ParenTeam Podcast

90% of the brain is already developed by the time a child turns 5 years old, making those five years of life the Golden Window of Opportunity for the brain. It’s crucial for parents to provide their children with optimal nutrition and stimulation to support the development of their gifted brains. In this podcast episode, listen to David Esteban, Director and Deputy Head of School at the Australian International School Manila, and Belle Daza, Mom and Entrepreneur, as they share their insights and tips on maximizing the golden window of opportunity in brain development.

They say love is sweeter the second time around. But having that second chance is harder when you have a child to consider. Instead of thinking about compatibility, sparks and butterflies, you also need to gauge if that special someone can be a good parent to your child. Not to mention, there are several taboos among single parents dating in society. What are the things that our special guest Angel Jones learned from dating as a single mom? Listen to this episode with our hosts, Gelli Victor and JC Alelis only here on Parenteam. If you loved this episode, follow the podcast, rate us 5 stars and hit the notification bell for more updates!

Being a parent can be intimidating - especially if you’re not prepared for it. Couples looking to become parents should have five important attributes, which couples therapist and mom, Dr. Rica Cruz describes as the 5S. This acronym gives them what they need to consider when planning on starting a family. Tune in and listen to the full episode to learn more and if you love this episode, follow the podcast, rate us 5 stars and hit the notification bell for more updates.

t’s not uncommon for Filipinos to end up with a husband or wife who’s from a different country. But what happens when you guys get married? How do you make sure you pass on your Filipino roots to your child? Episode 2 talks about the exciting yet complicated world of intercultural parenting. And to share her experience on this, we got Delamama back on the show! She’ll be sharing her experience on meeting and eventually marrying someone who’s 100% not Filipino, the relationship dynamics, and of course parenting.

Season 2 Episode 1 is a special episode in the ParenTeam podcast because for the first time, we’re talking to somebody who is NOT a parent (yet). But all the same, young and first time parents will learn a lot from our conversation with the one and only - Victor Anastacio. Victor will be sharing what it’s like to grow up in a family full of lawyers and doctors, but not wanting to be either himself. And we know he’s not the only with that experience.

From this episode, young and first time parents can learn how to better communicate their expectations, why it’s important to let the child decide for him/herself, and the ways on how they can support their child’s dream, even if it’s not the one you want for him/her.

As we've said since Episode 1, this podcast is for all parenteams - including single parents!

In this episode, Pinky Aseron, one of the country's most iconic voices, shares her single motherhood journey and how she faced it head on. Make sure to listen all the way till the very end of this episode as Pinky drops golden nuggets of wisdom on how she handled peer pressure from other parents, work-life challenges, and finding the "right village people" to raise her kid. Tune-in for the season finale of the ParenTeam Podcast!

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of us. And because of the pandemic, the line that separates play time and study time for our kids has been blurred like never before. So how do we ensure that, as parents, our kids get to enjoy a healthy balance? Well, lucky for us, we got super dad, Edric Mendoza, to share his experience on just that! Tune-in as he drops multiple golden nuggets of wisdom on parenting, motivating your kids, and so much more!

While pregnancy and giving birth are experiences that only moms will go through, daddies, other members of the family, and friends have responsibilities too to make sure mom gets what she needs! And guess what? Pregnancy becomes a lot easier and fun when we have a reliable support system behind us, right? Joining the show is all around amazing mom Delamar Arias-Ashby!

Listen to her as she talks about how her partner helped her during the crucial stage of pregnancy, her move from the PH to the US and how it affected her family, and what it means to prepare ones child for life!

Over the past few years, technology has made all our lives easier, but how has it influenced parenting? With all the gadgets and consoles out there, understanding how all of these gizmos affect the relationship between parents and their children is super important! Join us on this episode as fashion editor and mommy extraordinaire, Bianca Santiago-Reinoso, shares how she manages to be a hands-on parent despite living in the digital age!

Getting to know your child as they develop can be one of the most rewarding parts of being a parent. Learning how your child views the world, teaching your child new skills, and mentoring them as they process new feelings and changes is all part of being a parent - but it’s not easy. Thankfully, we’ve got an expert on the show! Listen as Doc Maris Dy shares her knowledge on understanding a child's mind!