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Don’t have answers for your child’s questions? This Kerala helpline will do it for youSubscriber Only
March 12, 2019 12:21 IST
Kerala Forest Research Institute launched a helpline for children on National Science Day to answer their first questions, which are usually not given due importance or ignored.
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
How a mother, who grew up in an abusive household, is teaching her son about gender equalitySubscriber Only
March 08, 2019 09:58 IST
"At an age when children should play and have fun, we as a family were dealing with abuse at home. My father, who was very dominating and abusive, wanted everything to be done as per his wish. He abused my mother and us."
Mon, Mar 11, 2019
When does a baby smile for the first time and why?Subscriber Only
March 06, 2019 15:10 IST
"It can start as early as in the womb, which is an involuntary smile. Parents often find their newborn smiling in his or her sleep. But that's just the twitching of the muscle and not really a smile as we understand it."
Wed, Mar 06, 2019
Why children need to read more books in their mother tongueSubscriber Only
February 21, 2019 16:53 IST
"It's not about the pride associated with local language, but demolishing the idea that standard languages are the only way to learn. Learning English shouldn't stop us from learning our mother tongue as well."
Sat, Feb 23, 2019
Is your ex-spouse skipping child maintenance payments? Here’s what you should knowSubscriber Only
February 20, 2019 13:54 IST
"Maintenance can be claimed till the child is dependent on the parents, that is, till the time he or she is studying and is not qualified to earn, as long as you present the required proof of the situation before the court," lawyer Rahul Aggarwal told Express Parenting.
Wed, Feb 20, 2019
If your child asks you about the period emoji, what do you say?Subscriber Only
February 12, 2019 15:25 IST
Children have access to smartphones from a very young age now. This means there are chances they might come across the period emoji, once introduced, and may also use it, perhaps, without even knowing what it stands for. Will the emoji encourage parents to talk about periods with their children?
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
#MeToo campaigner Sandhya Menon on the challenges of being a single momSubscriber Only
February 06, 2019 14:08 IST
"I don't have a set rule to talk about financial issues with my kids. When I have no money, I tell them that I can't afford stuff. I don't tell them numbers or how much money I have. But I have come to realise that children need to know how much something costs."
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
Yoga mom Gunjan Kochhar talks about having her third baby after 10 yearsSubscriber Only
February 04, 2019 17:40 IST
"My son, who is 16 now, told me if the results were positive, we should definitely go ahead. During my first ultrasound, my daughter, 11, went with me. She saw the baby’s heartbeat and was ecstatic."
Tue, Feb 05, 2019
Like Ekta Kapoor, more single women in India are becoming mothers. Here’s howSubscriber Only
February 01, 2019 13:02 IST
Some single unmarried women today are opting for motherhood. Nearly two decades ago, Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen made news when she chose to become a single mother by adopting a girl at the age of 25, and her second 10 years later. And now, Ekta Kapoor has also welcomed a baby boy via surrogacy.
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: When this photographer told her father she is gaySubscriber Only
January 31, 2019 14:20 IST
"(Parents) should do a thorough research if they are not familiar with the concept, consult an authorised psychologist to analyse the situation and make the child feel accepted. I request that parents not be their child's bully."
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
How co-sleeping can affect the child and parents tooSubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 17:27 IST
Co-sleeping is a very common practice in India, with some parents continuing to share their bed with older children too. But is it really healthy?
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Teach your daughter about her rights, says Selfie with Daughter campaigner Sunil JaglanSubscriber Only
January 24, 2019 18:16 IST
National Girl Child Day: "We don't really need to protect girls. What's more important is to sensitise them about their rights while making them aware of the reality of society," Jaglan told Express Parenting.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Taking kids to Kumbh Mela 2019? Here’s what to keep in mind for their safetySubscriber Only
January 17, 2019 15:31 IST
Kumbh Mela or Kumbh ka Mela is being held at Prayagraj this year. Getting lost amid a massive gathering as seen here is not unlikely, which only raises fear and concern about getting separated from one's travel companions, more so in the case of children, who are completely dependent on the parents or elders in the family.
