To be able to educate you children, you need to educate yourself first. Thus, countless TV shows and books on how to raise kids were spawned. But because of work and today’s lifestyle, most parents can’t catch these shows and have no time to read anymore. Some are just too tired to do so when they get home.

That’s what Tin Tin Bersola had in mind a few months before ParenTinTV made its debut on the internet.

“Julius already broached the idea of producing a web-based show. ParenTinTV is the first of its kind in the Philippines - the first locally produced parenting webcast. I know this for a fact because one sleepless night, I surfed the net and discovered that although there are many parenting websites, they contain mostly blogs, tips, information, picture, and video sharing. But there is no TV-show format. There are some video posts but more like videos found on YouTube,” says Tin Tin.

Watch at your own pace

The Internet is one of the most accessible and convenient means of communication and source of information. Not only working moms surf the internet but also housewives. According to parents, the internet is very convenient since a simple click can already give them answers to any question.

Compared to other mediums, internet is also very accessible. Just an hour of deadline work can make you miss an episode on TV but with the internet, you can just visit the site and click on the link, anytime. No schedules. You can even watch the clip over and over again.

Episodes on ParenTinTV are like this. You can watch them at your own pace. And since the episodes are available online, Filipinos abroad can also view the episodes without paying any cable fee.

Online parenting community

Another important component of the site is its discussion thread section, where moms can compare  parenting styles and give each other tips. It is similar to online parenting groups found in social networking sites like the Circle of Moms in Facebook where moms all over the world can post questions and have them answered by other moms who have probably gone through the same experience.

But while tips from other parents are valuable, nothing can compare to the wise words of professionals. Thus, the site also enlisted the help of doctors, teachers, professionals, and other childcare experts. Registered members of ParenTinTV can avail of free online consultations with these experts.

“We aim to fulfill a need, to address parenting problems, to inspire parents and families. I want to spread the advocacy of parenting. Unlike mainstream television broadcast, online shows do not focus on ratings or viewership. The site is just there until the idea gestates and catches on... until we build a community of loyal members or website followers and unique visitors,” ends Tin Tin.