Category Archives: Children

Internet Users Age 6-14 in Brazil Spend 60 Percent of their Online Time on Entertainment and Communication Sites

Posted on July 1, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 30, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study of online behavior among 6-14 year-old consumers in Brazil, a recent addition to comScore’s demographic segmentation capabilities in … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: Next generation Tarzan

Posted on June 30, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Agence France-Presse A new children’s book series featuring a “next generation Tarzan” is set to be published beginning in 2011, announced UK trade resource The Bookseller on June 29. Supported by the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, … Continue reading →

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Playing favourites a life-long game

Posted on June 30, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Toddlers throwing tantrums and adolescent sibling rivalry are the norm when children clamour for their mother’s attention. But when kids hit their 20s and beyond, wondering if they are mum’s favourite still has repercussions that could lead to a visit … Continue reading →

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Bobo Young Journalist 2010

Posted on June 28, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

To take advantage of long holiday this year, Bobo hold an event for children who have interest in writing and being journalists. Succesfully held similar event last year, this year’s Bobo Young Journalist opens registration for limited participation, which is … Continue reading →

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Bobo Fair 2010

Posted on June 28, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Bobo Fair 2010 is an annual event for kids, will be held again on: Date: June 30 – July 4, 2010 venue: Jakarta Convention Center ( JCC ) Time: 10.00 – 21.00 Address: Jl Gatot Subroto, Tanah Abang Jakarta 10270 … Continue reading →

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Parenting style may affect teen drinking

Posted on June 28, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Trying to prevent your teen from binge drinking? A new study suggests you might want to consider your parenting style. Continue reading →

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Couch potato kids risk unhealthy hearts

Posted on June 27, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

We all tend to feel a bit stiff when we sit around a lot, but doctors say couch potatoes actually develop stiffer blood vessels from all of that lounging. Now new research indicates this is true for young people as well. Continue reading →

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Violent offences by girls under 18 up 48 per cent in five years

Posted on June 27, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

The number of girls under 18 committing violent offences has increased by almost half in the past five years, according to new figures. Continue reading →

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Doll power: Barbie celebrates 50th anniversary and toy world dominance

Posted on June 27, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Even at 50 Barbie shows no sign of slowing. The former model, whose cv runs from palaeontologist to presidential candidate, is worth $3 billion a year and looks better than ever. She’s had a bit of work done, but she’s no passive bimbo and she’ll fight like a cat to see off any pretenders to her throne. Eric Clark, granted rare access to Barbie’s inner sanctum, tells the story so far Continue reading →

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