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Kids with Special Needs

March 17

Mom Of Boy With Autism: Pinarusahan Ko Ang Sarili Ko

Despite noticing some signs, she waited it out but later on regretted her choice.

The following story of Nanette Ocampo and her family was shared to Smart Parenting Village, Smart Parenting's Facebook community with 93,400 members and counting. To join our thriving community of Filipino parents where you can connect with other parents, click on the
Kids with Special Needs

June 6

Could Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?

Find out about this condition that many kids are living with.

Around 15 percent of the world’s total population lives with some form of disability, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Two to four percent of them experience significant difficulties in functioning. There’s also been an increase in the prevalence
Real Parenting

February 28

Screen Time Dangers and Control

She thought allowing her child to use gadgets one hour a day wasn’t so dangerous.

With recent news of the “Momo Challenge” and fake children’s videos circulating on YouTube and YouTube Kids, as well as video games Roblox and Fortnite showing disturbing content, parents are urged to be more vigilant when it comes to monitoringwhat their kids are watching online. And this
Baby

January 3

Jennica Uytingco: Don't worry about developmental delays

The celebrity mom reminds us that every child has his own development timeline.

A child's milestones, no matter what age or stage, are worth celebrating—and it doesn't matter if it's your first or fifth child. This was the gist of celebrity mom and parenting speaker Jennica Garcia Uytingco's recent post on Instagram.Before welcoming 2019, Jennica shared
Getting Pregnant

September 12

Your Pregnancy: Early Signs, Stages of Labor, and Ways to Give Birth

Everything you need to know from the time you find out you're pregnant until you bring baby home.

Pregnancy is a gift for those who choose it. It's the beginning of a fulfilling but challenging journey to motherhood. Trying to conceive can be natural and spontaneous, or a carefully timed sexual intercourse during the woman's fertile period, especially for those
Preschooler

August 7

The Sounds Your Child Should Be Able to Make: An Age-by-Age Guide

Speech sound development is when we make speech sounds using the mouth, lips, and tongue.

It is normal for toddlers to say some sounds the wrong way because some do not develop these speech sounds until he is 4, 5, or 6 years old. You'll hear them replace the letter R with a letter W (saying "wabbit" instead
Toddler

July 25

7 Signs Your Toddler Is a Late Talker and What to Do if He Is One

"Late-talking toddlers are typically developing in all other skills but speech."

All parents are excited to hear their baby's first words — will it be "Mama" or "Dada" — and it's a huge milestone. But what if your little one is still just making gibberish sounds? You find yourself wondering if his speech and language
Kids with Special Needs

July 24

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Signs in Kids 6 to 24 Months Old

“Parents may notice the signs early, but then denial sets in,” says a developmental pediatrician

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain that manifests symptoms in areas regarding a person’s behavior, social relationships, language, and, sometimes, intelligence. One third to half of the parents of children with autism notice a
Preschooler

July 21

5 Stress Red Flags That Definitely Mean Your Child Needs a Break

Young kids may not even recognize that they are under a lot of stress.

Our children's lives seem so simple compared to the grown-ups, but they do experience stress. After all, stress is the body's physical, chemical, and emotional reaction to an overwhelming or confusing situation. And getting excited can be stressful, too!When children learn how
Toddler

July 3

13 Warning Signs of Speech and Language Delay (Birth to 3 Years)

You think your child is just a late talker. Here's when it might suggest speech and language delay

Every child develops at his own pace. Some walk or talk early, while others need more time to hone a skill. But perhaps one of the most worrisome for parents are "late talkers" because it suggests speech and language delay. If you
Toddler

May 15

5 Toddler Behaviors Parents Worry About But Are Actually Normal

Plus, when these behaviors do become problematic

When you're a mom, it's hard not to worry about both the big and little things — it's natural, you just want what's best for your child. You worry about your child's health, the milestones he's reaching, if he's growing up to
Health & Nutrition

July 19

Pregnancy Basics: Your Second Trimester (Week 13 to 27)

It's an exciting time: you can find out your baby's sex and start to feel his or her kicks!

Many women say the second trimester is the easiest three months of pregnancy. By the time you hit your fourth month, the symptoms of morning sickness have eased or disappeared entirely. Your energy level is also on the rise, so you'll feel
Baby

July 14

Your Child's Milestones (9 months): Baby Can Now Stand Up!

Plus, how to boost the development of your little one

More and more every day, you'll notice your baby doing things he couldn't do before. Once he turns 9 months old, you'll see him pull himself up to a standing position. He'll do so by gripping to the side of his crib
Baby

July 5

Your Child's Milestones (6 to 7 Months): Baby Responds to Her Name!

She is also laughing at the silliest sound or facial expression you make.

Your baby as a 6- to 7-month-old is one of the most enjoyable stages of babyhood. She is laughing at the silliest sound or facial expression you make. So take advantage and keep playing, talking, and interacting! Try calling her name, she
Baby

June 29

Your Child's Milestones (4 Months): Baby Coos at Her Reflection

At 4 months, your baby will love to shake rattles and play with mama!

At this age, your little one will have reached quite a few important baby milestones. At 4 months, she can hold her head up by herself now -- a significant motor skill, said pediatrician Dr. Kurt Heyrman. You’ll also notice her interacting
Toddler

June 27

Your Child's Milestones (2 Years Old): Baby Talks and Wants to Run!

At 24 months, your tot can now say simple sentences like "drink milk!"

Happy 2nd birthday to your little one -- she's now a toddler! Becoming a tot comes with a lot of exciting developmental changes. From 18 to 24 months old, she may now confidently walk on her own (even run a little!), do
Baby

June 20

Your Child's Milestones (2 to 3 Months): Baby Can Now Smile Back!

At 2 months, your baby may already be able to respond to sounds, too.

When it seems that just a few weeks back she was a dependent newborn, you'll start to notice exciting growth changes in your little one at 2 months old. She's now an active and responsive baby! You'll notice her start to watch and observe
Big Kids

November 4

Learning Disability: What it is, Signs to Watch Out For and What Parents Can Do About It

A primer on learning disabilities, the red flags, and how you can save learning-disabled children from a lifetime of frustration.

At first glance, 5-year-old David seemed like your typical preschooler: running, jumping, playing ’til he dropped. But with closer observation, David’s teacher noticed something was amiss. Whenever the teacher gave instructions for a class activity, David would just stare at her, brows
Home

September 6

Checking Up on Yaya To Ensure Your Child’s Safety

Read about these important check-up strategies to ensure the kids’ safety at home while you’re away.

Check-up Measures After Hiring YayaOfficially welcoming the chosen yaya into the family automatically activates long-term monitoring and supervision. Parents should be on constant-alert mode for telltale signs of child maltreatment or abuse. To keep vigilance at optimum level, observe the following measures:•
Baby

December 16

When You Need To See A Developmental Pediatrician And What To Expect

Parents dread being told that their child has a developmental delay. However, being armed with the facts and knowing what to expect will help parents get early intervention for their children.

Most developmental delays can be detected during your baby’s 18th month check-up. If your pediatrician suspects a delay, you are usually referred to a developmental pediatrician. So, what are the telltale signs that could spell a developmental delay at 18 months old?

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