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Holidays

December 15

Mom Writes Tribute To Late Lola In Time For Christmas

On their first Christmas without their grandmother they fondly called Nanay Baket, a mom vows to continue their family tradition.

It's almost Christmas, and while everyone here in the Philippines is either stuck in traffic, busy shopping for last-minute gifts, or preparing the menu for Noche Buena, Glendale Coloma shared with Smart Parenting a tribute to her late grandmother, Anastacia Padilla whom
Inspiration

May 25

Two Moms On Finding Purpose After Death Of A Child

'Hindi ka man maka-move on, but you can move forward.'

The whole month of May, along with the celebration of Mother's Day, has been dedicated to honoring moms from all walks of life. Enter Smart Parenting's Mommyverse campaign, where we bring together and share stories of moms who are beautiful, strong, creative,
Tweens & Teens

April 6

Infant Or Tween Circumcision? Pinoy Dad Shares His Thoughts

My child will grow up 'supot' until he turns 11.

The following story came straight from the first-ever Smart Parenting daddy editor-at-large, and the man behind the DadbudPH Facebook community, with over 37,000 member dads as of writing. Smart Parenting's advocacy, now more than ever, is to include dads in parenting conversations. We want to
Labor & Childbirth

October 17

Woman Gives Birth In The Backseat Of Car

She originally wanted a water birth, but her baby had other plans.

Having a birth plan is helpful so that moms can have a say on how they will deliver ther baby with the support of their birthing team. Then again, we’ve learned that sometimes, no amount of planning can prepare you for childbirth
Inspiration

June 8

Kevin Reyes: From Shy Kid To Successful Nike Footwear Designer

Being a quiet kid has its advantages.

Parents tend to worry about a lot of things, including whether their “shy” child will be able to explore the world on their own and have many accomplishments in the future. But as the success story of Kevin Reyes proves, being a
Getting Pregnant

April 10

Superfetation: Mom Finds Out She's Pregnant Again 3 Weeks Later

It's an extremely rare but real pregnancy phenomenon.

Every pregnancy is special, but every now and then we come across birth stories that are just incredible and even unbelievable. Such is the case of mom Rebecca Roberts, 39, a mom from the United Kingdom who found out she was pregnant
News

April 8

Heartbreaking Stories Of COVID-19 Patients In PH

The virus affects our lives in many different and difficult ways.

As of today, April 8, 2021, the Philippines has logged 167,279 active cases of COVID-19 — an all-time high as the country grapples with the stronger, more evolved coronavirus and its variants. The surge in new cases prompted the government to declare
Inspiration

September 22

Pinoy Teacher Goes Up Mountains To Reach Her Students

She encourages parents and students to enroll in school amid the pandemic.

SmartParenting.com.ph, together with Summit Original Videos, presents E-skwela 2020, a video series that showcases how families, students, teachers, and schools adapt to crisis schooling. Each episode will premiere on the website every Tuesday and on Facebook on Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Follow our Facebook
Inspiration

July 12

Pinay Flight Attendants Help Displaced OFWs In Saudi Arabia

The overseas Filipino workers were left jobless due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the challenges we face due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos continue to prove their resilience and spread the ‘Bayanihan’ spirit wherever they are in the world. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a group of Pinay international flight attendants banded together to help
Real Parenting

June 29

Mom Shares How She Overcame Mom Guilt (And Asked For Help)

One mom shares her realizations after she let go of mom guilt and asked other people for help.

It’s not uncommon for moms to be overwhelmed with responsibilities — from raising the kids, running the household, to having a career — but many of them would rather stay silent for fear of judgment. They are burdened with mom guilt and
Inspiration

April 4

PH Doctor Who Passed Away Due To COVID-19 Remembered By Daughter

She wants people to remember him for his good deeds, not as a victim of the dreaded disease.

As doctors fight to save patients from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), they are also at risk of getting the virus. In the Philippines, 17 doctors have succumbed to the disease, according to the Philippine Medical Association. One of them is Dr.
Real Parenting

March 21

Frontliner Pleads Pinoys To Stay Home During COVID-19 Quarantine

She is doing her job so everyone in the metro can be safe from COVID-19.

When the community quarantine was first announced by President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, March 12, 2020, Renelie “Ren” Palma, 33, a Police Staff Sergeant assigned to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), knew that she would be called to the frontlines.
Love & Relationships

December 24

Best Love Stories In 2019 From Smart Parenting

By the end of this, you’ll be left wishing, “Sana all!”

Filipinos are suckers for romantic movies but nothing beats real-life stories that will make you feel kilig and weak in the knees. And here at SmartParenting.com.ph, we have an abundance of Pinoy couples who make us believe in forever.Whether it’s a dad
Inspiration

November 2

Advocates Of Making Adoption in the Philippines Easier

Just when the couple were okay without having kids, a baby boy arrived.

It has been three years since Rod and Teemy Nepomuceno opened their doors and hearts to two little children who, through adoption, have changed their lives forever. They are parents to 4-year-old Quico and 2-year old Quiana. Rod is a lawyer, president,
Inspiration

August 28

UP Student Surprises Mom with Graduation in Viral Video

The tender moment between mother and son resonated with many parents.

Nothing can make a parent prouder than seeing their child onstage and holding their diploma. It’s for this reason many viewers could relate to the viral video of a mom shedding tears of joy after being told that her son will finally
Your Kid’s Health

August 24

Type 1 Diabetes in Kids: Why It Happens and How to Manage It

He was thirsty all the time and would feel the urge to pee constantly.

It’s always a terrible feeling when your kid is suffering from a simple cold, cough, or fever. I remember when my daughter Monica had an on-and-off high fever for several days and I couldn’t stop worrying and praying that it wasn’t anything
Inspiration

August 18

Paano Palakihin ang mga Bata na Mahalin ang Sining

Ipinapakita ng apat na artist na ito na pwedeng magtagumpay sa kanilang napiling propesyon.

Madalas tayong matuwang makita na magaling ang ating mga anak sa sining — sa pagdrowing, pagpinta, o di kaya’y sa pagkanta at pagsayaw. Ngunit madalas ay nag-iiba ang usapan kapag lumaki na sila at gusto nilang ituloy ang kanilang pagmamahal sa sining
Real Parenting

August 4

Funny Parenting Quotes that Make You Realize You're a Parent

Spoiler alert: Sleep, bathroom, and me-time are almost non-existent.

Becoming a parent changes you in so many ways: physically, mentally, emotionally. You might not realize it at first, but there are tiny details that slip that let other people know you’re a parent, whether it’s knowing all the songs of your
Toddler

April 10

Toddler Locks Dad's iPad Until 2067

He has to wait 48 years before it’s unlocked.

We’re all guilty of handing our children phones or tablets in exchange for a few minutes of peace and quiet, but here’s a story that will probably make you think twice before doing it again.Evan Osnos, a dad from Washington, DC, and
Real Parenting

March 8

Women's Day 2019: Inspiring and Empowered Mothers

We celebrate Women's Month with stories of empowered Pinays.

We've done stories that being a successful, empowered woman and mom are NOT two different things. You can be both. This Women’s Month, let these stories inspire and show you nothing is holding you back from becoming the strong woman you want

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