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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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Saraswati Learning Center: A special place for the gifted

Children with special needs deserve to get the support they need to contribute to society in life.

7 years ago
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'Inclusive' Hungary playgrounds for disabled kids

Shrieks of laughter by non-disabled and disabled children having fun together at Hungarian playgrounds are becoming more common thanks to some determined parents turned innovative designers.

7 years ago
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Eye contact helps synchronize brainwaves between babies, adults

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered that when babies and parents have eye contact, their brainwaves synchronize with each other. 

7 years ago
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Campaign seeks to pull children back to conventional games

Children aged 3 to 12 were seen playing various games at the child-friendly integrated public space (RPTRA) of Cililitan in East Jakarta on Sunday.

7 years ago
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Screen time makes children smarter, study says

Researchers from Western Australia’s Edith Cowan University have revealed findings that the use of phones and tablets, that kids have grown accustomed to, are making them smarter. 

7 years ago
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Not all is well with grandparents babysitting kids, study suggests

A study by Glasgow University’s Medical Council’s Public Health Science Unit suggests that grandparents may have the tendency to provide their grandchildren with unhealthy food and treatment during their development.

7 years ago
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Children learn good behavior from musical films: Psychologist

There are many ways for children to learn about budi pekerti (education regarding manner). One of them is by watching movies, as it is said to stimulate aural and visual parts of the brain at the same time.

7 years ago
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Nine tips from doctors for parents of toddlers

Parents have always been hard on themselves and their babies, but they should always remember that this approach may not be the best.

7 years ago
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The ballad of a work-from-home mom

Whenever I tell my full time working-mommy friends that I am a WFH—work-from-home—mom, they squeal with delight and envy. Little do they realize that being a WFH mommy means…

9 years ago
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Maternal response to crying baby exists across cultures: study

A baby's cries activate specific areas of a mother's brain related to movement and speech, a study of mothers in several countries published Monday revealed, reinforcing the idea of biological maternal instinct.

7 years ago
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Big bundle of joy: Vietnam woman gives birth to 7 kg baby

A Vietnamese mother had the shock of her life when her newborn son weighed in at a whopping 7.1 kilograms (15.7 pounds), one of the heaviest births ever reported in the Southeast Asian nation.

7 years ago
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Should small children be banned from watching all screens?

Regulators and program makers are at odds over whether small children should be banned from watching television or using tablets and smartphones.

7 years ago
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Children's brain cells changed by internet porn: Neurosurgeon

"Internet pornography changes children's brain cells", says American neurosurgeon Donald Hilton.

7 years ago
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Mattel scraps plan for digital assistant for kids

US toy giant Mattel said Thursday it was cancelling its plan to deliver an artificial intelligence-infused digital speaker for children, following complaints from privacy groups and lawmakers.

7 years ago
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Three ways to protect kids’ eyes from a smartphone’s blue light

With Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) policies becoming increasingly common in many school districts in the United States, we take a look at how students can prevent eye problems when working on a tablet or laptop.

7 years ago
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Scant evidence to back pregnancy 'no drinking' rule: Study

How much alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to drink?

7 years ago
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New research confirms exercise during pregnancy can be both safe, beneficial

A new Spanish study is encouraging women to exercise during pregnancy, after finding that working out can have clear advantages for both mother and baby.

7 years ago
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Is mobile phone use safe during pregnancy?

New research suggests that using a mobile phone while pregnant is unlikely to have any adverse effects on child neurodevelopment.

7 years ago
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Baby-led weaning not recommended, doctor says

Baby-led weaning (BLW), a method of adding complementary foods to a baby's diet of breast milk or formula, has recently been gaining ground and spurred heated discussions on social media following a popular celebrity's decision to implement the practice.

7 years ago
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Some teens really do need more sleep says new research

If you think your teenage son or daughter is lazing around in bed too much, well science could actually be on their side. New United States research has found that some teens do indeed need more sleep than others, and most should be getting around eight to ten hours of shut-eye each night.

7 years ago
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Supporting breastfeeding mothers

Many people are still unaware that breastfeeding is the right of both mother and child.

7 years ago
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Families worry about lingering daycare shortage in Japan

It's not all happiness for one mother expecting her second child -- she frets about finding daycare for the coming baby.

7 years ago
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Tips to help overweight children

Overweight children and those who are gaining weight rapidly toward obesity must adopt controlled eating habits to help with weight loss, a nutritionist has said.

7 years ago
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The profound struggles of parenting in the digital age

So what are the great mental-behavioral/ethical/philosophical/social debates and dilemmas the age of digital parenting has brought upon my generation? Here are but some of them.

7 years ago
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Signs your child is stressed

Stress isn’t a condition exclusively experienced by adults; children may experience it as well. 

7 years ago
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Animated series seeks to educate children on commuter trains

A commuter train-themed superhero animated series titled Train Heroes has been produced by Jakarta train operator PT KAI Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ).

7 years ago
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Eating boogers may be good for you

According to a new study, parents may want to consider allowing their children to eat their boogers

7 years ago
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Children learn about personal-security in public places with Kids S.A.F.E

Kids S.A.F.E is part of S.A.F.E (Safety Awareness Family Environment) program that aims to increase people’s awareness about personal-security, especially in public areas.

7 years ago
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Parents' nasty split harms kids' health for decades: study

When children live through a contentious divorce or separation by their parents, the fallout appears to harm their health for decades, even into adulthood, researchers said Monday.

7 years ago
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Why dads deserve and must take parental leave

A recent discussion at the Swedish embassy in Jakarta provided insight about parental leave policy in Sweden and why Indonesia might also need to adopt it.  

7 years ago