Tag: puberty

Tweens & Teens

July 1

Practical Guide To Talking To Your Kids About Puberty

Parents may approach talking to boys and girls differently, but kids should understand the changes for both genders during puberty.

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. Rica Cruz is a
Tweens & Teens

November 12

New Book Answers Common Questions About Skin Issues Among Teens

Teach self-care and self-love to your kids at a young age.

Once your teen hits puberty, a lot of skin issues can arise that can be stressful for both you and your child. But you can manage these if you arm yourself with the right information and consult with the experts.Start with "What's Up with My
Your Kid’s Health

August 8

My Daughter's First Period: What To Expect And How To Prepare Her

What is the normal age for a girl to get her first period?

Parents wish that their children won’t grow up too fast, but they’ll soon find themselves dealing with tweens and teens. If you have daughters, one of the things you need to prepare for is their first period, also called menarche. On average, girls
Tweens & Teens

July 16

Puberty: Mom of Two Beautifully Explains It to Her 11-Year-Old

During puberty, it’s not just your child’s body that’s transitioning from childhood into adulthood.

Parenting is ever-changing. Once you’ve got the hang of breastfeeding, you’ll be dealing with potty training. Then, before you know it, your little one isn’t so little anymore, and you now have a tween or teenager — and puberty! This stage often
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January 21

House Panel Approves Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 9

Child welfare groups sees it as an act of violence against children.

The House Committee on Justice has just approved House Bill 505, which seeks to lower the age of criminality from 15 to 9 years old. According to GMA News, the bill is still at the committee level, and a hearing has been
Your Kid’s Health

August 2

Bad Body Odor Causes and Remedies

Understand why and what you can do about it

Kung nais mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.So your little girl is barely 9 years old, is not showing signs of puberty, and yet… has strong body odor. You might be thinking that that’s a little too young for
Your Kid’s Health

July 7

5 Ways You Can Prepare Your Daughter for Her First Period

First thing your daughter needs to know: menstruation is not an embarrassing subject.

So, your little girl is now blossoming into a young lady. Congratulations! This, however, can be an anxious time for the both of you so it’s best to be prepared. Prepare her for one of the biggest changes puberty brings--menstruation--and be the
Your Kid’s Health

April 26

Circumcision: What You Need to Know

Help your child prepare by getting to know the procedure.

Photo from mom.meTo tuli or not to tuli? It is a question that can leave many of us confused and uncertain about the entire procedure. Is it really necessary? When is the right time? How will it affect your child’s “manhood” as he
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January 29

Top of the Morning: Pope Francis Urges Fathers to be "More Present" in Kids' Lives

Says many adolescent problems due to absentee fathers

1. Pope urges fathers to be more involvedPhoto from salon.comPope Francis urged fathers to be more present in their children’s lives, warning that many problems adolescents get into can be traced to absentee fathers. He said that kids need a paternal figure,
Love & Relationships

December 20

Biglang Laki: Dealing with Your Kids Growing Up So Fast

A mother has bittersweet feelings watching her preteen son’s high-speed growth.

Pushing open our gate, I am taken aback to see a strange man, back toward me, entering our house. Only when he turns around do I realize with a start that I am looking at my 12-year-old son, Marlon.It seemed only yesterday

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