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Serena Williams holding her daughter during workout shows she is a hands-on momSubscriber Only
January 4, 2019 12:30 IST
Serena recently posted a picture of her working out while carrying her baby. She captioned the picture, "As I head into next year it's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads. Anything is possible. I am getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama's love."
Press the reset button on the parent-child relationshipSubscriber Only
January 2, 2019 12:07 IST
We have to go in with an open mind, a blank canvas, a clean slate. Spend maximum time observing our kids when they are very young. Watch for signs and they will present themselves unequivocally.
Want tips on parenting? Here are 10 online courses you can consider in 2019Subscriber Only
January 1, 2019 15:46 IST
This online course guides parents on how to groom their children and deal with them. It gives an insight into parenting through scientifically proven techniques using videos and live interactions for developing the child's four core areas, namely behaviour, communication, psychological needs and performance.
Happy New Year 2019: 7 ways to celebrate the day with your childSubscriber Only
January 1, 2019 14:26 IST
Happy New Year 2019: Leave all your work aside for a day and spend the entire day with your child and other family members. Here are some ways in which you can have fun with your family.
6 ways to reduce screen time for childrenSubscriber Only
April 10, 2019 18:15 IST
The American Academy of Pediatrics has now suggested that parents should avoid screen time for toddlers and young children. If your child is also addicted to the screen, here are six ways in which you can keep him or her away from it or at least limit exposure.
Koffee with Karan 6: Sonam, Rhea, Harshvardhan talk about parents and sibling relationshipSubscriber Only
December 31, 2018 16:58 IST
On the talk show, Rhea Kapoor talked about how sister Sonam Kapoor and father Anil Kapoor had the "funniest dynamic". "Sonam and my father have the funniest dynamic on this planet...they are so sensitive to each other, and AK and I are more like friends," Rhea added about herself. Sibling and actor Harshvardhan Kapoor also talked about his friendly bond with his father.
Sania Mirza to Serena Williams: 6 celeb mothers who inspired us in 2018Subscriber Only
December 31, 2018 14:12 IST
As the year 2018 draws to a close, we walk you down memory lane to recall how some celebrity mothers, from actors to political leaders, battled patriarchy to experience motherhood on their own terms. Take inspiration from these mothers.
5 ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve if you’re pregnantSubscriber Only
December 31, 2018 18:48 IST
Happy New Year 2019: Bring the party home! Get your family and friends together to bring in the New Year. Put your feet up and get pampered; this is probably your last chance before the baby arrives to keep you on your feet all day long.
Happy New Year: 10 resolutions for your family in 2020Subscriber Only
December 27, 2019 11:09 IST
Happy New Year: As the year 2019 comes to a close, it is time to make to resolutions for the next year. Here are some resolutions for 2020, which parents can make with their children, for a happy and prosperous year ahead.
Happy New Year 2019: 6 meaningful traditions around the world your child can followSubscriber Only
January 1, 2019 11:03 IST
Happy New Year 2019: From running around the block with a suitcase to writing New Year letters, countries around the globe follow unique traditions to welcome the year ahead. We suggest some ways in which you can adopt these traditions and encourage your children to follow them.
15 hilarious tweets from 2018 that only a parent will relate toSubscriber Only
December 28, 2018 14:38 IST
Parenting is rewarding and exhausting at the same time. As the year 2018 comes to a close, we bring you 15 hilarious tweets from this year on the ordeals of raising a child that every parent will relate to...
Crazy about space? Plan a stargazing vacation to watch meteor showers in the night skySubscriber Only
December 29, 2018 15:13 IST
What we witnessed was like celestial fireworks—almost two shooting stars per minute. They seem to diverge from a single spot in the sky, called the radiant, located in the constellation Gemini but can be seen all across the sky.
4 tips from a teacher on getting your child to listen to youSubscriber Only
December 29, 2018 15:14 IST
Ultimately, children are mere reflections of their parents, and their lives at home, which makes it imperative that rules and teachings imparted to them apply equally for all family members, with no exceptions.
‘I took a 10-year break from work for the kids’: Chef Rakhee VaswaniSubscriber Only
March 11, 2019 17:26 IST
"The guilt pangs of a working mom were beginning to kill me, honestly. Even though Aneeshaa and Akhil were with nani and dadi, I felt they needed me around. After conducting my classes, I had no energy left."
