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Preschooler

August 23

Playtime Is the Best Brain-Building Gift You Can Give Your Child

Just how much time does your child spend playing with other kids? With you?

How much time does your child spend having fun playing? In a clinical report entitled “The Power of Play,” the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is emphasizing the important role of play in a child's development. “Play is brain building, a central part
Your Kid’s Health

July 26

Stop Microwaving Plastic Containers Whenever Possible

The latest warning: plastic food containers can harm your child's development.

If you have been looking for ways to reduce your family's use of plastic in your home, there is no better time than the present, especially in light of a recent statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Your Kid’s Health

July 20

I made these promises to my kids. Dear Lord, I hope it's enough

Hepatitis B causes lifelong illness and cause extensive liver damage.

In a recently released statement, the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) is reasserting the “importance of the [hepatitis B] birth-dose vaccination for all Filipino infants.” Don't leave the hospital without having your newborn vaccinated. “In Filipino babies without contraindications, hepatitis B vaccination
Your Kid’s Health

July 12

You CAN Pack a Juice Box in Your Child's Baon (Yes, There's a But)

Children should have juice in moderation, just as they would other sugary drinks like soda

If you're buying juice on your next grocery run, look for 100 percent fruit juice on the label and avoid juices that are simply fruit-flavored. Experts are saying parents may not realize that juice is not as healthy as most believe it
Health & Nutrition

June 26

A Complete List of Vaccines That Are Safe for Pregnant Women

It is based on the immunization guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Protect yourself and your soon-to-come little one, mom. For the first time, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released a one-page immunization guidelines for pregnant women. The recommended vaccines can protect the mother from serious illness while she’s pregnant or “provide fetal and
Your Health

June 25

Women Who Plan to Get Pregnant Need to Have These Vaccines

Here's a list of recommended vaccines for adults in the Philippines

Vaccines provide protection from serious life-threatening diseases, and they are important for both the young (find an updated schedule for children's vaccines here) and old. The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) and the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) have made the recent immunization recommendations
Your Kid’s Health

May 29

How to Perform CPR on a Baby and on a Child: A First Aid Guide

Pediatricians are encouraging you (and your child) to learn CPR

Someone who’s had a cardiac arrest will suddenly collapse on the floor, stop breathing and have no pulse. And cardiac arrests do happen to children, not just grown-ups. So, in its recently released guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is encouraging
Preschooler

May 17

Our 5-Rule Food Guide for Children Ages 3 to 5 Years Old

Correct food portions, recommended number of glasses of water a day, ideal snacks, multivitamins and more

Matamlay and maputla are adjectives parents don't like hearing when it comes to their preschool-age child. The key, of course, is a balanced diet coupled with adequate sleep and physical activity to help your child with his growth and energy. For children
Your Kid’s Health

March 6

Childhood Immunization Schedule: List of Vaccines for Children by Age

There are a total of 13 vaccines recommended to Filipino children from birth up to 18 years old.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.For 2018, there are a total of 13 recommended vaccinations on the updated childhood immunization schedule for Filipino children, ages 0 to 18 years old. It's one less vaccine compared to last
Getting Pregnant

January 31

Why You Should Wait at Least Two Years Before Getting Pregnant Again

Pregnancies too close together has its risks.

Your financial health isn't the only reason why pregnancies should not be close together, according to experts. Recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) advises parents to wait at least 24 months, or two years, before attempting their next pregnancy. WHO explained pregnancies less
Your Kid’s Health

November 10

Don't Raise a Couch Potato! 11+ Easy Ways to Get the Kids Moving

Your child doesn't have to play sports. But you should worry when you always find him on the couch.

In the United States, kids clock in seven hours of electronic gadget use per day, according to HealthyChildren, the parenting health resource site of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). That means kids are spending a lot of time sitting down and only 1 in
Your Kid’s Health

August 29

Don't Let Your Newborn Leave the Hospital Without This Vaccine

It is highly recommended by the DOH and the Philippine Pediatric Society.

Last year, the Department of Health (DOH) launched a campaign to encourage mothers to have their newborns vaccinated against hepatitis B within the first 24 hours of life. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is offering the same advice in a
Family Fun

August 7

5 Family-Friendly Hotels Perfect for Rainy Day Staycations

You will like features and amenities for kids and grown-ups!

Just because summer is over doesn't mean you can't go on a relaxing break with the whole family. The rain won't ruin the fun at these staycation places that offer kid-friendly features and amenities to keep you nice and dry inside the
Your Kid’s Health

June 29

How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need? A Guide From Newborn to Teen

Are you sure your child is getting enough sleep? Watch our sleeping guide
Your Kid’s Health

May 23

Don't Give Fruit Juice to Kids 1 Year Old and Below, Pedias Say

There is no nutritional value in it even if it says 100% fruit juice, according to a group of pediatricians

Children below 1 year old should not get any juice, even 100% fruit juice, unless their doctor recommends it, according to recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The policy statement is to be published in the journal Pediatrics next
Your Kid’s Health

March 28

No More Junk Food in School Canteens, DepEd Orders

DepEd issued a detailed order on the food that cannot be sold in canteens. Is this goodbye to junk food?

Public school canteens have now been ordered by the Department of Education (DepEd) to stop selling powdered juice drinks, chocolate, soft drinks, instant noodles, fish balls, chips or chichiria, among others. The Department of Education (DepEd) has released an order, dated March 17 and
Your Kid’s Health

March 3

2017 Vaccine Schedule

Doctors have updated the childhood immunization schedule to add the dengue vaccine.

Doctors have added one more vaccine to their list of recommended immunization shots for children ages 0 to 18 years old, for a total of 14 vaccinations in all for Filipino children. The Dengue Tetravalent vaccine, which was made available in the Philippines
Your Kid’s Health

February 1

5 Foods You Should Avoid Giving Your Baby (2 Years & Below)

As advised by experts, put a hold on these foods until he's a little older.

It's an exciting time once your baby starts eating solid foods at 6 months old, and then explore different flavors and textures as he reaches his first year. And while we are careful what we give them, sometimes it can be tempting
Your Kid’s Health

January 9

7 Simple Rules for Raising a Healthy Child This 2017

Make these expert-recommended healthy habits a priority.

We all want our kids to be their healthiest self this 2017. And a good place to start are these basic health care tips from experts. We’ve gathered them from the most recent recommendations released in the past year. Learn them by
Your Kid’s Health

November 15

One Easy Way to Know How Much Prepackaged Food Your Child Can Eat

This is what "tikim" should like for kids.

Have you noticed the little white cylinder that’s sometimes seen at the front of packaged food labels? It's an easy way to help monitor how much should your child be eating of a certain food or drink especially when you're at the

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