Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have underlying food allergies or sensitivities and gastro-intestinal problems that exacerbate and worsen their condition.  However, to truly help these children improve their condition and develop to their full potential so that they have a chance to reach or even surpass the mental development of their neurotypical peers, fixing their diet alone is often not enough.   

A recent study suggests that children born to women who are 35 years or older and in their first pregnancy are more likely to be smarter and better educated than those born to younger mothers.

Even infants can have conversations with mom or dad. Their turn just tends to involve a smile or some gibberish instead of words. That's a key lesson from programs that are coaching parents to talk more with their babies — and recording their attempts.

Toy company Hasbro has announced its latest tie-in to the new Beauty and the Beast remake that is both cute and cutting edge: the Dance Code Belle doll. 

Disposable diaper brand Huggies recently announced a new product that cater to premature babies. 

Parents all over the world strive to treat all their children equally, but according to a study from the University of Edinburgh, there might be an unrealized benefit to being the first-born.

Coinciding with Beyonce’s latest pregnancy announcement, music label Rockabye Baby has announced a baby-friendly album of Beyonce’s hits to be released later this month. 

In collaboration with telecommunications and multimedia provider Biznet, children’s edutainment center KidZania launched an internet center at its establishment in Pacific Place Mall, South Jakarta, on Friday.

Denmark-based toy manufacturer Lego has just launched Lego Life, a social networking application for children.

Nearly 6 out of 10 young people ages 6-17 say they read for fun, according to a new study from Scholastic and YouGuv, a percentage that has dipped slightly since a 2010 report.

A very interesting report released Monday by Swedish inspection authority suggests that fewer sex toys contain dangerous chemicals than children’s toys. 

Parenting is not a duty that should be taken lightly, especially when it comes to raising children with special or distinct characters. In bringing up an introverted child, parents should fully comprehend what introversion actually is.

Children are like sponges that absorb everything said or given to them. This includes what they watch on TV or at the cinema. If going to the movies is a family hobby, it is best to select films that are suitable for children.

Dharmendra Kumar Tyagi (DKT) Indonesia, an organization that focused on family planning services and HIV/AIDS prevention had just launched the educational website tundakehamilan.com in its 20th anniversary event on Thursday.

A study has found that calling children “fat” can cause them psychological damage, which in turn can increase a child’s chance of becoming overweight in the future.

Shopping, entertainment and leisure may be the three words synonymous with Hong Kong. However, those are no longer the only reasons for Indonesians to visit the region as it has become a destination to pursue higher education.

Many studies imply that first-borns are exemplary in terms of education, IQ scores and earnings, but recent research by the Journal of Economics and Human Biology suggests that “there is no clear first-born advantage in health.”

PT Bank Commonwealth, a subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, launched a new program on Thursday to make life easier for Indonesians looking to study in Australia. 

Child bed-wetting is normal at stages of early development, yet when it still happens when the child reaches school age or 7 years of age, medical and psychological factors might be contributing to the issue. 

Scientists have found that a woman's blood pressure can determine whether she has a baby boy or a girl, according to reports.

A guide to "secret sexting codes" has gone viral on Facebook after police in Ireland shared it to help parents spot signs of child sexual exploitation, according to reports.

Here is a list of traits and habits in children aged 5 to 8 years old that may demonstrate unusually exceptional intelligence and talent.

Aside from the unpleasant appearance of the dark-brown insects that often emerge in your bathroom's shower drain, cockroaches turn out to be even more repulsive than they look: They are known to be carriers of intestinal diseases, namely cholera, diarrhea, dysentery and typhoid fever, as reported by TheHealthSite.com, which can jeopardize the health of your child.

New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods — starting young lowers their chances of becoming allergic.

Following news that singer Janet Jackson has given birth to her first child at the age of 50, stories of women above 40 delivering babies has come to public attention. 

Parents in most European countries are formally banned from punishing their children by spanking them. As reported by kompas.com, France became the 52nd country to implement the regulation in late December 2016.

Grandparents who help take care of their grandchildren or other people tend to live longer compared to those who don’t, a study suggests.

According to many local parents, children with very low IQs are not received by Sekolah Luar Biasa (Special Needs Schools). Such children, many with autism and Down Syndrome, have little to no support. This is what inspired Sri Wahyuni and her husband, I Ketut Sadia, to open the Yayasan Widya Guna school 10 years ago. 

Following similar festivals held in Pasuruan, Bone and Subang, an inclusive sports festival for children was held for the first time in Jakarta on Dec. 18.

Given children’s intense use of technology, especially smartphones, traditional toys and games are perceived to be a positive activity for children to do in their spare time.