Kids don't need all their problems solved for them. Rather, parents need to coach them on how to deal with problems and learn to be self reliant. Click to read more.
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Although the babies look adorable, images of sleeping infants on their stomachs that are used in media may be promoting unsafe practices. Click to read more.
Images of sleeping infants on their stomachs may be harmful
Estimates are that myopia affects about one in three people in India and the number of children developing it is on the rise. Click to read how to take precautions.
More sun, less TV to prevent myopia
Many busy fathers would like to be more involved and spend time with their children. Here are a few suggestions to get started.
Tips for busy fathers
Learning piano, chess or French may sharpen your child's mind but don't underestimate the benefits of household chores. Click to read more.
Giving chores for kids could really help them
Research shows that the measles vaccine can help save lives by providing a secondary benefit against other infectious diseases.
Measles vaccine prevents other infectious diseases too
Dealing with trauma or conflict is something that everyone has to go through some time. However, it can be overwhelming for children. Click to read more.
Helping children cope with trauma
A new study from Japan echoes the sentiments of advocates for attachment parenting and mothers world over: holding a fussing baby can calm them down and let you get to the root of their dissatisfaction.
Hold tight: Carry your baby to calm her down
A Canadian woman got the shock of her life on a flight to Japan when she gave surprise birth to a baby while flying over the Pacific Ocean. Click to read more.
When “gas” turns out to be a baby
Study says sleepwalking in children is seven times more likely if both the parents have a history of it. Click to read more.
Sleepwalking in children could be genetic
Even adults have trouble telling what is true and what is not when it comes to information online. But what does this mean for our children?
Google “kids information online”
Children's reading skills drop over summer holidays, even though they are assigned books to read. But kids who choose their books improve reading skills. Click to learn more.
Given book choice, kids improve reading skills
When bringing home a new kitten, the transition from leaving his or her mother and siblings can be tough for the little thing. Here are a few tips to preparing the way.
11 tips to prepare for a new kitten
This may not be the last article on parenting skills that you will ever read, but it may be one that you want to bookmark and keep.
10 parenting skills that really work
New research indicates that a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids, like in fish oil, can help children control their outbursts. Click to read more.
Fish-oil may even help with behaviour problems
There was time in human evolution when a mother's older children started helping raise their younger siblings, which continues to present day.
Evolution led to older children helping raise siblings
If your pre-teen or adolescent is rude to you and argues about everything you say, your work in guiding them to adulthood is just beginning. Click to read more.
My adolescent is rude to me: what does it mean?
A study finds that women bear the brunt of household responsibilities when a baby is born, even though both men and women think they are sharing it equally.
Working mothers are awesome, their husbands not so much
Setting a bedtime routine with a few pleasant and calming activities can help your child wind down and prepare for sleep.
A bedtime routine helps children sleep better
A recent study found that a high protein afternoon snack, particularly soy foods, may reduce unhealthy evening snacking in teenagers, thereby preventing obesity.
11 high-protein snacks your teenager needs
Research has found that childhood obesity may be be caused by how they are being fed. Here are 5 ways to prevent obesity.