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Tweens & Teens

October 26

How To Introduce Smartphones To Your Teenager

Screen time experts advise parents should introduce digital devices to kids the same way the Megastar did with her kids

In our highly digital world, it’s not unusual to see young children and toddlers who know their way around smartphones and tablets. So when Sharon Cuneta shared that she had just gifted her youngest son Miguel a simple phone, many were amazed.“Someone
Real Parenting

July 6

Doug and Cheska Kramer's Mobile Phone Rules For Their Kids

You read that right. The Kramer kids follow rules when it comes to their phones, here's what those are

One of the Internet’s most-loved families, with kids who grew up alongside the Internet boom, have rules for gadget use.Surprised?Doug and Cheska Kramer shared in a recent online event, how they manage their kids’ mobile phone use. “If it’s important you’ll make time,
Real Parenting

March 29

5 Screen Time Rules For Kids Celeb Moms Like Bianca Gonzalez Do

How parents use their gadgets is the biggest factor in kids' screen time habits

“Tama na ‘yan.” All parents probably say this at least once daily, after we’ve noticed that our kids have spent too much time on their gadgets.The past two years where most kids’ schooling involves technology doesn’t help. CNN says kids’ screen time
Toddler

March 20

Routine For Kids Created By A Preschool Teacher

It will help keep the household in order while everyone is at home!

With the suspension of classes due to the enhanced community quarantine and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), summer vacation came a little early for both parents and their children. While there are plenty of activities (We have over 50 here!) and games
Preschooler

January 29

Discipline Rules for Your Child and You

These rules on discipline can benefit you and your child.

As a parent, the idea of self-care can seems too hard to attain because you're wondering do you even have time to do it. These rules may seem impractical, but they can help you make sure that your kids grow up responsbily
Baby

December 17

Guidelines for Visiting Newborns

Don't be shy or afraid to be tagged as maarte or masungit. It's your child's health on the line.

'Tis, the season for family get-togethers. But if you have just given birth, it puts you on the spot. Sure, you want to join the festivities, but you also need to prioritize your newborn's health and safety (and your sanity). For nine months,
Home

June 3

How to Stop Your Yaya from Texting and Using Facebook on the Job

Five basic tips for talking to caregivers about your mobile phone rules.

It used to be that the worst thing a yaya would do was raid the refrigerator. But this was before texting, social media, and emojis. Today's caregivers, whether parttime or full-time, sneak — or outright flaunt — something many of us parents
Preschooler

April 23

This 'Summer Rules' List Has Gone Viral! Do You Agree With It?

Tell us your summer rules!

School provides kids with a day-to-day structure and routine. During the summer, however, your child is free to do many of the things he couldn't do on a daily basis when there is school. In his estimation, he can now spend a
Toddler

April 20

Rich or Poor, You Can Raise a Spoiled Child: 10 Ways to Bring Up a Well-Adjusted One

We all love our children and want them to grow into the best adult they can be.

Raising a child is a daunting task and there will always be doubts if you’re doing the right thing. In fact, it can be so overwhelming that you get paralyzed and at a loss at what to do at times. If you’re
Real Parenting

December 26

10 Rules From Our Childhood That Still Hold True Today

The men behind some of our favorite children's books share childhood memories that shape who they are today.

Moms are usually the designated bedtime storytellers, but did you know that several of our most popular Filipino children’s books were written by men? We shared with you "How 5 Filipina Children’s Book Authors Win Your Child’s Heart" (read it here). This
Real Parenting

October 9

How to Raise Good Adults: 12 Rules I Want My Children to Live By

After reading a mom's viral post, this mom of two was inspired to make her own set of rules.

As moms, we all have one thing in common: We love our kids, and we will do everything to raise them the best we could. But raising little women presents a different set of challenges, whether we'd like to admit it or
Real Parenting

September 19

3 Surprising Apps One Teacher Says Can Help Kids in School

There are actually four, but it's these three apps on spatial thinking and how to solve problems that caught us off guard.

In this digital age, parenting with technology is even more complex. We keep talking about striking a balance between screen time and real personal interactions. But what exactly is the formula to this balance? How much is too much? What if the
Fashion

June 30

These Celebrity Moms Have One Fashion Rule: Make Your Own!

Check out how these stylish moms emerge victorious as they challenge some fashion rules.

We'll be honest here, and tell you that the inspiration for this piece came from actress Blake Lively, she of Gossip Girl fame and also known as Mrs. Ryan Reynolds. Blake has been promoting her new film The Shallows abroad, and practically
Real Parenting

October 13

Tired of Negotiating Screen Time With Your Kids? Try This

Disney Junior and Common Sense Media teamed up to help you, dear parents

Who doesn’t have a tablet or a smartphone at home? Or a desktop or laptop connected to the Internet? Chances are, most of us are connected or have access to the World Wide Web, so it’s not a surprise that kids are
Real Parenting

February 27

Moms Confess: I Break my Own Rules

Sometimes, you have no choice but to break the rules... but it can turn out well, still.

Everyone grew up with rules at home, and when you were younger, perhaps you also broke - and rebelled against - a few of those rules set by your parents. These rules are set as guidelines for children and adults alike to
Food

February 4

The Clean Plate Rule: How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Their Food

Learn better ways to persuade—not force—your kids to eat up.

“Ubusin ang pagkain..grasya ’yan.”“Maraming nagugutom sa mundo kaya huwag sayangin ang nakahain.”“Dapat malinis ang plato.”“Huwag tatayo hangga’t hindi ubos lahat.”Growing up, businesswoman Leslie Montes* heard these a lot—from parents, teachers and older relatives. Even if she didn’t like the food or wasn’t
Home

October 7

How to Prevent Yaya’s Boyfriend From Interfering with Work

Mom, contributor and Smart Parenting Yaya Manual author Tisha Bautista shares handy tips on how to prevent yaya’s having a boyfriend to interfere with her work.

Having a boyfriend, whether it be your yaya or your own daughter can indeed be distracting. However, the concern of most housewives is to make sure that this relationship does not become destructive either to yaya’s work or yaya’s person.As in all
Home

September 28

MMDA Guide: 10 Must-Know Traffic Reminders for Every Driver

Read up on important must-know traffic rules and regulations.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has definitely been striving to change its image. Here's a list of reminders released by the agency via its website to make sure every motorist driving in Metro Manila is aware of his rights and of
Baby

August 14

Baby on Board: Dos and Don’ts when Traveling with Baby

Know the dos and don'ts when traveling with baby.

Important rules to observe to keep baby safe in the car:

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