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Protect your kids from a world gone mad: Survival tips for modern parenting

Over the last few days, there have been quite a few newspaper headlines that are enough to induce distress in any person, especially if you are a parent. It appears that children’s lives are threatened and it is time to reiterate the measures, which can be taken to ensure their safety.

How parenting changed, and why 'respect' looks different

In the last decades, children were inevitably taught to respect authority figures such as parents, teachers, and law enforcement. Terms such as saying "please" and "thank you" and addressing adults formally were introduced early, with no questions asked.

Is CocoMelon bad for your children?

Cute characters, lively hues, and catchy music — all combine to create CoComelon. Both parents and toddlers find it difficult to resist. However, a growing number of parents are sharing personal accounts lately which raises the question: Is CoComelon causing more harm than good?

Why doing everything for your kids is a recipe for disaster

Children are a reflection of their parents. Those miniature human beings are like sponges; what you teach them, they will absorb. It is best to shape them into more responsible beings from a young age.

#Parenting / Tech parenting: The fine line between convenience and neglect

Technology transforms parenting with sterilised bottles and nanny cams, offering reassurance and convenience. However, overreliance risks eroding vital parent-child bonding. Educating parents on children's developmental needs helps prioritise genuine interactions over excessive screen time.

#Perspective / How clothing can hurt our children

As parents or guardians of new-borns to 14-year-olds, it is our partial responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being. One aspect that often goes unnoticed is the clothes we choose to buy for them. While outside or local clothing options may seem convenient, they can pose certain dangers which are hardly taken seriously.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Protect your kids from a world gone mad: Survival tips for modern parenting

Over the last few days, there have been quite a few newspaper headlines that are enough to induce distress in any person, especially if you are a parent. It appears that children’s lives are threatened and it is time to reiterate the measures, which can be taken to ensure their safety.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

How parenting changed, and why 'respect' looks different

In the last decades, children were inevitably taught to respect authority figures such as parents, teachers, and law enforcement. Terms such as saying "please" and "thank you" and addressing adults formally were introduced early, with no questions asked.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Is CocoMelon bad for your children?

Cute characters, lively hues, and catchy music — all combine to create CoComelon. Both parents and toddlers find it difficult to resist. However, a growing number of parents are sharing personal accounts lately which raises the question: Is CoComelon causing more harm than good?

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Why doing everything for your kids is a recipe for disaster

Children are a reflection of their parents. Those miniature human beings are like sponges; what you teach them, they will absorb. It is best to shape them into more responsible beings from a young age.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Tech parenting: The fine line between convenience and neglect

Technology transforms parenting with sterilised bottles and nanny cams, offering reassurance and convenience. However, overreliance risks eroding vital parent-child bonding. Educating parents on children's developmental needs helps prioritise genuine interactions over excessive screen time.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

How clothing can hurt our children

As parents or guardians of new-borns to 14-year-olds, it is our partial responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being. One aspect that often goes unnoticed is the clothes we choose to buy for them. While outside or local clothing options may seem convenient, they can pose certain dangers which are hardly taken seriously.