Toddlers |

Make them smile!

Make your baby smile that wide toothless grin with these tips. By Wani Azahar

Gender Roles

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

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.

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

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!

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 We’re here to disprove the most outdated rumours.

The Coolest Activities for Children

Intrigue their curiosity, flex their creativity, and get juniors out and about. Here’s a list of must-dos this festive season.

GO GREEN

Teach your child about nature and encourage a green thumb. Plant some onions, potatoes or tomatoes in your garden. Have her set the seedlings in the soil, or try hydroponics method and set the bulb (onion) in water for a few days until you see roots, and then plant the seedling in potting soil, watering it when the soil dries out.