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Real Parenting

December 21

What To Do When Your Child Doesn't Like His Gift

Commanding kids to be grateful is not the first step, according to this parenting resource

Most parents know this uncomfortable scene all too well: Your child receives a gift, opens it, and you worry whether or not your child will respond politely despite what he or she thinks of the gift.The horror story is when your child
Big Kids

November 11

How To Raise A Polite Child With Good Manners

Here are three tips for raising respectful and confident kids

In the TV show ‘Magandang Buhay’, Regine Velasquez took the time to gush about her son Nate on his 11th birthday.The proud mom said, “Ako siguro more of parang I feel grateful kay Lord for giving me such a wonderful son. He’s
Toddler

April 20

Nagsasabi Ng Bad Words Ang 3-Year-Old Ko. Anong Dapat Kong Gawin?

A child and family expert lists 10 things you can do to address this.

They say children are like sponges, but parents sometimes underestimate how smart they can get in just a short period of time.One minute, you are teaching them to say, 'Mama.' The next, you are finding out how they can unlearn saying curse
Tweens & Teens

September 28

Social Skills Examples Teenagers Need To Learn

Marahil mahiyain at awkward ang anak, pero di sinasadyang bastos.

Kasabay ng physical changes na pinagdadaanan ng teenagers ang social skills na kailangan nilang matutunan bilang paghahanda sa pagiging adult. Kadalasan kasi silang nasisita sa mga aksyon na salungat sa inaasahang tanda ng paggalang at kagandahang asal. Kahit ang totoo ay dulot
News

October 9

Ethics to Be Taught in Schools? Congressman Says There Is a Need

The proposed Bill covers all levels of education, from primary to tertiary

A bill has been filed in Philippine Congress to add Ethics as a school subject in elementary, high school, and college. House Bill 4681, or the “Compulsory Teaching of Ethics Act” proposes the mandatory teaching of Ethics in all levels of education: primary,
Big Kids

June 30

Good Manners Matter so Much to These Moms They Put Up a Company

"Etiquette and social graces are essential life skills."

Working moms China Jocson, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, and Ana Roces have turned their shared parenting values into a business venture, one that addresses the need to learn good manners and right conduct.It's called Mini Manners, and China describes it her as a “finishing
Preschooler

September 3

6 Delightful Storybooks on Manners to Read to Your Preschooler

Does your preschooler need some lessons on being nice? Easy does it with these stories on manners.

Parents are their children's first teacher. As kids, it is at home that we spoke our first words and learned to count. The first song we hummed was the lullaby our moms sang, and we also learned our first antics as kids
Toddler

June 22

World Cup's Japanese Fans Bring Garbage Bags to Pick Up Their Trash After Games

The Japanese have been taught to keep public spaces clean since they were little (World Cup included)

Admittedly, we don't know soccer (or football, we get confused), and we don't have a lot of, well, feelings about the 2018 FIFA World Cup happening right now. But we didn't have to be fans of the sport to applaud what the Japanese
Toddler

June 14

'Po,' 'Opo,' and Other Manners: How to Teach Kids to Show It on Their Own

Moms and experts share their experiences when it comes to instilling good manners.

No matter how much times have changed one thing still rings true: the Filipino practice of saying “po,” “opo,” among others. With the parents’ guidance, children can start to learn to adopt these manners at an early age. However, when should we be
Real Parenting

June 12

11 Parenting Practices That Are Truly Pinoy

We've heard of Pinoy practices for sure from our beloved lolas and lolos.

There are a lot of things that sets us Filipinos apart from other countries. Nowhere is this more apparent than in parenting, where we have very distinct ways of imparting values to our children and keeping them physically healthy. We list some
Toddler

February 3

How Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho Educate and Discipline Scarlet Snow

There's something to Learn from Vicki and Hayden's parenting styles

We don't know about you, but it's hard to imagine that Scarlet Snow Belo just turned 3 last March 2018 (yes, 3 years old!). Everyone agrees: The toddler's development is impressive, from language to social-emotional skills. She owes it to her parents who
Preschooler

December 7

10 Etiquette Lessons Every Pinoy Child Should Know

"Good manners simply means to be kind, thoughtful, and respectful at all times."

Nothing makes parents more proud than watching their kids behave well and show good manners during family get-togethers. According to Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, you can never start early when it comes to etiquette. “I encourage family meals, so kids understand from an
Tweens & Teens

October 14

12 Things I Want to Tell My Child While I'm Still the Cool Mom

"Responsibility is picking up after yourself."

Every parent is scared of the time when her baby suddenly becomes a teenager (it's why many of us will pretend not to notice it). My son is 12, and admittedly, I don't like to think he can fully understand "adult stuff"—you
Preschooler

April 25

5 Helpful Tips to Raise a Child Who Is Not Rude or Disrespectful

Remember these expert-recommended tips when teaching your child manners.

Manners are more than “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” They’re outward expressions of respect, consideration, and kindness towards other people. To quote etiquette guru Emily Post, “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness,
Food

February 18

How to Stay Classy & Sosyal When Eating at a Buffet

Don't worry, you can still eat a lot!

One of the hallmarks of being a poised, shala woman is knowing how to act when faced with a sumptuous buffet. Yes, deep down we all just want to dump all that lechon and sushi on our plates, but no one else
Getting Pregnant

November 23

Snappy Comebacks for 7 Tactless Comments Preggos Often Get

They may mean well when they say "lalaki yan, noh?" but it doesn't mean you have to put up with it.

Pregnancy especially for first-timers can sometimes feel like...a community effort. Everyone, from family and friends to virtual strangers think, no, believe they have something important or helpful to say. You get a lot of unsolicited advice, which can already be annoying and
Inspiration

April 26

5 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Post That Judgy Comment

Mom shaming is probably one of the worst things one can do online.

Photo from care.comIs it us or has online shaming become expected from all of us? We admit we can be critical and, yes, judgmental, in our private moments. But to be plain mean to someone that you don't know personally and do it online? To
Baby

March 23

10 Things To Remember When Visiting Newborns

When moms give birth, they’re not just very protective of their babies—they’re quite sensitive, too. Heed these tips.

Photo from musiccitydoulas.comWhen you’ve read tons of pregnancy books, attended birthing classes, and labored for hours, the last thing you want is something bad happening to your precious newborn. So when visitors don’t practice caution, it’s completely understandable for a new mom
Real Parenting

February 18

5 Things To Keep In Mind When Chaperoning Your Child to A Field Trip

Help your child get the most out of his outside-the-classroom learning opportunity

Photo from popsugar.comDo you remember when you went on your first field trip? You probably wither couldn't sleep or couldn't sleep early enough because you're too excited to go. It's no different for your little one. Going on a field trip is
Real Parenting

January 19

The 6 Values We Need to Teach Our Daughters

Help your little girl grow up to be a strong, fine lady by teaching her these important values.

Photo from commons.wikimedia.orgWe all want our kids to grow up to be responsible people who will make a difference in society and be “world-changers” in their own way. Because of this, we do our best to focus on raising our kids with

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