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Quote of the day by Kevin Bacon: 'You dream that one day your kids will sit with you and ask for advice on how they should live their life. But...' Hollywood star explains the reality of parentingHollywood star Kevin Bacon believes children absorb who their parents are rather than seeking direct life advice. This idea resonates today...
Psychology says the first child is often loved the loudest, and it changes the parents forever: Here’s why siblings may never experience that feelingPsychology suggests that first experiences often leave lasting impressions on human memory. For many parents, their first child is the expe...
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
Spanish proverb of the day: "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot."A Spanish proverb, "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot," highlights women's often-unseen contributions in managing dail...
British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia'sBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online c...
Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Every Child Is an Artist. The Problem Is How to Remain an Artist Once He Grows Up' teaches us how to preserve creativity in the harsh reality of worldQuote of the Day by Pablo Picasso highlights the importance of preserving creativity throughout life. Children naturally possess imaginatio...
Psychology says people who adored their siblings as kids may start disliking them as adults, and the hidden reason isn’t what you thinkPsychology does not suggest that siblings care less about one another simply because conflicts become more frequent in adulthood. Human rel...
Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: ‘An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more…’Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie suggests that an archaeologist makes the best husband because he becomes more interested as his wife ag...
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...
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...
Birthday horror! 3-year-old swallows metal wires hidden in cake decorations in MumbaiA three-year-old boy in Thane narrowly escaped injury after accidentally swallowing two metal wires hidden within his birthday cake's decor...
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 ...
Vietnamese proverb of the day: 'Wisdom does not come to the young, strength does not stay with the old.' Superb lessons from life that classrooms cannot teachVietnamese Proverb of the Day: A Vietnamese saying reveals that wisdom arrives with age, while youthful strength fades. This ancient wisdom...
Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Umuthi Ugotshwa Usemanzi' - 'A tree is bent while it is still wet' - Timeless life lesson on the importance of early disciplineZulu Proverb of the Day: The Zulu proverb "Umuthi Ugotshwa Usemanzi" emphasizes the critical importance of early guidance and discipline in...
"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...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: Kawaii ko ni wa tabi wo saseyo - 'Let your darling child travel'A Japanese proverb, 'Kawaii ko ni wa tabi wo saseyo', advises parents to let children travel. This means allowing them to face difficulties...
Psychology suggests people who keep learning into their 60s and 70s aren't just filling time; they may be feeding curiosity in a way that helps memory stay engagedNew research reveals older adults remain curious and learn for psychological reasons. Curiosity boosts memory and learning across all ages....
Psychology says kids who seem wiser than adults may be carrying a hidden burden: The surprising truth behind emotionally mature children and their deep understanding of lifePsychology suggests that children who seem unusually mature for their age are not necessarily born with exceptional wisdom. More often, the...