Rainy season school days in the Philippines can be stressful for many families. One day, everything is normal. The next day, biglang malakas ang ulan, traffic is heavier, shoes are wet, uniforms are harder to dry, and everyone is checking if...
In the Philippines, rainy days can quickly change the whole family schedule. One moment, everyone is preparing for school. Then suddenly, may announcement na: classes are suspended because of rain. For many Filipino parents, this can feel both like relief and...
Choosing toys for children can be exciting, especially when we want to give them something fun, educational, and meaningful. But for parents, toy shopping also comes with an important question: “Is this toy safe for my child?” In the Philippines, many...
Preparing baon every school day can feel simple at first, but many Filipino parents know the daily struggle: Ano na naman ang ipapabaon bukas? We want our children to have food that is healthy, filling, affordable, and easy to prepare. But...
Minsan, kahit ayaw natin, napapasigaw talaga tayo sa mga anak natin — lalo na kapag umaga na, dapat aalis na papuntang school, pero hindi pa nakaayos ang bag, hindi pa nakasuot ang sapatos, o paulit-ulit na nating pinapaalala na ibalik ang...
When the rainy season starts in the Philippines, many Filipino parents begin asking the same question: “What can I do with my kids indoors all day?” Heavy rain, class suspensions, muddy roads, and limited outdoor play can make children restless at...
How would you know if the motor development of your baby is normal? Will you just wait for other people to tell you or perhaps let your pediatrician do the checking for you? Isn’t it better if you, on your own, can easily...
In her book, The Science of Parenting, Margot Sunderland taps the latest neurology research to tackle common dilemmas like clinginess, tantrums, and discipline. In the section on Separation Anxiety, Sunderland reveals that letting babies cry alone in the crib – practiced...
