Even though sitting in a chair at a hairdresser’s may seem simple, for autistic children, haircuts can be quite the painful experience. But, when there are people like James Williams and Donncha O’Connell, there’s hope. These barbers are welcoming children with special needs and cut their hairs with a lot […]
According to a research done by a team of experts from York University in Canada and published in JAMA Pediatrics, drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy reduced the child’s IQ. The researchers estimated the mothers-to-be fluoride intake on the basis of the level of fluoride in their local supply of water […]
Unfortunately, 50 percent of teens are addicted to their phones, on a global level. Moreover, 84 percent of them say they can’t go a day without checking their phones. Since they’re more malleable than adults and being in a phase of life where their brains are still growing, they can […]
In order to reduce children distractions, Reddam House Private School in Sydney decided to remove electronic devices such as iPads and go back to regular books. This choice is quite controversial taking into account the takeover of electronics. The return to hard copy happens 5 years after the primary and […]
A wise mother from Atlanta decided to take on a new approach and teach her children about the value of money. After a house fire and money problems, she came up with the idea for a ‘hiring event’ in her home. During this event, her children would apply for different […]
‘My 8-year-old should know how to do laundry?! Really?!’- This is probably what most of the parents reading the title thought; however, you will be surprised to hear what experts think… While our generation was growing up, we had a lot of different chores to complete; however, children today aren’t […]
Life can be very challenging and sometimes, the difficulties we face can throw us off track. Life wasn’t at all good for a mother from Australia whose marriage was failing and she had to take care of her two children with no place to live. She was on the verge […]
A mother from New Jersey has been arrested after her 1-year-old daughter died due to being in a hot car for more than 2 hours, according to prosecutors. The 25-year-old Chaya Shurkin was arrested and charged with endangering a child’s welfare. The case started on 6th of May when the […]
If you are the kind of parent who hugs their children a little bit too much, don’t stop- your children will thank you for this. Namely, a recent research has found that this particular type of physical affection is more beneficial than you may think. When we hug our children, […]
Did you know that more than one million children from 5000 schools in Thailand gathered in the Phra Shammakaya Temple to meditate for world peace? This was a part of the project called V-Star Change the World which takes place every year. The children are brought to a Buddhist temple […]