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Happy New Year: 10 resolutions for your family in 2020Subscriber Only

December 30, 2018

Happy New Year: As the year 2019 comes to a close, it is time to make to resolutions for the next year. Here are some resolutions for 2020, which parents can make with their children, for a happy and prosperous year ahead.

December 27, 2019

Happy New Year 2019: 6 meaningful traditions around the world your child can followSubscriber Only

December 29, 2018

Happy New Year 2019: From running around the block with a suitcase to writing New Year letters, countries around the globe follow unique traditions to welcome the year ahead. We suggest some ways in which you can adopt these traditions and encourage your children to follow them.

January 1, 2019

A pick of kids’ fiction, non-fiction and YA books by Indian authors from 2018Subscriber Only

December 29, 2018

Read about the highs and lows of school to fantasy and environmental concerns in this extensive list of books for kids who have just started reading independently, middle school reader as well as young adult and non-fiction titles by Indian authors published in 2018.

December 29, 2018

3 Ted Talks that answer questions about your child’s educationSubscriber Only

December 28, 2018

Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson, in his Ted Talk, makes a case for developing an education system that nurtures creativity. Children have an inherent capacity for innovation and that should be encouraged, says Robinson. Talking about the present education system, he adds, "Every education system on Earth has the same hierarchy of subjects..."

December 28, 2018

Check out these 45 children’s picture books by Indian authors from 2018Subscriber Only

December 28, 2018

Picture books are a great starting point to get your child addicted to the reading habit. Here’s a list of books published in 2018 with stories of travel, animals who talk and gender to delight your child and you as well!

November 18, 2019

15 hilarious tweets from 2018 that only a parent will relate toSubscriber Only

December 28, 2018

Parenting is rewarding and exhausting at the same time. As the year 2018 comes to a close, we bring you 15 hilarious tweets from this year on the ordeals of raising a child that every parent will relate to...

December 28, 2018

Mirza Ghalib: 9 facts on the poet’s life to share with childrenSubscriber Only

December 27, 2018

Mirza Ghalib is regarded as one of the most famous and influential Urdu and Persian poets. On his birth anniversary, talk to your kids about the great poet and his contributions.

January 18, 2019

20 questions you can ask children to help them express their feelingsSubscriber Only

December 26, 2018

To understand your child better, it is important to know their emotions and thoughts. That's what strengthens the parent-child bond and fosters his or her holistic development. Here are 20 questions you can ask your child to get them to talk about their feelings.

December 27, 2018

Christmas 2018: Roast leg of lamb to Dundee cake, recipes for your festive platterSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018

Christmas 2018: Your family members, especially children, would love these recipes.

December 25, 2018

Christmas plum cake to almond crescent: Easy recipes to try this festive seasonSubscriber Only

December 24, 2018

Christmas 2018: Involve your children in baking these cookies and plum cake today and enjoy it with your family.

December 25, 2018

Christmas 2018: 10 books on the festival for childrenSubscriber Only

December 24, 2018

Christmas 2018: With illustrations to complement the lyrics to a classic carol, festive artwork and jolly characters, this book brilliantly captures all the merriment of the popular Yuletide tune. The book offers a fine blend of the classic and contemporary and is a perfect read for the modern reader.

December 25, 2018

Watch: TED talks on amazing sea creatures that glow underwaterSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018

Watch marine biologist and explorer-photographer David Gruber introduce us to a host of amazing sea creatures that inhabit the blue waters, glow in multicolour. Enter the secret universe of biofluorescent sharks, seahorses, eels and more, and see how they light up the waters.

December 23, 2018

Christmas 2018: 5 gift ideas for childrenSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018

Christmas 2018: For a more traditional drawing and painting experience for your artistic child, there is nothing more ideal than the gorgeous small person-sized art easel. Those tiny fingers can experiment with paint, chalk, pens, crayons, markers and more, all at one convenient station.

December 25, 2018

5 ways to teach your child the spirit of giving, this festive seasonSubscriber Only

December 21, 2018

"Suppose you are travelling in a metro and you buy a ticket for the person standing next to you. Or if someone needs a seat more than you, you give it to them and encourage your kids to do the same. The idea is to teach your child to go out and do something for a stranger. It could be a watchman, lift man or a traffic policeman."

December 21, 2018

Christmas 2018: Roast turkey to yule log, recipes for a delicious feastSubscriber Only

December 21, 2018

Christmas 2018: Make these festive special dishes at home for your family.

December 21, 2018

10 farmstays where you can enjoy your winter vacation with familySubscriber Only

December 20, 2018

Families visiting the farmstay can participate in cleaning up of the forests and local villages, trail running, jam and cheese making, and poetry reading sessions on Sundays too. Besides, they also have a library of DVDs, board games and a collection of over a thousand books, as mentioned on their website.

December 24, 2018

Christmas 2018: 3 easy cookie recipes your children would loveSubscriber Only

December 20, 2018

Christmas 2018: Brunsli with meringue cookie to jaggery gingerbread, bake these cookies to make your Christmas treat even more special. Your children will love to eat these cookies.

December 23, 2018

Christmas 2018: 8 tips for hosting children’s partySubscriber Only

December 18, 2018

Christmas 2018: Be it the invite, venue, the decoration or the food, make sure you don't end up spending way too much on a lavish party. Host your party not to make a social statement but to help your children really relax and have fun. We bring you some tips that can help you arrange a good, hassle-free party for your children.

December 19, 2018

7 English classic songs to sing out loud with childrenSubscriber Only

December 15, 2018

Encourage your child to sing as it will benefit him or her in a number of ways. Here are seven popular songs that your child can sing out loud.

December 17, 2018

This new toy is making children yell and parents aren’t happySubscriber Only

December 14, 2018

Yellies are toy spiders that function when you yell at them. Some parents, however, are not quite pleased with the concept.

December 14, 2018

Raj Kapoor: A lonely childhood and a not-so-regular dadSubscriber Only

December 14, 2018

In an interview, Raj's daughter Rima Jain had commented, "Papa was not a regular dad,. Basically, Papa, for us, meant 'entertainment'. Movies, vacations, parties, new outfits...he loved throwing lavish parties."

December 14, 2019

8 maternity clothing brands for moms-to-be to check outSubscriber Only

December 12, 2018

We bring you a list of eight maternity brands available in India, which will offer expecting mothers a range of options to choose from, all at affordable prices.

April 17, 2019