Category Archives: Toddlers

Gender Roles

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We all know the physical differences between boys and girls. But does gender plays a part in how children learn? FIONA WALKER shares more.

The Designer – Shirt Dilemma

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What if your teenage children keep bugging you for that branded piece. Would you give in or say no? Barbara Coloroso tells you how to deal with such situation.

Praise Junkies

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When we praise extravagantly, indiscriminately, and ambiguously, we run the risk of producing praise junkies, approval addicts, and children who will “do-to-please” to gain approval, says BARBARA COLOROSO.

BOREDOM IS GOOD FOR CREATIVITY

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Psychologists argue that when children have nothing to do like a structured activity or an enrichment class, then they create things to occupy their minds.

It seems to make sense logically, but what can be the flip side of the whole thing? BY HELEN MARJAN

Don’t Supersize Me!

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New research shows that gaining too much can be harmful for juniors. We’re here to disprove the most outdated rumours.