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

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.

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.

Experts suggest policy moves to reduce intake of unhealthy drinks.

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.

If 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.

Data 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.

After 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. 

New 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.

Aspiring 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.

While 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.

Professionals warn parents to be careful when self-diagnosing their children.

A 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.

Located 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.

Dove has hatched a plan to inspire body confidence among young people, via a collaboration with Cartoon Network.

Pregnant 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.

Lionel Messi announced that he and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo had become parents for a third time on Saturday.

Findings 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.

The program, called Weekend at the Museum: Art Workshop for Kids and Teens, is available at the Ciputra Artpreneur Museum in Central Jakarta.

A UNESCO report published two years ago argued that gender bias was still present and expanding in textbooks around the world, including in Indonesia.

Boys 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.

Even 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.

The 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.

Japan 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.

A 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.

The 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.

Parenting 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.

In 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.

Women 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.

Miles Films production house revealed Monday its latest children’s film will be called Ku Lari ke Pantai (I Run to the Beach).