Research proves that hugging our kids helps them become successful adults
Further proof that cuddles are magic. A study carried out by the Duke University Medical School found some amazing results when they researched the effects hugging has on children. According to the researchers, the study revealed that something as simple as a cuddle or rocking your baby in your arms will make a huge difference in their […]
4 years ago
It’s Official: First-Born Children ARE Smarter Than Their Siblings
If you’re the most senior of your siblings, a piece of scientific research has given you the ultimate in bragging rights: first-born children have higher IQs. A University of Illinois study of 400,000 high school students showed the eldest child in the family was more likely to have a one-point IQ advantage. According to the […]
10 years ago
This Poem From A 10-year-old Boy With Aspergers Will Break Your Heart
As our kids grow up, we expect that they will develop the necessary skills to express themselves. As parents, we are taught to encourage our children to identify their feelings and discuss them with us, rather than lash out in anger or frustration. We hope that will form the basis for any emotional difficulties they […]
11 years ago
Watch: Young Gymnasts In Training Put Us To Shame!
Kids are determined little creatures, aren’t they? They can get an idea into their head and resolutely refuse to be deterred (cue my four-year-old son deciding that he must categorise all of his toy car collection by tyre size at 8pm). Now, can you imagine your child as a professional athlete who is in training […]
11 years ago
10-Year-Old Girl Totally Rocks It At New York Fashion Week
Meet Egypt ‘Ify’ Efele. She is the ten-year old girl who has just debuted at New York Fashion Week as the only child designer to ever dress curvy models at the glittering event. Her clothing line Chubiiline is described as ‘Bringing Africa to America, one design at a time’. Ify told Today.com that she was severely bullied […]
11 years ago