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News

June 11

SpongeBob SquarePants Spinoff Series, Kamp Koral

Everyone’s favorite sea sponge is returning for a new show!

Good news, kids and kids-at-heart: Nickelodeon has announced that everyone’s favorite sea sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants, is returning for a spinoff series tentatively titled Kamp Koral!A press release from Nickelodeon confirmed the network has given the spinoff show the green light and that
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
Toddler

October 21

This Is the Most Harmful Screen-and-Gadget Habit for Kids 0 to 8 Years Old

Breaking this habit will be harder if it started while he was young.

Parents, it's time to get serious and take charge of our children's gadget use. Based on findings from a recently released survey report, kids are developing bad, and even harmful, screen time habits. Common Sense, a non-profit organization that promotes healthy and safe
Real Parenting

October 15

How to Explain Disturbing News to Our Young Kids

Dramatic, disturbing news events can leave parents speechless. These age-based tips on how to talk to kids about the news—and listen, too—can help.

"If it bleeds, it leads."The old newsroom adage about milking stories for sensationalism seems truer than ever today. And with technology doing the heavy lifting—sending updates, tweets, posts, and breaking news alerts directly to our kids' phones—we parents are often playing catch-up.
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
Your Kid’s Health

November 2

Even When Not In Use, Gadgets Can Cause Poor Sleeping in Kids

A new study claims that social media’s "always on" mentality makes children continuously engaged even when they are not actively using their electronic devices.

Take a look if you have at least one electronic device in your and your kids' bedrooms. Chances are, you probably have a TV or a smartphone in the room with you even during bedtime. Based on a 2013 study, 72 percent
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

August 16

These Parents Held the Wi-Fi Password Hostage Unless Kids Finish Chores

We have to say: LOL and genius. We are not sure the kids will agree though to this form of withholding privileges.

We are parenting in the digital age. Technology has its advantages, offering communication and convenience like never before to parents. But we know it's a double-edged sword especially when kids get too much screen time. One mom, however, had the perfect idea to use technology to
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
News

September 30

Top Of The Morning: Zoe Zaldana Calls Out Misleading Post-baby Body Messages

The celebrity mom urges new moms to give their body time to bounce back

1. Zoe Zaldana calls out misleading post-baby body messagesThe “Star Trek” actress has been vocal about this issue since giving birth to twins in November last year. In an interview at the recent go90 app launch event in Beverly Hills, she said there’s too
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

July 23

Too Much TV Can Make A Child A Target for Bullying Later In Life, Says Study

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children over two years old should watch no more than two hours of quality TV shows a day

Photo Source: Josh Hartman/FlickrA recent study suggests that toddlers who watch a lot of TV are more likely to be bullied in their preteen years. The average time a child spends watching television is approximately 1.5 hours. With each additional hour added
News

July 7

Watching Sesame Street Helps Kids Do Better In School, Says Study

It helps kids stay on track with their studies during their elementary school years

Photo Source: pixabay.comThis article was updated on July 27, 2015In a SmartParenting.com.ph article in 2013, developmental-behavioral pediatrician Ma. Theresa Arranz-Lim, M.D. said that TV shows have “a definite impact on the demeanor and development of a child.” -- and that goes both
News

May 10

Is the Internet Becoming More Popular than TV Among Kids?

According to this study, kids watch an average of 5 hours of TV in a single day

Photo Source: scoop.itThe internet is very close to overtaking the television as a go-to source of entertainment for children, a recent study shows.A study by the Turner Broadcasting System, the company behind Cartoon Network, analyzed the habits and preferences of Filipino kids
Baby

May 4

Babies are Learning to Use Gadgets Before they could Talk, Research Finds

Devices hinder brain development and parent-child relationships, said an expert

Photo Source: blogcdn.comThis article was updated on August 4, 2015Up until the age of 2, children are discouraged from using media devices like smartphones and tablets, and from being exposed to television, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.A recent study, however,
News

June 18

Discovery Kids Premieres New Animated Series 'Crafty Kids Club'

Follow their adventures as they develop crafty solutions to pesky problems.

Can an enthusiastic bunch of little inventors use the works of their fingers to make the neighborhood a better place? The answer is yes! Discovery Kids’ new animated series CRAFTY KIDS CLUB serves up a big bowl of creative imagination with a
Home

April 12

Kids and TV: What Parents, Teachers and Doctors Say

Experts weigh in on the issue of exposing young kids to television.

Kids and TV need not necessarily be a bad mix, but as you may have probably gleaned from the first part of this article, sometimes, a little or no TV at all may actually do our kids more good.Teachers on TV-watchingGenevieve Aspillaga,
Home

March 29

Kids and TV: To Watch or Not to Watch?

Parents share their opinions and experiences regarding letting kids watch television.

Kids + TV = Bad or Good? If you’re a parent or someone working closely with children, the question above may have crossed your mind at least once. If you’re a conscientious parent, i.e. one who wants to practice “intentional parenting,” you most
News

October 19

New Study Further Proves TV Impedes Kids’ Development

Here's more proof why playtime, not TV time, is still the best for your child's development.

According to a new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children below two years old should have minimal, if not zero, access and exposure to television programs. This includes even those TV shows deemed educational for young kids,
Love & Relationships

April 26

Habits That Drive Couples Crazy (Part 1 of 3)

Does your spouse have an irritating habit? You're not alone.

Human beings are creatures of habit. They have good habits like brushing their teeth daily, and bad habits like examining the contents of their nostrils with their index fingers. Now, when human beings get married, they have a mishmash of good and

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