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Happy birthday Harry Potter, Potterheads

12 Harry Potter facts you probably didn’t know, for PotterheadsSubscriber Only

April 5, 2019 14:07 IST

When Rowling wrote the first book in the series, she was broke, divorced and a single mother. She was also mourning the death of her mother, who died after years of suffering from multiple sclerosis.

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.”

The Gran View: Her smile said, ‘Mama, I will stand, walk and dance one day!’Subscriber Only

October 8, 2018 15:48 IST

The doctors in India declared 40 years ago that she was born spastic with cerebral palsy and nothing much could be done. My husband and I refused to give up.

5 cute and fuzzy owl books for kidsSubscriber Only

July 30, 2018 17:39 IST

Does your child hate being cuddled? They’re sure to relate to the baby owl in this delightful book. The Baby Owl he isn’t cute, even when all the animals in the woods want to hug the cute and fluffy little thing.

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World Toilet Day: Teach kids the life-skill of good toilet habitsSubscriber Only

November 19, 2018 14:08 IST

World Toilet Day: Learning to use toilet is a core developmental skill that every child must adapt at a young age.

BBQ Barley, Beets, Quinoa Salad, Chef Sahil Arora, super grains, super foods

Cook these healthy mood-lifters for the family!Subscriber Only

July 30, 2018 11:54 IST

"I love these fritters, which my grandmother used to make for me, and now cook it for my daughter, who enjoys it thoroughly.”

Sexual Assault Awareness flag isolated on white background

‘Mom, Dad, what does rape mean?’Subscriber Only

October 12, 2018 14:57 IST

We live in cruel world, a world where rape culture is prevalent. Victims are blamed for sexual abuse and male sexual violence is normalised. Violence against anyone can never be normal and children need to know that.

Healthy food at home. Happy family in the kitchen. Mother and children daughters are preparing the vegetables and fruit.

Make balanced meals for kids a realitySubscriber Only

July 29, 2018 11:20 IST

Teach your children about portions and also let them understand that there are many who do not get even one proper meal in a day.

5 dinosaur movies to watch with your childSubscriber Only

July 29, 2018 10:02 IST

We’ve put forth a list of movies on cute, not-so-little dinosaurs that won’t give your kid the nightmares.

Short Story: The Tic-Tic-Tic Trouble by Pavithra SankaranSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:51 IST

‘I know who stole the watch. I know the thief!’ she whispered fiercely. She told him everything she had figured out.

dim sum, Assorted Mushroom and Asparagus Jade Ball

Get creative with these dim sum recipes!Subscriber Only

July 28, 2018 09:35 IST

Try out these dimsum recipes with your kids, courtesy Ho Chi Ming, Chef de Cuisine Zega, Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel Gachibowli. Children would enjoy these dim sum recipes, as they are non-spicy and you can vary the ingredients with meat or vegetables, depending on your family’s choice. It’s also an easy way to trick children into […]

Moth Lady V Shubhalaxmi, National Moth Week, moths and butterflies

Moths are great mimics and some even feed on tears, says the Moth Lady!Subscriber Only

July 30, 2018 10:10 IST

Though they lack noses, moths are expert sniffers. A male moth can smell a female more than 10 km away.

compost, life cyle of garbage, teach kids to compost

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!

Parenthesis: Managing parent and teacher relationshipsSubscriber Only

July 27, 2018 11:40 IST

For both parties, the meeting can be either constructive or a complete waste of time. But the onus of the same does not depend on the teacher alone. As a parent, we have a role to play too.

Lunar Eclipse 2018: Pregnancy myths and beliefsSubscriber Only

July 27, 2018 11:54 IST

Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse 2018 Effects on Pregnant Woman: Dr. Mitali Madhusmita, Senior Doctor, Sri Sri Tattva Panchakarma breaks down some of the beliefs and traditions that pregnant women are advised to follow during an eclipse.

World Egg Day: Burger to biryani, make these yummy dishes for kidsSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 11:56 IST

World Egg Day: Try these delicious egg-based recipes for your family, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Essential monsoon baby care tipsSubscriber Only

July 26, 2018 15:28 IST

While it’s highly advisable to use diapers while outdoors, make sure to let your baby’s skin breathe freely without diapers once inside the house.

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Lunar Eclipse: Safety tips and how to watch it with the kidsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2019 10:03 IST

Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse: A lunar eclipse is caused by the alignment of Sun, Earth and the Moon in the same order and the alignment has to be very precise. An eclipse is a painfully slow process, check its progress once every 5-10 minutes to see a visible difference.

Rani ki Vav stepwell, a general view (Photo courtesy Sahapedia.org)

Know Your Monument: Rani ki Vav, which is on the new Rs 100 note!Subscriber Only

October 29, 2018 11:21 IST

Among the largest stepwells in Gujarat, the sculptural wealth of Rani ki Vav surpasses all others. Built during the 11th century by the Solanki-dynasty Queen Udayamati to commemorate her husband Bhimadeva I, the stepwell is testimony to the exemplary craftsmanship of the time.