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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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On having a(nother) child

Being a mother was an undeniably sublime experience for me… …but I wasn’t sure I’d do it again.

7 years ago
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Traffic accidents biggest killer of teens: WHO

A research study recently released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that road traffic accidents are the leading cause of teenage deaths globally, with 1 in 10 adolescent deaths attributed to injuries suffered from traffic accidents.

7 years ago
Parenting

Temper tantrums not to be retaliated with anger: Child psychologist

An aggressive parenting style that includes yelling and hitting is not effective in disciplining children, according to child psychologist Novita Tandry. The approach actually drives children away from their parents, she added

7 years ago
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Son’s ‘cool’ way of updating mom about his travels

Having a complicated time assuring your mom that you’re safe and doing fine while away from home? Here’s one netizen’s way of assuring his mother about his safety when he was on a vacation.

7 years ago
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Traditional British nannies get counter-terror skills

Britain's prestigious Norland College, which has trained the creme de la creme of the world's nannies for over a century, has added anti-terrorism training to its curriculum.

7 years ago
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Bullying in childhood can have long-lasting effect on health

Children who are involved in bullying may be at a higher risk of certain health conditions later in life, according to new research.

7 years ago
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Screen time may be causing speech delay in children: Study

As children today grow in a technology-riddled world, they tend to spend more and more time in front of screens. But according to a recent study, that may not be the best thing for them.

7 years ago
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US comedian Kimmel makes tearful plea for children's health care

Choking back tears, the star comedian Jimmy Kimmel has recounted his newborn son's brush with death -- and waded into the raging debate on health care in America -- in an emotional speech that went viral on Tuesday.

8 years ago
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Therapists use Dungeons & Dragons to help kids open up

Not all of us find it easy to relate to other people. Eventually, through lots of trial and error, and as we age, we develop social skills. However, some kids need a little more help than most people.

8 years ago
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Families speak of children' deaths from overwork before students

The parents of young workers who died or killed themselves due to overwork have been traveling across Japan to speak about their children's tragic deaths to high school students.

8 years ago
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Smartphone case helps parents regulate children’s phone usage

Children becoming addicted to playing with smartphones are turning out to be a headache for some parents.

8 years ago
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Simulating mom's womb in research to help earliest preemies

Researchers are creating an artificial womb to improve care for extremely premature babies — and animal testing suggests the first-of-its-kind watery incubation so closely mimics mom that it just might work.

8 years ago
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Five things to consider when visiting a newborn

Below are some of the things you need to consider when visiting newborns.

8 years ago
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Jackie Chan set to thrill children

It is an issue that bothers most celebrities-how to stay young forever on the silver screen.

8 years ago
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My son learns feminism at school (and at home)

Whether you like it or not, in this country, men do play a significant role in deciding the lives of women.

8 years ago
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She's only 5, but Beckham daughter gets brand protection

Harper Beckham is only 5 years old, but her famous mother already is taking steps to protect her brand.

8 years ago
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Quiet rooms for autistic children popping up at airports

Quiet rooms for children on the autism spectrum are popping up at airports.

8 years ago
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‘Naura & Genk Juara’ movie to fill the void in children's entertainment

Musical film Naura & Genk Juara (Naura and the Winning Gang) is set to be released in September or October.

8 years ago
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Breastfeeding has no long-term cognitive impact: Study

To breastfeed or to bottle-feed has been a long standing debate among parents and maternity experts, but this new study might have the answer.

8 years ago
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High heels for infants sparks controversy online

An American footwear company has sparked disapproval on social media over high heeled shoes for babies.

8 years ago
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Spokle app offers family centered therapy

Spokle app aims to help children struggling to develop communication skills that lead to spoken language, to pay attention and to interact appropriately with others.

8 years ago
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A Muppet with autism to be welcomed soon on 'Sesame Street'

Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.

8 years ago
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Indonesian parents encouraged to discuss sexual health with teens

Research conducted by Dharmendra Kumar Tyagi (DKT) Indonesia found that parents need to informally discuss sexual and reproductive health with their teens.

8 years ago
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Parenting in the era when the millennials rule

The children born between the year 1990 and 2003, known as millennials, seem to have a distinct set of traits embedded in their DNA. One of these is their close affinity with the digital world. 

8 years ago
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New kids streaming service will have 'Scooby Doo,' 'Jetsons'

A new streaming service aimed at kids will have episodes of classic cartoons like "Scooby Doo," ''The Flintstones" and "The Jetsons" as well as original series.

8 years ago
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Technology may be keeping your children awake

Think about reconsidering the laptop and phone your child sleeps next to because as compared to 10 years ago, three times as many children under 14 are being diagnosed with sleeping disorders, primarily due to technology keeping them awake.

8 years ago
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Horse riding can help children develop better cognitive abilities: Study

If your child is begging to saddle up and get some horse riding lessons, you may want to give in as researchers suggest that horse riding may lead to better cognitive abilities, including enhanced learning and problem-solving.

8 years ago
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Science and multicultural education on Lombok

The sound of happy children and busy classrooms is familiar to residents of Montong on the West Coast of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

8 years ago
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Four ways to deal with early childhood masturbation

Four ways to deal with early childhood masturbation.

8 years ago
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No work, all play at traditional children's games fair

A traditional children's game fair is currently being held at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta (BBJ) cultural institute in Palmerah, West Jakarta, and will run until Feb. 28.

8 years ago