Fri, Jan 18, 2019
My parents have been really supportive, says 13-year-old entrepreneur Tilak MehtaSubscriber Only
January 14, 2019 17:42 IST
Meet Tilak Mehta, a 13-year-old boy, who launched his company Papers N Parcels in 2018, to ease courier services in Mumbai. We talked to Tilak and his father Vishal Mehta, to know more about how they worked as a team to achieve success.
Sun, Mar 31, 2019
Ditch the chips, give your kids laddoos: Nutritionist Rujuta DiwekarSubscriber Only
January 05, 2019 10:30 IST
"I look at ultra-processed food for children as something that is as big a threat as smoking, which is injurious to health. All junk foods should come with this warning, including tetra-pack juices or fibre-filled biscuits."
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Putting your baby in daycare? Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only
January 03, 2019 17:17 IST
“Children as young as six months old are sent to daycare. That’s when the child is more or less trained to develop sleeping and eating habits. That said, parents sometimes send in infants as young as two months old."
Mon, Feb 25, 2019
A restricted vegan diet can pose life-threatening health risks to your childSubscriber Only
December 26, 2018 12:21 IST
"Giving a child a well-balanced diet is anyway difficult because of the child's picky eating habits. Diet is a crucial part of a child's development. Children on a vegan diet are at the risk of being deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, protein, and even calories and fibre."
Fri, Dec 28, 2018
Neha Dhupia’s message on coping with a working mom’s guilt is truly relatableSubscriber Only
December 24, 2018 17:40 IST
Most mothers tend to feel a sense of guilt for leaving behind their child, especially during their early years, at home, fearing they are failing to take care of him or her when going to work. And this, perhaps, stems from how family members, relatives and society in general tend to contribute to the 'good mom vs bad mom' binary depending on whether a woman has the prerequisites of being an ideal mother.
Tue, Dec 25, 2018
Zika alert in India: How the virus affects pregnancy and fetal developmentSubscriber Only
December 20, 2018 15:14 IST
Among the common symptoms for the disease, as per World Health Organisation, are "mild fever, skin rash, headache, muscle and joint pain and inflammation of the underside of the eyelid". People, however, may or may not show symptoms of the disease, like fever, cough and cold, Dr Sushma Tomar, Consultant Obstretician and Gynaecologist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, told Express Parenting.
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Meet Shiva Kumar, who is educating kids about global issues through virtual toursSubscriber Only
December 19, 2018 13:00 IST
These tours enable cultural exchange between students across the world, who ask questions and identify one another through their respective traditions, music, dance, and art and craft, informed Kumar. Some of the collaborations have also addressed issues like the United Nations' sustainability goals, migration and racism.
Wed, Dec 19, 2018
Throwing a lavish party for your child like Karan Johar? It may not be really worth itSubscriber Only
December 17, 2018 17:16 IST
Karan Johar is hosting a grand birthday party for his kids Yash and Roohi. Like him, many parents today host grand parties on their children's birthdays.
Wed, Feb 06, 2019
These visually challenged kids are learning to click pictures with a regular cameraSubscriber Only
December 03, 2018 09:00 IST
Learning photography has made these visually impaired children more confident at an early age. Express Parenting met fashion photographer Richa Maheshwari, who is helping these kids express their love for photography, fuelled by the desire to be seen on social media.
Tue, Mar 05, 2019
No, comic books are not always meant for children. Not even Marvel or DCSubscriber Only
November 29, 2018 14:37 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.
Mon, Dec 03, 2018
What is PCOS? Can it affect fertility?Subscriber Only
November 28, 2018 10:55 IST
More and more women in India are being diagnosed with PCOS. Do you know what it is?
Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Hrithik Roshan, ex-wife Sussanne Khan just gave us a lesson in co-parentingSubscriber Only
November 26, 2018 18:16 IST
Hrithik Roshan recently shared a picture from his family vacation with ex-wife Sussanne Khan and their sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, along with a heartfelt message on parenting.
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