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Big Kids

August 30

5 Ways Dads Can Help Kids Learn And Love The Filipino Language

A list of things Dads who may be struggling to teach their kids Filipino can do to help them use and appreciate the language.

If you are like most dads in the Philippines whose kids are exposed to English at home, in school, and with the media they consume online, chances are, English has become their first language and you are having a hard time helping
Real Parenting

August 27

Ways To Prioritize Mother Tonuge At Home | Smart Parenting

Her tip: Allow your child to interact with kids outside their usual circle to push them to practice using the language.

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Toddler

February 17

Are There Books That Can Help Kids With Speech Delay?

Parents recommend books their young kids love reading, too!

Are there books that can help young children develop their language skills? In Smart Parenting Village, a virtual community for Filipino parents, a mommy sought the recommendations of parents for her child with speech delay.Thanks to the power of community, any parent who
Toddler

August 16

Nico Bolzico Goes On First Solo Trip With Daughter Tili

It’s safe to say this Dad is rocking their one-on-one bonding time!

El Padre is flying solo—literally! Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff shared on their respective Instagram accounts that Nico would be flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina with their daughter Tili. It’s their first time flying alone together and get this—it’s a 36-hour trip!Before
Toddler

July 20

8 Things Parents Can Do To Help Your Toddler Talk More

It’s not just as simple as pointing to an object and telling your child what it is.

Children begin to develop language beginning from the baby years and by two years old, the new CDC guidelines says children should be able to say two words together (for example, “More milk”.)With most Filipino children having less personal interactions in the
News

July 5

Dahlia Heussaff Counts In Ilocano

Dahlia's lola is from Pangasinan.

Kids are like sponges, they say, and Anne Curtis' daughter, Dahlia Heussaff, is proof of just how amazing children's learning capacity can be.The actress recently took to social media to share an adorable video of Dahlia counting in not just one, but
Family Fun

April 29

Teach Your Child Filipino Dialects Through These Free E-Books!

Evoke an early love for reading too

Besides playing peek-a-boo and singing along, one of the first interactive activities a parent gets to enjoy with her baby or toddler is reading. Not only is it a wonderful bonding activity, it can also lay the foundations for numerous skills in
Toddler

April 20

Toddler Talking Tips to Help Improve Speech Development

Get your toddler talking with these tips.

Parents these days are more concerned about tracking their toddler’s development and hitting age-appropriate developmental milestones, in particular, speech development.Andrea Jurilla, a certified speech language pathologist and speech therapist, has several practical tips how parents of toddlers, young children, and preschoolers can
Toddler

January 29

Words You Need to Avoid if You Want Potty Training Success

Those sighs of frustration will not get you anywhere if you are potty training your toddler.

We know we need to be careful of the words we use when talking to our kids. It's almost impossible to take back inappropriate or hurtful words, and your 3-year-old will remember it for sure. So to make his potty training a
Toddler

October 21

Bilingual Kids from the Very First Word

It's possible to get your kids to learn two languages with the help of songs and short videos on tablets and TV.

Growing up as an English speaker in the United States, I rarely thought about language. But after living and working in Costa Rica (where I met my future husband), I knew when I got pregnant that I wanted my kids to be
Toddler

October 18

Toddler Babbling a Lot May Mean Good Reading Skills

All we can say is encourage your toddler's "kadaldalan" by reading to him out loud!

By the time you give birth, you already know all of the milestones your baby should be hitting (we also hope you keep in mind that children don't always develop in the same pace.) At 12 months, you can't wait to hear
Baby

September 11

Baby Loves Your Voice, Mom, But He Learns Vocabulary From Dad!

Dads play an important role when it comes to baby's language acquisition.

Babies learn about language and sound even before they are born, thanks to moms who talk to their little ones while inside the womb. According to research, newborns can recognize the voices they hear during their last trimester in the womb and
Baby

September 5

Baby Talk Doesn't Help With Language Development: Use Real Words!

Another proof that babies’ brains are the best learning machines.

You might not be aware of it but even in his early stages, your baby is continuously learning. In fact, a recent study said that babies’ brains are the “best learning machines ever created.” You can think of it this way: your
Preschooler

May 25

Your 3-Year-Old Knows How to Read. Great! Can She Communicate Clearly?

A new study underlines how language skills is crucial to your child's school success.

The response parents showed when the Department of Education announced the age requirement for Grade 1 students and kindergarten shows how Filipino parents continue to see education as their legacy. But a child's readiness for preschool isn't soley dependent on his age. By the time he
Baby

October 31

7 Ways to Boost Your Child's Speech Development

Can't wait to hear him say 'Ma-ma' or 'Da-da'?

One of the biggest milestones in a child's development involves his speech. While babies usually utter their first word by the time they turn one year old, it's never to early to start speaking to your child to boost his language. With
Real Parenting

October 21

When Kids Say 'Lodi,' 'Werpa,' and 'Petmalu', This Is What They Mean

Sharpen your millennial vocabulary and see the look of surprise on your kids' faces

If you've been seeing the words lodi, werpa, and petmalu on your news feed lately, or if they have come up during your conversations with your tweens or teens, don't be too confused—you might actually be familiar with these terms already.There seems
Toddler

August 1

Don't Be Afraid to Talk to Your Toddler in Two Languages

A bilingual toddler may learn words faster.

Filipinos are fortunate that the country's educational system supports a child's education in more than one language, specifically English and Filipino. In some schools, Mandarin is taught too. Science has shown that being bilingual has several benefits, including some that give your
Toddler

July 28

Phone Interruptions May Be Affecting How Toddlers Learn Words

Two-year-olds need your full attention, moms and dads.

Technology has become essential in our daily lives and relationships that it's almost impossible to unplug. But the way it is affecting our kids' growth and development and our family's well-being is a clear reminder that sometimes it's important to turn on
News

March 30

Bilingual Kids Are Smarter and More Socially Adept, Study Says

Encouraging your child to learn a second language has twice the benefits.

Photo from ourkidsmagazine.comThe recent inclusion of the subject "Mother Tongue" in the K to 12 education system have been putting the fear in many of us since our kids are already struggling with their Filipino subjects (some even failing). But here's news
Real Parenting

August 1

The Power of Words: Why We Must Watch What We Say to Our Kids

We usually say that actions speak louder than words - true, but our speech can also make or break our children.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!”Most of us have probably come across this phrase at least once in our lifetime, and some of us may have even taught it to our children during conversations about

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