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Keep calm and raise tantrum free kidsSubscriber Only

September 18, 2018 16:16 IST

If the maid breaks a plate, then instead of shouting, the mother or father must handle it politely through talking.

Can technology enable personalised learning?Subscriber Only

September 18, 2018 13:58 IST

Personalised learning can be extremely helpful for vocational courses, students with special learning needs, and for collaborative learning in small groups.

Adults smoking can cause children physical harmSubscriber Only

September 18, 2018 12:33 IST

Children who breathe secondhand smoke have an elevated risk of developing ear infections, coughs and colds, bronchitis and pneumonia, and tooth decay, the pediatric association has reported.

How to explain Section 377 and walk the gender tightrope with your childSubscriber Only

September 18, 2018 12:08 IST

When my younger one stood in a class full of girls to take cooking as a hobby in middle school, he was greeted with giggles and the teacher’s disapproving look. As a parent, it is my job to make sure that he stays strong and I become his pillar.

Why yelling isn’t the best way to discipline your childSubscriber Only

September 19, 2018 11:54 IST

Scolding or subjecting a child to physical punishment may seem to be a common phenomenon. For most parents, it is the accepted, 'normal' way of controlling their child's actions. What we fail to take into consideration is the kind of impact it would have on children.

Children’s book Miss Laya’s Fantastic Motorbike started as a phone storySubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 17:57 IST

In small towns in India, we still see many women commuting on cycles and mopeds. Chandra, the character in Miss Laya's Fantastic Motorbike Does Not Like Fruits is based on a single mother who is a farmer, and rides a moped.

‘School discipline shouldn’t be a federal issue’Subscriber Only

September 17, 2018 13:47 IST

The message from Washington seems to be getting through: Some 20 percent of respondents said they felt pressure to keep in school students that staff would have preferred to remove.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 68 today. (Source: File photo)

Happy birthday PM Modi: Quotes from the PM for kidsSubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 11:56 IST

"Dear Parents, family is the strongest support system for any child...You are your child's best mentor."

Adopt these hygienic habits for better baby careSubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 11:14 IST

Diapers, if not changed at the right time, are the biggest source of infection to your kids. Keeping them in dirty diapers can cause them rashes and infections, if prolonged.

Boys must be strong and girls can be anything they want, but looks matterSubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 10:27 IST

This contributes to the feeling among girls that they’re undervalued and objectified by boys, researchers said. Pressures on boys can also leave them with low self-esteem and more likely to be victims of violence or accidents.

Teach kids the value of gratitude beyond a ‘thank you’Subscriber Only

September 18, 2018 10:13 IST

Did your child thank your chauffeur while alighting the car? Did they put their toys back in their shelves or thank their help for doing it? How do they remember to thank a restaurant waiter but not their domestic help?

5 fun movies for working momsSubscriber Only

September 16, 2018 10:31 IST

The Intern, a movie about Robert De Niro finding re-employment in his senior years, is also about Anne Hathaway’s character Jules Osten balancing the demands of a successful business and being a mother.

Representative image. (Source: Getty Images)

5 activity boxes that make learning fun for kidsSubscriber Only

September 16, 2018 09:00 IST

This activity box has been carefully designed to instill creative and constructive thoughts in kids, as well as enhance their sensitivity towards their environment.

M Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India.

10 facts on M Visvesvaraya for kids on Engineer’s DaySubscriber Only

January 18, 2019 13:08 IST

Besides being a world-renowned civil engineer, M Visvesvaraya was the 19th Diwan of Mysore, who served between 1912 and 1918.

Make these Petit Turkey SlidersSubscriber Only

September 15, 2018 10:30 IST

Easy to make, these are delicious and perfect to satisfy hunger pangs!

International Dot Day: 5 ways parents can make kids creativeSubscriber Only

September 15, 2018 11:19 IST

An effective way to inculcate creative thinking in your kid is by exposing him or her to creative spaces.

Transgender author Vivek Shraya: Allow kids to be gender creativeSubscriber Only

September 17, 2018 09:37 IST

"I think children’s books are definitely an entry point into having a conversation with children about gender and difference more broadly."

Give your kids their own little patch for gardeningSubscriber Only

September 14, 2018 16:28 IST

It’s often observed that children who don’t like to eat vegetables start eating them after growing them in their garden.

Hindi Diwas: 5 ways to help your child learn the languageSubscriber Only

September 13, 2019 11:27 IST

Hindi Diwas 2018: To help your child develop an interest in Hindi literature, introduce him or her to children’s books in Hindi.

Feeling anxious as a new mother? Here’s how to deal with itSubscriber Only

October 25, 2021 10:52 IST

Internet sensation Kristina Kuzmic, in her latest video dedicated to the “brand new mom”, asserts, “Stop comparing motherhood to the fantasy you created before you had your baby.”

GTramp: The next big sport for tweens and teens, fuelled by social mediaSubscriber Only

September 14, 2018 11:18 IST

Trampoline parks are in the game, too. Last year, trampoline parks were a $1.4 billion industry in the United States; by 2023, that’s expected to grow to $3.25 billion.

Author Chetan Bhagat with twin sons Ishaan and Shyam

‘Staying truly connected with children is harder these days’: Chetan BhagatSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 15:16 IST

"Sometimes, we eat at roadside joints (to keep them grounded), board a local train to rough it out (it brings in a sense of adventure), play cricket, jump into an auto-rickshaw instead of the car (to enforce value for money)."

Can the father’s diet affect his child’s health?Subscriber Only

September 13, 2018 18:01 IST

Turns out, it is not just the mother who needs to eat healthy. Even the father’s diet and lifestyle can affect his child’s health in the long run.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Healthy modak recipe for kidsSubscriber Only

September 13, 2018 15:20 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: With these healthy Modaks, you don’t have to ask your child to stop at one!

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: 10 books on the elephant god for kidsSubscriber Only

September 13, 2018 11:41 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: This book is a fun retelling of some of the popular legends of Ganesh. The stories are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, and are sure to appeal to every child.