Tag: raising children

Real Parenting

May 18

Lea Salonga's Only Child Nic Turns 17

Plus tips in raising happy and successful kids.

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Real Parenting

October 9

Marvin Agustin Says He's Always Honest With His Twin Sons

The actor-entrepreneur has twin sons in their teens.

Marvin Agustin believes in being honest and transparent with his kids, Sebastian and Santiago, when it comes to money matters.The 16-year-old twins are Marvin's sons with his former partner Tetet Dy."I share with them what I go through. Kasi yung mga nakikita
Baby

December 10

5 Things You Wish You Knew When You Had Your First Child

May pagkakaiba rin ba ang pagpapalaki mo sa iyong panganay at sa iyong bunso?

Kapag first-time parent ka, malimit ang nagiging gabay mo lang sa pagiging magulang ay ang mga parenting books, websites, at parenting groups. Kaya naman hindi nakakapagtakang may mga magiging pagkakamali ka o may mga hindi ka magagawa para sa panganay mo.Pero kapag
Toddler

June 3

How Dad Can Help Mom Out During Quarantine

Don't let her bear the burden alone.

The enhanced community quarantine really took a toll on Pinoys, especially moms who suddenly found themselves overwhelmed with caring for the kids, running the household, working from home, and becoming their child’s teacher. But on our Facebook community, Smart Parenting Village, a
Real Parenting

January 4

Raising Multiple Children: Mom With 10 Kids Share Life Lessons

She admit that they don't have a lot of material possessions. But they always have each other.

Raising children is both difficult and demanding that many new parents decide upon themselves that having two or three kids is already more than they can handle. But if that number of kids is already a handful for some, for Macey Rae
Preschooler

September 2

How to Answer When Your 4-Year-Old Asks Where Do Babies Come From

Is there really a right time to talk to your children about sex?

Most (if not all) parents find it difficult to talk to their kids about where babies come from. However, it’s this mindset that makes the whole process challenging, especially in a conservative country like ours.There are still those have been brought up
Real Parenting

August 22

Moms Are Often More Tired Than Dads: How Men Can Be a Better Partner

Husbands may not readily understand what it is and wives are often exhausted of trying to put it into words.

We don't think anyone will argue with us when we say that mothers and wives do a lot of “invisible work” when it comes to raising a family. Termed as emotional labor, it’s part — and often a large chunk — of the
Real Parenting

June 17

These Dads Are More Than Happy to Take on the Role of Househusband

Does it matter who stays at home and who works? These dads say it doesn't in their families.

Back in the day, taking care of the child and the home had solely fallen under a woman's responsibility as the husband works to provide for his family's needs. Today, however, some households have seen a reversal of roles where women pursue
Real Parenting

June 17

Dad and Proud: 7 Real Men Who Are Their Family's Superheroes!

Fathers will do anything to be the best dads for their kids

Dads sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to parenting because people tend to think that their main responsibility is to be the provider and be their child’s playmate while mom takes care of all the other tasks (who then get
Preschooler

March 22

Experts Say This Is the Most Effective Parenting Style to Instill Discipline

Trying to find your parenting groove? There are good points to take away from this style.

Unlike learning how to drive or bake a cake, there’s no clear-cut guide when it comes to raising a child. On a daily basis, parents wonder, “Am I doing this right?” Parenting style differs greatly from one mom or dad to the next
Preschooler

March 13

Want to Raise a Future Programmer or Engineer? It's Not All About IQ

An interest (and talent) in STEM is great, but there is another set of skills that hold a lot of value.

One would assume that the most distinguishing characteristics of the most accomplished Google employees are their skills in computer engineering, programming, math, or some other technical skill. But, quite surprisingly, this isn't the case. Of course, their expertise in these technical areas are
Toddler

March 4

Lessons From a Mom Who Wanted Her Child to Read Before Preschool

The mom, who shares her 7 secrets to raising a reader, just needed to be patient.

I couldn’t wait for my daughter Adriana to start reading. I wanted her to be super smart, so I bought Baby Einstein DVDs, which were expensive at Php500 each. I would sit beside my baby while she watched and waited for the
Real Parenting

February 24

Angelu de Leon's Daughters Always Knew They Had Different Dads

For Angelu, the truth should not be sugarcoated. She saw it as her way to “protect” her kids.

Angelu de Leon isn't afraid to look back to her days of being a solo parent to two daughters before finding her Mr. Right and tying the knot in 2010. The actress is a mother to three kids: Nicole, 19 whose father is
Real Parenting

February 19

Hugging Your Child Benefits Him Today and in the Years to Come

It begins with "Unang Yakap" or that first skin-to-skin contact with your baby.

Unang Yakap, or the First Embrace, is mom’s first skin-to-skin hug with her baby immediately after birth. It is an essential step that is highly recommended by doctors because it transfers a mother's warmth and protective bacteria to her newborn. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls it “life-saving.”This
Preschooler

November 19

Baeby Baste's Mom Shares Her 'Makuha Sila sa Tingin' Discipline Style

Baste's mom, Sheila, wants her kids to grow up “na may takot ang anak mo sa ’yo.”

At 5 years old, Baeby Baste is the youngest co-host in the longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga! He’s also considered the cutest with his mestizo good looks, chubby pink cheeks, and lovable bibo personality. He has a growing army of fans, too,
News

November 16

Manila Makes It to List of 100 Best Cities in the World to Raise a Family

The city comes behind Cape Town, Istanbul, Johannesburg, and Jakarta.

Despite carmageddons, poor transportation systems, and not so spectacular parental benefits, Manila is a good place to settle down, according to a report that listed 100 best cities to raise a family, with the Philippine capital occupying the 100th spot. In its report, Homeday, an
Real Parenting

August 7

'Our Roles as Mothers and Fathers Have Changed,' Says This Mom

A mom lists five reasons how and why parenting today is hard.

In a recent interview with SmartParenting.com.ph, Bianca Gonzalez got candid about the pressure of being a parent today. “The good side of being a millennial mom is that we’re so informed. There’s so much information, we’re so hands on. But the bad
Preschooler

August 6

Preschool Teachers Reveal 7 Discipline Hacks to Get Kids to Behave

Preschool teachers reveal how they get roomful of kids to be on their best behavior.

“Your son is such an angel!” his preschool teacher gushed. “He listens attentively, eats alone and packs up without being told…and he’s always smiling!”Uh, are we talking about the same kid? I can’t even get him to brush his teeth without screaming.
Real Parenting

August 3

Bianca Gonzalez: 'The Millennial Mom Is Under Insane Pressure'

The mom gets candid about what she has learned about parenting her daughter.

TV host and model Bianca Gonzalez, who's married to basketball player JC Intal, is now at the "toddler stage" of her parenting journey. Her daughter, Lucia, is now 21 months old, and Bianca realizes how tough parenting a toddler can be when moms
Real Parenting

June 27

Can We Raise Boys and Girls the Same Way? One Dad's Honest Answer

"We all have gender biases. For example, I can’t help but be overly protective of my daughter."

My son is 13 and my daughter is 8. Do we treat them differently? Yes, but not because they’re a boy and girl. They have very different personalities, and the “parenting tricks” that worked for Zach doesn’t always work for his little

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