Parents, You Don’t Have to Ban TikTok to Keep Your Teen Safe

July 31, 2025 / Posted by Ria Formentera in News and Trends, Raising Teens

Are your teens on TikTok?

You may be worried about their safety in this social media platform, and with short-form videos available in it from all parts of the world, it’s totally understandable. However, asking your teens to delete their account might not be the best move. After all, they find TikTok a source of entertainment and information, as well as their outlet for creativity, imagination, and connection with the global community.

But this doesn’t mean you should let your guard down against the potential risks the platform may bring.

We joined TikTok’s recent panel discussion, which underscored parents’ role in protecting their teens’ safety online. Here, we learned how you can keep your teens safe with TikTok’s in-app features, so keep reading!

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These Mom Hacks Will Help You Stay on Top of Your Family’s Schedule!

July 25, 2025 / Posted by Paula in Family Life

Every mom (or parent, for that matter) knows that keeping track of each family member’s schedules and routines is practically an Olympic sport. Truth be told, getting things organized time-wise is a huge chunk of their mental load.

It’s not just about freeing up a day for an activity or event; it’s also checking the commitments around that day to ensure that no other activity suffers, no one gets exhausted to the point of sickness, and anticipating the potential impact on the family’s non-negotiable schedules.

We asked some moms to share their experiences and tips in hopes that they may come in handy for any parent reading this today, whether you’re in survival or cruise mode. Read on!

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Why Raising an Athlete Matters Now More than Ever

July 21, 2025 / Posted by Ria Formentera in Raising Kids

In a sport where she can’t exactly shout “Shoot!” or “Pass” to show support for her child, Marielle Justine Sumilong, or Mommy MJ, has mastered the art of silent sideline cheering. You see, her two sons are into fencing, or in her words, “the sport where your kid runs around waving a shiny stick and pretending to be a swashbuckling hero.”

In a nation where young athletes such as Alex Eala, Carlos Yulo, and EJ Obiena become growing symbols of Filipino pride, Mommy MJ urges parents to get their kids into sports, now more than ever.

Here are five compelling reasons sports can shape your child’s future, as shown in Mommy MJ’s and her young fencers’ stories.

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Healthy and Hearty: Bento Box Tips from School Moms

July 18, 2025 / Posted by Elena in Food, Lifestyle

I didn’t anticipate how much work it takes to be a school parent. It’s only my daughter’s third week in school and I’m still getting used to her, or rather our, new routine.

One of the things that’s part of the new routine is preparing her baon. Admittedly, I mostly rely on packaged food for her school snacks. But recently her teacher reminded us that since this month is Nutrition Month, we should cut down on biscuits and sweet drinks and focus instead on serving fruits and veggies.

I realized that one way to really motivate me is to try making bento boxes, since the whole concept of the bento box is that what’s served is not only eye-catching, but also healthy and tasty.

Luckily there are a lot of moms out there who have been school parents for much longer and are experts at making bento boxes for their kids. I’m sharing some of their tips here so that other overwhelmed school parents can benefit and prepare the best bento boxes for their kids.