Money conversations at home are not a single sit-down talk. They evolve as children grow up. For Maiki Oreta, business broadcast journalist at Bilyonaryo News Channel and founder of Kiddo-preneur, financial literacy—and even entrepreneurship—is not reserved for adulthood. This begins in...
Let me paint you a scene most parents know by heart. Your child is on the floor, face red, fists clenched, crying over something that, to your adult brain, seems completely manageable. Maybe a sibling took their crayon. Maybe the sock feels “wrong.” Maybe they just can’t find the words for...
By Raph G. Doval-Santos As told to Jane Kingsu-Cheng As a family psychologist, I often remind parents of one simple truth: Before they were mom and dad, they were partners. This partnership still needs attention. We tend to prioritize our children so much that we forget to strike a balance. It’s...
A message sent in the middle of the day, a surprise hug, a request to sit beside you—these are the welcomed interruptions that remind us of what truly matters. These moments may be small and almost ordinary, but for parents, they are precious. We asked some of them to share the simple things...
It is rare to hear “I love you” in Filipino homes, but it can be felt through everyday reminders, warm meals, and sacrifices. For many families, love is expressed not through big words, but through small, steady acts of care that are passed down from one generation to the next. ‘Mag-jacket...
Filipino parents, like many Asian parents, have a special way of showing love—it’s in what they do more than what they say. Affection is expressed by preparing meals and managing daily chores. A study by Lydia B. Aguilar and colleagues, “Cultural Values, Parenting, and Child Adjustment in...
Whether you’re prepping for a new school year or just want smarter, more practical items for kids, these picks combine functionality, durability, and kid-friendly design—perfect for 2026 routines. Unique personalization Kids’ backpacks shouldn’t weigh them down, and that’s exactly the...
Like many young mothers, Christine “Chrissy” Roa relied on regular checkups to guide her in raising her firstborn, Frederic, fondly called Fedi. At 1.2 years old, during a routine visit, their doctor went through a developmental checklist in detail. “At the end of it, hardly any of the boxes...
There is a subtle shift happening in Filipino homes. The idea that parenting must be perfect is finally being questioned. As families juggle long work hours, digital stress, and the lingering pressure of tradition, many parents are starting to choose a different path—one that values emotional...
For many parents, conversations about screen time come with guilt. We count minutes, set timers, and wonder if we’re doing enough, or too much, to protect our children from screens. According to registered psychologist Dr. Elaine Rose S. Ferrer, focusing on screen time alone is not enough....
When Australia announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 16, it reignited a familiar question for many Filipino parents. When is a child actually ready for social media? Screens are already part of daily life, but for developmental pediatrician Dr. Jack Alexander Herrin,...
There is no instruction manual for raising children in the age of social media. Many parents introduced it while still learning its effects themselves, adjusting rules as platforms evolved and children grew older. Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked three parents to share what they would change, what...
