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Big Kids

September 25

Unpaid Digital Care Work: Another Hidden Load Moms Bear

What is unpaid digital care work and can moms share the load?

If you’re a mom and you’re feeling more rundown and tired in the last 2-3 years, you’re not alone. A recent study has found that mothers are carrying another “invisible load" since the pandemic: unpaid digital care work.But before delving into the
Big Kids

September 21

Does Sibling Status Impact Child Development

Experts say family relationships and resources can affect kids more.

Society does not look too kindly on only children. 19th-century psychologist Stanley G. Hall’s belief that being an only child as a “disease in itself” has long cast a shadow over the experience of such individuals. And while there are a number
Big Kids

August 24

Paghanda Sa Pagsusulit | Smart Parenting

Alamin kung ano-ano pa ang paghahandang dapat gawin bago ang exam ng iyong anak.

Overwhelmed ka ba sa dami ng ginagawa ng iyong anak sa paaralan?Dahil sa pandemya, lalong naunawaan ng mga magulang tulad mo kung gaano na kabigat ang academic load ng mga bata ngayon. Hindi pa kasama rito ang extracurricular activities na maaaring pagpilian.
Big Kids

July 29

How To Help Your Child Develop Study Habits | Smart Parenting

Aid to improve your child’s academic performance by helping them develop good study habits as simple as A-B-C!

Reporting, recitation, memorization, projects, homework—plus a dash of other extra-curricular activities and screen time: kids nowadays truly seem to have more than they can chew. At the end of a long school day, they’re too tired, too distracted, too demotivated to do
Preschooler

July 11

Mom, It's Valid to Feel Scared When Your Child Begins School

It's not a good conversation starter, really.

Smart Parenting's PerSPective is our editorial team's take on the parenting and family issues today's Filipino families are facing. Through these opinion pieces, we as the country's leading parenting media brand hope to spark conversations and help fellow parents achieve our shared
Baby

June 5

Baby Boys Talk More Than Baby Girls, New Study Shows

A Washington-based academic science journal published results of its study, which also came as a surprise to its authors.

We often hear the popular common belief, “Mas madaldal ang mga batang babae,” or “Mas mabilis matutong magsalita kapag babae”. This belief was recently debunked by iScience, a Washington-based academic science journal. On May 31, 2023, iScience published a study stating that “Females are
Big Kids

October 5

Kids Say Thank You To Teachers For World Teacher's Day

We asked kids to write letters to their teachers to say thank you and we received the sweetest notes!

Teachers don’t only teach, instruct and educate, they also take additional roles as their students’ first-aid responders, entertainers, parents-at-school, trainers, referees, and sometimes, best friends.Their influence goes a long way. I can still remember my Grade 6 teacher patiently training me after
Baby

October 9

Study Says Skin-To-Skin Contact With Your Baby Can Reduce Pain

There's no such thing as spoiling your child if you hold them too much.

Moms are often told not to hold their babies too much — “masasanay sa karga” and they will end up spoiled when they grow up. But experts actually encourage parents to keep their little ones close — skin-to-skin contact offers lifelong benefits,
Wellness

July 6

Acts Of Kindness Pay Off, According To Science

Doing these simple acts can make you feel better physically and emotionally.

Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.Research shows that acts of kindness make us feel better and healthier. Kindness is also key to how we evolved and survived as a species, scientists say.
Your Health

June 19

How Quickly COVID-19 Spreads At Home

Make sure you don't want to bring the virus home and infect your whole family.

More than three months in quarantine and many people still don't wear masks or practice social and physical distancing. The virus is still out there. The only reason the quarantine rules have been relaxed is to restart the economy.It's understandable to feel
Health & Nutrition

June 13

Choline Can Help Protect Your Baby's Brain Against COVID-19

Preggos need to be selective of the foods they eat to be healthy and fight viruses.

There is still much to learn about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it. Pregnant women are not only vulnerable to the disease, but the babies in their womb can be as well. Researchers are predicting that it may affect fetal brain
Toddler

April 11

Bath Toys Accumulate Molds and Bacteria! Here's How to Clean Them

Bacteria thrive in warm and moist environments like your bathroom, the bathtub, and bath toys.

If you want to give your air conditioner or electric fan a much-needed break, taking a dip in your pool or tub (or your trusty palanggana or batya!) is the simple and best way to beat the summer heat. No wonder your
Labor & Childbirth

February 21

General Anesthesia Ups Risk Of Postpartum Depression, Says Study

The research highlights the importance of having a support system for new moms.

Each woman’s birthing story is different — some women opt to give birth without pain medication while some need drug-assisted pain management like general anesthesia, epidural, or spinal block anesthesia. But now a new study has found that a mother’s odds of
Your Kid’s Health

February 4

Toddler Diet Not Affected By Childhood Obesity And Tooth Decay

But it's not too late to jumpstart healthy eating habits.

Parents want their toddlers to grow up healthy so they do everything they can to incorporate nutritious meals into their diet. But this doesn’t always go as planned — every toddler goes through a picky eater phase, which can affect the kinds
Love & Relationships

February 1

Paternity Leave Has A Big Impact On Relationships, Says Study

It’s not just the kids who reap lifelong benefits with a hands-on father.

Today’s dads undeniably play a bigger role in child-rearing, which is why the 14-day paternity leave given to fathers under the Expanded Maternity Leave can be a big help. It’s not just the kids who reap lifelong benefits with a hands-on father
Preschooler

January 7

High Emotional Intelligence Helps Kids Do Better In School

Experts have said time and again that having perfect grades is not the only way a child can achieve success.

For so long, parents saw perfect grades as the key to their child’s future success, but experts have said time and again that a better driver for success is emotional intelligence. It’s a skill that helps kids get along with other people,
Baby

December 11

Baby Hiccups Linked To Infant Growth

Did you know premature babies can spend approximately 15 minutes a day having hiccups?

New parents cannot help but worry when their baby gets the hiccups, especially because even scientists still aren’t sure why it happens. But here’s something that might ease your thoughts: new research says this involuntary process may be an important part of
Your Kid’s Health

November 15

Measles Virus Kills Cells Responsible For Creating Antibodies

Two new studies found the measles virus can wipe out protection provided by other vaccines.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause life-threatening complications and even death. And if that is not enough to scare you, two new studies now suggest that the measles virus may inflict lasting harm your child’s immune system even after
Baby

November 7

Premature Babies Grow Up As Healthy Adults, Says New Study

Adults born premature don't experience any serious health complications.

Parents are concerned when their little ones are born three weeks or more before their due date because premature babies are often at greater risk of having health problems. Even more worrisome: premature birth has been associated with an increased possibility of problems
Preschooler

November 6

Slow Brain Development: How It Is Affected By Screen Time

A study shows how screen time for kids ages 3 to 5 can damage a child's brain.

Thanks to the portability of tablets and smartphones, screens are everywhere, prompting many experts to ask parents to moderate or even ban screens, especially for babies and toddlers. Their fear is how this excessive screen use affects a child's brain and behavior

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