bigger kids

It is imperative that we encourage the young the heed the advice of the old saying: “Don’t judge the book by its cover.” Read the book, and judge it by its contents.

Silence is not golden, especially in the case of selective mutism. Selective mutism (elective mutism) is a little-known anxiety disorder that is characterised by the peristent lack of speech in at least one social situation, despite the ability to speak in other situations.

Children who get too little sleep may increase their risk for obesity.

How can my child change his bad habits? Read this to find out how you can help your child get rid of undesirable behavior.

Professional coach Kenny Toh discusses the 3 common misconceptions that contribute to children's learning struggles, and shares tips on how to make sure that kids learn the best way they can and perform well in school.

What makes people hurl and drive children to the brink and eventually push them off the edge? Who are these children and what makes them tick?

It would be great if everybody can pass this around. Open your eyes and open your heart and listen carefully what this child has got to say.

We've all seen it. The temperamental 3-year-old whose seemingly unprovoked tantrums leave his desperate parents scrambling to appease him; the bossy preschooler who never learns to share toys or interact socially with other children or strangers. How do you prevent your child from becoming one of them?

Going to the mall or to the video arcade aren’t the only way to define a fun weekend with the kids. The following are Ron Afable's personal choices and he highly recommends them to other families as well.

At a recent play date, a lively discussion ensued on the best destinations for the upcoming December holidays. It turned into anecdotes of travelling with kids, and quickly became a heated tête-à-tête over whether or not it was possible to have happy and patient kids on trips.

TheAsianparent picked out five books, from the National Library and its branches, which not only your child will enjoy, but also learn a thing or two from!

An investigation has been launched into an apparent teenage "pregnancy pact" that has at least 17 high-school girls expecting babies, four times more than last year, including many aged 16 or younger.