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Parenthesis: Hear your child before rushing in to fix the problemSubscriber Only

December 20, 2019 09:30 IST

Accept children's emotions, without passing any judgment or need to fix it. Ask them what they think would make them feel better or less scared.

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‘Accept your child’s disability and help them overcome it’Subscriber Only

December 20, 2019 17:02 IST

Once you accept the child's requirements, doors of opportunities will open up as you start your journey together. Indulge them in activities to keep them fit, help them learn through activities.

Moms, when was the last time you thought about yourself?Subscriber Only

December 17, 2019 15:12 IST

Difficult Conversations: In our bid to be the best versions of ourselves as a mother somewhere, we take over the kids' space and lose our own. We take responsibility of situations beyond our control and beat ourselves up over our 'failures.'

Chess parents are pushing kids to break down: Notes from a coachSubscriber Only

December 12, 2019 17:01 IST

What doesn’t work: Need for showing off a trophy kid, lack of faith in professional coaches, trying to wriggle out of family circumstances, hoping to buy knowledge without hard work.

Being Baba: A letter to my baby son when he turns 25Subscriber Only

December 11, 2019 14:42 IST

"I know it isn't easy being a good man in this crazy world but knowing how your mom and I have raised you I know you are a good man and I want to tell you that however hard it is, it is totally worthwhile."

Postpartum depression: ‘I almost wanted to give up my baby’Subscriber Only

December 12, 2019 11:14 IST

Postpartum depression: "I did not fall in love with my baby the moment I saw him, or in the initial few days, and wanted someone to literally take him away from me. That made me feel worse as motherhood was only supposed to be rosy and bright and the best phase of your life, right?"

Parenthesis: Create an early foundation for financial planningSubscriber Only

December 6, 2019 11:03 IST

Don't hesitate to have balanced, honest conversations about money with your children. They must learn to manage and respect money.

I watched as my pet cockatiel’s lungs gave up: Air pollution lessons from a 13-year-oldSubscriber Only

December 4, 2019 11:46 IST

'A lot of us are unaware that our everyday steps of taking public transport, carpooling of bicycling can make a big contribution towards reducing emissions levels.'

We keep kids away from stress, so when real life happens, they can’t copeSubscriber Only

December 4, 2019 19:54 IST

Difficult conversations: We need to give the child the tools, the agencies to be able to make mistakes, own them and them move on. The idea of holding on to them as we did when they were a few days old, their soft hand wrapped around our finger is endearing but it prevents us from letting go, from letting them grow.

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Being Baba: Thinking back to simpler timesSubscriber Only

November 27, 2019 18:31 IST

I got my first cellphone when I was in college. Neil already knows how to listen to music on my cellphone and when it is diaper changing time, he’ll bring the phone to me so I can play his favourite songs.

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National Milk Day: The importance of human milk banksSubscriber Only

November 26, 2019 14:46 IST

It would be important to set up more public human milk banks to meet the ever-growing needs of a country like India where almost 13 per cent of all babies born are preterm and many more are very low birth weight babies.

Parenthesis: Leave your phone behind and take a walk with your childSubscriber Only

November 22, 2019 15:54 IST

Going for a stroll or a walk around the neighbourhood forces you to slow down. It encourages you to take time out of your busy schedule and actually tune in to your child. It's essential that you leave your phones and gadgets at home.

You can’t protect kids with half-truths so help them deal with difficult timesSubscriber Only

November 19, 2019 10:27 IST

Difficult Conversations: Our instinct has always been to erase, bury or ignore the so-called negative emotions. Resilience however comes through acceptance. Anger and tears are okay.

Being Baba: A personal guide to buying toys for your babiesSubscriber Only

November 13, 2019 14:11 IST

Toys like shape-sorters and stacking rings work differently for kids at different ages. When they are between six and eight months, they'll play with them in one way and as they grow older they'll start figuring out what they can do with the same toys.

Parenthesis: Lessons I learnt when my child was being bulliedSubscriber Only

November 8, 2019 12:17 IST

Whatever you do, don’t expect your child to sort it out for himself. They need your support. Reassure them that they are not alone and that you are there to help

Emotional intelligence: The edge your child needs to succeedSubscriber Only

November 7, 2019 19:30 IST

When you treat their feelings as 'real' and help them understand them, it not only sets them on a path to being able to manage their emotions but also towards managing the impact of difficult situations, challenges, stressors, etc, on their emotion, mood and mental wellbeing.

Prepare your child for the fourth industrial revolutionSubscriber Only

November 5, 2019 17:35 IST

In the formative years, a child should be provided with an overall exposure to all facets of learning instead of restricting them to a box. A holistic education in science, tech, engineering and math (STEM) helps a child understand the importance of technology and the methods to use it judiciously.

Too many people give up pets they ‘gifted’ their childSubscriber Only

November 5, 2019 16:37 IST

Difficult Conversations: Keeping pets is not about the child. It is about you even if you have a responsible teenager at hand. Children might help with the care but they cannot be the sole caregivers for the dog or the cat.

How to sensitise children on home safety from an early ageSubscriber Only

November 1, 2019 17:39 IST

While there is no such thing as being too secure, one should always remember that the art of securing our homes is a delicate balancing act.

Being Baba: My baby son loved the Diwali lights, but not the crackersSubscriber Only

October 30, 2019 08:35 IST

Why don’t people who burst loud crackers think about others? Old people and babies are the worst affected but I’m sure that young kids, students or even people my age can’t really be enjoying loud bangs that have no purpose apart from annoying you.

Parenthesis: Start early with anger management for your childSubscriber Only

October 25, 2019 17:53 IST

If you want them to talk to you respectfully, you need to do the same. Our children are constantly watching us. They need to see us express anger in healthy, appropriate ways.

Newborn screening for serious diseases: A crying need in IndiaSubscriber Only

October 25, 2019 10:02 IST

Newborn Screening (NBS) has become increasingly important as a preventive public health strategy. A proper NBS programme to screen all the babies born in India can contribute greatly towards making of a 'Healthy and Happy India'.

Create future leaders with a balance of academics and sportsSubscriber Only

October 22, 2019 11:15 IST

Juggling intellectual and physical education simultaneously helps a student become organised and systematic in his approach to daily chores. To balance studies and sports together, a person needs to plan their day strategically.

‘I realised I was dyslexic when my daughter was diagnosed’Subscriber Only

October 22, 2019 12:09 IST

Dyslexia is an alternative way of thinking. Research shows that dyslexic brains, because of their different wiring, have an ability to recognise patterns, decode the bigger picture and make connections others cannot see.

Being Baba: A checklist for a road trip with the babySubscriber Only

October 16, 2019 15:43 IST

A comfortable car seat is the difference between a fun and safe vacation and a painful one. Good car seats ensure that your babies are snug and comfortable, even for long journeys and most importantly safe in case of any sudden jerks or brakes that can happen in traffic or even on the highway.