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Real Parenting

July 30

Here's Why You Should Do One On One Dates With Each Kid

The teenager said to her dad, “We should do this more often!”

Going on dates with Cheska Garcia-Kramer is not the only ones Doug Kramer goes on, he also takes out each of his kids on individual dates.Just recently, he took out the Kramer’s eldest who just entered her teenage years, Kendra. “As much
Money

March 24

Insurance for Women

Here are five facts that prove gender equality matters for every woman's wallet.

At age 64 and a few months shy of her retirement, the executive director of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) recently shared her one regret when it came to securing her financial future.“I regret I did not take insurance seriously at
Preschooler

November 22

Code Words for Your Child's Safety

It can help you and your child feel more secure.

As much as we hover and try to protect our children from danger, we still need to teach our kids how to make decisions and be safe when they are on their own. And we need to do this while they are young
Baby

September 17

12 Ways to Protect Your Family When You Share Those Selfies Online

This is the bare minimum you should do to protect your family's data.

For a lot of families, technology is the glue that holds everything together. There's your kid's Instagram feed you follow to see what they're up to. There's your school's online network you check for homework and grades. And then there are the
Real Parenting

April 28

The Dangers of Having a Social Media Account for Your Child

How safe is it to create a social media account for your kid?

It’s cute and fun for the parents, and sometimes the kids too, to post photos and videos on social media sites. But are there any dangers they should be worried about? We spoke to Josyn Palma, senior associate at a risk management
Real Parenting

September 12

How to Be a Street Smart Family: 7 Rules to Keep Everyone Safe

Our family needs to know how to be safety-savvy especially when they're out on their own.

We can't always be there for our kids so teaching them how to be street smart is a life skill they need. They should learn how to make decisions and be safe on their own. And it doesn't require enrollment in self-defense
Real Parenting

August 8

Things You Need to Know Now Before You Let Your Child Play Pokemon Go

This augmented reality app has great potential for family bonding, but here's why you need a family meeting first.

In case you missed it, the newest hit mobile app Pokémon Go is now finally available to play in the Philippines. The game is an adaptation of the '90s hit show that tells the story of Ash, a kid who wants to be the
Home

July 4

8 Things To Do When Yaya Steals or Hurts Your Child

Just sending her away may not be your best course of action.

When you catch yaya doing a bad deed--whether she’s been stealing from you or hurting your child--asking her to leave is a natural course of action, but it’s not necessarily the best one. Not only should yaya be accountable for her action,
Home

October 23

Don’t be a Victim of Kidnapping: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

While we all fear for our safety, there are a few things we could do to protect our family

The widely circulated image of armed men surrounding a vehicle along EDSA over a month ago has reminded all of us of the security risks even ordinary people like us face. The news that policemen were behind that notorious episode, plus the
Home

June 21

10 Pointers on Keeping your Kids Safe

In these uncertain times, what can we parents do to shield our kids from danger?

Fear would envelope any parent with the thought of the dangers that lurk beyond the confines of their homes. We try to teach our kids to be independent yet we can't help but also worry about their safety. The news doesn’t help
Preschooler

September 30

Stay-In-School Parents: The Advantages and Disadvantages

Experts talk about the rewards and drawbacks of standing too close as your child learns about autonomy and self-reliance.

Rafael was only 3 years old when Nette Damaso decided it was time for him to go to school. “I was never comfortable leaving my baby with the yaya; I wanted to take care of my 2 sons on my own,” Damaso
Home

August 31

5 Tips When Saying Goodbye to Yaya

Yaya Manual editor Tisha C. Bautista shares some tips to help you in making the process the least painful as possible.

Parting ways is never the easiest of things especially when it has to do with someone from your household. Depending on how things end, there could be feelings of sadness, regret, anger even betrayal. But granting that you have exhausted all means
Preschooler

July 3

Should preschoolers have cell phones?

Should preschoolers have cell phones? Real moms share their points of view on this controversial topic.

Should preschoolers have cell phones? Real moms share their opinions. 62% says YES36% says NO (Survey in October 2008)YES To keep in touch I bought my preschooler son an inexpensive cell phone with a prepaid SIM card, so I can call him. I
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