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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
Baby

February 22

Japan Promotes 'Babytech' To Help Working Parents

Could this device be sleep-deprived parents' new bestfriend?

Japan is known as one of the technologically advanced countries in the world. It is among the frontrunners when it comes to innovations with the goal of solving social challenges. And just recently, its industry ministry has begun the promotion of the
News

July 18

11-Year-Old Genius Wants To Create Technology To Prevent Humans From Dying

He's also a regular kid who enjoys "just hanging out."

Eleven-year-old Laurent Simons just earned his bachelor’s degree in Quantum Physics. He finished that in 18 months and is the world’s youngest graduate for the course. Now, the young genius, nicknamed “Little Einstein,” wants to unlock the secret to immortality.Simons is based
Real Parenting

September 6

Does Technology Make Parenting Easier?

Natutulungan ka ba ng teknolohiya o mas nahihirapan ka dahil dito?

Ang digital technology at social media na siguro ang dalawa sa mga pinakamakabuluhang imbensyon na napapakinabangan natin ngayon. Pinadali ng mga ito ang pakikipag-usap natin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay nasaang panig man sila ng mundo.Nakatulong din ito para mas mapabilis
News

February 10

Mom And Deceased Daughter Reunite Through VR

An incurable disease claimed the life of her young child

It is not uncommon for those who are missing the loved ones they had lost to wish for one last chance to see, hold, and talk to them again. Jang Ji-sung of South Korea, whose daughter died from an illness in 2016
Big Kids

June 4

Girls Outperform Boys in US Technology and Engineering Literacy Test

Who said girls don’t belong in the STEM field?

In this day and age, parents need to stop thinking the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field is for boys only. Our latest story about 12 Pinoy public high school students who wowed at the Olympics of science fairs in the
News

May 21

Pinoy Young Scientist Awardees at the Intel ISEF 2019

These budding scientists have useful inventions that can make an impact in people's lives.

Proving that children are indeed the future, a group of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) Young Scientist awardees made the country proud at the recently concluded Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Arizona, U.S.A.The team, composed of Neil David Cayanan,
Baby

February 19

Smart Sleepers for Babies | Smart Parenting

Ready to give up because baby won't sleep through the night? Hang on — help is here!

We've all been there — desperately putting our little ones to sleep as we ourselves try to catch some shut-eye, hoping to recover from another night of bihourly feedings and diaper changes. But your baby keeps waking up and refuses to stay
Big Kids

February 16

Gadget Addiction in Kids: Science Says It's Hard to Stop

Discover the science behind kids’ obsession with technology.

We’ve all been there before. We tell our kids to put down their gadget or stop playing video games for just a few hours, only to be met with resistance. Your child’s obsession with technology – may it be video games or gadgets —
Health & Nutrition

January 11

Medical Advances Pregnancy 2018

These innovations may change not only the care given to preggos, but also how women conceive.

Having natural childbirth is not always possible, and that's when innovations are crucial. Cesarean section surgery has saved countless lives. Couples who've had a hard time conceiving can now have hope with several assisted reproductive technology (ART) options, not just the in
Preschooler

December 3

Device-Free Holiday for the Whole Family

Let your kids know that stricter time limits will be enforced for everyone.

What's topping your kids' holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. With a little planning — and kids' assistance — you can balance your family's tech activities with much-needed face time. Here's how:Let your
Inspiration

September 8

19-Year-Old Invents Aircon Technology That Uses Less Energy

This aspiring engineer may have just discovered the future of air conditioners.

With electricity consumption up four percent in the last year and monthly bills soaring higher and higher, there have been growing concerns about energy conservation in the Philippines.With this in mind, 19-year-old Maria Yzabell Angel V. Palma, a De La Salle University mechanical
Tweens & Teens

August 12

What Happened When I Made My Students Turn Off Their Phones

A teacher try a simple experiment in her classroom to get students to think of their phone habits.

As a teacher who has long witnessed and worried about the impacts of technology in the classroom, I constantly struggle to devise effective classroom policies for smartphones. I used to make students sing or dance if their phones interrupted class, and although
Toddler

July 28

Having a Google Home Was Fun, Until My 2-Year-Old Started Using It

As my son is learning to talk, I want him to know that demands will not always be met by instant answers.

My wife and I are avid users of technology. We shop online, we stream content to a myriad of devices in our home, and we have come to depend on apps like Google Maps for day-to-day life. So when we decided to
Big Kids

March 16

Go Inside a Class Where a High School Student Gets to Design Her Prosthetic Arm

Hands-on experience can change the way your child views technology. Just take a look at what's happening in this school.

In its Human Capital Report (“Preparing People for the Future of Work”), the World Economic Forum stated that "many of today’s education systems are already disconnected from the skills needed to function in today’s labor markets." It underlined how schools around the globe are so focused
Real Parenting

January 16

Dads in Tech Industry Enforce Stricter Rules on Kids' Gadget Use

Microsoft’s co-founder, Bill Gates, forbade smartphone use until age 14.

In this digital age, smartphones and tablets are a way of life for almost all families. SmartParenting.com.ph has always stressed the recommended screen times for toddlers and big kids. There’s growing evidence that prolonged gadget use can lead to screen-related “addictive” behavior.
Real Parenting

October 30

Will Technology Make My Kid Fat, Dumb, and Mean? Rumors vs Research

Debunking the most common media myths and truths with real research and practical advice.

Parents have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders—mainly, to keep the kids alive. We are also expected to raise decent human beings while scavenging through a barrage of information (and mis-information) media keeps feeding us with.But the biggest message we get
Preschooler

September 30

5 Reasons to Stop Using Gadgets as Babysitters, According to Experts

"Family time" is now being replaced with "tech time."

We’ve all done it. Handed the iPad to our kids while waiting for food in a restaurant, put on a movie for a long drive, or let them play a game while we caught up on chores or much needed “me-time.” Some
Big Kids

September 10

Screen Time: How Much Is Allowable on a School Night?

Here are the questions teachers wish you'd ask about the issues that affect students the most.

"No TV until your homework is finished" used to be the easiest way to separate school work from screen time. Today, with private messages, YouTube, texting, and social media, that boundary is very blurry. And because middle and high schoolers often have
Preschooler

August 22

From Manners to Respect, 5 Life Skills Gadget Use Might Be Destroying

You may have to take another look at how your family is using tech.

You started with the best intentions. Your kid needed a laptop for homework. Your tween needed a phone to text you after school. You wanted a Fitbit to lose a few extra pounds. But now you look around and devices are plugged

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