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Is your child obese? It might be because of lack of good sleepSubscriber Only

November 22, 2018 18:11 IST

Turns out, more and more children in India are becoming obese, thanks to lack of sleep. In fact, inadequate sleep has resulted in obesity even in preteens and younger age groups and not just the adolescent age group.

Wed, Nov 28, 2018

Now, kids can not only read but also watch stories unfold through GIF booksSubscriber Only

November 22, 2018 17:03 IST

Children's publisher Pratham Books has launched story books in the GIF format. Express Parenting got in touch with the publishing house to know more about the initiative and what it means for kids to be introduced to a digital platform.

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Would you buy the Taimur doll for your child?Subscriber Only

November 21, 2018 15:38 IST

Before the Taimur doll, toy manufacturers had also made dolls based on other celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Narendra Modi and even a Trumpy bear. Express Parenting got a sociologist and some parents to comment on the trend.

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Can exercise prevent diabetes in children?Subscriber Only

November 14, 2018 17:00 IST

Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and even cause early death. So, what could be the ideal way to keep diabetes at bay in children?

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Air pollution harms a newborn more than an adult. Here’s howSubscriber Only

November 13, 2018 18:00 IST

Dubbing air pollution as one of the leading killers of children worldwide, the study throws light on how children are more susceptible to air pollution during their fetal development and in their earliest years. And that's because children breathe faster than adults.

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

This author wrote his first book at 60, for childrenSubscriber Only

November 08, 2018 02:00 IST

Kansal's book is a collection of three such animal stories, including How the Saras got its Long Neck, and The Langur's Black Face.

Fri, Nov 09, 2018

How theatre can help you raise a happy, healthy childSubscriber Only

November 02, 2018 09:49 IST

World Theatre Day: "It is the only art form which is all encompassing. It includes dance, music, literature, fine arts among many others. Every child should be encouraged to do theatre because it works on a child's creative, emotional, intellectual and spiritual quotients."

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

Following a vegan diet? Make sure your kids are not missing vital nutrientsSubscriber Only

November 01, 2018 14:30 IST

World Vegan Day 2018: As part of a vegan diet, your child should be encouraged to eat a lot of raw fruits and vegetables, since with cooked food some of the vitamins might be lost.

Fri, Nov 02, 2018

Stop telling your son to ‘be a man’. Here’s whySubscriber Only

October 29, 2018 14:38 IST

"That's the most common thing that I hear any father telling his son, implying that a man is aggressive, emotionless and cannot cry," said Dr Debmita Dutta, parenting consultant and founder of What Parents Ask, told Express Parenting.

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Happy Diwali: What firecrackers should you buy this year?Subscriber Only

October 24, 2018 17:52 IST

Diwali 2018: When Express Parenting got in touch with some of the cracker sellers, they seemed unsure about what green crackers really were.

Wed, Nov 07, 2018

To sensitise children, parents need to understand gender issues firstSubscriber Only

October 08, 2018 18:42 IST

The lack of acceptance of gender diversity mainly stems from ignorance. Despite growing awareness, there remain people who continue to condemn homosexuality as a mental illness, while others ridicule anyone who behaves in a way that doesn't conform to gender stereotypes.

Wed, Dec 11, 2019

World Autism Day: Why do some autistic children find it difficult to recognise faces?Subscriber Only

October 08, 2018 17:10 IST

In the social-media post, Roberts talked about how his "daughter loves school and can name all her friends and teachers in a photo but if she sees them in a park or a shop she blanks them as if she has never met them before."

Tue, Apr 02, 2019

World Autism Day: ‘You have to be patient’, says dad Jon Roberts on raising an autistic childSubscriber Only

October 05, 2018 16:00 IST

It wasn't until we started taking her to Day Care and the local playground that we suddenly noticed the difference between her and other children of the same age.

Tue, Apr 02, 2019

How surviving breast cancer made this mother fearlessSubscriber Only

October 03, 2018 18:14 IST

World Cancer Day: It was while breastfeeding her daughter that Rizwan felt a lump in her breast. "Initially, I thought perhaps the milk had hardened. Over the week, I realised the lump was something different, which is when I decided to take a doctor's opinion," she said.

Mon, Oct 04, 2021

How sibling rivalry has more to do with parents than their childrenSubscriber Only

September 28, 2018 15:23 IST

Sibling rivalry can start right from when the baby, the second child, is in the mother’s womb. With the parents’ attention mostly centred around the newborn, the elder sibling might start feeling neglected.

Fri, Sep 28, 2018

4 skills children develop when you teach them how to sewSubscriber Only

September 28, 2018 08:55 IST

Sui Dhaaga: When your child is handed threads and needle, he or she is exposed to a world of creative possibilities. Encouraging your child to embroider on a piece of cloth can boost creativity.

Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Yes, you can have a baby after the age of 35, but should you?Subscriber Only

September 19, 2018 17:44 IST

Thanks to technology, the process of pregnancy and childbirth has undergone a revolution, which aids men and women in fulfilling their desire of having an offspring. This, however, comes with a price, in terms of posing a risk to the mother and the child's health. So, even though a lot of people may opt for late childbirth, it entails the danger of complicated pregnancy, according to experts.

Sat, Mar 30, 2019

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

September 18, 2018 09:00 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.

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

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

September 14, 2018 13:09 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.”

Mon, Oct 25, 2021

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

September 13, 2018 17:29 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.

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

Badhaai Ho: Welcoming a baby after your older child is all grown upSubscriber Only

September 11, 2018 17:28 IST

“Good news kab doge? (When will you give us the good news of the pregnancy?)” is what couples often hear from relatives. And when the same couple announces a baby at a later stage in life, all one receives in return is flak.

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

Shahid, Mira welcome a second child: 6 ways to prepare a firstborn for a siblingSubscriber Only

September 06, 2018 17:31 IST

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput welcomed their second child, a baby boy. The couple’s first child Misha, who is two years old, has now become the elder sister to her baby brother.

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Allow children to make choices, says educator Pauline StulbergSubscriber Only

September 05, 2018 17:16 IST

Happy Teachers' Day: On Teachers' Day 2018, Express Parenting got in touch with Stulberg to talk about how teachers and parents can ensure the holistic development of a child.

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

Ghoul hoardings: Our children find them scary, say some parentsSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 18:48 IST

"Free nightmares for children. Even if they don’t watch the show. These hoardings need to be pulled down immediately. Keep our kids safe on roads."

Fri, Aug 31, 2018

Happiness Curriculum: ‘Raise children’s EQ, teach them to accept failure’Subscriber Only

August 30, 2018 17:45 IST

The class for Happiness Curriculum takes place during the first period of the day, from Monday to Saturday. It is being held at all government schools in Delhi.

Thu, Aug 30, 2018