Studies show that students' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is declining with age. This has an adverse effect on their physical, social, emotional and academic capabilities. Since young people ...

Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has ...

Most parents of a certain age, myself included, had to learn to be independent growing up. Many households needed two incomes to sustain themselves, leaving children alone to fend for themselves when ...

John Donne’s words, “No man is an island, entire of itself,” ring especially true in relationships. The delicate balance between independence and connection isn’t just poetic it’s a cornerstone of ...

Modern parenting focuses on balance. Too much control or distance is not good. Children need nurturing and freedom. Helicopter parenting can harm mental health. Hands-off parenting can lead to risks.

Positive parenting, emphasizing warmth and empathy, gains traction as caregivers opt for alternatives to 'no'. Research suggests this approach, when combined with clear boundaries and consistent ...

A visible shift is seen in parenting language today as more caregivers prefer “let’s try…” or “how about…” instead of an immediate “no”. The aim is noble. It is to reduce power struggles, protect self ...