From the Parents' Corner
Honest guides for Filipino parents in Metro Manila: kid-friendly places, weekend ideas, and parenting tips from real families.
- Asking Google or ChatGPT Where to Take the Kids? How to Get Answers You Can Trust: AI tools are a quick way to plan a family day out. Here's how to ask better questions and double-check fees, age limits and hours before you go.
- BGC vs. Makati for Families: Which Neighborhood Is Better for a Weekend with Kids and Toddlers?: Compare BGC and Makati for a family weekend with kids. Discover park shade canopies, stroller walkability, indoor play rates, and half-day cost breakdowns.
- When Kids Aren't Feeling Well: Flu and Dengue Season Reminders for Parents: Fever that won't go down? A parent's reminder on flu and dengue warning signs, handwashing on outings, and when to keep kids home from playdates.
- What to Do in Makati With Kids: 8 Kid-Friendly Places in Makati City: Planning a Makati day with kids? 8 kid-friendly places, from free village playgrounds to FantasyWorld One Ayala, with budgets, ages, and parent tips.
- Our First NearMe Kids Discovery Day: What Matters Coworking + Playlab: Our first NearMe Kids Discovery Day at What Matters in Greenhills, a family-friendly coworking space where kids play with teachers while parents work and connect.
- What to Do in Quezon City with Kids: Weekends, Rainy Days & More: Planning a day with kids in Quezon City? Discover family-friendly places, indoor playgrounds, parks, creative spots, and free activities with fees, age ranges, and practical tips.
- What to Do in BGC With Kids: 8 Kid-Friendly Places in Bonifacio Global City: Planning a day in BGC with kids? Here are 8 verified kid-friendly places in Bonifacio Global City, from free outdoor parks to indoor playgrounds, with budgets, age ranges, and real parent tips.
- Things to Do in Manila on a Rainy Day with Kids: 10 Indoor Spots: Things to do in Manila on a rainy day with kids. 10 indoor spots with prices, locations, and parent tips, from mall playgrounds to free museums.
- Toddler-Friendly Places in Metro Manila (Ages 1 to 4): What's Actually Worth the Trip: Toddler-friendly places in Metro Manila for kids 1 to 4. Free parks, indoor play cafes, and stroller-accessible museums, with timing tips and what to expect.
- Free Kid-Friendly Places in Metro Manila 2026: Five free kid-friendly places in Metro Manila: National Museum Complex, Rizal Park, Pinaglabanan Shrine, UP Diliman, and Quezon Memorial Circle. All free to enter in 2026, with hours, crowd levels, and parent tips for each.
- When Family Time Feels Like a To-Do List (And How to Fix It): Filipino parents are over-planning their weekends and under-enjoying them. Here's what we changed after one too many exhausting Saturdays with Likha.
- Our Biggest Lesson from Taking Likha Out Every Weekend: It's not about finding the perfect place. It's about showing up, even when things don't go as planned.
- Why Choosing Where to Take Your Kids Feels Harder Than It Should
- Budget-Friendly Family Activities in Metro Manila (That Kids Actually Love): Budget-friendly family activities in Metro Manila that kids actually enjoy. From free parks like Quezon Memorial Circle to home adventures -- how we do fun outings in Manila without overspending.