20 questions you can ask children to help them express their feelingsSubscriber Only
December 27, 2018 12:45 IST
To understand your child better, it is important to know their emotions and thoughts. That's what strengthens the parent-child bond and fosters his or her holistic development. Here are 20 questions you can ask your child to get them to talk about their feelings.
Plan some unique getaways with your family, this holiday seasonSubscriber Only
December 26, 2018 09:00 IST
Nothing feels better than a walk or a run in fresh environs, right? A trek or a hike is the perfect thing to plan with your family if you are the kind that doesn’t mind exercising your body to look fitter in the new year. There are several trek operators that run treks and hikes for families starting from relatively lesser levels of difficulty to ones that involve some amount of steep climbing.
The stress, exhaustion and guilt of intensive parentingSubscriber Only
December 25, 2018 15:52 IST
The time parents spend in the presence of their children has not changed much, but parents today spend more of it doing hands-on child care. Time spent on activities like reading to children, taking them to lessons and helping with homework has increased the most. Today, mothers spend nearly five hours a week on that, compared with 1 hour 45 minutes hours in 1975 — and they worry it’s not enough.
Neha Dhupia’s message on coping with a working mom’s guilt is truly relatableSubscriber Only
December 25, 2018 12:11 IST
Most mothers tend to feel a sense of guilt for leaving behind their child, especially during their early years, at home, fearing they are failing to take care of him or her when going to work. And this, perhaps, stems from how family members, relatives and society in general tend to contribute to the 'good mom vs bad mom' binary depending on whether a woman has the prerequisites of being an ideal mother.
Become a super parent by teaching your child these valuesSubscriber Only
December 24, 2018 12:47 IST
It is rightly said that listening is the best gift you can give to anyone in the world. Listening is very different from hearing. When you are truly connected, you can feel the vibes and are completely tuned in with the person. If your child learns how to listen, he will have greater insights into people. He will be able to take better decisions as well as become popular as well.
This 12-year-old raised money for his best friend’s gravestoneSubscriber Only
December 24, 2018 09:00 IST
When Kaleb and KJ first met five years ago, they could not stop talking about each other and insisted on spending hours at each other’s houses. Their mothers quickly understood why their sons got along. Both were unusually quiet and were being raised by single mothers at the time. They even looked alike, according to KJ’s mother, LaSondra Singleton. “Fat cheeks,” Singleton said. “I call them brothers, just of a different race.”
From puppies to concert tickets, kids are using PowerPoint to get what they want from parentsSubscriber Only
December 22, 2018 11:29 IST
The children say that their polished presentations serve a few purposes. They convey to parents that what is being asked for really matters. They also let them make an entire case without being interrupted by a parent’s quick “no.”
5 ways to teach your child the spirit of giving, this festive seasonSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 17:12 IST
"Suppose you are travelling in a metro and you buy a ticket for the person standing next to you. Or if someone needs a seat more than you, you give it to them and encourage your kids to do the same. The idea is to teach your child to go out and do something for a stranger. It could be a watchman, lift man or a traffic policeman."
The kids are alright: The Octomom proves everyone wrongSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 11:00 IST
There are 14 siblings in all, so many that they eat in shifts. Some sleep on a couch. The octuplets are small for their age, but they’re polite, they cook, they’re vegan, they read two books a month, and they do their homework without being prompted. Despite all of the horror stories in the tabloids since the birth, they’re model fourth-graders. How did she do it?
10 farmstays where you can enjoy your winter vacation with familySubscriber Only
December 24, 2018 19:31 IST
Families visiting the farmstay can participate in cleaning up of the forests and local villages, trail running, jam and cheese making, and poetry reading sessions on Sundays too. Besides, they also have a library of DVDs, board games and a collection of over a thousand books, as mentioned on their website.
Christmas 2018: Themed activities to trips, here’s how to spend quality time with kidsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2018 10:26 IST
Christmas 2018: Festivals and holidays are a great time to bond with children. For parents, one can use the occasion as inspiration for themed activities. For instance, during Christmas time, depending on the age of the child, one can indulge in card-making, a fun, creative project that you can do together.
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