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What’s the right age for a cellphone?Subscriber Only

July 19, 2018 11:58 IST

Most parents are on a sticky wicket on this issue. They may sometimes feel the need to stay connected with a child and may give into the demands for a cellphone.

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How to explain death to a childSubscriber Only

July 19, 2018 09:41 IST

Several studies and psychologists suggest that parents should talk more openly and directly with children regarding death.

7 exam tips for students to help deal with the stressSubscriber Only

January 8, 2019 11:29 IST

Exam tips for students: Create a secure space — friend, family member, coach or counsellor — where students can go to without being afraid of judgment or shame. Exam pressure can sometimes get overwhelming and will affect the day-to-day life of the student; therefore, sharing concerns may be of great help.

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Balance digital usage as a familySubscriber Only

July 17, 2018 17:24 IST

According to the American Association of Pediatrics, screen time under two years old is not advisable, and it should be less than two hours per day for older kids.

How to raise a confident and happy child!Subscriber Only

July 16, 2018 09:33 IST

Reeta Gupta writes an open letter to parents on how to encourage children to love themselves and inspire confidence.

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Kinder Garden: Trees like usSubscriber Only

July 13, 2018 10:40 IST

Trees ‘talk’ over vast distances with other trees and plants through underground fungal networks that connect to their root systems called mycorrhizae. They trade like us in nutrients and information.

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Life doesn’t change if you’re straight or gay: Ritu DalmiaSubscriber Only

July 12, 2018 11:58 IST

"The awareness level is definitely a lot more than when I was growing up. Today, kids very well know that people can have different sexual orientation and don’t frown upon that, and that is amazing."

How to dress your kids in the rainy season!Subscriber Only

July 11, 2018 09:23 IST

The monsoon season is a gift from the gods to people living in hot climates. It’s a season to be enjoyed not only by you, but your kids as well. Since children are more delicate, one has to be extra careful where their health is concerned, but with the right wardrobe, your kids can safely enjoy this beautiful season.

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10 creative ways to do up a child’s roomSubscriber Only

July 9, 2018 11:42 IST

Every child is different and one must design the room based on what the child likes or doesn’t. The child’s personality should reflect in the room and they should feel comfortable and happy using it.

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Everyday Gender: Are mothers the ‘naturally’ better parent?Subscriber Only

July 9, 2018 13:03 IST

Maybe there is a cue in this for men, women and the judiciary so that cases of custody are decided based on individual merit and capability, where the interest of the child is paramount – and not by age-old stereotypes that must be smashed anyway.

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Be a friend to your child: Chitrangada SinghSubscriber Only

July 5, 2018 17:24 IST

After her divorce in 2014, Chitrangada has been a single parent and finds the role of a mother most fulfilling. In an exclusive chat, Chitrangada opens up about being a mom and how she prefers to be her son’s friend than being a typical parent.

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Independence Day 2018: Dress your kids in khadi, says Ritu BeriSubscriber Only

August 15, 2018 10:58 IST

Independence Day 2018: Khadi is a fabric for all seasons and stays fresh all day long, making it a perfect choice for kidswear, says designer Ritu Beri.

Mom blogger Lakshmi Iyer on adopting and raising white twinsSubscriber Only

July 10, 2019 10:39 IST

US-based blogger Lakshmi Iyer talks about being an adoptive mother to white twins, alongside her own biological child, and how the family deals with issue of race.

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Sleep vs Sex: When the child gets in the middle!Subscriber Only

July 2, 2018 10:11 IST

Indian parents love their kids so much that they’re willing to give up sex for them, says author Madhuri Banerjee.

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I’m making a conscious effort to not just be a mother, says newbie mother Soha Ali Khan

June 29, 2018 16:40 IST

Actress-author Soha Ali Khan talks about making a conscious effort to embrace other facets of herself apart from motherhood. Although Inaaya is her priority, she wishes to embrace her other identities.

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How a 3-year-old can understand concept of ownershipSubscriber Only

July 4, 2018 16:12 IST

Children understand the ownership of an object after someone has interacted with it or talked about it. But in the real world, we're surrounded by objects that no one is interacting with or near, and it's still important to know who owns what.

The study found that first, second, and third-grade teachers regarded playful boys more negatively as rebellious, disruptive, and intrusive. (Source: File Photo)

Restricting playfulness may increase negativity in small boys

July 2, 2018 16:36 IST

Children regularly observe playful boys, or 'class clowns', being treated negatively by their teachers, and over time come to change their view of them as desirable playmates in 1st and 2nd grades to being seen as boys who should be avoided or spurned in third grade.

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High family income likely to influence child development

July 2, 2018 16:32 IST

The findings of a study underscore how the kids who most need this psychological resource may be the least likely to experience it. For the study the team included 16,450 eighth graders in the US.

Indian parents emerged as the most optimistic of all the countries surveyed about their child's school preparing them for the future. (Source: Thinkstock images)

Study shows Indian parents most keen to help kids with schoolwork

July 2, 2018 16:24 IST

Indian parents emerged as the most likely to help their children with their education at 95 per cent and they also reported to spend longer helping their children with schoolwork, with 62 per cent spending seven or more hours a week.

P For Parenting: School yourself in the art and science of choosing your child’s first school

July 2, 2018 16:17 IST

The world of admissions is a scary place, a place fraught with so many options and opinions that one is more often than not, left feeling vulnerable, inept and confused. While filling out forms of various schools, you should here are a few factors that should be taken into consideration.