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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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Nelson Mandela facts for kidsSubscriber Only

January 18, 2019 13:15 IST

On Nelson Mandela’s 100th birth anniversary, here are some facts on South Africa’s first black President and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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How to talk to kids about sex and sexualitySubscriber Only

July 18, 2018 09:38 IST

Just because you are talking to your children about sex, wouldn’t make them want to have sex! They understand consent better and know that they have a right to say “No”.

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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.

Chef Rakhee Vaswani’s recipes for picky eaters!Subscriber Only

July 17, 2018 14:31 IST

Is your child a fussy eater? Try these recipes that are delicious and nutritious, courtesy chef Rakhee Vaswani.

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The Gran View: Grand-parenting, the joys and challengesSubscriber Only

October 8, 2018 15:42 IST

In her first column for Express Parenting, Dr Shyama Chona writes about the joys and challenges of being a grandparent in modern families, which come with their own individual dynamics.

A man’s age can impact fertility in many ways. Find out howSubscriber Only

July 17, 2018 10:13 IST

A male's age can impact fertility in many ways. The risk of birth defects is also higher in children born to elderly men.

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Five apps that play music tutorSubscriber Only

July 16, 2018 17:26 IST

Your child wants an expensive musical instrument? Get them to try out these apps first!

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Healthy food swaps for your child’s daily dietSubscriber Only

July 16, 2018 14:36 IST

Worried about your child’s eating habits? Here are some healthy food swaps that can add a healthy yet interesting twist to their diet.

How to get your kids to eat rightSubscriber Only

July 16, 2018 11:56 IST

Teach your child early on how to make the right food choices and try out the recipe of No Carb Spaghetti given here together!

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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Six child-friendly restaurants to check outSubscriber Only

July 15, 2018 11:16 IST

Here’s our list of six amazing restaurant chains, with outlets in most major cities of India, which you should definitely check out with your child.

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Author Natasha Sharma picks her top 5 kids’ booksSubscriber Only

July 15, 2018 09:39 IST

Check out this list of simply unputdownable children’s books for all ages (yes, even adults!) by children’s author Natasha Sharma.

DIY Craft: Make a rainy day mobileSubscriber Only

October 16, 2018 12:31 IST

It’s rainy season in most parts of India and it would be great fun to create this rain theme mobile. So let’s get started!

Short story: The Music Loving Demon by Deepa AgarwalSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:36 IST

Then one day, he heard that learned men could earn good money in the holy city of Kashi. Immediately, he made up his mind to go there, thinking that he would gain another benefit, that of going on a pilgrimage.

Home remedies for common kids’ ailmentsSubscriber Only

July 13, 2018 17:32 IST

Immunity of children, especially of those below five years, is not yet fully developed, making it easy for them to fall prey to a variety of infections caused by germs, bacteria and viruses.

Your baby’s diet plan, from birth to 12 monthsSubscriber Only

July 13, 2018 15:18 IST

From breastfeeding to shakes and solid foods, here's what your baby should be consuming from birth to 12 months to stay healthy.

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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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Parenthesis: The importance of establishing a bedtime routineSubscriber Only

July 23, 2018 15:37 IST

Sleep is an essential part of our well-being, irrespective of our age or stage in life. Speak to any parent of a newborn and they will tell you how lack of sleep can affect you both physically as well as mentally.

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I’m obsessed with mangoes: Author Natasha SharmaSubscriber Only

July 12, 2018 17:29 IST

"It’s easy to be mango-obsessed! I am, for one! The idea originated when a friend expressed surprise on varieties of mangoes other than Alphonso."

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Try these yummy wraps!Subscriber Only

July 12, 2018 15:38 IST

Multigrain whole wheat contains fibres for digestion, lowers cholesterol, cancer risk and blood pressure, regulates blood sugar, redistributes fat and reduces asthma risk.

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Thai boys survived cave ordeal with meditation, teach your child the art too!Subscriber Only

July 12, 2018 17:24 IST

The 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave for two weeks kept their calm through meditation, taught to them by their coach, a former Buddhist monk. Here’s how meditation can help your child keep it together during and after a crisis.

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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."