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Real Parenting

May 13

Smart Parenting Motherhood 100 Photo Contest Finalists: Kindness

It is in motherhood when we discover we are kinder than we presume, and when we ask the world to be a little kinder to us as well.

How important is kindness in motherhood and parenting? These days, much more. It is in motherhood when we discover that we are able to give more than we think we can. And it is in motherthood when we ask the world to
Inspiration

May 3

Maris Racal Babysits Infant In Flight And Helps Tired Mom Rest

May there be more passengers like you, Maris!

Now that summer season is officially here, most families have the same thing on their mind: travel. But there’s a particularly daunting task that can leave us feeling anxious and that is flying in a plane with children.We’ve heard horror stories and
Wellness

July 6

Acts Of Kindness Pay Off, According To Science

Doing these simple acts can make you feel better physically and emotionally.

Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.Research shows that acts of kindness make us feel better and healthier. Kindness is also key to how we evolved and survived as a species, scientists say.
Real Parenting

May 10

Stories of Kindness Moms Have Received

Moms need help, too! If you extend to them even an ounce of kindness, they'll forever be thankful.
Love & Relationships

December 25

5 Ways To Build Kindness Into Your Marriage

It starts with thinking more positive thoughts about your partner.

In a recent SmartParenting.com.ph article, we learned about why kindness is so vital in a marriage. Aside from helping cement your relationship, kindness can also make it easier for you and your partner to listen to and address one another’s needs.In an
Love & Relationships

December 24

Why It’s Important To Always Treat Your Partner With Kindness

Being kind to your partner can make them feel appreciated and loved.

Marriage is a joyous journey, but it’s not always smooth sailing. There are times when you and your partner won’t see eye to eye and get angry or frustrated at each other.When you’re upset with your partner, it’s easy to treat them
Inspiration

November 25

600 Men Volunteer To Be Dad For A Day To Fatherless Students + 11 More Stories Of Kindness

It's the little things that make the biggest impact in someone's life.

I’ve stopped watching the evening news a long time ago. Anyone who’s seen the headlines these days will agree that they’re enough to drive anyone mad and hopeless — which, my gut tells me, is exactly how a lot of people feel
Inspiration

November 11

WATCH: Student Plays Piano During Recess to Help Brighten Other Students' Day

The 10-year-old piano prodigy plays very relaxing and romantic upbeat pieces.

Kindness is what you do when no one is watching. It’s when a person’s real character shows.A fifth-grader in Folsom, California, has gained viral fame after a video of him playing the piano for his fellow students during recess was shared to
Big Kids

October 2

6-Year-Old Boy Teaches Pinay Mom an Important Lesson on Kindness

The stay-at-home-mom’s post went viral and struck a chord with fellow parents.

With kids, every moment is a teaching opportunity. But sometimes, instead of the parents doing the teaching, it’s the young ones who surprise us with their innocence and wisdom. Mom Jheezel Orbina Panga experienced this firsthand when her 6-year-old son, Alh, taught
Preschooler

July 6

Preschool Teachers Share What They Wish Parents Taught Their Kids

“Beyond the academic achievements, a kind child is someone a parent and teacher can be very proud of."

As everyone gets into the frenzy of going back to school, it’s easy to think that only the parents and children are feeling the excitement and anxiety of this season. With all the hopes, plans, and attempts to take the best first
Getting Pregnant

July 1

Acts of Kindness Strangers Extended to Pregnant Women

Proof that there are still good people in the world.

A woman undergoes many difficult changes during pregnancy, so it’s important that she gets support and encouragement in the nine months that she is carrying a tiny baby inside her womb. Unfortunately, there are still some people who choose to make preggos
Real Parenting

May 4

How to Teach Kids to Be Kind

Kindness can be taught, and it starts at home.

"It is better to be kind than right," so goes author and motivational speaker Wayne Dyer's famous quote. And as one gets older, you realize how much truth there is to this quote. Unfortunately that's the catch — age — which is
Toddler

March 29

Role Model in Parenting | Smart Parenting

Being a role model is a tall order — no one's perfect! But parents don't have no choice exactly.

It's been said so many times before: kids will copy more of what they see you do than what you tell them to do. "Walk the talk" is what parents are often told.There is no way out of this: we are our
Inspiration

March 7

Pinay Mom Gives a Yaya Her Designer Wedding Gown

It warms our hearts to share what is undoubtedly not a yaya horror story.

We often hear of yaya horror stories. So we're glad we get to share a positive story where moms rallied together to help make a yaya's dream come true.Anna* is a mom of two who has had her share of difficult yayas. Since she had her
Real Parenting

December 24

Meaning of Life and Family for Terminally Ill Children

Don't underestimate your child's understanding of the world. Listen and hear what they have to say.

We know what our kids need, but we don't often know what they want. We think it's the latest toy or gadget, especially when we see the joy in their faces when they receive it. But the fact that YOU thought about
Big Kids

February 3

Japanese Mom Finds School's Checklist for Good Behavior Unreasonable

Many agree with her. How about you?

The Japanese are well-known for their impeccable manners and orderliness. Travelers love to visit the country because it’s ranked as one of the world’s safest nations with its low crime rates. One could argue they’re exemplary when it comes to displaying good
Inspiration

September 22

Elmo's Answers to Kids' Questions Show Why Everyone Loves Him!

This furry monster has kids and grown-ups tickled pink!

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the popular children’s show, Sesame Street, recently conducted a survey that found parents and teachers are worried that children are living in an unkind world and that people don’t go out of their way to help others. How
Preschooler

June 28

This Is the Most Important Trait Our Kids Need to Be Happy

According to this Harvard lecturer, it is a must that we nurture this trait in our kids while young.

In a research conducted by Dr. Richard Weissbourd, a family psychologist and co-director of the Making Caring Common Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, kids were asked what the most important thing is for their parents. Happiness and achievement were the most common
Real Parenting

March 25

Raise Your Own Moana! 3 Ways Kids Can Become Earth's Heroes

Every time your child performs an act of kindness, she will become bigger, wiser and braver for it.

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Real Parenting

December 1

What You Can Do To Raise A Caring Child, No Matter What His Age

It’s never too early to teach children to see the significance of giving to people in need.

I remember the first time my daughter noticed someone who was homeless. She was 4 at the time; we were leaving an airport, and she spotted him sleeping in a cardboard box by the side of the building. She wanted to know

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