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.

Singaporean students came out on top in science, math and reading subjects among their peers from 72 countries, according to a survey conducted by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

American students have strides to make when it comes to math and science, where they lag behind a solid block of East Asian countries, according to results released Tuesday from an international exam.

The Government of Victoria, Australia, has announced on Monday that all children at the age of 12 under Victoria's school system are required to be able to swim, and such a skill will be taught as part of the mandatory curriculum across the state’s schools.

After conducting our own research, we were forced to face reality: Welcoming two babies was going to be expensive.  In our case, the following are the five main preparations that we did — and are still doing — to ready ourselves as we welcome our babies.

Teenagers are not always aware of the possible ramifications of the things they do, say and post online. Often they think it’s virtual, therefore, nothing will come from it. 

Newborn photography is popular at present, but some parents may question the safeness of the trend.

Parenting at any age has never been easy, with no set rules to a sure shot distinction. It is a journey riddled with happiness, setbacks and confusion. 

At the dining table, parents will always have a chance to know their children’s activities during the day and vice versa because each family member has an opportunity to share stories and experiences in a relaxing atmosphere. 

Educating young families was important as they were the country's future, said a spokesperson of a parenting event. 

Here are some lesser-known Disney animated movies that you should definitely add to your list to watch and enjoy together with family and friends.

Why? I figured that, even with a longer time at school, Andrew would have fewer subjects to study compared to the first school. In lower primary he only had math, science, English, Indonesian, Mandarin, art and sports on the list. Only the first five subjects were tested and there was no threat of having to repeat the whole year because of low grades. Longer hours, but less pressure.

"Hand us a kid, we give you back a future leader," said a poster outside an education training agency in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

When one of my fellow moms declared she wouldn't be celebrating her daughter's birthday this year, I was stunned. For her, a birthday party is more than just blowing out candles and cutting cake; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that “accidentally” happens every year. That got me thinking about how much money and effort is actually spent on a birthday party. 

To commemorate BJ Habibie’s 80th birthday and his contribution to science and technology in Indonesia, the Habibie Festival will be held on August 11-14 at Museum Nasional. 

It is interesting how children's dreams change as technology advances. In kindergarten, Andrew's dream was to become a fisherman. Yes, the kind that ventures out to the sea on a boat and returns home with a catch to sell at the market. His dream has changed since then but his excitement and curiosity about the ocean floor is still there.

Judging by the mistakes made by myself and my friends back when we were still young, children are either noisy in class, don’t finish their homework, cheat on exams, play pranks on friends, or have untidy hair and clothing. Do children deserve violent punishment for mistakes such as these? Are there no forms of non-violent punishment that are more proportionate to their mistakes? Do we really think that teachers have the right to violently punish their students simply because they show a lack of discipline.

Children’s amusement center Kidzania Jakarta has partnered with Combantrin in launching its newest learning space, named the Combantrin Archaeological Site Kidzania Jakarta. The space is intended to give children the opportunity to learn more about archaeology and palaeontology.

While the change of family planning policy allows couples to have an additional child legally, the high costs associated with growing a family discourages those who can't afford even one.

Parents of infants who like to suck their thumbs or bite their nails may have cause to relax as new research suggests such habits may actually bring health benefits.

Identical twin sisters have given birth on the same day, at the same time, in their respective time zones.

Nonparents in the US are happier than their child-bearing counterparts, according to a study from Baylor University and the University of Texas

Toy guns, kiddie pools, hoverboards and backyard trampolines are among the playthings that made a consumer watchdog's annual list of hazardous summer toys.

Fictional characters from Disney animations can actually promote negative female stereotypes, research has suggested as reported by the Daily Mail.

What is the common thread that ties apps like Snapchat and Burn Note together? A message sent through these apps disappears after the receiver has read it, which shows that teens are looking for ways to hide their digital footprints from prying eyes

The Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) has ensured parents that vaccines administered by IDAI come from valid sources. The vaccines given at health facilities, including community health centers (Puskesmas) and hospitals, are safe to use and may be obtained free-of-charge.