FAMILY NEWS - Page 36

10 ways to tell if a preschool is safe for your childSubscriber Only

August 27, 2018 11:33 IST

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

October 4, 2018 13:20 IST

"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

August 24, 2018 15:00 IST

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

August 26, 2018 10:24 IST

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

August 23, 2018 12:00 IST

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

August 23, 2018 10:51 IST

"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

August 23, 2018 10:45 IST

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

August 20, 2018 14:30 IST

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

October 4, 2018 13:22 IST

"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."

The cost of some of children's toys will blow our minds. (Source: Getty Images)

Children’s toys that can bust the bank!Subscriber Only

August 19, 2018 11:30 IST

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

August 13, 2019 10:11 IST

Sridevi is not just remembered for her contribution to movies but also for being a doting mother to her children Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.

Tara Sharma, with husband Roopak, and sons

Not afraid to be ambitious: Supermom Tara Sharma SalujaSubscriber Only

October 4, 2018 13:21 IST

"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

August 10, 2018 11:30 IST

“Tastes are mostly learned; in a single generation we can change the relationship with the food we eat.”

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10 ways to increase creativity in preschoolersSubscriber Only

August 9, 2018 17:44 IST

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

August 9, 2018 10:01 IST

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

December 17, 2018 18:43 IST

"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.

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Happy Friendship Day 2018: Celebrate your child’s friendshipsSubscriber Only

August 5, 2018 09:33 IST

Happy Friendship Day 2018: Kids who are constantly in adult company are in danger of starting to dissociate with their peers.

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Keep Calm and Mommy On: Raising Responsible BoysSubscriber Only

August 2, 2018 09:42 IST

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

August 1, 2018 17:35 IST

‘It’s been a month since you had your period here. Have you had it again this month?’

Passive smoking affects the whole family, passive smoking and kids

Parents, don’t bring the smoking habit home!Subscriber Only

July 31, 2018 13:31 IST

“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.”

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Kinder Garden: Compost, from garbage to goldSubscriber Only

July 27, 2018 14:29 IST

Parks and roads are littered with silk cotton leaves, Amaltas leaves and Ashok leaves. This, my friends, is treasure!

Rear view sho of a casual woman and her cute daugther painting the wall and matching colours together in the living room.

Get kids interested in decorating their rooms!Subscriber Only

July 24, 2018 17:20 IST

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

July 25, 2018 10:38 IST

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

July 22, 2018 11:18 IST

“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.