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Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta in their upcoming movie Badhaai Ho.

Badhaai Ho: Welcoming a baby after your older child is all grown upSubscriber Only

September 11, 2018 20:30 IST

“Good news kab doge? (When will you give us the good news of the pregnancy?)” is what couples often hear from relatives. And when the same couple announces a baby at a later stage in life, all one receives in return is flak.

Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, at her home in Auckland

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: More than just ‘the woman who gave birth’Subscriber Only

September 11, 2018 11:18 IST

“…even if I only create that sentiment or that environment or even create a little bit of solidarity for other women, that is something.”

It’s not just piggy banks! Teach kids to manage moneySubscriber Only

September 11, 2018 09:37 IST

As a parent, you must encourage children to budget the allowances you give them.

How to mentally prepare for your child’s first day at schoolSubscriber Only

September 10, 2018 10:17 IST

On the morning of the first day, play some “happy” music. If your child has a song they like, then play that one.

How to make school mornings easierSubscriber Only

September 9, 2018 10:14 IST

Nothing works better than to be able to demonstrate the attitude you want to see in the children. Remember not to skip breakfast in the interest of time as you have some eager eyes watching you.

Free play is an important skill for parents and kidsSubscriber Only

September 7, 2018 15:33 IST

"Both over and under-stimulation has an impact on children. Going on alternate days will give them a chance to learn and also have some free time."

Early Childhood Intervention: Our early years script adulthoodSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019 10:37 IST

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) has become a global priority because ECI prevents and reduces developmental difficulties in children, their families and community.

Shahid Kapor and Mira Rajput have welcomed a baby boy. (Source:
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Shahid, Mira welcome a second child: 6 ways to prepare a firstborn for a siblingSubscriber Only

September 6, 2018 17:31 IST

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput welcomed their second child, a baby boy. The couple’s first child Misha, who is two years old, has now become the elder sister to her baby brother.

Follow these tips to educate your child on cyber securitySubscriber Only

September 6, 2018 16:34 IST

Be creative! Never just use the name of a favourite sports team or band, or a pet’s name. They are too easy to guess, especially if they have previously shared that information online.

Allow children to make choices, says educator Pauline StulbergSubscriber Only

November 14, 2018 11:40 IST

Happy Teachers' Day: On Teachers' Day 2018, Express Parenting got in touch with Stulberg to talk about how teachers and parents can ensure the holistic development of a child.

Moms may want to work, but are struck by the costs of motherhoodSubscriber Only

September 5, 2018 12:12 IST

Even though highly educated mothers were less likely to quit working than less educated mothers, they were more likely to express anti-work beliefs, and to say that being a parent was harder than they expected.

Should you use a spy cam when your child is home alone?Subscriber Only

September 4, 2018 11:20 IST

Sure, he could pick up the phone and call me to let me know he has arrived home, but why rely on such an archaic option when I could instead turn my front door into Big Mother?

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At 36, he found his birth parents, but didn’t know it would lead them to the altar!Subscriber Only

September 3, 2018 10:32 IST

Standing safely under the big tent while the rain poured, Schmidt grinned and began the ceremony. “For those of you who haven’t met me, I’m Martin Schmidt; I’m their son,” he said to loud cheers. “And related or not, this is the group of people we call family.”

Reasons Parents Suck: ‘Dad, how about replacing anger with patience?’Subscriber Only

September 2, 2018 10:00 IST

"I tried to please you and seek your approval in the first decade of my life but the next decade brought out a rebel in me. Your mission to control me is met with my mission to resist you with all my might."

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The Baby Decision: Are you scared to be a parent?Subscriber Only

September 1, 2018 11:39 IST

The period of adulthood, usually in one’s 30s, when the childbearing decision becomes unavoidable, is a kind of existential rite of passage for many urban professionals.

Ghoul hoardings: Our children find them scary, say some parentsSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 19:49 IST

"Free nightmares for children. Even if they don’t watch the show. These hoardings need to be pulled down immediately. Keep our kids safe on roads."

Decorating your child’s nursery? Here are tips from a designer!Subscriber Only

August 31, 2018 11:37 IST

Do not use small metal fittings in the room, since if a broken piece remains unnoticed, it could be harmful for the child. Instead, go for the magnetic ones which are much safer.

Meghna on Gulzar: As a single parent, Papi centred his life around meSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 09:52 IST

And I had a lot of questions: Why aren’t Ma and he living together like the parents of my friends do? If they both say sorry to each other, won’t they make up?

Trees are our lifeline! Learn how to save a tree in distressSubscriber Only

August 30, 2018 11:38 IST

Try to save trees from being cut down and teach your children to do the same at a young age. Trees are keeping us breathing and we must return the favour.

Saurabh Chaudhary and Shardul Vihan won medals at Asian Games 2018.

Teens are winning medals at Asian Games. Here’s how to raise a championSubscriber Only

August 29, 2018 16:30 IST

With the amount of pressure that one has to deal with in events as prestigious as the Asian Games, winning a competition is not easy.

Are you playing favourites? It can affect your child’s wellbeingSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 15:35 IST

All things considered, each child needs to feel like they’re extraordinary, not replicas of their sibling.

Let kids play: Doctors should prescribe playtime for childrenSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 14:00 IST

“It’s not about fancy toys,” he said. “It’s about common household items that kids can discover and explore,” like putting spoons and plastic containers on the floor “and bang them and see what the child does with them.”

How to manage infants on long-haul flightsSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 12:40 IST

Being caged in the aircraft for too long can be frustrating even for the parent, let alone children. In such cases, how can parents tackle their children?

Gulzar: Children know our lies and hypocrisiesSubscriber Only

August 27, 2018 15:00 IST

"They know if we don’t wash our hands before meals…They know the language we use if we abuse our servants…They know if we are at home and have conveyed a message on the phone saying that we have left"

Steve Jobs’ daughter forgave him. Would you?Subscriber Only

August 27, 2018 14:14 IST

When her mother found a beautiful house and asked Jobs to buy it for her and Lisa, he agreed it was nice — but bought it for himself and moved in with his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs.