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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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Hundreds of Philippine moms in show of support for breastfeeding

About 1,500 Philippine women, some of them wearing tiaras and superhero T-shirts, sat on the vast floor of a Manila stadium and let their babies suckle to the beat of dance music.

6 years ago
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Indian mothers campaign to end breastfeeding stigma

Public breastfeeding carries a social stigma in much of the world -- a situation that World Breastfeeding Week until August 7 hopes to change -- but in highly conservative India it is particularly taboo.

6 years ago
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French lawmakers ban smartphones in schools

French schoolchildren will have to leave their smartphones switched off or at home as the new academic year begins in September, after lawmakers voted for a ban.

6 years ago
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Japan firm offers early education-focused daycare center in Indonesia

Japan's lifelong education-to-nursing service group Human Holdings Co. has opened a daycare center in Indonesia that aims to increase local children's exposure to advanced early education.

6 years ago
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Teens glued to phones risk 'modest' rise in ADHD symptoms: Study

A new study out Tuesday says digital overload could be linked to a "modest" but significant rise in new ADHD behaviors, offering a warning to parents about the potential dangers of too much screen time.

6 years ago
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Signs your child may suffer from gaming addiction

If you’re not yet sure what exactly gaming addiction is and how to spot it in your loved ones, here are some tips. 

6 years ago
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Children of single parents more likely to develop gaming addiction: Study

As video games have become more and more popular over recent years, researchers have taken to looking at the effect on players.

6 years ago
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Study suggests weaning babies sooner onto solids can aid sleep

Babies who are given solid foods as well as breast milk from the age of three months show signs of sleeping better than infants fed only with milk until they are six months old, a new study carried out in Britain suggests.

6 years ago
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Music lessons can improve your child’s grades

A new study has found that music lessons can significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, which in turn leads to improved academic performance.

6 years ago
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A unique approach to education

Do you remember shuddering at the sight of a particularly strict teacher as a child? Or reaching a point when you hated going to school because of the unbearable subjects?

6 years ago
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Indonesia ranks 105th in Save the Children's global childhood index

Save the Children recently released the second edition of its annual global index on childhood, which places Indonesia in the 105th spot among 175 countries. 

6 years ago
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Study confirms what parents long know: Newborns rob you of sleep

A new study finds that parents to newborns get only 4 hours and 44 minutes of sleep on an average night.

6 years ago
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Robotics Barbie aims to inspire young scientists

An inspirational new version of Barbie will encourage young girls to embark on careers in engineering and the sciences, the iconic doll's manufacturer Mattel said on Tuesday.

6 years ago
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‘Kulari Ke Pantai’ discusses today’s teen struggles

Kulari Ke Pantai (I Run to the Beach) explores family values and teenage struggles while also showcasing the beauty of Java Island.

6 years ago
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Chinese father sues Disney over child ticket

He claims Shanghai resort wrong to link price to height, not age.

6 years ago
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Bullying becoming more common among kindergarten children, experts suggest

Recent studies have shown that bullying is becoming more and more common among 2- to 6-year-old than among teenagers. 

6 years ago
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Emotional eating leaves children with life-long issues

Children who emotionally eat might have learned the habit instead of inheriting it genetically, a study has found.

6 years ago
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Fathers' antidepressant use doesn't worsen babies' health risks

Fathers’ use of antidepressant medications around the time mothers become pregnant does not increase babies’ risk of preterm birth, birth defects, autism or intellectual disability, according to a study in the BMJ.

6 years ago
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How to choose a good Montessori school

Before enrolling children at a school for a good early education, follow these tips to make sure it is the right Montessori school for them.

6 years ago
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Secondhand smoke causes hearing loss in children, study finds

A recent study in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology found that hearing loss in children is potentially linked to an exposure to secondhand smoke. 

6 years ago
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How to start teaching children about sex

The taboos surrounding sex education is should be eliminated as soon as possible. 

6 years ago
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‘Incredibles 2’: Simply super, and incredible too

As with last year’s Coco, the animation studio has crafted one of the year’s best films, animated or otherwise, one that is best summed up with one word: incredible.

6 years ago
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Children’s guide to fasting during Ramadhan

Most young Muslim children look forward to Ramadan as an important rite of passage.

6 years ago
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Where to spend family time this Ramadhan

These are many family-friendly destinations that you can visit in Jakarta.

6 years ago
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Childhood obesity: 5 prevention tips for parents

Here are five tips for parents designed to help protect children from obesity.

6 years ago
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Mother changes son’s name due to misspelled tattoo

A mother from Sweden was mortified after she found that a tattoo of her beloved children’s names had a glaring error.

6 years ago
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No need for high-dose vitamin D in infants: Study

Tripling the dose of vitamin D supplementation for babies does not make their bones any stronger by age two, according to a study in Finland published Tuesday.

6 years ago
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Emptying the nest: US couple gets court to evict 30-year-old son

Most parents are living the life of "empty nesters" by the time their children reach 30, but one US couple had to go to court to give their son that extra little push.

6 years ago
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Danger of sugar to kids highlighted

Experts suggest policy moves to reduce intake of unhealthy drinks.

6 years ago
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How to protect children from exposure to violence, terrorism

A stream of news on terrorism has been part of our daily lives for the past few weeks. It is unavoidable as we need the information to help us stay alert and take safety precautions, but exposure to violence and terror can be harmful to young minds.

6 years ago