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Preschooler

May 18

Preschoolers Who Watch TV Sleep Less

How long do you allow your child to watch TV? Remember that it's important that he gets good quality sleep as well.

Preschoolers who watch TV sleep less than those who do not, according to new research published in the journal of the National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Health.The study was led by neuroscientist Rebecca Spencer of the University of Massacusetts Amherst and developmental science
Tweens & Teens

December 9

Mom and Dad, We May Need to Recheck Our Own Screen Time Habits

Before you impose screen time rules on the kids, you may want to read this first.

Screen time has been a much debated parenting topic ever since technology transformed our daily lives. We became more connected, more updated, yet we also have complicated a relationship with technology. Several studies have delved into the negative effects of screen time
Real Parenting

October 22

Finally! A Realistic Screen Time Recommendation for Kids Under 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines of allowable screen time for toddlers and big kids.

Parents, it is now okay to let your little one video chat (with conditions, of course), according to new policies recently released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). AAP has finally updated its recommendations for children’s screen time to take into account the ubiquitous nature of digital
Real Parenting

April 21

New House Rule! These 3 Areas at Home Should be Gadget-Free

If your family is still using screens in these places, now is the time to stop.

Photo from bankrate.comTechnology has been vital to our everyday life that we always reach for it automatically (who doesn't reach for their smartphone as soon as they wake up). It's why it gets harder to control how long and how often our
Real Parenting

August 4

10 Times Pinoy Moms Knew Their Kids Were Having Too Much TV Time

Sometimes, it's more hilarious than alarming

Photo from instructables.comNotice how your child hardly pays attention to what’s on TV when what’s currently playing isn’t a show that has Mickey Mouse or any of his friends in it? On the other hand, observe how the first note of a
News

January 28

Top of the Morning: Emma Watson is Belle in "Beauty and the Beast"

The actress exclaims, "My six-year-old self is on the ceiling, heart bursting"

1. Emma Watson to play Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" .@EmWatson as Belle in #BeautyandtheBeast! http://t.co/Q1udw5IuVw pic.twitter.com/NeRbNcOFqiDisney’s "Beauty and the Beast" will get a live-action reboot, and Emma Watson is set to play Belle, the studio announced Monday, January 26. The
Home

October 17

How to Manage your Child's TV Time

When watching TV, quality counts more than quantity. Read on for some tips that may be helpful in time for the approaching school break.

Children of today have greater access to television than ever before. The American Academy of Pediatrics (2011), in its policy statement entitled Media Use by Children Younger Than 2 Years, reported that at present, 90% of parents said that their children younger
Baby

February 5

Some Important Numbers to Remember About Your Child's Health

Check out these handy trivia that keeps common parenting worries at bay.

It’s easy to lead a healthy life, let us count the ways! With a thousand things to worry about every day, it’s easy for parents to forget the most basic of things when it comes to your child’s health: not to overstuff

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