People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
African proverb of the day: 'What you help a child to love can be more important than what you...' - motivational life lessons on parenting, what shapes a child’s future and why character building and moral values are more important than academic successAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying emphasizes that cultivating a child's love for values like kindness and curiosity holds great...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says parents are doing kids a ‘disservice’ with this common parenting habitUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has warned that excessive parental protection, or 'helicopter parenting,' can hinder children's long-term develo...
UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policyBritain's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its "mandatory family seat" charge. The CMA is examining if the fee unfairly f...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Give heed to her to whom children have come; she walks...' Life lessons on motherhood, care, love, human behavior, respect, selfless dedication, and why raising children is no less than a spiritual journeyChinese proverb of the day highlights the value of motherhood, care, love, respect, family devotion, human behavior, selfless dedication, a...
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie: 'You really try to hide from your children how much pain and sadness you carry,' what the Mr. & Mrs. Smith actress’s line reveals about parenting and emotional strengthQuote of the day by Angelina Jolie is about the hidden emotional toll of parenting. She reveals how she tries to shield her children from h...
Psychology suggests reason so many older parents won’t ask for help is a fear they’d never say aloud; moment they need their children more than their children need them, they stop being parent and become the responsibilityIn various caregiving scenarios, many elderly parents show reluctance to accept assistance from their adult children. This hesitance often ...
Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
Who is Zahara Jolie? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter files to drop her father's surname. Check her education and careerZahara Marley Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is currently grabbing headlines as she has reportedly filed a legal petition...
Is your child hearing 'yes' too often? Get ready for dark personality traits: 5 parenting habits that has negative effect on kidsA new study published in Current Psychology suggests that children who grow up with highly indulgent parenting and few limits may be more l...
WWDC26: Apple expands parental controls with app limits, web approvals, and redesigned Screen TimeApple unveiled a suite of new child safety and parental control features at WWDC26. These updates enhance device setup, introduce "Ask to B...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
Why is laughter so powerful for your child's brain? Surprising US study reveals why it's a hidden superpowerLaughter is vital for children's brain development, emotional balance, and learning, according to research, according to a new research con...
Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...
"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...