Not only has the rainy season begun, but the Habagat is also making its presence felt more frequently. With these changing weather patterns, parents are braving themselves for their children to get sick more often. “Viruses like rhinovirus, influenza, and RSV tend to spread more easily during the...
Hybrid learning has been both a blessing and a challenge. While students may enjoy a break from the traditional school routine, learning from home often comes with more distractions. And let’s face it—not every household has the luxury of a dedicated study room. If a separate study room isn’t...
For many parents, knowing when to seek extra academic help for their children can be a challenge. Should we give them one more chance? How do we know if they’re simply facing a temporary struggle or need consistent support? What are the signs that we should take action before it’s too late? We...
Preschool teacher and mom-of-three Gabby Roa-Limjoco knows the back-to-school jitters all too well—not just from the classroom, but from her own household. As co-founder of Playworks Early Childhood Centers and a family life and child development specialist, she’s spent years helping children...
Long summer nights, late mornings, and screen time galore—no wonder the return to early school mornings is an overwhelming task. “Even if you just stayed home, people tend to relax any of the rules they set for their families,” says developmental pediatrician Dr. Jack Herrin. “And when...
When Alvin Miranda and Jappy Reyes met in 2011, one of the first things they talked about was starting a family. “On our first date, Jappy asked if I wanted kids and said that we probably wouldn’t work out if I didn’t,” recalls Alvin, 43, vice president of marketing. “I really liked him,...
Raising children to love their country takes a series of intentional moves from parents. It 's in the way we speak to our kids, the stories we read to them, the places we take them, and even the food we prepare at home. These everyday activities may seem simple, but they leave a lasting impact...
By Daisy Jane Calado As told to Jane Kingsu-Cheng As a teacher and a mother, one of the most common questions I get from parents is, “How do I help my child speak and read in Filipino, especially when they’re more comfortable with English?” It’s a valid concern. Many children today are...
This Father’s Day, we asked children to share, in their own words, why they love their dads. From snack time to homework help and ending the day with bedtime stories, their heartwarming answers are full of love and laughter. For our little ones, it’s these simple moments that matter most....
I don’t remember much about my grandparents—they passed away when I was barely 10. But I do remember how my parents were with their own fathers. It wasn’t the kind of relationship where you sat down and talked a lot, but it was filled with reverence, expressed more through actions than words....
Being a child star in the ‘80s, RR Herrera, now 45, had to grow up faster than most kids his age. Surrounded by adults and taking on roles that exposed him to real-life situations, he learned early on how to carry himself with maturity over the years. Those early experiences shaped more than his...
Research shows that by the age of three, a child’s brain grows to 80 percent of its adult size. During this critical period, more than one million neural connections form every second—laying the foundation for cognitive, language, and emotional development. This is why nurturing responsive care...
