Akhila Das Blah
Akhila Das Blah is Chief Storyteller and Head of Content at Indigrow Kids (www.indigrowkids.com), an organisation that creates delightful books and games that help little ones learn about India in a fun, modern way. An educational consultant with over 15 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, teacher training and designing creative learning experiences, she combines her technical expertise of managing children in a classroom with the empathetic understanding of raising children in today’s world. Wearing a combination of her teacher or parent hat, sometimes both, she shares her knowledge and expertise of children in a practical, fuss-free and implementable manner.
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Parenthesis: Greeting people to making small talk, teach your child these social skillsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 10:54 IST
Times have changed. As our generation have now become parents, the formality in relationships has reduced considerably. Social conventions are far more casual. My children call most of our friends and family by their first names. They chill and hang out with us as part of a whole group.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Parenthesis: How do you guide kids towards the right career?Subscriber Only
March 15, 2019 13:07 IST
Should we burst their bubble of childhood innocence and insist that they pursue a career that guarantees them money? Or should we encourage them to follow their passions and let the money sort itself out?
Mon, Mar 18, 2019
Parenthesis: When your child falls behind in classSubscriber Only
March 01, 2019 11:32 IST
If your child is falling behind in class, it can affect his self-confidence and self-esteem, leading to possible depression. There are simple measures that can help your child deal with the situation.
Mon, Mar 04, 2019
Parenthesis: The not so perfect stuff we hide on social mediaSubscriber Only
February 15, 2019 11:13 IST
It's time to do ourselves a favour and admit it. It's okay. Start with a small whisper in a dark room, until you can scream it out loud from the rooftops...Parenting is hard!
Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Parenthesis: How to deal with your child’s mood swingsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2019 09:00 IST
Observe your child and be aware of what causes the mood swings. Some children get irritable when they are hungry or sleepy. Others need some space to themselves and a quiet corner to unwind at the end of the day.
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Parenthesis: Is your child lying? Teach them to be accountableSubscriber Only
January 18, 2019 12:35 IST
The truth is, most children tell lies at some point or another. They do it to prevent themselves from getting into trouble. They lie to get what they want. Or to see how you’ll respond and how much they can get away with.
Sat, Jan 19, 2019
Parenthesis: Are you slotting your child under a label?Subscriber Only
January 04, 2019 09:00 IST
Labels can stick. Children aren’t born with labels or stereotypes. They are a work in progress. By attaching labels to them, it can restrict them from growing or developing.
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
Parenthesis: Caring for seniors? Keep a positive atmosphere for kids at homeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 09:00 IST
Children are very susceptible to changes in environment, body language and tone of voice. If you try to sweep things under the carpet, it will only confuse them further. They have their own fears that will get amplified if they are not addressed. While you don’t need to get into unnecessary and complicated details, you do need to give them the gist of the situation.
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Parenthesis: Does your child want to order in regularly? Here’s how to deal with itSubscriber Only
December 07, 2018 09:00 IST
Exposure to different cultures and the booming restaurant industry has led to a change in palate for the young Indian consumer. They are no longer satisfied with eating dal, roti and sabzi on a daily basis.
Fri, Dec 07, 2018
Parenthesis: Do you catch yourself saying ‘No’ to your child all the time?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2018 09:00 IST
The danger with saying “No” frequently is that over a period of time, the word itself loses all meaning. Your child may start to ignore your instructions.
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Parenthesis: Stay connected with your child for the small thingsSubscriber Only
October 05, 2018 09:00 IST
Children know when you’re not listening or listening with half an ear. They will shut down. And you will have lost an opportunity that you were not even aware of.
Fri, Oct 05, 2018
Parenthesis: Teach your child healthy media habitsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2018 09:33 IST
Make sure your child watches content that you are familiar with and whenever possible, watch it together.
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
Parenthesis: How to raise a child without gender biasesSubscriber Only
September 07, 2018 09:00 IST
A child doesn’t jump on the sofa because he is a boy. He jumps on the sofa because he is allowed.
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Parenthesis: Give your children the gift of free playSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 10:30 IST
Childhood should be kept as free and unstructured as possible, allowing children to daydream, introspect, explore and make sense of the world around them.
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Parenthesis: Are you sleep-deprived, exhausted? It may be parental burnout!Subscriber Only
August 10, 2018 09:31 IST
Carve out time to pursue your interests and hobbies. Invest in your marriage and spend time as a couple.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Parenthesis: Managing parent and teacher relationshipsSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 11:27 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.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Parenthesis: The importance of establishing a bedtime routineSubscriber Only
July 13, 2018 09:27 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.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Parenthesis: The art of getting your child to eat betterSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 16:45 IST
Like every new mother, I quickly realised that when you are dealing with an emotionally manipulative midget who controls the strings of your heart, you are going to cave in at every opportunity.
Tue, Jul 03, 2018
Parenthesis: The importance of delaying gratification of childrenSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 06:30 IST
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings. They will get frustrated when things don’t work out their way. By communicating their emotions, they are learning to deal with disappointment. Be aware of how you react as well.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Parenthesis: How to prepare for your child’s first day at schoolSubscriber Only
May 29, 2018 06:00 IST
Say hello to the other worried parents who are also standing around aimlessly. This group will be your support system for the next 12 years. Exchange numbers and make sure you are part of the class group chat.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Parenthesis: How to improve your child’s behaviourSubscriber Only
May 23, 2018 08:24 IST
Babies are never born well-mannered. As they grow, they watch and observe the adults in their life. They learn to imitate the behaviour of the people in their immediate environment. As their world expands and they begin to interact with more people in varied situations, they start to use what they know in their interactions.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018Parenthesis: To teach children life skills, give them the option to chooseSubscriber Only
May 15, 2018 08:00 IST
There are certain situations in life where we don’t have a choice whether it’s following the laws of a nation or the rules of an establishment. Similarly, a child must also learn to accept situations where he doesn’t have a choice, especially those involving his safety.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Parenthesis: The importance of doing choresSubscriber Only
May 08, 2018 10:17 IST
With the rise of domestic help in households and children being occupied with extra curricular activities or a screen, parents no longer assign chores to their kids. Children rarely pick up after themselves, leaving the mess to be cleaned up by their house help or parent. But there are ways to change it.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Parenthesis: How new mothers can deal with the guilt of not doing enoughSubscriber Only
May 01, 2018 07:00 IST
Understand that there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We have all made mistakes and will continue to do so. The key is in acknowledging where we have gone wrong and being honest about it to ourselves and our children.
Tue, Jan 15, 2019
Parenthesis: Good Touch or Bad Touch, how to make your children understand the differenceSubscriber Only
April 24, 2018 21:14 IST
Teach your child the names of their body parts. They must know what to call their private parts. Do not associate any shame to it. It is just another part of their body like a hand or an elbow.
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