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Baby

February 28

Why Are People Soft Launching Their Babies Online?

Here’s what you need to know about this trend among modern, smart parents who don’t want to over-share new additions to their family on social media.

There’s nothing wrong with sharing all your milestones on social media if that’s your thing. But, if you’re at the point where you want to avoid over-sharing, you might want to consider this low-key trend among young parents. Enter: soft-launching.This term was
Real Parenting

May 30

Filipino Kids High On Global List Of Exposure To Online Threats

Filipino kids ranked as the second most exposed to online threats globally. Here's what you can do about it.

As much as we want to watch over our children’s online activities 24/7, it is simply unrealistic what with the amount of time both parents and kids spend using their respective gadgets whether to work, study or be entertained.With the onset of
Real Parenting

May 17

Sex Education Starts At Two Years Old Says Expert

Our 11-year-old columnist says she learned about sex through many small conversations she had with her mom since she was young.

Smart Parenting Guide on Sex Education seeks to empower parents in raising informed tweens and teens who understand their body and their rights with the goal of protecting them from all kinds of sexual abuse. Smart Parenting resident sex education expert, Dr.
Real Parenting

April 11

Should You Let Your Child Have A YouTube Channel?

Both parents help out and make sure create a balance between his online and offline activities

Is your five-year-old bugging you about creating his own YouTube channel? A decade or two ago, this was a concern out of most parents’ radar. With YT taking over not only television but other social media platforms especially during the height of the
Money

May 15

How To Be An Online Transcriptionist

Basta't mayroon kang stable internet connection at maayos na computer, magagawa mo ito, part-time man o full-time.

Sa panahon ng social distancing, community quarantine, at work-from-home, hindi nakapagtataka ang biglang pagdami ng mga naghahanap ng trabaho online.Ilan sa mga kalimitang job listings na makikita mo ay ang pagiging virtual assistant, web content writer, at transcriptionist.Sa trabahong ito, makikinig ka
Money

September 20

Paano Mahuli ang Pekeng Online Sellers

May mga simpleng paraan kung paano ma-check ang legitimacy ng isang online shop.

Iniulat ng CNBC Abril 2019 na malaki ang itinaas ng market shares ng mga tinatawag na “non-store” retailers o online sellers sa U.S. kumpara sa mga general merchandisers, kabilang na ang mga department stores.Ayon kay Paul Hickey ng Bespoke Investment Group, malayo
Real Parenting

May 14

Pag-Post sa Social Media: Mga Dapat Tandaan ni Nanay

Sulat ng isang ina, tao rin sila na kailangang respetuhin.

"Anak, pwede ko ba i-post yung sinabi mo? Ibig sabihin makikita ng friends ni Mama yan. ""No.""Okay.Pabawas na nang pabawas ang mga ibinabahagi kong larawan, usapan, at video ng aking mga anak sa aking social media. Minsan, mukha ko ang mas kita
Real Parenting

May 13

Moms' Take on Sharenting and Parenting in the Digital Age

In the age of sharenting, there are pros and cons that you need to take note of

It’s been said that this generation is the most well-documented of all generations. From the moment two lines appear on the pregnancy test, to you first ultrasound and baby bump photos - your baby's existence has already been beamed multiple times through
News

December 13

Live Streaming App Kumu Partnership Summit Media

This platform has been ranked among the most-downloaded apps in the country.

In its latest move to invest in the future of media, Summit Media has taken a minority stake in Filipino live-streaming app Kumu.Launched in February 2018, Kumu is the brainchild of Filipino-American technopreneur Roland Ros. Positioned as the platform for Filipino creativity,
News

July 4

Mom Warns Parents Against Roblox: Daughter's Avatar Was 'Gang Raped'

Roblox, a multiplayer online platform, has been dubbed as the “number one gaming website for kids”

How closely do you monitor your kids whenever they play online games? You should observe them very carefully and with vigilance because, as one mom learned, it can be so easy for highly inappropriate and disturbing graphic content to get on their screens. On
Real Parenting

April 28

The Dangers of Having a Social Media Account for Your Child

How safe is it to create a social media account for your kid?

It’s cute and fun for the parents, and sometimes the kids too, to post photos and videos on social media sites. But are there any dangers they should be worried about? We spoke to Josyn Palma, senior associate at a risk management
Big Kids

March 30

How to Raise a Kid With a Conscience

Nudge kids to be their best selves with quality choices and by role-modeling positive online behavior.

Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience — someone who'll do the right thing even when no one is watching. But when the road to online integrity is riddled with cyberbullying, cell phone cheating, sexting, and other risks, trusting
Tweens & Teens

April 4

5 Effective Ways to Protect Your Child From Online Danger

Studies have shown that online danger and abuses were committed by people whom the kids have met personally.

Advancements in technology and the Internet have been gifting everyone with two definite perks: convenience and communication. With mobiles phones, apps, GPS, and the Internet, it has become easier for parents to check on their young kids and keep tabs on their
News

January 20

Moms, You May Be Spreading This New Email Scam & Not Know It

If you use Gmail especially as the email address for your credit card, time to take precaution.

Attacks and schemes to steal our privacy and security are getting harder to spot and better at disguising themselves. No one is safe. Currently, a “highly effective” phishing technique is causing a stir and causing alarm to Gmail users, according to Wordfence,
News

December 18

This New Streaming Site Lets You Watch Your Favorite Korean Dramas for Free

Yes, free and available just one day after the Korea telecast!

If the local success of Descendants of the Sun is anything to go by, then the KDrama craze is far from over. In fact, this newly-launched streaming site is just the thing you need for your next binge-watching session.Viu is a legal,
Breastfeeding

December 6

13 Online Stores to Shop for Nursing Wear, Breast Pumps, and More

Here's where new moms and preggos can virtually go window shopping -- without leaving the house.

With a new bundle of joy in the household, new moms will barely have the time to spend a day at the mall and go from one shop to another to compare prices. So thank the heavens for the internet. We can
News

April 18

Most Parents Are Unaware of Their Kids' Risky Online Behavior

A study says one in two children hide their risky online behavior from their parents.

Photo from dotcomplicated.coA new study conducted by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab and iconKids & Youth agency, one of Europe's leading child and youth research agencies, found 44 percent of kids are able to hide potentially dangerous online activity from their parents. For kids
News

April 6

New Website Lets You Check if Your Partner is On Tinder

You might finally confirm--or disprove, hopefully--that gut feel.

Photo from thepeoplescube.comIf you think the online dating app Tinder is only for single people, you're wrong. The appeal of Tinder has far outgrown its original purpose -- that is, for people to find significant others. You might be suprised to find out that 1.7
Home

March 9

Online Shopping for Grocery Delivery in the Philippines

Online grocery stores are setting up shop in the Philippines, and we're keeping our fingers crossed they will deliver as promised.

Technology can be a godsend when you're on a time-crunch. A great example: online grocery shopping and delivery in the Philippines. Not only will it save you a lot of time — imagine avoiding heavy traffic, looking for parking, and the lines
News

November 16

New Facebook Feature Will Make You Think Twice About Posting Your Kids' Photo

It will alert parents before they post their children's photos publicly

Photo from enspireusall.comThe World Wide Web is a vast space, and like it or not, not all of it is friendly. In this digital age, it's even more crucial to be wary of what you post online.A recent post circulating on Facebook proves even more

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