Dr. Thea Dacalanio Marquez - Pediatrician

08/10/2025

08/08/2025

11/07/2025

PSA to all mommies, daddies, & caregivers ‼️ free parenting webinar by the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 🤍

Good day! We are inviting Everyone (Parents/Caregivers, Medical and Health Professionals, Educators & Allied Health Professionals) to join our PSDBP FREE PARENTING WEBINAR entitled ”Building Strong Foundations: Practical Parenting Strategies to Support Development, Behavior and Emotional Well-Being from Early Childhood Onwards.”

The webinar is one of the multiple activities lined up in celebration of our PSDBP Silver Anniversary. This will be a panel discussion composed of distinguished speakers from different medical and allied fields.

SPEAKERS
Erik Jan Estrada,MD,FPPS,DPSDBP
Lady M. Suarez ,OTRP
Suselyn Pascual,MRS-SP, RSLP
Elham Mae Bocalbos, MD,FPPA

MODERATOR
Leanith Agustin-Haya, MD, FPPS,FPSDBP

The webinar will be held live via Zoom on July 26,2025 at 6 PM. This will also be broadcasted via Facebook live and YouTube live.

Kindly click the link below to register or scan the QR code:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H800kujQRM2EMnyLLdRnaA

03/07/2025

Tatlong araw na lang!☺️

Inaanyayahan ka naming makiisa sa National Allergy Day sa Hulyo 6, 2025, mula 2:00 hanggang 5:00 ng hapon sa Robinsons Metro East!

Halina’t makibahagi sa isang masayang hapon ng pagkatuto at kasiyahan tungkol sa mga karaniwang kondisyon gaya ng hika, atopic dermatitis, allergy sa pagkain, urticaria, allergic rhinitis at anaphylaxis.

Kung ikaw man ay may allergy o nais lang matuto, siguradong may matututunan ka dito!

Bukas ito para sa lahat—kita-kits!

25/06/2025

Reminders for kids & parents alike 🦷 also don’t forget to visit your friendly dentist 2x year!

Brushing only reaches 60% of your tooth’s surface.
The remaining 40%? That’s where plaque builds silently—between teeth.
Flossing isn’t optional. It’s the only way to clean where your toothbrush can’t reach. 🦷 🩷

Floss daily and let your dentist handle the rest. Need tips? Visit us!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬:
📍TOMAS MORATO BRANCH
Unit G15, Groundfloor, Winland Tower Residences, #45 Tomas Morato, Quezon City

📍COMMONWEALTH BRANCH
3rd Floor, Cresdec Bldg, L9B9, Commonwealth Avenue, Batasan Hills, Quezon City

25/06/2025

Let your toddler do some things on their own to practice self-help skills!

13/06/2025

The rainy season is upon us ☔️ it is also the season of increased dengue cases in our country. What can we do to prevent dengue infection?

1. Avoid mosquito bites
- Apply insect repellent
- Wear protective clothing
- Stay in well-screened areas

2. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites
- Keep plant pots, unused tires, pails, and other containers free of water
- Cover water storage containers
- Maintain good sanitation

3. Seek medical care if you suspect dengue symptoms

Stay safe & dry, mommies, daddies & kiddos! 🤍

Northern Luzon Rainfall Advisory No. 3
Weather System: Low Pressure Area (LPA) / Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)
Issued at 11:00 AM 12 June 2025

Moderate to heavy rains affecting (Casiguran) and (Basco, Ivana, Mahatao, Sabtang, Uyugan) while light rains are experienced over the rest of , (Aritao, DupaxDelNorte, SantaFe, AlfonsoCastaneda, DupaxDelSur), (Nagtipunan), and portions of which may persist within 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

Light to moderate rains are expected over portions of , portions of , (Itbayat), portions of ,portions of , portions of , portions of , portions of , portions of , portions of , the rest of , portions of , and portions of within the next 2 to 3 hours.

Source: PAGASA

27/05/2025

Mommies & daddies, make sure that your kids have enough play time 👶 you don’t need to spend a lot! Just get creative with how you play with them 🧸

📝 4-month-old Isla wasn’t “playing” the way her parents expected. Wala pa siyang toys na hinahawakan or babbling sounds. Her mom said, “Naku, hindi siya kasing active ng pinsan niya.” But when we watched her, we saw her quietly looking at her dad’s face, following his smile, then softly cooing back.

This is what play looks like for infants. Hindi kailangan ng bonggang toys or gadgets. Play for babies means sensory exploration—through sight, sound, touch, and most of all, through loving relationships.

Yes, even newborns can “play”!
At hindi ito dapat mahal o komplikado.

💡When you smile at your baby and she smiles back, that’s already a form of play.

That’s how babies begin to learn about:
🔸Emotions
🔸Communication
🔸Trust and safety
🔸Cause and effect

What you can do:
(1) Gamitin ang mukha mo: gumamit ng expressive faces and funny sounds
(2) Mag-peek-a-boo gamit ang lampin
(3) Sabayan ang cooing ng baby—parang nag-uusap kayo!
(4) Huwag matakot mag-pause. Quiet time is also learning time.

Note: This story reflects real experiences, but names and details have been changed for confidentiality. If something in this post resonates with your child, please don’t hesitate to seek guidance. Early support makes a difference. You can reach us at The Growing Brain PH Clinic or talk to your trusted health provider.

25/05/2025

ACE Medical Center Mandaluyong is turning 1 this June! 🎉

15/05/2025

What keeps us going 💛