Child Behaviour
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Kids will follow COVID-19 health measures better if they know why they should: researcherRutgers University researcher Vanessa LoBue says the key to getting children to follow habits like hand washing and social distancing is explaining why.EducationJun 23, 2020
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How to foster good behaviour in kids? Expert says throw away behaviour chartsWhile parents and teachers may turn to behaviour charts, the seemingly benign gold stickers or the smiley face magnet may have a downside.CanadaSep 21, 2018
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Parents given bill of US$132,000 after child breaks art sculptureParents of a five-year-old are being called 'negligent' after their child knocked over an art piece. Here's what parents can learn from the situation.LifestyleJun 18, 2018
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7 popular – yet tricky – parenting questions answeredParenting experts Ann Douglas and Julie Freedman-Smith reveal the most common questions they get from worried parents and offer solutions.LifestyleFeb 20, 2018
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How to successfully defuse your child’s public meltdownsTemper tantrums happen to the best of us and parents, there is no need to feel embarrassed. Here's what to do.LifestyleNov 7, 2017
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Does Christmas make your kid overly demanding or ungrateful? Here’s what to doIs demanding behaviour around the holidays "just a phase" or is there something more at play? Parenting experts sound off and offer tips.LifestyleDec 1, 2016
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Picky eating ‘can be repaired’: expertA world-renowned family therapist and registered dietitian nutritionist says if you have an adolescent picky eater, all hope isn't lost.LifestyleJun 1, 2016
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Religious children are more selfish than non-religious kids: studyWhile religion is generally believed to be tied to higher morals, a new study found that non-religious children are more likely to share, and be more empathetic than their religious counterparts.WorldNov 7, 2015
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