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December 16

Isabelle Daza Posts Funny IG Stories About Yaya Luning

Here, we broke down three reasons why we adore our own childhood nannies

It’s no secret that Isabelle Daza enjoys a close-knit bond with her nanny aka Yaya Luning. The famous yaya, who has been with their family since her childhood days, even goes on out-of-the-country trips with them!In their recent travel to France, Belle
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November 27

Wage Increase For Kasambahays Under Kasambahay Law

The current minimum wage is at P3,500 for household workers in Metro Manila.

If you employ a yaya in Metro Manila, then she may be eligible for a Php1,500 additional pay as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to approve the wage increase in the coming days.According to a report by Inquirer.net,
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December 5

Chynna, Kean Cipriano Life Without Yaya

The Ciprianos are keeping it real about life without a nanny, and cherishing every moment spent with family.

Not everyone is privileged or even lucky to have help in taking care of the kids, especially because many families today live in a two-parent income household.Chynna Ortaleza and Kean Cipriano revealed in their latest vlog, Trips with The Cips, that their
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September 3

No Yaya, No Problem: One Mom Considers Yaya-less Days a Blessing

A stay-at-home mom shares three of the most important things she has learned in her journey.

It’s been two months since my daughter’s Yaya Rachel left.“Iya” as my daughter would call her, was with us since day one. She took care of Andie since birth, and we had hopes that she would stay for a long time (just
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June 26

'My Yaya Seems to Be Flirting With My Husband. What Should I Do?'

Experts provide practical solutions to address 12 common issues with your children’s yaya.

Hiring someone you can trust your child is a difficult task for any parent. And just when you think you finally found one, it isn't always a smooth ride. (Just read this family's experience here). To help parents and yayas have a
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June 21

Dad Shares How Two Yayas Almost Got Away With Hurting His Child

He is sharing his family's story because he doesn't want a child or parent to suffer the same fate.

No parent wants a yaya horror story that involves his child being hurt. Unfortunately, it happens far too often than we would like. Dad Nathan Javier knows this firsthand. He has filed charges against his daughter's yayas after a CCTV camera caught them
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February 11

Best VDay Gift: Machine That Folds & De-Wrinkles Laundry!

Plus, a kitchen table that teaches you to cook and a robot nanny that can entertain kids.

With kids, a husband, and a home to manage (hey don't forget you), we need all the help we can get. And these robots and machines aim to do that -- we're just not sure about the last one. You’ll spend less time
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February 1

Andi Manzano's Hubby Has Harsh Words for Celeb Baby Bashers

Plus, Judy Ann Santos pays tribute to her longtime nanay, a breastfeeding mom was asked to prove she's lactating, Toni Gonzaga opens up about motherhood, and more!

GP Reyes: Enough is enough Businessman GP Reyes, Andi Manzano's husband, had some pretty strong words for social media trolls who are bashing his daughter, Olivia, who has her own Instagram account. It was not clear if GP was reacting to a particular comment
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November 30

Gifts For Yaya? Real Parents Share Novel Ideas Their Nannies Loved

This season, show your helpers that you care for them like they’re family.

In the Filipino setting, family isn't limited to just the next of kins. We have extended family, almost-relatives, and of course, our trusted helpers and nannies. Yes, many of us consider our kids' nannies part of the family, so this holiday season,
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August 15

7 Filipino Nannies and the Impact They Made on Their Alagas

It's not just Joseph Schooling. Other celebrities have nothing but praise for Filipino nannies and the influence in their lives.

Oversease Filipino Workers (OFW) are modern-day heroes. You leave your country to secure your family's future to go to a job that requires you to...take care of another family. Everyday, our OFWs show the meaning of empathy, generosity and compassion; in fact,
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July 4

8 Things To Do When Yaya Steals or Hurts Your Child

Just sending her away may not be your best course of action.

When you catch yaya doing a bad deed--whether she’s been stealing from you or hurting your child--asking her to leave is a natural course of action, but it’s not necessarily the best one. Not only should yaya be accountable for her action,
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May 5

9 Ways to Ensure Your Child's Safety With Yaya

Arm yourself--and yaya!--with these key defenses to keep your child safe.

Photo from hir.maYou may have heard and read in the news lately of a kidnapping incident involving a nine-month-old baby boy and his yaya. A closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera showed the nanny with the baby getting inside a car that was waiting outside the house of
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April 12

How to Handle 7 Awkward Facebook Concerns With Yaya

Should you give yaya the Wi-Fi password? How to do you tell her what not to post? Find the best way to deal from our experts.

Photo from nydailynews.comAlmost everyone has a social media account nowadays (and using them constantly), from Facebook to Twitter and Instagram—nannies included. You can’t take it against yaya if she wants to sign up since it is probably the easiest way to connect with
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October 30

Is Yaya Taking Over Your Role as Mom?

Are you finding it more difficult to make your child follow your rules, when he easily responds to yaya’s instructions? Read on.

When I gave birth to my first-born, I was blessed with the opportunity to work from home. From birth to 5 years, I was the only one caring for my son without any help. So when my husband and I agreed that
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December 1

No Yaya? No Problem: Real Parents Share their Stay-Sane Tips

Your life need not be in shambles when Yaya goes on a day off, on vacation, or tenders her resignation.

Photo from mamaschellsays.blogspot.comAs much as we need her, Yaya has to take a leave now and then. Sometimes she may even have to go for good! What do you do when this happens?If Yaya is gone for a while “Line up fun
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July 21

10 Tricky Yaya Problems and How to Deal

Yaya is a big help in the house, but what do you do when her attitude or situation gets in the way?

Most of us who have the privilege of hiring helpers or yayas know that having an extra hand often brings a burden along with the blessings. We’ve heard, or even experienced ourselves, many a yaya “horror story.” Still, we owe a lot
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September 14

Yayas and Helpers: Stay-In vs Live Out

Here are some points to consider on whether to hire a stay-in yaya versus a live out yaya.

Deciding whether or not you need a “full-time stay-in staffer” or a “part-time stay-out staffer” is dependent on many factors. Reaching that decision can be a truly daunting task. Here are some things to consider:1. Budget ConstraintsOn a monthly salary basis, it
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September 9

Mga Bilin kay Yaya

When Mommy is away, make sure your child’s needs are not neglected with these important reminders for his yaya.

Nowadays, with more mothers working to provide for the family, a yaya to look after your child has become indispensable. However, Doris Kin-Lim, marriage and family counselor, cautions parents about becoming too dependent on their yayas. “Remember that the yaya should be
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August 19

Hiring a Yaya: Compensation and Benefits

Hiring a yaya for your precious child is always a daunting task. However, knowing what the going rates are, what benefits are usually afforded them and certain required qualifications are always a great help.

Even before interviewing an applicant, it must be very clear to you as to what you want from a yaya and what you can compromise. This premise will help both parties in properly managing expectations from the beginning.As mentioned in the Smart
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April 26

Do you Need a Nanny Camera?

Mom, contributor and Yaya Manual author Tisha Bautista shares her thoughts on considering getting a nanny camera at home.

Assessing yaya’s performance can be a challenge especially when you are not present 24 hours at a time. Many mothers today hold office outside the home and are incessantly checking in to find out how their children are. How does one deal

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