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Real Parenting

May 11

A Letter To The Stay At Home Mom: What You Do Is Not Easy

Remember that you are making a profound difference in the lives of your children and your family

This letter is part of a special Mother's Day series from Smart Parenting. The other letters are to the single mom and to the working mom.To the stay-at-home mom,As a stay-at-home mom, we know that you have chosen one of the most important and
Real Parenting

May 11

This Mom Has A Powerful Reminder For Stay At Home Parents

We are crying.

"Hindi lahat ng achievement nasa papel." This line is a timely and powerful reminder from Viviene Bigornia, mom of two from Carmona, Cavite.In a Facebook post, the stay-at-home mom shared a recent experience that resonated with a lot of moms. She granted Smart Parenting
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April 10

This Former OFW Admits Her Dream Is To Be A Stay At Home Mom

This former OFW says leaving her career to be a hands-on mom is her dream.

Michelle Laguitao-Manalo used to be too shy to admit her dream job to the point where she would invent one. That's because her dream job, which she currently has, is to be a stay-at-home mom. It was a social media post of
Wellness

September 3

Unpaid Work by Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms

Most of the time, these extra hours, this invisible workload, goes unnoticed and uncounted.

In March 2019, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda filed House Bill 8875 or “Housewives Compensation Act,” which seeks to provide monthly financial assistance to stay-at-home moms (SAHM) whose family’s economic status falls below the poverty threshold. Rep. Salceda writes, “The State must, therefore,
Real Parenting

August 24

Stay-at-Home Mom o SAHM: Kwento ng Sakripisyo at Pagmamahal

Sakripisyo at pagmamahal — dalawang salitang madalas na naiiugnay sa pagiging isang magulang.

Isang bagay na napakahirap talaga sa panahon ngayon ang pagkuha ng tagapag-alaga ng anak. Masuwerte kung may kamag-anak na kasama sa bahay o magulang na kaya pang alagaan ang iyong anak. Pero syempre mahirap din ang umaasa lamang. Ngunit, mas mahirap din
Love & Relationships

May 10

Stay-at-Home Mom's Message to Her Mother: 'Thank You Mom'

This writer shares how becoming a mom made her love her mother even more.

I used to hate the forms we filled out in elementary and high school — forms that asked about our parents’ occupation. I would put "OFW" for my dad’s profession, but for my mom, I had to write “housewife.”I can still remember
Money

March 20

Stay at Home Mom Money Hack Single-Income Household

She says it’s her way of helping her husband track their expenses.

Budgeting is doubly hard when you are in a single-income household, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t be in control of your finances. On the other hand, it might even make you more money-savvy because you need to keep track of
Real Parenting

March 18

Moms React to Salary of P2,000 Under Housewives Compensation Bill

Under the act, stay-at-home moms will be given monthly financial assistance worth Php2,000.

Staying at home to raise the kids, not to mention run the household, is a massive sacrifice that moms would not hesitate to take on. It’s a tough job — even harder than going to work — that moms half jokingly say they
Real Parenting

February 7

Stay at Home Mom Told Enjoy Your Day Off

"Enjoy your day off," her partner jokingly tells her as he leaves for work.

"All moms are working moms.""A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never done."Whoever thought up these words of wisdom totally gets it. Moms WORK, PERIOD, whether they have nine-to-five jobs, a freelance gig, a part-time project,
Baby

September 24

Stay-at-Home Moms Hardest Job Survey

A new survey of 1,500 parents in the UK reveals what they didn't expect in their first year as mom and dad.

The next time someone says, “Ah, nasa bahay ka na LANG pala,” you now have the best comeback: staying at home with kids is even harder than going to work, according to a new survey. It’s especially true for new parents, who are overwhelmed with
Real Parenting

August 26

A SAHM Wishes She Doesn't Have to Hear 'Nasa Bahay Ka na LANG Pala'

"It sounds kind of disparaging because of the use of the word ‘lang,’ right?"

I would be lying if I say that there were no times when I felt like my life was “put on hold” for being at home all the time with my kids. I tell myself, “Isn’t this what you wanted for the
Love & Relationships

June 29

'I Caught My OFW Husband Flirting on Social Media. Is It Cheating?'

This mom's #SPconfession story struck a chord with fellow moms.

Ever since we started our #SPConfessions on the SmartParenting.com.ph Facebook page, a lot of moms have written to us anonymously about their parenting hugot. It has become a safe space where they could freely express their thoughts — right or wrong —
Real Parenting

November 23

Forced to Work or Stay at Home, the Sacrifices Are Worth It, Moms Say

There's always something you can do to improve your situation, according to these moms.

Earlier this month, we wrote about a study that showed women who voluntarily stayed home and those who willingly worked outside the home had higher satisfaction levels and were the most psychologically healthy. If they were forced into their status, the women
Real Parenting

May 9

So What If I Live in My Leggings? Stop Judging. Start Supporting

"There is no one size fits all model, and there's no right way to be a mom."

Judgment. I've experienced it, you've experienced it, and even high-profile celebrity moms aren't immune to it. And admit it, at one point, you've judged another mom, too -- at the doctor's clinic, at the mall, or even on social media. But the
Home

June 28

A Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom

A working mom shares her musings on the rewards of being a stay-at-home-mom.

Whoever said that Stay-at-Home-Moms or SAHMs in web lingo, have it easy, obviously hasn't tried running after a toddler all day. When my yaya went home for her annual month long vacation, I had to rely on my mom to take care
Real Parenting

August 19

10 Tips for Working Moms

Check out these 10 handy tips from FemaleNetwork.com on how to juggle your career and responsibilities as mother.

By: Lorela U. SandovalHere’s a common scenario for working moms in many homes: you toss some eggs in the pan for fast-and-easy breakfast, prepare the table before your kids come in, leave them to eat alone while you take a shower and
Real Parenting

February 23

Bea Ilusorio of Two Tots: Home Improvement

Spice up your child’s room with the unique and kid-friendly furniture pieces of Two Tots!

The Mompreneur: Bea Ilusorio, with her partners Andie Quila and Liza Robinson Their Business: Two Tots Home Accessories, Inc. The Idea: The business was born out of necessity. My partners and I were pregnant at about the same time and we found
Real Parenting

February 23

Bea Ilusorio of Two Tots: Home Improvement

Spice up your child’s room with the unique and kid-friendly furniture pieces of Two Tots!

The Mompreneur: Bea Ilusorio, with her partners Andie Quila and Liza Robinson Their Business: Two Tots Home Accessories, Inc. The Idea: The business was born out of necessity. My partners and I were pregnant at about the same time and we found
Real Parenting

January 12

Joy See of Baby Theory: Keeping It Safe For Baby

Mom Joy See of The Baby Theory has an array of products that are cute, easy to use, and baby-friendly!

The Mompreneur: Joy See, mom to Josh Adrian (2 and a half years old) and Justin Alec (5 months old) Her Business: The Baby Theory The Idea: I wanted something nice to match my baby’s outfit and can be considered safe at the
Real Parenting

January 12

Joy See of Baby Theory: Keeping It Safe For Baby

Mom Joy See of The Baby Theory has an array of products that are cute, easy to use, and baby-friendly!

The Mompreneur: Joy See, mom to Josh Adrian (2 and a half years old) and Justin Alec (5 months old) Her Business: The Baby Theory The Idea: I wanted something nice to match my baby’s outfit and can be considered safe at the

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