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Don’t have answers for your child’s questions? This Kerala helpline will do it for youSubscriber Only

March 12, 2019 12:21 IST

Kerala Forest Research Institute launched a helpline for children on National Science Day to answer their first questions, which are usually not given due importance or ignored.

8 phrases to avoid when talking to your childSubscriber Only

March 18, 2019 11:52 IST

Are you calling your child selfish, smart or telling them they’re okay when they aren’t? Here are some common phrases to watch out for, when addressing your child.

How to encourage your child to take up creative writingSubscriber Only

March 9, 2019 09:00 IST

Creative writing can be a fulfilling pursuit for a student. Even if parents don’t see a direct benefit to their child’s academic curriculum, writing is one of those elemental quests that will make your child more self-aware.

Women’s Day 2019: Five inspiring stories of women icons for kidsSubscriber Only

March 8, 2019 11:25 IST

International Women's Day 2019: Naomi Kundu and Ishita Jain, who authored and illustrated The Girl who went to the Stars and Other Extraordinary Lives, pick their top 5 women icons for growing girls.

The Early Years: Why does your child throw a tantrum?Subscriber Only

March 20, 2019 16:00 IST

Make sure you have your child's attention before speaking with him/her. This is easily done by sitting in front of the child and looking at his/her eyes while using their name.

Happy Women’s Day 2019: Eight inspirational children’s books on female iconsSubscriber Only

March 8, 2019 07:25 IST

International Women's Day 2019: Read about rebel girls from Nefertiti to Beyonce, along with stories of fun, fearless girls who made a mark before they turned 20, with this list of children's books.

Women’s Day 2019: Eight lesser known women icons for young girls to followSubscriber Only

March 8, 2019 07:28 IST

International Women's Day 2019: Find out what makes Fathima Beevi, Janaki Ammal, Naheed Abidi, O P Jaisha, Queenie Rynjah, Ruchira Gupta, Tessy Thomas and Wahida Prism Khan an inspiration for generations to come.

The Extraordinary Caves of Ellora: How to carve a mountainSubscriber Only

March 7, 2019 13:23 IST

The Ellora caves are uniquely Indian, where temples and monasteries of three major Indian religions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism all nestle together. In ancient India, religious overlap was natural and commonplace.

How to make learning a positive experience for kidsSubscriber Only

March 6, 2019 10:54 IST

It is important to understand that excellent grades are not the be all and end all of academics. It is important to have an understanding of the subjects and enjoy them.

Have fun with these animal jokes for kidsSubscriber Only

March 4, 2019 18:12 IST

What do cows like to read? Cattle-logs. What does a spider bride wear for the wedding? A webbing dress. Try out this list of fun animal jokes with your kids!

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Maha Shivratri 2019: Facts on Lord Shiva for kidsSubscriber Only

March 4, 2019 22:53 IST

Shiva’s image is that of an ascetic, deep in meditation on Mount Kailasha. He is among the holy triumvirate, of which Brahma is the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer of the universe, according to mythology.

12 crazy knock-knock jokes your kids will loveSubscriber Only

March 2, 2019 13:08 IST

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cash. Cash who? No thanks, but I’ll take a peanut if you have one!

Teach your kids positive body languageSubscriber Only

March 1, 2019 12:30 IST

The child is inherently looking for their parents' love and approval. They believe that by imitating their parents, they would win their parents' love. It is, therefore, very important that we have the right habits ourselves.

Bombay Talkies: How India fell in love with filmsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2019 17:03 IST

Dadasaheb DG Phalke is considered the father of Indian movies, with his Raja Harishchandra, which released in 1913. Interestingly, as acting was not considered respectable for women, all women's roles were played by male actors (as was the norm in popular theatre as well).

National Science Day: Children’s books that explain concepts in simple termsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2019 15:44 IST

On National Science Day, teach your kid about interesting scientific concepts through these children's books.

Helicopter parenting could make your child crashSubscriber Only

February 27, 2019 11:28 IST

Helicopter parenting is a term applied to parents who constantly "hover over" their child and are deeply involved in each aspect of their education, extra-curricular activities and free time.

These jokes will make your kids laugh out loudSubscriber Only

February 23, 2019 10:00 IST

What would happen if your nose was 12 inches long? It would be a foot! A joke is a great way to have fun with the kids and inspire them to come up with their own.

The Early Years: Making sense of your child’s tantrumsSubscriber Only

February 22, 2019 11:22 IST

In typically developing toddlers, when autonomy and independence begin to develop, it can lead to a refusal to comply with instructions. Anxieties about changes in routine can lead to mild aggression as well.

How parents can support kids who are appearing for board examsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2019 17:22 IST

Don't burden the child with your high expectations. Understand your child's academic limits and keep your expectations realistic. It's critical to keep your calm and not create hype around the exam paper. Let them know that marks have no bearing on whether they are a success in life.

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Why children need to read more books in their mother tongueSubscriber Only

February 23, 2019 20:35 IST

"It's not about the pride associated with local language, but demolishing the idea that standard languages are the only way to learn. Learning English shouldn't stop us from learning our mother tongue as well."

The surprising Indian origin of blue jeansSubscriber Only

February 21, 2019 11:46 IST

The cloth, dyed blue with Indian indigo, came from Genoa in Italy, which led to the word jeans. When weavers from Nimes in Italy tried to reproduce it, their fabric became De Nimes, which eventually became denim!

Shivaji Jayanti 2019: Check out these children’s books on the Maratha kingSubscriber Only

February 19, 2019 15:58 IST

This Shivaji Jayanti 2019, marking the birth anniversary of legendary warrior king Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, introduce your kids to these books and read about his heroic triumphs together.

Interactive quizzes can make learning fun for kidsSubscriber Only

February 15, 2019 16:54 IST

Quizzes help students develop and improve participative skills. Even if kids do not know the right answer, they wish to take risks to discover it and improve their repository of learning.

Indian magic tricks that stunned the worldSubscriber Only

February 15, 2019 10:24 IST

It was in the early 19th century that an enterprising English ship captain took a group of Indian entertainers to England, where they stunned audiences with their juggling, balancing, sword-swallowing and other tricks.

Sarojini Naidu birth anniversary: The Nightingale of India nicknamed Mahatma Gandhi ‘Mickey Mouse’Subscriber Only

February 13, 2019 11:05 IST

Sarojini Naidu's 140th birthday: In one letter she writes, ‘from the Wandering Singer to the Spinner-Stay-At-Home’. She also calls Gandhi the ‘Apostle of Peace’ and ‘Mystic Spinner’.