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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

Helping young children understand COVID-19 and current eventsYoung children notice far more than adults sometimes realise. They hear a news bulletin in the background, see someone wearing a mask at the shops, or sense…
How to Organise Kids’ Toys So Your Living Room Stays TidyA family living room has to do several jobs at once. It may be a playroom in the morning, a place for homework after school and the main entertaining space by…
The Best Educational Toys For Fine Motor Skills By AgeFine motor skills involve the small muscles in a child’s hands, fingers and wrists. Children use these muscles to grasp a rattle, turn a page, stack blocks,…
Helping an older toddler move beyond thumb suckingThumb sucking is a common way for young children to settle themselves, especially when they are tired, upset, bored or adjusting to a new situation. For many…
Helping your child cope with grief and lossWhen someone a child loves dies, their world can feel unfamiliar and unsafe. Grief may appear as tears, anger, clinginess, silence, sleep problems or sudden…
How to Create a Safe Play Area in a Small Condo SpaceA small condo can still offer children a cheerful place to crawl, build, read and make up games. The key is to treat safety as a design task rather than trying…
Fun baking activities to do with your preschooler on weekendsWeekend baking gives preschoolers a joyful way to explore numbers, textures, language and creativity. A simple batch of muffins can become a small science…
How To Wean Your Toddler Off The Pacifier For GoodFor many Australian families, the dummy is a reliable way to settle a tired toddler, ease a long car trip or get through a restless night. It can be especially…
The pros and cons of keeping a yaya in an Australian familyFor many Filipino families, a yaya is more than a childcare worker. She may help prepare meals, keep children’s routines steady, manage school pickups, and…
How to Talk With Children About Where Babies Come FromChildren often ask where babies come from when they notice a pregnant person, meet a newborn, or hear adults discussing pregnancy. The question may sound…
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?