Shah Rukh Khan recently shared a picture of himself with son AbRam, holding what looks like a certificate in his hand and a medal around his neck, and shared an inspiring message along with it.
One may have heard of a working mother's guilt, as she constantly tries to juggle motherhood and career. When Michelle went for an interview after her delivery, she carried her baby along with her.
Kumbh Mela or Kumbh ka Mela is being held at Prayagraj this year. Getting lost amid a massive gathering as seen here is not unlikely, which only raises fear and concern about getting separated from one's travel companions, more so in the case of children, who are completely dependent on the parents or elders in the family.
For fashion designer Pria Kataaria Puri, having her kids early on was the best decision she has ever made. On navigating the difficult teen years, she shares a parenting tip, “Hang in there. Don't dictate. Listen, hear, love unconditionally and give them a chance to prove themselves.”
Not many parents acknowledge how raising a child is tough and exhausting. And when Duncan Jones, the late David Bowie's son, took to social media to talk about it, he was called out for not being a good father.
Constantly labelling a child as being “too talkative” or a “chatterbox” and perpetually asking them to quieten down may turn out to be damaging to their self-esteem in the long run. Long after you stop associating the child with these labels, the child will continue to tell these stories to himself.
Indian Army Day: "There are times when the child has to quit a particular school mid-session to move to another. At that time, it becomes really challenging for us to give them moral support and confidence. Again, it is the same child who may become emotionally very strong later in life."
Investing time and effort into raising a child that isn’t their own, a lot of uncles and aunts are balancing being the “cool” relative with being a father/mother figure—all this while also enjoying their unmarried, daily lives.
As your children and grandchildren spin off, they must spin away, too, so they can continue long after you’re gone. Even as you get to watch them, right up close, you’re always outside with your nose against the glass — and you’re increasingly aware of how much of their story will take place without you.
Meet Tilak Mehta, a 13-year-old boy, who launched his company Papers N Parcels in 2018, to ease courier services in Mumbai. We talked to Tilak and his father Vishal Mehta, to know more about how they worked as a team to achieve success.
Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recently figured second on NYT’s list of 52 Places to Go in 2019. Roopa Pai, author of Krishna Deva Raya: King of Kings, set in 16th century's Vijaynagara (today's Hampi) in Karnataka, tells us how there is something about a Hampi sunset that calms the most restless mind and fills the heart with gladness.
Cute canopies are a fun and extremely easy way to jazz up your kid’s room. Use pastels shades for making canopies and add soothing lights to compliment it. The canopy can be used as a reading or napping place for your child.
On Hrithik Roshan's birthday, here are some glimpses of how the doting father spends quality time with his sons and instills in them the right values to ensure their overall development.
"Being a single mom is a very 'hidden' job. The outside world does not get to see a lot of what actually goes on behind the scenes — school pickup, lunches, homework, after-school activities, washing, cleaning — all while maintaining a hectic work schedule."
How old your kids are will decide the level of comfort you can expect while planning a trip with them. With slightly older kids, the single parent can share responsibilities including carrying their own cabin baggage and being responsible for their belongings.
Late pregnancy is on the rise across the globe today. And with Farah Khan busy playing her part as a Bollywood professional, marriage, followed by pregnancy, happened only after the age of 40. After a couple of failed attempts to conceive naturally, Farah and husband Shirish Kunder opted for fertility treatment.
As busy as the actor is, Aamir Khan took to social media a while ago to talk about his New Year's resolution to spend more time with his children. And looks like he is already on the job.
Karan Johar's undying love for fashion isn't unknown. No wonder he wants to instill in his kids a similar passion for luxury wears. And why not when his kids can surely afford them? And they may not be an exception after all.
Young children can often blend real life and imagination. It is, therefore, important to determine the real nature of the lie. Here are some things you can do to support the child in his or her journey of speaking the truth.
There are a lot of games that don't involve spending tons of money. Passing the parcel, musical chairs, memory games, dumb charades are great fun to play with a group of kids. You can also do a storytelling session, where you allow kids to get creative.
"...at eighteen, when you (Deepika) told us that you wanted to shift to Mumbai to pursue a career in modelling, it was hard for us to come to terms with the decision. In the end we decided to let you follow your heart, like my father had taught me all those years ago, as the only way to live fully."
Guide the father through the process of taking care of the baby. He shouldn't feel excluded in any way. Ask him to help with chores from time to time. Both parents are equally responsible for taking care of their child and it's time we realise it.
“Children as young as six months old are sent to daycare. That’s when the child is more or less trained to develop sleeping and eating habits. That said, parents sometimes send in infants as young as two months old."
"I always feel working along with parenting is possible, given the dynamics are in place, like the support system, age of your child, your working hours. Also, as a matter of fact, a lull set into my work when Kiara was six."
From a single father who fought legal battles to adopt a special child to a celebrity mother who shut trolls for shaming her, we bring you some stories of doting mothers and fathers, whose journeys would inspire you.



