Research shows a few thrills and spills can lead to more active and self-confident children. Click to read more.
Parenting
Excess screen time can slow a toddler's language development. In older children it can lead to unhealthy habits. Here are some ways to limit screen time.
5 ways to unplug your child from screen time
Praise given to children loses its value if not given properly. Click to learn how to praise your child so that it helps them prepare for life's challenges.
6 tips to praise your child the right way
If your child isn't doing chores already, here are some age-based suggestions to get you both started. Even little kids can help out in small ways.
47 easy chores your kids can do
Here are seven research-based ways you can help your baby learn to talk sooner and increase her vocabulary.
7 ways to help your baby learn to talk
Timely financial planning for your special needs child will ensure that you create financial security for your loved one.
Plan the financial security of your special needs child
A recent study found that targeting of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) kids started as early as class five, perhaps even before sexual identity is established. Click to read more.
Bullying of gay, lesbian kids starts early
When healthy dental habits are inculcated early on, they are more likely to stick throughout the children's lives.
A parent’s guide to dental care for kids
A study indicates that children who have ADHD learn better when then fidget. Click to read more.
Let children with ADHD fidget
Children who display higher levels of self control are likely to spend 40% less time unemployed as adults. Click to learn more.
Learning self control early improves job prospects
Children who experience psychological stress caused by death, divorce or tragedy could be three times as likely to develop childhood diabetes. Click to read more.
Tragedy could lead to childhood diabetes
As your baby gets a older, naps may interfere with with night-time sleep and become counter-productive. Click to read more.
Does your toddler need nap time?
If you notice that your child seems withdrawn or is short-tempered, it could be because she is not getting enough free time. Click to read more.
Is your child overstretched? Free time matters!
When it comes to deciding when your child is ready for a mobile phone, there are a a few points to consider. Click to learn more.
Look who’s talking! Should kids have phones?
As the summer heat is about to set upon India, FamiLife presents a brief guide to dressing children appropriately.
A parents’ guide to clothes and weather: Summer
Making time for kids is difficult, but even a little can go a long way. Click to read about some ways to find quality time together.
How to make time for kids
Relaxing your views on how your child should be brought up and allowing him or her some room to act out, be themselves and feel accepted and secure in their individuality can do wonders for your child's wellbeing and your relationship with them.
Don’t be afraid of accepting your children
Every parent wants to keep germs away from their child, but experts suggest some exposure is actually healthy. Click to learn more.
Is too much cleanliness a bad thing?
Bullying is a serious issue and one that can be deeply distressing to children. Click to learn more about the issue and how to deal with it if your child is a victim.
How to deal with bullying
The incidence of myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasing in school children and is a global concern. A recent study suggests that sunlight may help.
Does sunlight in schools prevent myopia?
Here are a few everyday things we take for granted today that were huge breakthroughs that help our children's lives tremendously.