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Little Big Things 1 month ago

The art of war and peace, at home

After more than two decades of marriage and countless arguments, an unconventional lesson on how to disagree deeply, fight with passion, and still choose one another.

Currently Obsessed 9 months ago

Childfree, but not care-free: What I learned from a parenting book

A parenting book gave unexpected lessons in healing, empathy and how to show up better for the children around me and the parents doing their best.

Family Matters 1 year ago

The real co-sleeping problem isn't your baby, it's your partner

More than sleep training or bed-sharing, parenting at night is about teamwork.

Parents 3 years ago

PREMIUM
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.

Community 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Navigating life in Indonesia as an adult with autism

People who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can find navigating life in Indonesia to be more difficult than other adults, as some individuals with the condition have shared.

Parents 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Pandemic generation: Developmental issues in young Indonesian learners

It takes a village to raise a child, but what happens to their development when the village is in lockdown? Parents and experts look at what worked and what kinds of problems emerged during the pandemic.

Parents 4 years ago

'Some things will never return': Single fathers open up on struggle

A minority in Indonesian family life, the stories of single fathers are rarely told. Their stories are of bereavement, rude awakenings and loss.

Parents 6 years ago

Parents, you don't always need to entertain your kids – boredom is good for them

While boredom causes temporary uncomfortable feelings, it can be good for us in many ways – from stimulating creativity to helping train our concentration.

Health 6 years ago

COVID-19: How to protect your child's mental health

While we can agree that staying home and self-isolating is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, doing so might have negative impacts, especially on children.

Parents 6 years ago

5 ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic – without nagging or tantrums

How do parents get children to follow the schedule and fulfill responsibilities without nagging and in a way that prevents blowups and tantrums?

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