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Aug 23, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
Singapore is a dream destination for many Filipino families because of its mix of entertainment attractions, first-world convenience and development, and cuisine. I have loved taking my children to Singapore for a mix of educational sights and amusement parks and our personal favorite: hardly ever having to worry about their safety.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
'Flower arrangement'. That is what my senior editors used as a euphmism for vaginal rejuvenation treatments almost two decades ago when it first made rounds with the ladies who lunch crowd, which was picked up by our editorial team for a feature. Back then I was not yet a mother, never having experienced any sort of activity (if you catch my drift) that had to do with the area of concern. I had always chalked it up as something to think about in my golden years.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
This is a spoiler-free article. For parents who take the time to understand and explain emotions to their kids, Inside Out (2015) is pretty much a hack. I would daresay that for those of us who were not taught to deal with all our own emotions (cue: “Stop crying! Papangit ka” comments) and may only be learning as a parent, the movie is both cathartic and is media that can be used in parenting.
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May 11, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
Dear Mama,In a few hours, it will be Mother’s Day. Maybe this open letter might reach you on Mother’s Day itself. So I hope it is not too late for me to say this. Earlier today, I read through a Smart Parenting Village survey question where we asked your plans for Mother’s Day and my heart sank briefly as I repeatedly read the same answer: “laba”. Some shared there were already plans to dine out with the family. Some shared that there was no budget and Mother’s Day is like any other day.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Riyalyn Grace Pasimio |Ronna Capili Bonifacio
A Smart Parenting afternoon filled with coffee, pastries, and conversations about diapers—that’s what happened last March 19 at Candid Coffee, Makati at Smart Parenting Cafe's 'Let's Talk About Your Nappy Diaries', presented by EQ Pants. The one-of-a-kind event specially made for moms was an afternoon of treats, mommy bonding, and a productive discussion on diapers. Who else can talk about diapers, pants, and potties endlessly other than moms?
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Jan 21, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
Whenever our family is asked how we manage to travel with our three children without extra hands, one of our usual answers is the travel hack of a really good stroller. It's an important detail in traveling because kids will tire easily and need to be able to rest and a really good stroller will allow your family to continue with your itinerary.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
From L-R: (Standing) Marie Bilgera, Thea Masakayan, Christine Ongteco-Sandejas, Olan Pingco Jr., Iza Cuyos-Santos, Zen Arganda, Cherrie Julian; (sitting) Stephanie Ocampo, Judy Santiago-Aladin, Ronna Capili Bonifacio, April Sumugat, Em Cruz. There’s a meme that is incessantly shared by mothers on social media. It all starts with a late period, and then you’re never on time for anything ever again, it says. I laugh at this because it’s undeniable.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
If you said I needed a Dyson in my life because I’m a mom who works and doesn’t manage a household staff, I’d reply I could get the same work done with a more affordable price tag. As the Filipina that I am, part of my core belief is that housework should not cost much. Otherwise, you’re doing it all wrong. Take for example washing dishes. Even if it’s a task we do thrice a day, just the idea of buying a dishwasher sounds preposterous if not excessive.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
smartparenting.com.ph | Ronna Capili Bonifacio
Ever since the pandemic, mothers in particular have learned to embrace the idea of “self-care” slowly. But admittedly, it’s still a stretch for us to indulge ourselves even when we know that “self-care is not selfish”. We’ll still choose self-care picks that don’t cost too much or is the cheaper alternative because we’d much rather pour out the budget on diapers or the kids’ school things.
