A new survey has revealed that half of parents admit to feeling inadequate when their children ask them questions, as they don't always have the answers.
Most parents admit to fibbing when their children ask them simple questions for which they don't have answers, a new survey has revealed.
Questions like, 'How is rain made? Why is the sea salty? Where does God live? What do ants eat?' often leave parents stumped and unable to answer.
Parenting More Dominating in the West Than in East Asia
A new study has shown that parents in Western countries are more controlling and dominating over their children compared to those in East Asian countries.
A new study has shown that parents in Western countries are more controlling and dominating over their children compared to those in East Asian countries.
"It is exciting when children become really curious about the world around them and ask those searching questions. But even what appear to be simple questions can leave you feeling stumped," the Daily Express quoted psychologist Jennie Lindon as saying.
"The key is to embrace your child's curiosity and to coax them towards figuring out some answers for themselves. You can give gentle pointers rather than always providing the answer.
Teens See Parents as Role Models Rather Than Celebs
Teenagers and young adults look up to their parents as role models when it comes to their careers rather than celebrities, a new survey suggests.
Teenagers and young adults look up to their parents as role models when it comes to their careers rather than celebrities, a new survey suggests.
"They need to learn for themselves, through exploring and trying out different possible answers," she added.
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Excessive Antibiotic Prescription Linked to Perceived Parent-Pressure
Pediatricians are more likely to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections if they perceived parents were expecting a prescription
Pediatricians are more likely to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections if they perceived parents were expecting a prescription
The show tackles some of the more common science and nature-based questions posed by two to five-year-olds.
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Kids With 'Tough Love' Upbringing 'Do Well In Life': Report
Children who are raised with 'tough love' by their parents are likely to do well in life, a new report has found.
Children who are raised with 'tough love' by their parents are likely to do well in life, a new report has found.
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