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 agoAs 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 agoWith 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 agoIf you are first-time parents and curious about the kind of baby stroller best suited to your needs, celebrity doctor Lula Kamal shares some points to consider before buying one.
6 years agoData shows that most victims are teenagers. Sadly, the majority of teenagers and their parents are unaware of this issue, and even more concerning is the lack of awareness that sexual predators might be around them.
6 years agoAfter giving birth to her first baby in Bandung, West Java, Lidya Lukito, 32, was shocked to learn that her hospital bill included a purchase for formula milk.
7 years agoNew York parents, ever vigilant for new ways to amuse their offspring, are picking up babies and flocking to the Metropolitan Opera this week for a very special US performance.
7 years agoAspiring songwriters and professional musicians are invited to create music for the upcoming children's feature film Kulari ke Pantai (I Run to the Beach), with a competition currently underway.
7 years agoWhile struggling to acquire certain life skills, people with Asperger’s Syndrome – a high-functioning type of the autism spectrum disorder – are highly gifted and skilled in areas they are passionate about.
7 years agoProfessionals warn parents to be careful when self-diagnosing their children.
7 years agoA child's health can be compromised not only by a mother who smokes or drinks during pregnancy, but by the obesity and poor diet of both parents well before the act of procreation, researchers said Tuesday.
7 years agoLocated at Supermall Karawaci, PlayScape allows children to explore the space with its interactive, multimedia playground. Debuted on April 1, the playground is set to open until June 3 and is dedicated for kids aged 1 to 14 years old.
7 years agoDove has hatched a plan to inspire body confidence among young people, via a collaboration with Cartoon Network.
7 years agoPregnant women who exercise outside on warm days or spend a little time in a hot bath or sauna may not necessarily raise their body temperature enough to cause problems, a research review suggests.
7 years agoLionel Messi announced that he and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo had become parents for a third time on Saturday.
7 years agoFindings from a new Canadian study add to the growing body of research that suggests children who are delivered via a cesarean section are at a greater risk of obesity than those delivered vaginally, possibly due to differences in gut bacteria.
7 years agoThe program, called Weekend at the Museum: Art Workshop for Kids and Teens, is available at the Ciputra Artpreneur Museum in Central Jakarta.
7 years agoA UNESCO report published two years ago argued that gender bias was still present and expanding in textbooks around the world, including in Indonesia.
7 years agoBoys account for nearly a third of online child sex abuse images and often suffer the worst horrors, a new study revealed Tuesday, suggesting a greater problem than first thought.
7 years agoEven though children are given far more vaccines than prior generations, the practice does not appear to weaken their immune systems or make them more prone to other infections, a US study said Tuesday.
7 years agoThe toy cars, double-deckers, stuffed toys and pillows on his bed are meticulously ordered into neat rows, but Matej Hosek still inspects his room with a frown, looking for shortcomings.
7 years agoJapan tops the world as the country with the lowest rate of newborn mortality in 2016, followed by Iceland and Singapore, while Pakistan is the riskiest place to be born according to a new UNICEF report launched on Tuesday.
7 years agoA UAE-based company has unveiled what it calls the world's first camel-based baby formula, an instant powder mix aimed mainly at infants allergic to cow's milk.
7 years agoThe risk of dying prematurely more than doubles for single fathers compared to single mothers or paired-up dads, according to a study of Canadian families published Thursday.
7 years agoParenting in the digital era is quite challenging as mobile devices and the internet, as convenient as they are, can lead to negative developmental patterns in children when not utilized properly.
7 years agoIn Croatia's first children's book about "rainbow families", two mothers help their son Roko to put on his skis. It's part of a simple story aimed at changing attitudes in the staunchly Catholic country.
7 years agoWomen who breastfeed their babies for six months or more may be able to cut their risk of developing diabetes in the future by nearly half, according to a study Tuesday.
7 years agoMiles Films production house revealed Monday its latest children’s film will be called Ku Lari ke Pantai (I Run to the Beach).
7 years agoHere are three simple tips for enjoying your family getaway.
7 years agoAn American woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl from an embryo that was frozen a quarter century ago, in what hospital officials say may be a world record.
7 years agoGiving birth to a baby is a risky business for both mother and the child. Therefore before choosing a birth method, mothers should be fully aware of the risks they involve.
7 years agoAdolescents who feel their parents rarely express interest in their emotional well-being are far more likely to consider suicide than youths who see their parents as involved, US researchers said Tuesday.
7 years agoFacebook on Monday unveiled a version of its Messenger application for children, aimed at enabling kids under 12 to connect with others under parental supervision.
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