to your own parenting style.

In 2013, a UNICEF report, which ranked 29 rich countries based on the overall well-being of their kid citizens, claimed that the happiest children in the world can be found in the Netherlands. Other organizations like Britain’s Child Poverty Action Group and
Preschooler

June 28

High Grades Don't Equate to Future Success. Here's What Does

Just because your child doesn’t excel academically doesn’t mean he won’t succeed in life.

Every parent wants their child to grow up happy, smart, and successful, and based on how most of us have been raised, we see a child’s academic performance as a predictor of future success. But every kid is different. If he does not
Toddler

June 27

Toddler Tantrums May Be an Indicator of Success

According to a study, defiant kids grew up to have senior positions and higher income than well-behaved children.

Tantrums are a typical part of child development, but it can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting for both parent and child. And while we have written various strategies and techniques to calm down a child having a meltdown, this may help stretch
Inspiration

May 5

Lance Gokongwei Inspiring Speech to Graduating Class

Attitude is just as important as aptitude.

Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc., may be one of the most successful business tycoons in the country, but he will be the first to tell you that he didn’t have an easy path to the top. His
Preschooler

March 21

Board Game Benefits | Smart Parenting

You make happy memories and hone your child's life skills when you play board games.

We keep hearing about the dangers of screen use and how it's a good idea for the whole family to do a digital detox. So what to do? Let's go back to playing board games!Some board games may be expensive, but it
Tweens & Teens

March 15

College Admissions Cheating Scandal Is Helicopter Parenting

If you want kids who can stand on their own two feet, stop hovering.

The United States is currently facing its largest ever college admissions cheating scandal, and the country’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have indicted 50 people including parents who allegedly took part in a nationwide scheme to rig the admissions process of Ivy
Preschooler

February 26

How to Raise a Child to Become a Happy and Independent Adult

Parents who want their child to become resilient must model this behavior, too.

Our ultimate goal as parents is to raise children who are able to stand on their own two feet. We hope we raise them prepared for the challenges they will face as adults, and one who knows hard work trumps intelligence when it comes
Preschooler

February 11

Preschool Curriculum Lets Kids Design Stuff Like a Playground!

The process teaches kids to think outside the box, take risks, and have empathy

A good preschool will always see children as true masters of wonder and imagination. These characteristics are what makes them natural creators, inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers. But how do you develop and nurture it?At Miriam College Child Study Center, it has what
Preschooler

January 31

Lawnmower parenting

We cannot always shield our kids from problems. This is how to prepare them to be on their own.

Every parent employs his style of parenting based on how he was raised (or the exact opposite), what he believes to be right, and what works on his child. These factors will naturally dictate how he will raise his own child. Surely you've
Toddler

November 24

Role Model Definition and Examples

Don't feel frustrated — this is actually a teachable moment.

As parents, it is our responsibility to guide our children through life. We're expected to know everything and get things right the first time. Many times though, we could barely figure out even the simplest things. Who knows how to fix a
Toddler

September 14

Toddlers Already Have Grit: How to Make Sure the Trait Stays With Them

Grit does not just happen to famous people who do amazing things. It's part of our child's daily life.

Grit is defined as a personality trait that makes one keep working toward a goal despite setbacks or failures. It values effort and persistence rather than IQ and ability. Examples of grit are everywhere, and there is probably a no better model

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