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Paths less traveled: Understanding nonmainstream learning options

Offering more holistic, progressive or modern methods to foster independent learning and critical thinking, alternative curriculums are gaining popularity among Indonesian parents keen to ensure their children have the necessary skills to thrive.

10 months ago
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Championing holistic education, Mentari students weigh in on 21st century skills

As we near the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, the world has seen immense developments in science and technology. In parallel, education has evolved accordingly to keep up with the ever changing demands of the global economy to properly prepare students for their futures.

10 months ago
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With syrup medicines banned, how are parents treating their sick children?

With a number of syrup-based medicines now banned by the country, parents share their current, temporary solutions for their children’s light illnesses.

2 years ago

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4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life

Remember if you don’t explore your child’s questions with them, someone else – possibly an unreliable source on the internet – will.

5 years ago
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To master home school, keep it fun and focus on the basics

Math and reading need regular practice; other subjects can be covered anytime, says a curriculum consultant.  

5 years ago
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Skin-to-skin contact with mothers could boost baby’s brain development and function: Study

New US research has found that Kangaroo Care, which is a method of caring for babies which involves skin-to-skin, chest-to-chest contact, could promote neurophysiological development in newborns.

5 years ago
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Anxiety, anger and hope as women face childbirth during coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across Europe, prompting restrictions on public life and putting unprecedented strain on hospitals, pregnant women are preparing to give birth with a mixture of anxiety, anger and hope.

5 years ago
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How to not kill your kids during coronavirus lockdown

"You will no doubt want to throw your children out the window at some point. That's normal." 

5 years ago
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3 smart ways to use screen time while coronavirus keeps kids at home

Making the time and effort to do this is always easier said than done – especially when kids are home from school and need to be entertained around the clock while their parents are nearby teleworking.

5 years ago
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Tips from parents on helping children study at home during COVID-19 outbreak

Two parents in Jakarta and Bandung, West Java, shared their tips with The Jakarta Post on how to best prepare and accompany their children while they learn at home.

5 years ago
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How to save up for your children's education

Starting early is the rule of thumb for any monetary goal in life.

5 years ago
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Leaving your baby to cry a little has no negative effects on their development: Study

While many parents have their own view on whether to leave their babies to cry or whether to soothe them straight away, a new UK study has found that leaving infants to “cry it out” from birth up to 18 months doesn't have negative effects.

5 years ago
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Pregnant women scared to give birth in virus-hit China

"During my time in the hospital I wore masks and gloves all the time and washed my hands very often. I seldom left my ward."

5 years ago
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KREAFEST 2020 children's festival to be held this weekend

KREAFEST 2020 highlights the environment, economics and technology as its three main themes.

5 years ago
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Reading a good book each day could boost kids’ academic performance

A new European research has found that reading high-quality books daily could boost a child’s academic performance.

5 years ago
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Danone alerts parents over French cases of larvae-infested baby milk

French food giant Danone said Friday it is asking parents to alert the company if they find any worm larvae in packages of its Gallia powdered baby milk, after a couple reported that their three-month-old had regurgitated a parasitic worm.

5 years ago
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Anxiety in autistic children: Why rates are so high

Autistic children are twice as likely to develop anxiety than non-autistic children. 

5 years ago
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Does screen-free parenting work?

Mobile phones have created a new ecosystem where people are connected to the internet 24/7, and younger generations regard the sense of being connected online as a basic need, according to the book “People Born in 1990s Are Coming,” authored by Lim Hong-tek.

5 years ago
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Childhood deprivation affects brain size and behaviour

By age six, many of the children, especially those who had spent only a limited time in the institutions, had fully recovered their physical and cognitive development.

5 years ago
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Let babies be in charge of how much they eat – it could help them stay a healthy weight

Research suggests that babies who feed themselves are less likely to be fussy and more likely to eat a wider variety of food. But what about their weight?

5 years ago
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Indonesians need to open up about sex to lessen abuse, violence

Indonesians often learn about the importance of consent for sexual advances too late, if at all.

5 years ago
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Baby and adult brain activity is in-sync during playtime, finds new study

New US research has found that playful interactions between a baby and adult spark similar types of measurable brain activity in each individual.

5 years ago
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Thin line between neglect and independence for Japanese kids

The Japanese word for such children, "hochigo" (literally, left-alone child) even came into the lexicon from around 2010.

5 years ago
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Learning center offers hope, education to children living 'under the bridge'

The school itself is free but often prioritizes children who need help both educationally and financially to prevent overcrowding.

5 years ago
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Kids may need more help finding answers to their questions in the information age

One study found that kids between three and five years old ask an astounding average of 76 questions per hour. This rapid-fire search for information is important for kids’ learning. Their inquisitiveness gives them access to knowledge that others can share.

5 years ago
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Youreka Kids Farm opens in Jakarta’s Kuningan City

A farm-themed playground has opened in Kuningan City, South Jakarta, for children to learn about farming and food production. 

5 years ago
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Myths about only children debunked

Only children get a bad rap. They are often perceived as selfish, spoiled, anxious, socially inept and lonely. 

5 years ago
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Parents aware of gadgets’ harm to children but take risk anyway

The gadget addiction among children has become a growing concern in Indonesia, home to 150 million internet users and 355 million active gadgets – according to a report by London-based media company We Are Social.   In the past few years, hospitals and health centers across Indonesia have been treating hundreds of children who have shown symptoms of acute gadget addiction like depression and temper tantrums.

5 years ago
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Boy or girl? US parents go too far in gender reveals

A plane crash in Texas, a deadly explosion in Iowa, a massive fire in Arizona -- elaborate baby gender reveal parties, a growing trend among parents in the US, have taken a nightmarish turn.

5 years ago
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Turning kids into influencers exploitative? Parents divided over issue

In Indonesia, it is not uncommon for people to share videos and photos of their children on public Instagram, YouTube or Facebook accounts. Some even monetize these accounts to capitalize on their children’s social media fame.

5 years ago
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Preschool children who have more screen time show structural differences in their brains: Study

New US research has found that preschool-age children who use more screen-based media show structural differences in the brain -- which could affect their language and literacy skills.

5 years ago
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Is a person who is an only child more likely to be narcissistic?

New German research has found that the popular stereotype that only children are more narcissistic than children with siblings may not actually be true.

5 years ago
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Too cute not to post?: Sharing children’s photos online may put them at risk

Child psychologist Amanda Margia Agustario urged parents to ask themselves before posting their children's photos: For whose sake am I sharing this moment? Is it really for my child? Or is it only to feed my ego to show the world that I can raise such a smart and talented kid?

5 years ago