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Last August, IKEA Philippines engaged with Better World Smokey Mountain, a newly opened community center operated by the San Miguel Foundation, which shares a similar goal of improving the lives of many Filipino people. Through this partnership, IKEA Philippines provided and assembled home furnishings for the classrooms and library of Better World Smokey Mountain community… Continue reading Help Create a Better World with IKEA Soft Toys

Lifestyle

NutriAsia, the country’s top producer of condiments and sauces, continues its support of Refill Revolution; a project by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources EMB 3 that aims to help reduce Filipinos’ single-use plastics consumption. At Refill Revolution, residents get to recycle their single-use plastic bottles by reusing and filling it with their choice… Continue reading NutriAsia and DENR renews partnership for Refill Revolution

Lifestyle

Stories

Birthday ideas for Australian families on a budgetBirthdays can feel lavish when the party industry is built around spending more. For many Australian families, a handmade sign, a familiar meal and unhurried…
Managing Screen Time: Practical Limits That WorkManaging screen time is less about finding a perfect number and more about creating predictable, age-appropriate boundaries. When every device feels available,…
Choosing a preschool in Manila: an Australian parent's guideChoosing a preschool in Manila means comparing playgroups, nurseries, Montessori schools and the Kindergarten classes attached to larger schools. The right…
The art of saying no: setting boundaries with empathyChildren rarely experience a parent’s “no” as a single event. They notice the tone, the consistency, and whether comfort returns afterwards. A rushed refusal…
Easy sensory play with household itemsSimple sensory bins turn a shallow tray of ordinary objects into an open-ended play space. Children can scoop, sort, build, pretend, or watch how materials…
Helping Your Child Cope with Moving to a New HomeMoving to a new home can feel exciting for adults, but children may experience relocation as a major disruption. A change of address can mean leaving a…
Gentle ways to transition from cot to toddler bedIf you are looking for gentle ways to transition from crib to toddler bed, Australian families will usually call a baby’s crib a cot. Start with readiness…
How to plan a staycation that feels like a vacation for kidsA staycation can deliver a restorative family break without the airport queue. The trick is to create a sense of travel through one new place, a change of…
Best Local Organic Baby Food Brands in the PhilippinesChoosing food for a baby involves more than finding a colourful pouch or a product labelled “natural”. Parents want simple ingredients, safe preparation,…
Keeping cool during a public meltdownKeeping your cool when your child has a meltdown in public can feel difficult, especially when people are watching and your usual routines have suddenly…
Events · Food · Lifestyle

Mercato Centrale, in collaboration with Indian Women in Enterprise Philippines (I-We), is set to host "The Great Indian Fiesta" to mark 75 years of friendship between India and the Philippines. The dynamic two-day event is scheduled to take place on September 30 to October 1, 2023, at Paseo De Roxas Street, Makati City. Aiming to… Continue reading Mercato Centrale Partners with I-We to Host ‘The Great Indian Fiesta’, Commemorating 75 Years of India-Philippines Friendship

Food

My stomach would usually start growling at 10 am even after taking a big breakfast. This is probably because I am a morning person and I move a lot throughout the day hence snacking is something that I can't avoid. This potatoes and chicken wrap recipe is easy to prepare and would keep me full… Continue reading Potato and Chicken Wrap

Product Review

Your baby’s skin is more delicate than most, this is why you have to choose products that are designed for sensitive skin. Tiny Buds is a pioneer in integrating natural ingredients into baby care and today has over 50 innovative natural baby care essentials and is one of the Top Baby Personal Care brands. Here… Continue reading Product Review: Tiny Buds Baby Naturals Baby Essentials

Motherhood

Where your child goes to school is a big decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Given how their education can impact their future, you might be tempted to take control and decide for them. However, you might be doing more damage than helping them in the long run. Your job as parents is to support… Continue reading HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD

Motherhood

As poet and philosopher Rumi once eloquently said, “raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” Parenting is a challenging journey, and the truth is that nobody has everything figured out. One parenting style might suit others best, and some might favor other methods. However, children respond better to… Continue reading A SIMPLE GUIDE TO GENTLE PARENTING

Motherhood

Whether you’re a new mom to be, mom of a toddler, mom who have school-aged kids, you’re bound to have so many questions. Let's start with your baby's skin. Infant skin has unique needs; gentle care is essential to prevent damage to the skin barrier, which can lead to irritation. When caring for infant skin,… Continue reading Keeping Baby’s Diapered Skin Healthy

Motherhood

As parents, we want to give our child the best possible start in life and that begins with nurturing their intelligence. Throughout history, the notion of success has been linked to academic intelligence. However, there has been an increased awareness on the importance of emotional intelligence. This question gets at the heart of the never-ending… Continue reading IQ or EQ, which one is a better predictor of your child’s success?