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Parenthesis: Here are 3 non-negotiable rules of parentingSubscriber Only
August 16, 2019 08:32 IST
And the best part is, most of what you would want your child to do falls under these three rules. It's simple and easy for both your child and you to follow through on.
This Independence Day, give kids the freedom to make mistakesSubscriber Only
August 15, 2019 08:00 IST
Happy Independence Day: Isn't the whole point of life to live and learn? To stumble, fall and get up? To learn from one's own mistakes? To find one's own path through trial and error?
Being Baba: My son turns one and I’m loving the journeySubscriber Only
August 16, 2019 08:14 IST
"I love how he looks when he sleeps, and I love how he bobs his head to the music we play for him. I love how he loves to read his books - no, he can't actually read but he can turn the pages and he enjoys the colourful pictures and our voices when we read to him."
Give your teen the freedom to fly, fail, get up and try again!Subscriber Only
August 6, 2019 17:10 IST
Difficult Conversations: "The boy was missing home, specifically his room and the huge bed that fits his six feet two inches frame. He whispered, 'I miss home'. I wanted to pack the home and take it to him in a blink. Instead, I let him speak, grumble and complain."
Parenthesis: What kind of parent are you during vacations?Subscriber Only
August 2, 2019 15:05 IST
The next time you plan a vacation, think about the hidden message for your child. Is it in sync with how you intend to raise him, the attributes and values that you would like him to imbue? Whatever you choose, keep in mind that your choices have a larger impact than you might have imagined.
Don’t judge your kids: A mom shares her parenting wisdomSubscriber Only
July 27, 2019 09:01 IST
I believe the one thing that positively impacts your children's life is their level of confidence. They look up to you and expect your appreciation in whatever they do.
Being Baba: Parenting and the Japanese art of shitsukeSubscriber Only
July 24, 2019 15:02 IST
The Dictionary of Folklore says shitsuke is "the putting into the body of a child the arts of living and good manners in order to create a good grown up person". It also translates to "do without being told".
Difficult Conversations: Moms, keep calm and kick the negativitySubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 17:01 IST
We are the harshest critics of self. As mothers, we are constantly judging ourselves. "Am I a good mum?" - this question forever echoes in our ears. In the process of continuous criticism of self, we feed the little beast that is self-doubt.
Parenthesis: Do your kids seem destructive? They probably just want to playSubscriber Only
July 19, 2019 10:11 IST
When your toddler wants to play peek-a-boo all the time, he is just satisfying his urge or need to play in a specific way. Researchers believe that these patterns of play help your child develop as they explore the world trying to find out how things work.
Is your child gifted? An IQ test is not the only marker of talentSubscriber Only
July 15, 2019 10:55 IST
It was found that early testing of students, by the age of 13, helps to identify students with outstanding potential. Gifted students need the right support to develop the attributes of top performers – curiosity, persistence and, of course, hard work.
World Population Day 2019: A need to include population education in the school curriculumSubscriber Only
July 11, 2019 08:15 IST
World Population Day: Children will inherit our world. We wouldn't want them to commit the same mistakes which our generation and our predecessors committed. Therefore, it is imperative to educate them by making them aware about the pitfalls of overpopulation.
Parenting hacks from a mom of twins: Keep a sense of humour, stay calm and carry onSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 15:47 IST
The folks who said it takes a village to raise a child were spot on. Find your people - your family, friends and other parents of twins. Getting in touch with other parents of twins and multiples makes you realise the normalcy hidden in your crazy life.
It’s okay if my son doesn’t get into college: A note from a Dino Mom to Tiger MomsSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 10:52 IST
Kids ought to feel the joy when they compete in those maths classes, dance competitions or cut-throat academics and not a sharp shove from the over-ambitious parent who has elaborate designs to ensure a blindingly bright future.
The need for inclusive education: Every child has different needsSubscriber Only
July 9, 2019 12:08 IST
Inclusive education needs to look at boundaries in personalities and temperaments, in motor and verbal skills that are more implicit and not a disorder but a need nonetheless. Taking initiative, performance in extracurricular activities and even in academic has a lot to do with these early associations a child makes.
Parenthesis: Birthday parties made me a wreck till my twins rescued meSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 10:33 IST
A bouncy castle at a birthday party seemed like the most natural thing in the world. Loud blaring music and equally loud party hosts competed with each other. I returned from each party with a splitting headache.
Being Baba: Donating memories, giving away what my baby no longer needsSubscriber Only
July 3, 2019 12:12 IST
As your baby grows older the number of things they have just keeps increasing and no matter how much you're attached to the older stuff, you must make space for the new. You are then faced with the dilemma of what to do with your precious memories.
The case for education: As parents, we can’t live in glass castlesSubscriber Only
July 2, 2019 08:23 IST
As a parent, I feel that we can't live in glass castles. When our children grow up, they'll be forced to deal with a harsh ecosystem of corruption and violence because it would have stemmed from ignoring the needs of other marginalised kids.
How to teach your children about climate change in small, but significant waysSubscriber Only
July 1, 2019 13:58 IST
We can take our children to plant-a-tree workshops over weekends and share pictures on social media, but to make children fall in love with trees and to encourage them to build a relationship with nature requires consistent effort at home as well as outside.
Difficult Conversations: Moms, go easy and have some fun ‘off duty’!Subscriber Only
June 25, 2019 12:29 IST
Even research says that women who go out with friends are healthier, happier. It doesn’t have to be a well-planned pub outing. A cup of coffee, a shopping trip, an all girls holiday — whatever works. Everything counts.
Parenthesis: How to deal with toddler tantrumsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2019 13:55 IST
Assess why your child is upset. If he’s tired or hungry, he may need a nap or a snack. At other times, he may just need to be distracted to the next activity. If the tantrum is because he isn’t being allowed to do something, explain once and then move on.
How parenting has evolved: Every parent is unique, just like every childSubscriber Only
June 20, 2019 08:28 IST
Parenting is not merely a biological connection and definitely not just an act of bringing up a child. It is an unseen bond and an unsaid promise to be there regardless. Anyone can be a parent; a father figure or a godmother, one could even be parenting a friend.
Being Baba: Notes on my first Father’s Day as a parentSubscriber Only
June 19, 2019 14:48 IST
"My son isn't even 10 months old so obviously it isn't like he got me gifts or even said anything special to me this year but this day for me, was a day of reflection. When you have a baby, each day is quite like the next in terms of a timetable of things. Sleep, food, bath, play-time - repeat!"
‘Robotics can be a useful tool in formal education’Subscriber Only
June 17, 2019 08:19 IST
Robotics, as the new wave in the formal education system, is a great way to provide children and students with a more efficient technological education. In fact, anyone, at any age can learn through robotics technology.
Difficult Conversations: No, it’s not ‘cool’ to share a drink with your teenSubscriber Only
June 12, 2019 11:43 IST
In the last few years I have met a lot of people boasting that they shared a beer with their 16 or 18-year-old as a marker of the special birthday. Their logic is, "the kids will do it anyway." Also, since most of us enjoy an occasional glass or two, we assume that it is harmless if the child did too.
Mindful parenting: How modern parents can connect with the concept of spiritualitySubscriber Only
June 11, 2019 11:29 IST
It is important to realise that EQ is now more important than IQ. Conventional education is not enough to raise resilient kids and parents need to step in to improve the standards of education and life all together.
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