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Last month Adriel Robles, 15, bagged the second place in the Emirates Environment Group's contest on marine pollution for the senior category.

Motivation is crucial for a child to succeed in school and, later, in life. Since the basics are laid down in school, teachers play an important role.

There is a budding photographer in almost every child. Some develop a fascination for the camera at an early stage; while some go in for offbeat shots.

Who doesn't love birthday parties? For children, nothing could be more fun than having a good birthday party. But some parties can be different, like having it on a boat, at a pottery club or even combining various themes.

The cost of bringing up a schoolgoing child is not a small one. School fees, expenses for extra-curricular activities, entertainment allowance... it adds up to more than a bit. How do parents cope up with these expenses?

How early is too early? Talking with your toddler, singing rhymes, reading to him or encouraging him to play is fine. But, sometimes, we can't resist crossing the line and forcing the tiny tots into the 3 Rs. Can they cope with this pressure and is it good for them?

Everyone agrees that parental involvement in a child's education is necessary, but the problem is that some parents don't know where to draw the line. On the other hand, some don't seem to have enough time for their children...

If you think peer bonding is the first casualty of this cyber age, you are wrong. You just have to take a closer look to find out how the Internet has not only strengthened that bond but also brought youngsters closer than they ever were. We explore what keeps them going...

It could be about poor grades, lost pens or covering up for a friend's mistake... Children withhold information from parents for various reasons but, most of the time, the issue is the same: fear of parental disapproval. We speak to parents, children and educationists to find out how this gap can be bridged

At school, a badge of honour – headboy/girl, prefect or house captain – not only brings the student into the spotlight but also makes him/her a more responsible individual. Friday checks out the school hierarchy and what it means.

Even while adhering to the curricula, schools can make the process of learning more enjoyable by introducing new - and creative - methods of teaching.

As a child starts to grow, so do his demands. But in this day of consumerism and marketing hype, the problem is that the child is spoilt for choice and may not know his mind. In the second part of a series on top ten choices - books, films, computer games, sports, etc. - for kids at various age levels, some experts list their selection