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Parenthesis: The ability to do nothing is an important life skillSubscriber Only
June 7, 2019 10:42 IST
By providing endless playdates, use of screens or enrolling them in activities, we are not allowing them to listen to their inner voice. Their inner voice that tells them to make a fort, or write a story or draw a picture.
Critical thinking: A skill more critical than most parents imagineSubscriber Only
June 6, 2019 16:08 IST
Problem solving tasks encourage a child to think of novel solutions, decide on a plan and even assert themselves in a group with the help of logic and reasoning. They are able to find new and creative ways to express themselves.
Being Baba: Give your child the gift of a hobbySubscriber Only
June 5, 2019 12:30 IST
"I promise you this. If you get them hooked onto something awesome when they’re kids, they will thank you for it when they grow up!"
World Environment Day 2019: How to raise an eco-conscious childSubscriber Only
June 5, 2019 07:30 IST
World Environment Day 2019: Children who are not connected with nature will not fight to save it. The best activity for parents and children is to spend time in nature and use their senses to experience the natural environment. Parents are the best role models for kids.
World Environment Day 2019: Do we want to be the only species around?Subscriber Only
June 5, 2019 06:00 IST
World Environment Day 2019: Worries of the lonesome: It’s just not the tiger, but also the golden mahseer, Great Indian Bustard and Himalayan Quail, among many others, that face an uncertain future, says author Benita Sen.
How the family structure can impact a child’s overall healthSubscriber Only
June 3, 2019 16:30 IST
Parents and other family members must take cognizance and work towards plugging any gaps in the family structure that could have an adverse effect on the child’s development.
Are we having a conversation about menstrual hygiene? Let’s break the culture of silenceSubscriber Only
May 29, 2019 10:52 IST
Puberty brings with it a whole new set of physical and emotional changes among teenagers. Menstruation is just not a women’s issue, but a social issue.
Difficult Conversations: Teenagers and the art of letting goSubscriber Only
May 28, 2019 11:05 IST
There will always be things you cannot control. Let it go. Take some time out for yourself. We sometimes need to be someone else, other than a mom on the edge of the nerves, ready to breakdown.
Parenthesis: Does your parenting style differ from your partner’s?Subscriber Only
May 24, 2019 07:00 IST
In an ideal world, research has shown that staying as close to an authoritative approach is best. Being aware of how you are handling a particular situation will help facilitate conversation between your spouse and you.
Being Baba: When to introduce your kids to superhero comic booksSubscriber Only
May 22, 2019 12:11 IST
Superhero comic books: The movies, TV shows and comics today are meant for adults and you have to be really careful when introducing really young children to them. However, pretty much all superhero characters have kid-friendly versions of their stories.
Difficult Conversations: My son asked, ‘What if I don’t score well in exams? What will I tell others?’Subscriber Only
May 15, 2019 13:37 IST
Exam results 2019: We need to replace the question, 'What was the highest score in class?' with ' What is the change in your scores from last time? Better? Worse? What changed?' So the focus has to shift to the process rather than the result.
Board exam results: How many students feel truly confident about their future?Subscriber Only
May 15, 2019 13:35 IST
Exam results 2019: We have "educated" them for 12 years. Yet many of these students will not be confident about reading, writing and speaking at their age level and will listen sometimes without understanding what is said or being asked of them. When asked to answer a question they will want to know the answer.
Mother’s Day 2019: How to raise happy and confident mothers of the futureSubscriber Only
May 10, 2019 14:40 IST
Mother's Day 2019: "As parents we try to steer clear from over-parenting. We all learn more from our mistakes than from our successes and I want her to learn that more than anything else. It is fine to fail, make mistakes and move on."
Parenthesis: Are you ready to have a second child? Here’s a checklistSubscriber Only
May 10, 2019 11:49 IST
Should you have a second child or not? Will you be depriving your child of a sibling and family for when you are no longer around? Or will you be forcing a sibling on him and depriving him of your undivided attention? If you were to have a second child, what should be the ideal age gap?
Being Baba: A note for Dads—step up!Subscriber Only
May 8, 2019 12:32 IST
Here’s what I want to say to all the good men out there. Be strong, not just for your baby but more importantly for your wife. Don’t let it bother you if she is a little angsty or irritable. It is part of the process. Accept it and be nice to her.
Avengers Endgame: 8 life lessons for kids from the Marvel movieSubscriber Only
May 3, 2019 10:39 IST
Well, let me tell you this, as a parent I had the privilege to watch the most anticipated movie of the year with my two kids, aged 8 and 13 years, last weekend and I would definitely like to propel every Indian parent to watch it with their children, as it is incredibly worthwhile.
Have you already decided your baby’s career path?Subscriber Only
May 2, 2019 11:11 IST
There are quite a few parents who decide the playgroup their baby will join based on the likelihood of them getting into the right pre-school, which will train them for the right school and to the right college, which they hope will lead them to the right career.
A note to online mommy groups: Don’t overshare, motherhood is not a contestSubscriber Only
April 30, 2019 14:25 IST
Think about it. When was the last time you took your child’s picture with his medal for simply your memories? How many seconds did you wait before posting it online?
‘Future tech innovation depends on today’s children’Subscriber Only
April 29, 2019 17:44 IST
A couple of decades down the line, today's children will invent future tools, technologies, and the unknown jobs. They need to develop ideas that can address the challenges of their times.
Parenthesis: Is boarding school right for your child? Here are points to considerSubscriber Only
April 26, 2019 10:50 IST
Take a long-term approach and don't make hasty decisions. Discuss all pros and cons, do your research thoroughly and then take a decision in the best interests of the child and your family. It's important to remember that no decision is lasting.
‘Develop children’s self-worth to keep them from online addiction’Subscriber Only
April 23, 2019 16:04 IST
The deep desire for recognition, that too in a flash, is a problem that an entire generation seems to have developed. Explain to children that there is no such thing as fame without incredible and persistent hard work.
Imagine: Growing pains and the myth of a carefree childhoodSubscriber Only
April 20, 2019 06:00 IST
We hear our kids have a problem and we want to jump into a full rescue mode. But hold on and instead ask them how they think you could help. If they feel they are not being judged, they might want to discuss their problem with you openly.
‘Parental pressure can be at the root of childhood depression’Subscriber Only
April 23, 2019 13:38 IST
This is what happens in most households in our country with children unable to cope with the supremely high demands set by parents. Before the child is even born, they are expected to become the best engineers, doctors, lawyers, or government servants among others that the pressure becomes unbearable for them
Being Baba: Let’s make nursing in public comfortable for new mothersSubscriber Only
April 17, 2019 18:27 IST
Most families start going out with their baby possibly a month or two after they're born. Maybe to a family event, maybe even outstation or even something as simple as going to the mall--and when you're out most mothers are constantly worried about one thing. Will I find a safe and clean place to feed my baby?
Difficult Conversations: Give kids the gift of boredom in the summer holidaysSubscriber Only
April 16, 2019 10:52 IST
We need to unplan a little, let go some more, and set them free. We need to remember the proverbial ‘our times’ – we aimlessly cycled around the block or played random games, the rules of which changed every day. Our children need that.
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