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10 ways to tell if a preschool is safe for your childSubscriber Only
It is important to walk around the classrooms to ensure that the rooms are child-proof. This means watching out for aspects such as electrical sockets, child-friendly doors and more.
Chef Ranveer Brar: I want my son to cook me a biryani before he’s five!Subscriber Only
"I spent a lot of time with my grandfather and have imbibed many aspects of his personality. Ishaan is also lucky to have his grandparents staying with him."
Kinder Garden: Weed them, eat themSubscriber Only
Many of us grow the lovely large leaved green and red amaranth in summer. But did you know that the not so attractive wild amaranth is equally delicious? It’s great in dals, curries, saag and even raw.
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2018: How a brother or sister can affect a kid’s growthSubscriber Only
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2018: "Most of the time, siblings bond over doing things together. In some cases, one among the siblings assumes the role of a parent, a guide or friend and takes care of the other. A child's maturity develops from such relationships."
How to raise children to be humaneSubscriber Only
Family does not need to limit itself to blood, but can extend to mean all those that need us, and support us in return.
When your preteen tells you, ‘Mom, I want to get waxed’!Subscriber Only
"We have even hosted spa parties for four-year-olds where pedicure and make-up stations were set up for both the moms and kids."
‘Ladki Haath Se Nikal Jayegi’ or ‘don’t cry like a girl’: Things to stop telling kidsSubscriber Only
When my son was five years old and was asked to stop crying, he said, "You’ve got to cry till all the sadness comes out."
How to make preschoolers independent learnersSubscriber Only
If a child likes building, help them expand on their interest by introducing them to building blocks. If a child likes sculpting with clay, help them explore structures that animals sculpt in nature.
Maria Goretti: The art of staying in control when the kids ‘know everything’Subscriber Only
"I feel there are many people living inside me (laughs), so I do not know which one wakes up on which day. Some days I am cool, on other days irate."
Children’s toys that can bust the bank!Subscriber Only
You thought your child is nagging you a lot? At least, they haven’t asked you for the following expensive items, some of which could burn a massive hole in your pocket.
Remembering Sridevi: What she said on being a momSubscriber Only
Sridevi is not just remembered for her contribution to movies but also for being a doting mother to her children Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.
Not afraid to be ambitious: Supermom Tara Sharma SalujaSubscriber Only
"I was never a big star. The roles dried up further once I became pregnant. This made me think of a work format that would let me be around my children as well as work."
Kinder Garden: You are what you eat, go local!Subscriber Only
“Tastes are mostly learned; in a single generation we can change the relationship with the food we eat.”
10 ways to increase creativity in preschoolersSubscriber Only
Keeping screen time minimal can go a long way in giving the child time and opportunity to hone his or her creative instincts.
I had to explain the divorce to my child, says single mom Juhi ParmarSubscriber Only
She would ask why her parents no longer stay together. I had to sit down one day and explain things to her in a manner that a five-year-old would understand.
Single dad Aditya adopted special child Avnish and it changed his lifeSubscriber Only
"Only a woman could take care of a child," Tiwari was told when he decided to adopt a child with special needs. The youngest single adoptive parent in India eventually proved he was no less than any mother.
Happy Friendship Day 2018: Celebrate your child’s friendshipsSubscriber Only
Happy Friendship Day 2018: Kids who are constantly in adult company are in danger of starting to dissociate with their peers.
Keep Calm and Mommy On: Raising Responsible BoysSubscriber Only
As the mother of two boys, I feel I have an additional responsibility. I try to undo all that they learn when they step out.
When trying to get pregnant is a family affairSubscriber Only
‘It’s been a month since you had your period here. Have you had it again this month?’
Parents, don’t bring the smoking habit home!Subscriber Only
“Some of the immediate effects of passive smoking include eye irritation, headache, cough or sore throat, dizziness and nausea. Asthma may be induced in children whose parents smoke.”
Kinder Garden: Compost, from garbage to goldSubscriber Only
Parks and roads are littered with silk cotton leaves, Amaltas leaves and Ashok leaves. This, my friends, is treasure!
Get kids interested in decorating their rooms!Subscriber Only
Children can go wild making collages of family photographs, which one can convert into frames and hang on the wall.
Sonali Bendre told her son about her cancer. When should you tell a child?Subscriber Only
It is not possible to keep something as big as cancer a secret for too long. Sooner or later the children will find out. It is better for parents to control how they find out so that they can help the children cope and adjust to the situation.
It’s a Mom Thing: Shopping with daughtersSubscriber Only
“I am going to get married in track pants,” she says defiantly. I don’t know what surprises me more. Her sartorial choice or the fact that she has even considered marriage.
Easy to grow houseplants for kidsSubscriber Only
Kids who tend to indoor plants develop a green thumb in impressionable years and learn to care for other living things at an early age.
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