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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
Inspiration

January 16

Playtime Is Important In Times Of Tragedy So Kids Can Heal

Children's need for play and leisure should be met even in the face of tragedy.

Filipinos are known for their bayanihan spirit and citizens are witnessing it firsthand in the wake of the Taal Volcano eruption. From unaffected towns in Batangas welcoming evacuees, to local government units, organizations, and private individuals mobilizing assistance and relief goods, everyone
Toddler

January 9

Smart Parenting Masterclass Toddler Expertips Series

Getting expert advice and having a support system can put a parent’s mind at ease.

Parents know one of the toughest stages in parenting is toddlerhood. There’s a reason why they call it the terrible twos and threes — your little one is learning how to be independent and that means pushing boundaries and asserting themselves. At
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
Toddler

July 31

Avoid the Overparenting Trap: How to Parent Like a Minimalist

Overparenting is exhausting for you and your child.

This generation’s parents are all about showering their kids with more — more love and affection, more protection, more good memories, more choices, more opportunities. It may stem from the fact that parents did not receive these growing up, so they want
Toddler

July 20

How to Deal With Playdate Problems

If you frequently host playdates, here are things to keep in mind

As parents, we want the best for our children. We want to give them every opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. Part of this is letting them interact with others, including their peers. We enroll them in enrichment classes, let them play
Preschooler

July 14

Outdoor Play and Unschooling Are Part of This Family's Routine

They believe that open-ended play in the outdoors is another way for their kids to learn.

Despite the battery-operated toys and gadgets nowadays, we know the simplest toys, and outdoor play still remain among the best ways children can have fun and learn at the same time.For Trix Clasara and her husband Brando, the journey to help awaken
Toddler

July 8

Boredom Teaches Your Toddler Solo or Independent Play

As early as the toddler years, let kids learn how to find ways to keep themselves occupied.

As early as the toddler years, it is important for children to know how to find ways to entertain themselves even without the help of their parents. The process won’t be fast or easy, especially for kids who have grown used to
Toddler

July 6

Toys for Toddlers: How to Be a Present Parent When They Play

An early childhood development expert shares the ways we can teach kids through play and toys.

David Elkind, child psychologist and author of books like The Power of Play and The Hurried Child said, “Play is not only our creative drive, it’s a fundamental mode of learning.” And every day, young children absorb and learn about the world around
News

May 16

Sarah Lahbati on Encouraging Playtime

The mom of two shares the importance of bringing kids outdoors and encouraging playtime

Parents can only agree when we say that the home is never a hundred percent in order when you have toddlers running around. Once they know how to walk and hold their toys, you can only expect them to roam around the
Baby

April 11

Best Toys for Babies 0 to 12 Months

It’s never too early to introduce your child to developmentally-appropriate toys!

We may think babies don't do much for their first few weeks of life, but they are already busy taking in their environment.Providing babies with opportunities for play helps stimulate their brains and builds the beginning of a strong bond between you and
Toddler

March 3

How to Play With Your Toddler: 7 Best Tips

Play is a great opportunity for children to learn and explore.

There is no denying the benefits that play time poses for our children. Aside from being an invaluable opportunity for them to learn and develop their different skills, play also helps foster different values in kids and serves as a chance for
Preschooler

February 26

Why Preschoolers Should Play | Smart Parenting

Your child's development won't be well-rounded without the physical aspect

When my son was a lot younger, this time of the year was always a hectic period for me as a mom. The weeks leading to summer break had me Googling for activities he could do while school was out. Would it
Preschooler

January 22

Speech Pathologist's DIY Activities for Learning at Home

"It is through play that children use and practice the things they learn."

Playtime is the best brain-building gift that we can ever give our children. It develops social, language, motor, and cognitive skills, which are all important for a child’s development. But as most parents will quickly realize, plying your child with many toys isn’t
Toddler

January 14

How Parallel Play Helps Boost Brain and Social Skills in Toddlers

Believe it or not, letting your child play alone while surrounded by other kids boosts brain and social skills.

Do you notice that your child prefers to play by herself even when there are other kids her age around? You try and urge her to interact and make friends but she’s pretty content in her own world, ignoring all the ruckus
Toddler

January 10

Kids Make Messes: Why We Need to Let Go and Let Them Play

If it sparks joy in their eyes, wouldn't it be worth it?

Parents of toddlers know by now that when it comes to young children, making a mess is inevitable. At this stage, they’re all about exploring and trying to make sense of the world around them. They are engaging their senses — touching, smelling,
Toddler

December 14

Educational Toys for Toddlers Philippines

These toys will not only entertain your child happy, it will also help unlock many areas of your child's growth.

It’s easy to go overboard shopping for toys this Christmas especially if you have babies and toddlers. That's why it's best to keep in mind what a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently said: the more ideal toys for children, especially for toddlers,
Baby

August 29

5 Simple Yet Most Effective Ways to Fire Up Your Baby's Brain Development

Your baby is born with more neuron cells than you —she is ready to learn!

It is an established fact that brain development is fastest during the infancy period, up to three years old. Yes, it’s true — babies are intelligent already!Studies show that a healthy baby is born with 100 billion neurons (twice more than in an
Baby

July 10

5 Tricks of a Busy Mom to Spend Quality Time With Her Baby Every Day

Bond with baby while getting ready for work in the morning, prepping dinner at night, and more!

Many moms, whether they are stay-at-home or at work, need to get a lot of things done, period. So, yes, it is challenging to find time to just enjoy your baby without "distractions" (doing the laundry alone is easily half a day's

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