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Stop and think before buying your kids more stuffSubscriber Only

October 7, 2018 10:30 IST

Try not to shower every achievement with materialistic things. It will be more beneficial if the child hears words of appreciation.

Lost your job? Keep calm and talk about it to your childSubscriber Only

October 29, 2018 17:15 IST

After all, we are their first teachers and it is our duty to teach them emotional intelligence. Let's look at how you can talk about your job loss with your child.

World Autism Day: ‘You have to be patient’, says dad Jon Roberts on raising an autistic childSubscriber Only

April 2, 2019 10:35 IST

It wasn't until we started taking her to Day Care and the local playground that we suddenly noticed the difference between her and other children of the same age.

World Teachers' Day 2018: Teach your child to show respect to teachers. (Source: Getty Images)

World Teachers’ Day: 8 ways children can show respect to teachersSubscriber Only

October 5, 2018 13:49 IST

World Teachers' Day 2018: Education isn't something to be taken for granted, which is why children need to be taught to pay attention to the teacher in class. Every lesson involves a lot of preparation on the part of the teacher and his or her efforts need to be acknowledged.

The Early Years: How to stimulate speech and language in the first three yearsSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019 10:36 IST

Sing to your baby as you hold her during breastfeeding, sing to her as she wakes up in the morning and at every nap time.

Celeb mom Amrita Raichand: I couldn’t do it without my in-lawsSubscriber Only

October 4, 2018 13:01 IST

"When I am not around, I am rest assured he will not be alone at home as my in-laws are there with him, chatting as he eats lunch, telling them about his day. Sometimes, he shares things with them that he forgets to tell me later."

How surviving breast cancer made this mother fearlessSubscriber Only

October 4, 2021 14:10 IST

World Cancer Day: It was while breastfeeding her daughter that Rizwan felt a lump in her breast. "Initially, I thought perhaps the milk had hardened. Over the week, I realised the lump was something different, which is when I decided to take a doctor's opinion," she said.

5 co-parenting tips for couples going through divorceSubscriber Only

October 5, 2018 11:57 IST

The children’s roots are linked to both the parents and without empathising with each other, co-parenting will become an uphill task.

How sibling rivalry has more to do with parents than their childrenSubscriber Only

September 28, 2018 15:23 IST

Sibling rivalry can start right from when the baby, the second child, is in the mother’s womb. With the parents’ attention mostly centred around the newborn, the elder sibling might start feeling neglected.

Chef Vicky Ratnani: My daughter and I love cooking togetherSubscriber Only

October 4, 2018 13:23 IST

"She loves catching up cooking specials on YouTube and has quite an evolved palate."

Make interactive spaces for kids to get creative at homeSubscriber Only

September 27, 2018 11:03 IST

A play area for children is a vital space at home, whether it’s a room, corner or even an area that gives a sense of ownership and belonging to little ones.

Travelling with kids: A backpacking mom’s 6 top spots in IndiaSubscriber Only

October 4, 2018 16:24 IST

"We travelled to Andamans right after we married and we would love to take our daughter there as it is one of the most picturesque and stunning set of islands in India."

Why the sisterhood of online mom groups can be addictiveSubscriber Only

September 26, 2018 17:46 IST

"The majority talks sense. This isn’t just a support group, it’s an opinion changer. One can ask pressing or personal questions anonymously and uninhibitedly, and get relevant answers.”

Caregivers must play their part to prevent child abuseSubscriber Only

September 26, 2018 11:02 IST

Child Sexual Abuse is any act using a child for sexual gratification. It can be physical, visual or verbal in nature. A majority of abusers are known to the child.

Nostalgia: Notes on growing up in a free India for kidsSubscriber Only

September 23, 2018 16:14 IST

Of course, growing up in the first two decades of Independent India had its problems but it also had its good times. Life was slower and simpler, there was less of an economic gap between the rich and poor.

Vacations with grandparents or somewhere new?Subscriber Only

September 21, 2018 18:33 IST

The concept of ‘own vacation’ is something the new-age family has fast adopted. While they appreciate the role of extended family in a child’s life, they also want to spend quality time with their own individual unit.

The Early Years: Nutrition and feeding routinesSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019 10:37 IST

It is recommended that only one new flavour/texture/food be added every 7-14 days in small quantities.

Travelling during pregnancy? Here are some tips to ensure your safetySubscriber Only

September 20, 2018 16:15 IST

Several airlines have specific guidelines for expectant mothers choosing to travel via flight. Some airlines permit pregnant mothers to fly till the end of 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Meet blogger Deenaz Raisinghani, the Backpacking MamaSubscriber Only

September 19, 2018 10:54 IST

Having a baby didn’t stop Jaipur-based blogger Deenaz Raisinghani from making travel plans. In fact, the mom to a three-year-old has travelled to nine countries with the baby, as a family and even solo. The Backpacking Mama tells us why she recommends that every parent follow her lead! When were you first bit by the […]

Keep calm and raise tantrum free kidsSubscriber Only

September 18, 2018 16:16 IST

If the maid breaks a plate, then instead of shouting, the mother or father must handle it politely through talking.

Boys must be strong and girls can be anything they want, but looks matterSubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 10:27 IST

This contributes to the feeling among girls that they’re undervalued and objectified by boys, researchers said. Pressures on boys can also leave them with low self-esteem and more likely to be victims of violence or accidents.

International Dot Day: 5 ways parents can make kids creativeSubscriber Only

September 15, 2018 11:19 IST

An effective way to inculcate creative thinking in your kid is by exposing him or her to creative spaces.

Feeling anxious as a new mother? Here’s how to deal with itSubscriber Only

October 25, 2021 10:52 IST

Internet sensation Kristina Kuzmic, in her latest video dedicated to the “brand new mom”, asserts, “Stop comparing motherhood to the fantasy you created before you had your baby.”

Author Chetan Bhagat with twin sons Ishaan and Shyam

‘Staying truly connected with children is harder these days’: Chetan BhagatSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 15:16 IST

"Sometimes, we eat at roadside joints (to keep them grounded), board a local train to rough it out (it brings in a sense of adventure), play cricket, jump into an auto-rickshaw instead of the car (to enforce value for money)."

How game apps collect data on childrenSubscriber Only

September 13, 2018 11:34 IST

The review of 20 children’s apps — 10 each on Google Android and Apple iOS — found examples on both platforms that sent data to tracking companies, potentially violating children’s privacy law; the iOS apps sent less data overall.