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News

August 24

Lawmaker Proposes Less Subjects For Grade 1 To 3

A recent World Bank report found that Filipinos aged 10 have problems in reading and math. Could this be the answer?

The long-awaited comeback to school also came with some concerns such as shortage in classrooms and teachers, large teacher: student ratio, and the still present risk of COVID.Despite these challenges, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte made a promise in a
News

June 30

What Did Bongbong Marcos Jr. Say About Our Kids' Future?

What did our new President have to say about education and our kids' future?

Today, June 30, 2022, at 12:00 NN, Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the Philippines’ seventeenth president outside the National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila. By his side was his family, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, representative-elect Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, Simon
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
Real Parenting

March 11

Australian Moms Share How They Teach Kids to Read and Love Books

Take it from these moms. Once your child find the joy of reading he won't stop!

Why are we asking Australian parents about reading? Well, it's a favorite leisure activity among Australians. The Australia Council for the Arts found out 92% of the country's citizens classified themselves as readers; over 80% of parents encourage their children to read;
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
Toddler

August 9

6 Skills Your Toddler Needs to Master First to Learn How to Read

Let's break down the essential skills your little should master before he can learn to read.

Reading has become one of the most-bragged about milestones for parents (admit it!) and understandably so. It is an amazing feeling when we see our tiny human being reading at an early age. But reading is more than memorizing the ABCs or
Preschooler

July 30

Speech and Reading Difficulties: Experts Answer 5 Common Worries

"I'm worried my son may not be at the same reading level as his classmates. What can I do?"

Preschool is where your child's classroom learning journey begins. Sometimes though, parents wonder if their child is ready to be a student or if her skills are level with her peers. SmartParenting.com.ph asked a few experts to answer questions about speech and literacy
Real Parenting

July 19

These Books Just Won the 2018 National Children's Book Awards!

You definitely need to grab copies of these for your kiddo when you see them at the bookstore.

Every third week of July, the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) celebrates National Children's Book Day and announces the winners of its much-coveted National Children’s Book Awards. For this year's winners of the Best Reads for Kids, we're happy to see
Toddler

May 4

How I Got My Toddler Back on Books After She Got a Taste of Screen Time

"For me, books are more than fun and educational. They're a family tradition."

When I opened the gates to screen time for my 2-year-old daughter, I was planning to limit it to airplanes and sick days. But with TV and tablets came a whole new colorful world that hooked my tot instantly, and her new
Real Parenting

July 16

This Dad's Clever Tactic Turned His Son Into a Reader

Plus, recommended books for children age 8 and up

Photo Source: Yellow/FlickrAs much as possible, we parents want our children to grow up to be readers. However, getting a child to pick up a book on his own and actually start reading is easier said than done. In fact, sometimes, the
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