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Crowd learning enhances social and personal skillsSubscriber Only
January 7, 2019 16:06 IST
By stimulating critical thinking in students, crowd learning helps with their creative development. They tend to tackle a single problem through various perspectives. It helps boost curiosity in them and promotes ideas and innovation that form the pillars of creativity.
Parenthesis: Are you slotting your child under a label?Subscriber Only
January 4, 2019 09:00 IST
Labels can stick. Children aren’t born with labels or stereotypes. They are a work in progress. By attaching labels to them, it can restrict them from growing or developing.
Being Baba: It all starts with two little lines on a stickSubscriber Only
January 2, 2019 11:14 IST
No one gives men advice on what to do when your wife is pregnant or how to deal with it…so here's a crash course. First up, while it is a massive change in your life and while things will never be the same now, recognise one thing - It. Is. All. About. Her!
Imagine: The myth of the badly behaved childSubscriber Only
January 11, 2019 11:45 IST
We all have a deep desire for perfect kids as that would, in turn, make us feel good about ourselves. When they do not fall into the socially prescribed narrative of ‘good kids’, we try to 'fix them' by criticising, complaining, shaming and blaming them. And when they push back in frustration, we react with anger and censure.
Difficult Conversations: 10 books of 2018 by Indian authors that strike a chordSubscriber Only
January 8, 2019 09:58 IST
One year gone in a blink. It had its highs and it had its abysmal lows. One constant was the books that held it all together. Sometimes, we are at a loss of words and at others we do not realise that we need to address certain things with words. Books help at such times. Here are some of the books that opened up our worlds a tad bit more and led to late night conversations over mugs of hot chocolate.
My daughter believes in Santa and I’m going to keep up the act as long as possibleSubscriber Only
December 24, 2019 17:05 IST
There is something wonderful about the concept of a man who turns up every Christmas just to give you a gift, expecting nothing in return. Not even a thanks, which is why you’re expected to be asleep when he turns up.
Parenthesis: Caring for seniors? Keep a positive atmosphere for kids at homeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 09:00 IST
Children are very susceptible to changes in environment, body language and tone of voice. If you try to sweep things under the carpet, it will only confuse them further. They have their own fears that will get amplified if they are not addressed. While you don’t need to get into unnecessary and complicated details, you do need to give them the gist of the situation.
Being Baba: What’s the one good reason to have a baby?Subscriber Only
January 2, 2019 10:21 IST
There are a lot of things that one has to consider before bringing a child into this world. Mentally, emotionally, financially and physically, it is a challenging and quite often a draining proposition...not to mention the greatest lifelong commitment…
When your child has a crush, how should you react?Subscriber Only
December 11, 2018 10:43 IST
For the teen or preteens, their feelings are very real and important. If they have a crush on someone, it is true love. If someone else has a crush on them, they are genuinely confused.
How to teach children the value of commitmentSubscriber Only
December 17, 2018 11:10 IST
Children are good at resisting - vegetables, the morning bath, the music classes, handwriting practice, Hindi tuitions...each one has his or her own list. As parents, how much do we persist and where should we let go? How does one inculcate commitment in a child?
A parent shares her personal journey in coping with a dyslexic daughterSubscriber Only
March 4, 2019 13:02 IST
While dyslexic children mostly possess average to above average intelligence, difficulty in acquiring reading skills holds them back in school. So how do you address this issue?
Want your child to not be scared of mathematics? Try these fun learning methodsSubscriber Only
December 14, 2018 19:17 IST
Mathematics has been deemed a subject that is comprehensible only to "bright minds", mainly because the level of difficulty is high compared to other subjects.
Parenthesis: Does your child want to order in regularly? Here’s how to deal with itSubscriber Only
December 7, 2018 10:30 IST
Exposure to different cultures and the booming restaurant industry has led to a change in palate for the young Indian consumer. They are no longer satisfied with eating dal, roti and sabzi on a daily basis.
Grab those helping hands! New moms must fight the instinct of going it aloneSubscriber Only
December 4, 2018 16:46 IST
“An important realisation that hit home was how much the ability to ask for and appreciate help would be useful when I eventually did decide to go back to work, travel or just attend to business.”
The Gran View: Verbal abuse can leave scars for a lifetimeSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 17:26 IST
Kids must be taught that making fun of others, be it their body size, colour of skin, accents, physical or mental disabilities can lead to hurting others’ feelings.
Difficult Conversations: Talk to your kids about child sexual abuseSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 13:37 IST
What would you rather have—a child who cannot confide in you or a child who can trust you? As parents, there are a few things we need to keep in mind.
Fun learning apps for your child don’t work without tutorsSubscriber Only
November 24, 2018 10:30 IST
Are you encouraging your child to watch cool video lectures on apps? It may not be very helpful in the absence of a tutor and personalised teaching.
Parenthesis: Do you catch yourself saying ‘No’ to your child all the time?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2018 09:00 IST
The danger with saying “No” frequently is that over a period of time, the word itself loses all meaning. Your child may start to ignore your instructions.
Social and emotional learning is crucial for young learnersSubscriber Only
November 21, 2018 09:00 IST
Parents must encourage instructors to create a well-structured classroom environment with a positive climate, an organised routine and develop necessary study skills.
Learning while teaching bright sparks at an MCD schoolSubscriber Only
November 19, 2018 18:08 IST
It's not that the kids aren't intelligent, but just that nobody reads to them and nobody in their vicinity speaks with them in English. In fact, their Hindi is far better than kids in private schools.
Why I won’t be introducing my child to Stan Lee’s universe just yetSubscriber Only
April 10, 2019 12:12 IST
Marvel comics were much less darker than DC. And because of that the superheroes are a lot more self-aware. They are able to mock their own superpowers and those of their counterparts.
What to say when your kid asks about #MeTooSubscriber Only
November 19, 2018 18:15 IST
“Is it really that bad Ma? I mean the girls in our class do not seem like victims at all!” The older one mumbled while reading the paper.
Sandra Boynton, Eric Carle, Mo Willems…have you tried these authors for your toddler?Subscriber Only
November 19, 2018 18:05 IST
Margaret Wise Brown’s Good Night Moon is a classic that has become a bedtime ritual for many because of its easy pace, the rhythm of its language and the repetitive words that help to lull a child to sleep.
Surviving the smog: A Delhi dad shares his 6-point planSubscriber Only
November 19, 2018 18:17 IST
"We got a mask for a few thousand rupees the first year. It didn’t fit. Three years later, it just about fits and we now just have to convince our child to wear it."
Delhi pollution: ‘Mom, my breathing’s hurting’Subscriber Only
November 10, 2018 11:41 IST
Inside the house, air purifiers are a lifesaver, but no amount of purifying the indoor air can make up for the children's lack of fresh air, physical activity and Vitamin D exposure.
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