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Toddler

September 27

Learning Through Play With Toddlers To School-Aged Kids

Kids are scientists, and play then is their child’s laboratory time.

When my daughter hit toddler age, it felt like I was looking at a totally different person. A new host of skills also meant a whole new set of worries when supporting her development. It felt like time was speeding up, and
Babies

September 23

Toys To Help Your Baby's Development (0-12 Months)

Toys are tools of learning!

Playing is essential for your child’s development, whether physical, mental, or emotional. A child who is absorbed in play can pick up skills and abilities such as: Playtime is the best brain-building gift you can give your child.As parents, we always want to
Baby

September 22

Learning Through Play With Babies 0-12 Months

Play is vital in the first three years of your baby.

You’re probably reading this because you agree or have a strong intuition that play is more than just a frivolous reward after work, especially for kids. And science is on your side — play is indeed the best way for children to
Baby

April 1

Pikler Triangle For Baby's Development, Starting At 6 Months

The Pikler Triangle is described as an all-in-one sensory-motor development toy

If you’re in any mommy Facebook group (the photos you see here came from one of the members of Smart Parenting Village), you must have seen at least one or two posts of children in a wooden contraption that made you wonder,
Preschooler

December 22

Mom Does Playdough Surgery To Show Her Son Her Work

Hmm, how to raise a doctor?

One of the stories that went viral this year was a playdough surgery video — yes, playdough, the modeling clay your kids play with.The video shows a mom teaching her 4-year-old son how to — drum roll, please — deliver a baby via
Preschooler

December 4

Pinoy Games To Play With Your Kids

You can play most of these games indoors!

Every parent wishes for their child to grow up successful. But as they’ll soon discover, honing social skills is a better driver for success than high IQ and academic excellence.A 2015 study found that “kindergartners who demonstrated social competence were more likely
Toddler

November 18

How To Develop Social Skills of Toddlers Through Play

Kids can still develop social skills by interacting with family!

With kids unable to go outside like they used to because of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have become worried whether this will have an effect on their social skills. On our parenting community, Smart Parenting Village, moms voiced out their concerns and
Toddler

November 15

Play-Based Learning Muna Bago Formal Schooling

Hindi dapat nawawala ang paglalaro pagdating sa pag-aaral ng bata.

Sa kagustuhan ng mga magulang na maagang mapaghandaan ang kinabukasan ng kanilang mga anak, marami ang nag-iisip na ipasok ang mga bata ng maaga sa school. Wala naman problema dito pero madalas nakakalimutan na sa mga toddlers and preschoolers play-based learning muna.Inaasahan
Toddler

October 14

Different Kinds Of Play And How It Helps Your Child's Development

Pasado rin sa mga eksperto ang mga larong ito!

Alam mo ba na may iba't-ibang klase ng laro? Meron! At iba-iba rin ang mga benepisyong nakukuha ng mga anak mo dito.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PLAY HERE:Sa pinakahuling episode ng aming webinar na How Po? Ibinahagi ni Teacher Thumby Server-Veloso
Toddler

April 25

Look How These Moms Created An Indoor Playground

Same educational entertainment at zero cost.

We're all going to be stuck at home for at least two more weeks. We're all anxious to go out, but the good thing is when parents and kids are bored, they come up with great ideas. (Click here to find out why
Preschooler

April 11

6 Benefits Kids Get From Roughhousing

This kind of play helps build kids’ social and emotional skills, for one.

It’s only natural for moms to get nervous when dads become a bit too rough and tumble when playing with their kids. After all, moms spend so much time nurturing their babies and ensure they aren’t harmed in any way. But try
Toddler

March 3

Start Child Rearing With These Expert-Approved Ways

What every parent of toddlers need to know.

Parents of young children today are overwhelmed. Online, every minute, a new study comes out, an article is forwarded — all sharing ways to properly raise children. So how does a new parent tread this world of parenting information overload?Being experts in
Preschooler

February 27

Mom Shares 3 Sensory Play Activities To Entertain Kids At Home

Sensory play activities are educational AND easy to set up!

Play is one of the best ways for kids to learn. One kind of play that has been proven beneficial for kids is sensory play, which Goodstart Early Learning defines as “any activity that stimulates a young child’s senses of touch, smell,
Toddler

January 12

Set Up The Best Playschool In Your Home

You don't need a lot to set up a fun and effective space for play for your child.

Play gives children an opportunity to discover and awaken a sense of wonder. By being intentional and purposeful with the space you provide your child, you are giving him an avenue to make his creativity bloom and make his learning experiences fun
Toddler

January 11

Power Of Play In Child's First Three Years

There are many inexpensive activities you can do at home to provide learning opportunities through play

“Time spent playing with children is never wasted.” This was the core message of Bloss Villafuerte, owner and director of Smallville Montessori Circulo Verde. Nido invited her for the Smart Parenting Masterclass leg on “The Power of Play In Your Child’s First Three Years.”At the
Preschooler

December 21

One Hundred Ways Atelier Is Inspired By Reggio-Emilia Approach

This indoor playground believes in child-centered play.

I first met Jammy Malli at an event where she talked about her business called One Hundred Ways. At that time, it was known as an edutainment provider for birthday parties and small gatherings. It has since evolved, and the service now
Preschooler

November 22

Life Skills Our Kids Will Need For The Future

One way to raise future-ready kids is through play-based learning.

I grew up in the ’90s. During my time, a regular day for a kid would mean doing two main things: to study or to play. Studying meant spending our time at school or doing assignments at home — complete this early
News

November 18

Crowd Goes Wild for Tiny Kids Playing on Field Before High School Football Game

They're just two cuties throwing ball at a field

Fans gathered to watch a high school football game in Orlando, Florida, were treated to some pre-game entertainment courtesy of two adorable tykes on August 23.Footage shows the crowd at Freedom High School cheering the kids on as they enjoyed a kickabout
News

October 2

Jennica Uytingco Breaks 'No-Plastic-Toy' Rule at Home Because of This Toy

The mom of two still manages to keep playtime interactive despite this new "bisyo"

Mom of two Jennica Garcia-Uytingco is a known advocate of natural play in raising her daughters Mori, 4 years old, and Alessi, 1. When Mori was a toddler, Jennica and husband Alwyn would let her explore her surroundings and make something out
Family Fun

August 16

11 Indoor Playground sa Metro Manila Mula P200 Pataas

Swak sa budget na palaruan para sa inyong mga anak

Bakasyon man ng inyong mga anak o simpleng weekend, palaging may oras para makipag-bonding at sumubok ng mga bagong bagay kasama sila. Kung naghahanap kayo ng kakaibang uri ng bonding maliban sa nakagawian, subukan ang mga indoor playground — sa loob ng

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