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Take a break with a child-free holidaySubscriber Only
February 19, 2019 11:18 IST
"As mothers, we go through each day with a suitcase full of guilt for every little thing we choose to do without the child. Whether it's a meal with friends at a restaurant or a parlour appointment, we are always thinking about our children and how they would be managing in our absence."
#MeToo campaigner Sandhya Menon on the challenges of being a single momSubscriber Only
February 7, 2019 13:17 IST
"I don't have a set rule to talk about financial issues with my kids. When I have no money, I tell them that I can't afford stuff. I don't tell them numbers or how much money I have. But I have come to realise that children need to know how much something costs."
Moving cities? Here’s how to make the shift easier for kidsSubscriber Only
February 6, 2019 10:40 IST
Speaking to teachers of the new school to apprise them of the child’s anxieties will ensure they take care and facilitate new friendships. If possible, take the child to visit the new school before the formal joining so they know what to expect.
Happy Birthday, Abhishek Bachchan: 5 times we appreciated the dadSubscriber Only
February 5, 2019 13:45 IST
Abhishek Bachchan turned 43 today. On his birthday, we take a look at how he spends time with his child Aaradhya and wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Yoga mom Gunjan Kochhar talks about having her third baby after 10 yearsSubscriber Only
February 5, 2019 09:46 IST
"My son, who is 16 now, told me if the results were positive, we should definitely go ahead. During my first ultrasound, my daughter, 11, went with me. She saw the baby’s heartbeat and was ecstatic."
When your only child insists on a siblingSubscriber Only
February 4, 2019 11:04 IST
"Just as Shahid Kapoor confessed to pestering his mother for years to have another child, I found myself shaking my head with only sympathy for his mum. As the mother of a seven-year-old, I’ve dealt with these demands repeatedly."
This single dad is winning hearts with his viral Post-it notes on parentingSubscriber Only
February 1, 2019 18:12 IST
"Hopefully, new and veteran parents will find the words of wisdom in these notes helpful. If not, you’re on your own. Honestly, with parenting, you’re always on your own! But that’s half the fun," the dad wrote on his website.
Like Ekta Kapoor, more single women in India are becoming mothers. Here’s howSubscriber Only
February 12, 2019 15:43 IST
Some single unmarried women today are opting for motherhood. Nearly two decades ago, Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen made news when she chose to become a single mother by adopting a girl at the age of 25, and her second 10 years later. And now, Ekta Kapoor has also welcomed a baby boy via surrogacy.
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: When this photographer told her father she is gaySubscriber Only
February 1, 2019 15:08 IST
"(Parents) should do a thorough research if they are not familiar with the concept, consult an authorised psychologist to analyse the situation and make the child feel accepted. I request that parents not be their child's bully."
Teach children how to manage their timeSubscriber Only
January 31, 2019 09:00 IST
Parents rarely sit with their child to talk to them about the importance of managing one's time. Whatever we learn as a child comes from observing seniors and through personal experiences.
How co-sleeping can affect the child and parents tooSubscriber Only
March 15, 2019 12:33 IST
Co-sleeping is a very common practice in India, with some parents continuing to share their bed with older children too. But is it really healthy?
‘Working mothers are 18 per cent more stressed than others’Subscriber Only
January 29, 2019 18:31 IST
Some mothers also opt for part-time jobs or work from home. Turns out, neither of them really have any positive effect on a woman's chronic stress level.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0: PM Modi’s parenting lessons on exam stress, depressionSubscriber Only
February 20, 2019 13:52 IST
PM Narendra Modi said that examinations are not bad; what matters is how we deal with them. He reiterated that an examination should be viewed as an opportunity, not as a life-changing decision.
6 reasons you should take your child to KeralaSubscriber Only
January 28, 2019 13:08 IST
With a picturesque landscape, grand forts and palaces, rich culture and delectable food, Kerala is an ideal destination to plan a family trip to. We give six reasons your child will enjoy a trip to God's Own Country.
Emotional intelligence: The heart of parentingSubscriber Only
January 28, 2019 10:03 IST
When the child falls down or is emotionally hurt, don't panic . Your emotional imbalance will have a negative effect on the child. Take control of the situation and conduct yourself as an emotionally strong person.
National Tourism Day: A guide to surviving music festivals with kidsSubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 13:33 IST
If you are going to be camping at the fest (such as the Ziro Music Festival in Arunachal Pradesh or Rajasthan in Jaisalmer), you may want to carry a spare sleeping bag and a camping essentials kit along, even if the organisers are arranging the tent for you.
Teach your daughter about her rights, says Selfie with Daughter campaigner Sunil JaglanSubscriber Only
January 24, 2019 19:02 IST
National Girl Child Day: "We don't really need to protect girls. What's more important is to sensitise them about their rights while making them aware of the reality of society," Jaglan told Express Parenting.
Republic Day 2019: Enjoy the outdoors with a family trip to these places near DelhiSubscriber Only
January 26, 2019 12:26 IST
70th Republic Day: Travel to one of these destinations located very close to Delhi with your family and have a picnic, go sightseeing or indulge in adventure activities.
He held out his toy for me and I knew he was mine: Single dad Sandip Soparrkar on adopting son ArjunSubscriber Only
February 11, 2019 13:29 IST
For acclaimed dancer-choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, the best part about playing single dad to Arjun, who he adopted when the child was two years old, is that he has his son all to himself.
Teaching your preschooler to share? Be patientSubscriber Only
January 23, 2019 15:01 IST
Speaking to the child ahead of a play date or when the child is beginning preschool and preparing them to share their things, allows the child to know what to expect. However, it’s okay if there is a favourite toy that the child isn’t comfortable sharing.
Are you guilty of gaslighting your kids?Subscriber Only
January 31, 2019 10:46 IST
Incidentally, the term gaslighting is derived from a 1930s play that was later turned into a movie starring Ingrid Bergman. In simple terms, it's about convincing someone so effectively that they begin doubting their own judgments.
6 things couples need to do before pregnancySubscriber Only
January 23, 2019 18:21 IST
Before planning pregnancy, the couple needs to make sure they are on the same page about issues related to parenting. And that's why they need to communicate and plan things in advance.
Can being an only child affect creativity and social skills?Subscriber Only
January 23, 2019 18:16 IST
Union health ministry's National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4), 2018, only 24 per cent of married women between 15 and 49 and 27 per cent of men in India reportedly want a second child. This means that only children are way more common today as compared to earlier times.
Shahid-Mira are coping with parenting differences. Here’s how you can do it tooSubscriber Only
January 23, 2019 18:49 IST
Shahid Kapoor said, "My wife (Mira) tells me that I am a little obsessive and protective and that I need to calm down a little bit. I tell her that she is too casual."
‘Do not invent untruths to judge someone’: Mother-of-two’s open letter goes viralSubscriber Only
January 21, 2019 14:33 IST
"When a mother says she wanted some time alone, just her, that's all she meant! She didn't say she's sorry to be a mother and that motherhood was a mistake in her life," wrote the mother on social media.
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