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When divorce leaves child support only on paper

Many Indonesian single parents say court-ordered payments are often ignored, leaving them to shoulder the financial burden of raising their children.

1 month ago
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Parenting teenagers: Choosing connection over correction

Why today’s adolescent conflicts feel sharper and how parents can respond without losing trust. ...

7 months ago
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What will the workplace of the future need?

In a future shaped by AI, recruiters will prioritize students who combine strong technical skills with the human qualities no machine can match. ...

1 year ago

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Low-income parents lonelier in pandemic, says British royal Kate

Parents living in deprived areas are at higher risk of feeling lonely due to COVID-19, British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said as she unveiled research that also highlighted the pandemic's impact on women's mental health.

5 years ago
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Tanoto webinar shares tips on managing at-home learning – for parents and children

Experts at a webinar have offered some advice to parents on how they can navigate the uncharted waters of at-home learning.

5 years ago
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Bumilangit Cinematic Universe, Kaskus launch community forum for fans

The forum will enable fans to discuss theories and share information about the development of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe.

5 years ago
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Khan Academy founder's tips for educating kids in pandemic

Sal Khan recognized that the platform's videos, articles and online tests designed to supplement students' learning in normal times weren't enough for quarantined schooling.

6 years ago
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Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children but gender and age matter too

A British study investigating potential associations between overweight and obese parents and the risk of inter-generational transmission to their children concluded that the impact of parents' overweight differs depending on the age and gender of the children, and also varies with regard to maternal or paternal influences.

6 years ago
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3 ways to promote social skills in homebound kids

One important social skill is the ability to pay attention to another person while you’re interacting with them.

6 years ago
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Child sex abuse survivors are five times more likely to be the victims of sexual assault later in life

To prevent this cycle of victimization, we must understand the scope of the links between child sex abuse and revictimization later in life, why it exists and which survivors are most vulnerable.

6 years ago
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Children also deserve decent mental health care: Experts

Validating kids’ feelings is the first step toward good mental growth, and it is important for parents to understand that young people also deserve professional help when it comes to overcoming their anxieties growing up.

6 years ago
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Tips for passing school at home with flying colors

Over 60 million students in the country are temporarily out of school due to the pandemic, having their education affected in unprecedented ways.

6 years ago
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Grandparent-grandchildren video calls are vital during COVID-19. Here are simple ways to improve them

Many parents and grandparents we surveyed have questions about what increased video-calling means for “screen time”.

6 years ago
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Want to boost your child's reading and writing skills? Give audiobooks a try

A new report by the UK's National Literacy Trust suggests that audiobooks have the potential to be a key resource for children's literacy and wellbeing.

6 years ago
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Three questions to ask when choosing sunscreen for your child

Parents might worry about providing their children with sufficient sun protection. 

6 years ago
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Make a vaccine? I'm trying to teach my kids the alphabet

British drugmaker AstraZeneca had spent years preparing for a pandemic, but when the moment finally came it was caught cold on a crucial front: stressed parents working from home struggled to focus. So the company recruited up to 80 teachers to run online lessons and repurposed a car parking app to book virtual classes.

6 years ago
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Campaign taps storytelling to help children and families face pandemic

Independent organization Save the Children Indonesia recently introduced a new initiative that aims to help children and families cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as educating communities about the struggle they are currently facing.

6 years ago
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Dads who play with their kids might help in improving their children’s self-control

New European research has found a link between fathers who play with their kids from a young age and a child’s ability to control their behavior and emotions as they get older.

6 years ago
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‘Mommy brain’ might make new mothers forgetful but it doesn’t last, finds new study

New United States research has found that “mommy brain,” which is thought to leave new mothers feeling forgetful and less able to pay attention to things, doesn’t last, and in fact, a mother’s attention may actually improve.

6 years ago
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Hug me tender: Scientists unlock the secret to the perfect cuddle

In this era of social distancing and depressing news, we could all do with a good hug. 

6 years ago
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Autism symptoms can become less severe in early childhood

New United States research has shown that during early childhood, children with autism may experience a reduction in their symptoms.

6 years ago
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Are your kids using headphones more during the pandemic? Here's how to protect their ears

Listening too loudly or for too long can do permanent damage to hearing. The good news is there are ways to prevent long-term harm relatively easily.

6 years ago
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Increasing screen time during the coronavirus pandemic could be harmful to kids' eyesight

This combination – more screen time and less outdoor time – may actually harm children’s vision and put them at higher risk of developing myopia, or nearsightedness.

6 years ago
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Comics and cartoons are a powerful way to teach kids about COVID-19

Cartoons and comics may, research suggests, be particularly effective when trying to explain viruses and how they affect our health.

6 years ago
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Why children need to play with their friends as soon as they can

Approximately 1.4 billion children worldwide are currently living under partial or full lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago
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How to stay calm and manage those family tensions during the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus restrictions are slowly being eased but the pressures on families at home still probably lead to many tears of frustration.

6 years ago
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Parents, you don't always need to entertain your kids – boredom is good for them

While boredom causes temporary uncomfortable feelings, it can be good for us in many ways – from stimulating creativity to helping train our concentration.

6 years ago
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Why younger is not always better when it comes to learning English

More researchers now agree that the ability to achieve high or even native-like proficiency cannot be exclusively attributed to age and is affected by other factors, such as cognitive, social and emotional aspects.

6 years ago
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A family pet could relieve stress for parents of kids with autism

Having a family pet could ease stress for families of children with autism, according to new research.

6 years ago
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5 ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic – without nagging or tantrums

How do parents get children to follow the schedule and fulfill responsibilities without nagging and in a way that prevents blowups and tantrums?

6 years ago
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Express delivery: Mothers rally to donate vital breastmilk

For many parents, the fear of their children facing quarantine or hospitalization alone, or being separated from them, is far more of a concern than contracting the virus itself. 

6 years ago
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Babies' behavior could predict their personality more than 20 years later

Certain behaviors in babies could predict their personality as adults, according to new research.

6 years ago
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Rolls-Royce challenges quarantined children to design luxury cars

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce is inviting children around the world to design the cars of their dreams.

6 years ago

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