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By SHAMALA VELU How many times have we heard a father yelling at his child to stop picking on his younger sibling? Or a mother

From an early age, a child’s search for independence is fueled by the desire to make things happen and to feel competent. A young child’s

 CHILDWISE BY RUTH LIEW I HAVE a four-year-old son who will be starting kindergarten next year. I have been teaching him the alphabet and numbers.

Spend time bonding with your children on weekends and during holidays if you find you only see your kids on weekends. – Reuters photo By

 By GAYATHRI NAIR There was a time when parents feared their kids watched too much television. Today, the idiot box is joined by gadgets – from computers

There are consequences for bad behaviour and you need to communicate that to your kids, says Kamala Velautham, mother of five-year-old Dharshana and three-year-old Jaiyeshwarr

10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play by Laurel Bongiorno 1.    Children learn through their play. Don’t underestimate the value of play. Children learn

Children need to learn that how you play the game or run the race is more important than winning. By PRISCILLA DUNSTAN Sportsmanship can be

Back to school time often means changes for children and families: the first day of kindergarten or first grade; new preschools or child care settings;

Why This Toy? We talked to Dr. Toy (Stevanne Auerbach) about the value of toys and what to think about before selecting a toy for your