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Thu, May 17, 2012

Parenting

Transforming into a Wynner

Posted on 24 April 2012 - 04:14pm

IS GOOD personal behaviour and good exam results the only prerogative of children who are future high achievers?

This question had been weighing on Low Seed Heong’s mind for a long while as she pondered on the future of her eight-year-old daughter, Tan Yi Xian.

'Boomerang' adults upbeat about their plight, study says

Posted on 17 March 2012 - 03:54am

UNITED STATES (March 15, 2012) : Young adults who moved back in with their parents for economic reasons in recent years are largely happy with the arrangement, according to new research released on Thursday.

The study by the Pew Research Center is based on a survey of households as well as an analysis of U.S.

Angry birds help boost interaction

Posted on 14 February 2012 - 11:26am
Last updated on 14 February 2012 - 11:32am

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13, 2012): The hectic pace of life today has reduced the opportunity and time for people to interact.

Moreover, with rapidly evolving ICT technology, face-to-face communication has been drastically reduced, and people communicate through numerous devices and methods instead – mobile phones, Iphones, emails, text messages etc.

At home, even parents are known to

Early years learning tool

Posted on 13 December 2011 - 04:21pm

Mei Choo
lifestyle@thesundaily.com

THE Aku & Kamu Early Learning Cards set is another addition to the many educational aids in the market for young children.

Calling children to shake, rattle and roll @ Borders

Posted on 13 December 2011 - 04:24pm

PARENTS looking to occupy their children during the holiday season will find the craft class at Borders a ­refreshing change.

The children will be guided to make a musical instrument – a shaker – while, at the same time, be ­enlightened on the history of what they are making and its role in music.

On hand to take them through the steps and ­captivate them with her 'stories' is n

Sext not, my dear

Posted on 1 November 2011 - 11:47am

Lydia Teh
lifestyle@thesundaily.com

HIYA, dear.You’re in on the news about this phenomenon called sexting, aren’t you?

Sexting is sending sexually explicit messages which may i­nclude nude photographs of the sender. I sincerely hope you’re not partaking in this activity.

Writing problems common in children with ADHD

Posted on 23 August 2011 - 11:04am
Last updated on 23 August 2011 - 03:58pm

NEW YORK (Aug 23, 2011): Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their peers, according to a study.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 10% of children aged four to 17 in the United States have ever been diagnosed for ADHD, a number that h

Starved of love

Posted on 10 August 2011 - 05:46pm

Irene Leong

A BIG fan of Karen Carpenter, I recall feeling very sad to hear of her tragic death from anorexia nervosa in 1983.

Trials and tribulations of eating out with junior

Posted on 10 August 2011 - 05:06pm

Irene Leong

I MAY be a parent myself but I have to admit when I eat out in a restaurant, I always choose a seat away from families with small children.

Sour note hidden in milk

Posted on 16 July 2011 - 03:58am

Soraya Kee
lifestyle@thesundaily.com

HERE’S a question for all parents out there: do you supplement your toddler’s diet with growing-up milk? Chances are you do, since it’s important to encourage healthy growth during a child’s early years.