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The Early Years: Demystifying Labels-DyscalculiaSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019 10:30 IST

We use basic math language all the time, without realising it. When we keep score during cricket and determine how much our team is ahead or behind-that's math. We constantly use comparison words such as big and little.

No, comic books are not always meant for children. Not even Marvel or DCSubscriber Only

December 3, 2018 10:23 IST

The eighth edition of Delhi Comic Con is all set to be celebrated on December 7-8. Before you take your kids to the event, remember comics are not just meant for them. Check the reader age group of comic book you pick up before giving it your kids.

How did ancient Indians fight?Subscriber Only

November 29, 2018 12:53 IST

The original name for chess, which was originally invented in ancient India, was Chaturang, from the Chaturang Bal. It is quaint to think that the pieces of chess even today follow this system of fourfold force.

20 classic riddles to try with your kidsSubscriber Only

November 28, 2018 17:06 IST

We’ve compiled a list of some much loved riddles that have amused people across generations. We’re sure your kids are going to love them too!

Kids giving you a hard time with homework? Here are tips from a proSubscriber Only

November 27, 2018 14:39 IST

Use threats judiciously and in an age-appropriate manner. Telling a three-year-old that he will lose a month of TV time if he doesn't focus on his homework may not be beneficial, when the child does not understand the concept of a month.

National Milk Day: 10 facts on Verghese Kurien, the Milkman of IndiaSubscriber Only

November 26, 2018 14:50 IST

On National Milk Day, here are some facts about Verghese Kurien that you can share with your kids. Kurien’s support was crucial in making, the ‘Amul girl’ ad campaign (advertising with a larger public message), one of the longest running for decades now.

Constitution Day 2018: Introduce your kids to these booksSubscriber Only

November 26, 2018 12:50 IST

These books will help your child understand how the Constitution of India was framed and what it stands for.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2018: Introduce your kids to these books (Source: Amazon)

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2018: 6 books your kids can readSubscriber Only

November 23, 2018 12:07 IST

On the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti 2018, introduce your kids to these books on the founder of Sikhism.

Now, kids can not only read but also watch stories unfold through GIF booksSubscriber Only

November 22, 2018 17:12 IST

Children's publisher Pratham Books has launched story books in the GIF format. Express Parenting got in touch with the publishing house to know more about the initiative and what it means for kids to be introduced to a digital platform.

Back to the future: Nose jobs from ancient IndiaSubscriber Only

November 22, 2018 09:41 IST

Soldiers' noses, symbols of pride, were common targets in battle. They were also frequently amputated as legal punishment for many crimes, including adultery.

Can you beat your kids at these 30 classic tongue twisters?Subscriber Only

November 22, 2018 09:50 IST

How fast can you say these tongue twisters? They may seem easy, but can be quite tricky...and extremely addictive too!

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Universal Children’s Day: Focus on a child’s strengthsSubscriber Only

November 20, 2018 13:20 IST

To make the world a better place to live, teachers and parents need to seed the sense of social responsibility among their wards.

5 reasons every child should participate in co-curricular activitiesSubscriber Only

November 20, 2018 09:58 IST

Co-curricular activities are defined as activities that complement the curricular or main syllabus.

How to win at parenting: 5 ways to create happy learnersSubscriber Only

November 19, 2018 18:52 IST

If your child makes a mistake, explain how it can be corrected instead of calling them out for not doing it the right way.

The Early Years: Demystifying dyslexiaSubscriber Only

March 4, 2019 13:09 IST

Children with dyslexia avoid reading aloud and become anxious when asked to read in class. This may bring back memories of childhood when they were beginning to learn how to read.

When Jawaharlal Nehru played Holi in a foreign land and more fun talesSubscriber Only

November 13, 2019 10:09 IST

In 1958, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru spent a night in Rangoon, Burma en route to the Bandung Conference. The next day was Holi. He said he wanted to show the hosts how we played Holi in India.

Puu, a children’s book on manual scavenging, was born of ‘anger’Subscriber Only

November 19, 2018 18:59 IST

"The reason we used flowers is because the Tamil word Puu (meaning flowers) sounds a lot like an English word that means something completely different. It was the perfect metaphor."

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: How the former PM showered love upon kidsSubscriber Only

May 27, 2019 10:41 IST

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: It was a long and winding road that took the child born at Anand Bhawan to his last steps as the Indian Prime Minister at Teen Murti Bhawan. It was not an easy journey.

RIP Stan Lee: 10 facts on the Marvel Comics iconSubscriber Only

January 18, 2019 12:46 IST

Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018, at the age of 95, in Los Angeles. The man, who gifted us some of our favourite superheroes, will be remembered for entertaining and inspiring his audience.

How to pick the right home tutor for your childSubscriber Only

November 19, 2018 19:05 IST

Personalisation means differentiating instruction, pace, content by providing regular improvement and feedback based on the needs of each individual student.

How far is far? Teach kids measurement with this Magic Math ladderSubscriber Only

November 10, 2018 10:30 IST

When writing down big numbers with lots of zeroes after the 1, it is very easy for children - and adults! - to make mistakes. That is why the 'Powers of 10' notation is such a useful thing.

5 children’s books that tell stories from mythologySubscriber Only

November 9, 2018 17:30 IST

Encourage your child's imagination with some of these wonderful retellings of mythology.

‘Storytelling is about passing on our imagination to children’Subscriber Only

November 9, 2018 14:27 IST

"I strongly feel that our values and cultural heritage are passed from one generation to another through stories."

Does your child love cutting and playing with scissors? Here’s how it helpsSubscriber Only

November 9, 2018 10:53 IST

If children have significant difficulty cutting the strips, give them play dough strips to cut. Only when they have achieved the necessary scissors skills and grasp, they can move on to cutting narrow paper strips.

Elephant and driver, probably from the Mughal Emperor's stable with a hunting howdar, including pistol, bows and a rifle. (Source: A Fraser Album Artist/Wikimedia Commons)

The opulent Mughal cities on wheelsSubscriber Only

November 8, 2018 11:02 IST

The march would start with an incredible amount of fanfare. The heavy artillery always went first, and with it a boat was carried to ferry the monarch across any rivers.