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Yuvraj Singh opens up about early childhood, father Yograj's strict parenting: 'He was always a coach'

February 24, 2026 5:56 pm

So, pretty much, I would say that...I think that's a very thin line as a parent...Yuvraj Singh said

Growing up in a hyper digital world: What children need most

February 02, 2026 6:55 pm

Parents, teachers and platforms must balance screen use with real world connections

Emraan Hashmi recalls the fateful turn of events leading to son Ayaan's cancer diagnosis in 2014: 'We were eating pizza...'; how parents can deal with such challenges

April 16, 2025 5:27 pm

"But before that, the family had never witnessed any such symptoms. That time, he was 3 years and 10 months old," Emraan Hashmi added

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'Appu is designed to be a personalised tutor': How this Google-backed AI tool is reshaping education

March 24, 2025 11:11 am

Appu offers a multilingual, conversational learning experience for children aged 3 to 6, starting with Hindi and expanding to 20 languages, including Marathi and Punjabi.

What is tethered cord syndrome that a mother claims 17 doctors couldn't diagnose but ChatGPT did?

September 13, 2023 5:42 pm

Common symptoms of tethered cord syndrome include weakness of one or both legs, numbness, tingling, or pain in one or both legs, difficulty in walking, thinning of leg muscles, lack of bladder or bowel control, and urinary incontinence

'The pressures we face are all different': Kate Middleton says it is 'tough' to raise children today

February 06, 2023 1:44 pm

"The environment in which you bring up a child is as important as the experiences you engage them with," Kate said

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'They are our future': Kate Middleton again emphasises on early childhood in a new op-ed

November 28, 2022 9:30 am

The princess observed that "if we are going to create a healthier and happier society for future generations, we must start by understanding and acknowledging the unique importance of the first five years of life"

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Dr Saroja Balan's It's Your Baby is essential reading for every new parent

April 09, 2022 12:25 am

Self-assured and full of practical advice, the book is almost like having the leading paediatrician on speed dial

How pollution affects the developing brain in early childhood

April 07, 2022 10:44 am

"Breathing problems, asthma and eye problems associated with increased levels of air pollution, and gastrointestinal disorders associated with water pollution are well known", said Dr Rekha Mittal

Adolescents need to focus as much on life skills as school books, say experts

March 21, 2022 12:18 pm

While there’s no definitive list, some of the major examples of life skills are time and money management, effective communication, interpersonal relationship, stress management among others.