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child career planning, choosing a career path for teenagers, helping kids choose a career, career guidance for students, aptitude tests for teens, career exploration activities for teens, benefits of career counseling for students

How to help your teen choose the right career pathSubscriber Only

March 9, 2024 11:45 IST

Is your teen unsure about their future career path? Guide them through the process and learn how to support their journey to find a fulfilling and lucrative career.

Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Teens

How to deal with a teen who has a narcissistic personality disorderSubscriber Only

March 8, 2024 17:25 IST

If you have constructive criticism for your teenager, you can soften it by sandwiching things between compliments

teen spirituality, parent child spirituality discussion, supporting teen spiritual growth

How to help your teen navigate spiritualitySubscriber Only

March 2, 2024 12:00 IST

Here are a few tips for parents to help their teens grasp this abstract concept better

financial literacy for teens, teach teens about money

Money matters: How to teach your teen financial literacySubscriber Only

February 24, 2024 12:49 IST

With the rise in digital currency, it becomes tough even for adults to keep track of their finances, hence it is significant to educate your teen from a young age about financial literacy. Here's what you can do.

pretty privilege, body image, girls and self-esteem

Reclaiming our bodies, reclaiming our livesSubscriber Only

February 23, 2024 16:38 IST

What if we could live our fullest, wild-spirited, full-bodied lives?

Myths and facts about wheezing in children under 5 yearsSubscriber Only

April 12, 2024 13:35 IST

When a child wheezes, the first question that happens in one’s mind is whether the child has asthma and whether will he require medicines for a long duration.

teen anxiety, coping with teenage anxiety

A guide to supporting teens through anxietySubscriber Only

February 17, 2024 12:00 IST

As parents, here are a few tips on how you can help your teen deal with anxiety.

parenting tips, parenting, relationships, teen, board exams

How you can help your teen tackle Board examination jittersSubscriber Only

February 3, 2024 10:44 IST

Here is what you can do as parents, guardians, and well-wishers to ease out the jitters.

It’s important to know that BPD is treatable.

How to detect if your teen has Borderline Personality DisorderSubscriber Only

February 2, 2024 18:03 IST

Such an individual will experience periods of depression, which can progress into self-harm or thoughts of suicide. But it is a condition that can be treated

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Pregancy & Stomach PainSubscriber Only

April 12, 2024 13:45 IST

Ultrasound is the preferred imaging technique during pregnancy because it is readily available, portable, and does not involve ionizing radiation.

How to be your child’s confidanteSubscriber Only

January 31, 2024 11:13 IST

Here are some tips from Srishti Sharma, lead counseling psychologist at Peakmind to build a trustworthy relationship with your child.

Go slow to go farSubscriber Only

January 29, 2024 10:00 IST

Wishing you a year of loitering with intent

Teenage parenting advice, Discussing romantic relationships with teens

How parents can discuss romantic relationships with their teensSubscriber Only

January 28, 2024 07:33 IST

Here are a few ways that can help settle your nerves down and put forward prompts on how to take the conversation forward

Baby skincare winter tips, Winter baby skincare routine, Protecting baby's skin in cold weather, Infant winter skincare guide

Take care of your newborn baby’s skin in winter with these expert-approved tipsSubscriber Only

January 26, 2024 12:31 IST

"During winter, it is crucial to protect a baby’s skin barrier from irritation and dryness from Day 1 by building a thorough skincare regime with moisturisation being the most important aspect," Dr Shamik Ghosh, senior consultant, paediatrician, Bhagirathi Neotia Women and Childcare Hospital, highlights.

The digital dilemma: How screen time impacts kids’ nutritionSubscriber Only

January 19, 2024 13:56 IST

Parents must monitor their children's unhealthy relationship with screens, as the ubiquity of screen time poses significant challenges to our kids' eating habits and their nutritional well-being.

Teach children about the importance of eye health

How to reduce the chances of myopia in childrenSubscriber Only

January 14, 2024 12:00 IST

Understanding myopia and taking proactive steps in its management is crucial for parents to ensure their children's visual health.

Adolescent identity formation, Teenage transitions and challenges, Supporting adolescents in self-discovery

How can adolescents deal better with changeSubscriber Only

January 10, 2024 10:45 IST

To help teens build a powerful self-identity requires a multifaceted approach that includes self-reflection and positive relationships

Delayed milestone: Understanding torticollis in infantsSubscriber Only

January 3, 2024 17:00 IST

Here is everything you need to know about torticollis in infants.

What we want our children to knowSubscriber Only

December 29, 2023 12:00 IST

Rather than seeing each other’s pain, we are turning against each other and are more lonely than ever before

Everything You Need to Know About Stuttering/Stammering in ChildrenSubscriber Only

December 26, 2023 18:34 IST

Treatment is effective when started early. Developmental Pediatrician assesses the development of the child and also screens for any associated neurodevelopmental conditions.

Student procrastination, Academic procrastination, Negative impact of procrastination

The procrastination trap: How to recognise and overcome it in student lifeSubscriber Only

December 18, 2023 17:03 IST

Students often confuse the term procrastination with laziness but in truth, it is an active process where a student or an individual willingly chooses to do something else except for the task the student is assigned or should be doing.

Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China delved into data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

The new parent’s guide to coping with sleep deprivationSubscriber Only

December 12, 2023 14:48 IST

As a new parent, navigating various sleep-related challenges is part of the journey and adopting healthy habits becomes crucial for self-care.

Sex education for teens, Positive attitudes towards sex, Cultivating healthy attitudes about sexuality, Talking to children about sex

Sex education and teens: How to talk to teens about sexSubscriber Only

December 13, 2023 14:21 IST

Some parents may need to educate themselves first before teaching their children about sex. Expect some awkwardness but remember what’s at stake when engaging in these essential conversations. Here are some simple tips to help you broach the subject with your child

Child mental health advocacy, Emotional intelligence in children, Therapeutic benefits of nature for children

Fostering positive mental health conversations with our childrenSubscriber Only

December 8, 2023 16:26 IST

By fostering emotional intelligence, building trust through active listening, normalising all emotions, and harnessing the healing power of nature, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our children.

Mistakes to Avoid When Raising an Introverted Child

How to help an introverted childSubscriber Only

December 7, 2023 11:37 IST

Being an introvert doesn’t mean you are dull. Introverts possess many amazing qualities, from the way they think deeply about things to the way they connect meaningfully with others