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Real Parenting

April 30

It Takes Two To Make A Baby So Why Is Baby Only Mom's Problem?

A first-time mom wonders why an involved father is a surprise to many.

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Tweens & Teens

August 17

How Dads Can Become Closer To Their Teenage Daughter

There are lifetime benefits that girls enjoy when they have a hands-on dad.

Fathers have always had a unique bond with their daughters — it’s why the term “girl dad,” was coined. There’s even a scientific reason behind the fact that daddies can’t seem to say no to their little girls!As their daughters approach adolescence,
Real Parenting

June 16

How To Be A Good Father When You Grew Up Without One

A dad shares how he was able to get over his fears of becoming a parent to his kids.

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Real Parenting

April 24

The Hands-On Working Dad | My Smart Parenting Story

"It takes a village to raise a child, and Smart Parenting became my virtual village."

Last March 2021, we asked our readers to submit their answers to this question: “How did Smart Parenting help you on your parenting journey?”We’ve chosen the 10 finalists from all over the country. But YOU get to decide who goes home with
Toddler

July 20

Having Less Quality Time With Dad Can Make Kids Grow Up Bullies

How your children perceive you impacts their behavior.

The community quarantine has given parents more time with the kids, but many fall prey to distracted parenting especially now that they’re working from home. While much has been said about the lifelong benefits a hands-on dad can give his child, one
News

July 5

LJ Reyes Thankful for Hands-On Partner Paolo Contis

The actress says her partner Paolo Contis is such a "team player"

Being a mother entails a lot of work, more so if you have a newborn or a baby who is absolutely dependent on you.In fact, it is during the first few months of life when extra hands are most invaluable as you
Baby

January 27

Paternity Leave Benefits of Accenture Philippines and Microsoft

The company already provides 120 days of maternity leave to its female employees.

In the Philippines, fathers only get seven days of paternity leave. Once the Expanded Maternity Leave is signed into law, they’ll get an additional seven days for a total of 14 days of uninterrupted time with their new baby. If you ask
Getting Pregnant

December 27

Expectant Dads Search on the Internet

They want to know more about sharing the parenting load with their partners...among other things.

A confirmed pregnancy is usually met with happy congratulatory messages to the couple, especially if they are first-time parents. Beyond that, everyone's energies will be directed towards the would-be mom and the growing life inside her. There will be baby showers and gifts
Real Parenting

June 18

12 Ways to Encourage Dad to be a Hands-on Parent

Yes, you can teach your partner to be more hands- on with the kids.

No matter how much of a supermom you are, it is also good for both your husband and your kids if Dad’s more involved in raising them. Nagging is definitely not the way to go (when is it ever?), so some of
Toddler

February 21

3 Huge Benefits Daughters Get From Having a Hands-on Dad

Want to give your little daughter a good chance at succeeding in life? Be there for her from the very start.

We don't need science to tell us that it takes a considerable amount of effort and will for dads to say no to their daughters. Dads almost always (when mom isn't looking, right, dads?) end up giving in to his little girl's
News

February 21

Celeb Dads Give Full Support To Wives' Motherhood Journey

Plus, Pia Guanio is pregnant with second child, Jolina Magdangal and Marc Escueta throw Pele a camping-themed birthday party, and more!

Diana Zubiri thanks Andy Smith for keeping his promise to be hands-on dadDiana Zubiri shared that husband Andy is keeping his promise to help care for their daughter Aliyah Rose, one he made when he witnessed firsthand how difficult her pregnancy was.
Real Parenting

November 26

Regular Daddy Day Can Help Make Kids Happier

Dutch kids have this with their dads and they're the happiest little beings on earth

Photo from palmerston.nt.gov.auFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that he would take a two-months paternity leave when his daughter is born is a huge indication that dads are not excluded in parenting duties--and that does not only include waking up in the middle of
Real Parenting

April 23

The 7 Qualities of a Hands-on Dad: He Is More Than Just a Provider

How important is the role of a father in the family? They are definitely more than providers

“Look at my kids!” excitedly gushed Basté, a young dad of two kids, at a reunion for former staffers of our university paper. While other people were talking about their careers, he was showing off a mini-photo album of his kids. “I
Home

December 1

Top of the Morning: Joross Gamboa Marries Longtime Girlfriend

The actor ties the knot, Filipinos win big in the international scene

1. Joross Gamboa marries long-time girlfriendPhoto from the NicePrint Photography Facebook pageActor Joross Gamboa tied the knot with girlfriend Katz Saga in a Christian Wedding Ceremony last November 29 at Fernbrook Gardens, Alabang Muntinlupa. The ABS-CBN Star Circle Quest Batch 1 member

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