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Parents 3 years ago
Video games could improve kids’ brains: Study
Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, from mental health and social problems to missing out on exercise. But a large new United States study published in JAMA Network Open on Monday indicates there may also be cognitive benefits associated with the popular pastime.
Parents 4 years ago
Baby-led weaning approaches learning through food, for mothers and infants
Baby-led weaning is the latest parenting trend making its rounds on social media, despite the feeding method's departure from traditional ones, in that it skips spoon-feeding entirely and allows babies to discover and eat foods on their own. Here are two mothers' experiences in applying the method.
Opinion 5 years ago
Handwashing and improved hygiene a silver lining in the dark cloud of COVID-19
While it’s still too soon to declare victory, public health experts and policy makers should look to capitalize on the significant shift in handwashing habits, from the most densely populated cities to remote villages.
National 5 years ago
Pandemic presents opportunities, not just obstacles, for stay-at-home kids
The pandemic has forced many people from around the world into self-isolation, which has induced bouts of cabin fever, boredom and even depression among socially deprived adults. The effects of physical distancing on children are less clear.
National 6 years ago
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Fatherly love: Dads step up to plate for child health in East Flores
It has been common practice for fathers to take their children to the local Posyandu in Boru Kedang village, Wulanggitang district, ever since village authorities introduced the Posyandu Bapak (Father for Posyandu) program five years ago.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Kindergarten contest behind promotion of intolerance
Although preschool education has not always aimed to instill religious discipline, this research finds a strong tendency that preschool institutions are being relied on as a place to instill religious teachings or worship and also as a means to exercise moral control.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Why we need to focus on physical education
It is on the sports field, namely, that our children’s characters may evolve into more solid qualities. It is through playing sports that they learn to collaborate, to communicate, to respectfully compete, to perform under pressure, to deal with failure and success emotionally and to persevere in the face of adversity.
