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When your child mirrors your stress: How parents can gently break the cycle together

November 1, 2025 09:30 IST

From rushed mornings to raised voices, children absorb more than we realise. Here’s how to recognise emotional mirroring and bring calm back into your home.

A tree can only be as strong as the forest that surrounds it

We are as strong as the forest that surrounds usSubscriber Only

October 20, 2025 07:00 IST

My hope and faith is that if we have to bring about a social change, then the future of mental health is not in the clinics but in the schools, colleges and in the community

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Making parents understand the teen world of situationships

October 11, 2025 10:00 IST

A situationship is essentially a romantic or emotional connection without clear labels or commitment. It’s more than friendship, but not quite a traditional relationship.

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WhatsApp groups: useful or toxicSubscriber Only

October 1, 2025 10:00 IST

WhatsApp groups function as both a tool for efficient communication and a potential source of stress. When utilized appropriately, these groups can enhance parental involvement and coordination without creating undue anxiety.

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Am I helicoptering or just caring?Subscriber Only

September 1, 2025 12:02 IST

In India, the matter is more complicated. Family involvement is common and often expected.

It seems like a silly thing to state, but it is bewildering how much we expect children to behave like adults.

Hold the roots to weather the stormSubscriber Only

September 1, 2025 07:00 IST

Forest approach to parenting is about celebrating diversity so that each child is accepted as they are and not hothoused for perfection and performance

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Gen Z parenting guide: Why connection matters more than controlSubscriber Only

August 23, 2025 10:26 IST

For a generation fluent in identity and self-expression, listening often works better than rules

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Developing grit in teenagers: Why it matters more than everSubscriber Only

August 2, 2025 11:04 IST

Grit isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence and progress.

Parenting, parent, children, boyhood, gender discrimination, childhood

How mothers and fathers experience parental guilt differently, and what can helpSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 12:10 IST

Most importantly, children benefit not from perfect parents, but from emotionally attuned ones.

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Living in the age of diagnosesSubscriber Only

July 28, 2025 07:00 IST

Where every human suffering comes with a label

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Too nice to say no? A guide to identifying people-pleasing in teenagersSubscriber Only

July 12, 2025 11:16 IST

Tell your teenagers that it is okay to say no if they don’t feel comfortable and not succumb to the digital pressure.

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Getting back post a summer breakSubscriber Only

July 11, 2025 11:05 IST

This emotional reset is important because motivation doesn’t come only from goals or plans it also depends on how we feel.

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The silent inheritance: How children unconsciously absorb their parents’ ideologies, and what we can do about itSubscriber Only

July 5, 2025 13:16 IST

When children see their parents place high value on status or appearances, they may begin to believe that love and approval are conditional

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How to handle your child’s tantrum in publicSubscriber Only

June 28, 2025 10:54 IST

Many new parents, already exhausted from giving their all, can feel disheartened when their child still seems dissatisfied.

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Turning time off into time well spent: Making holidays count for kidsSubscriber Only

June 7, 2025 11:07 IST

From reading and creative activities to career prep and community service, here are some ways children can make the most of their school break

In people over 50 years of age who are moderately physically active, protein requirements range from 1 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50sSubscriber Only

June 1, 2025 18:30 IST

It has been proven that starting to exercise with routines that are too demanding can lead to significant muscular and skeletal injuries, especially if combined with an inadequate diet.

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How to nurture focus and curiosity in children and teensSubscriber Only

May 26, 2025 10:40 IST

From structured routines and mindful tech use to curiosity-driven learning, here is a holistic guide to supporting young minds in today’s fast-paced world.

we can help boost our kids' haemoglobin levels through the foods they eat.

Five foods to help increase haemoglobin levels in children

May 20, 2025 13:49 IST

Some underlying medical conditions like chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or certain infections, can interfere with haemoglobin production or red blood cell survival.

An invitation to young men to stand up for gender justice at a time when toxic masculinity is gaining ground online (Credit: Getty Images)

Dodging misogyny mobsSubscriber Only

May 5, 2025 09:50 IST

An invitation to young men to stand up for gender justice at a time when toxic masculinity is gaining ground online

Kalki Koechlin on parenting

‘Now, if mama has to go to work, she deals with it’: Kalki Koechlin shares tips to balance time between mother and baby

April 27, 2025 19:30 IST

Rima Bhandekar, Psychologist at Mpower Helpline, Aditya Birla Trust, explained that Kalki's style of parenting focuses on providing children ample independence and distance to develop and at same time support when required.

Saif Ali Khan poses with his tall children Ibrahim and Sara

‘Dad: 5’6”, son: 6’2”’: Is this the reason why most kids of younger generation are much taller than their parents?

April 15, 2025 12:26 IST

Referencing Bollywood actors and their children, digital creator Gurneet Singh says that most kids of the younger generation are much taller than their parents.

Emotional intelligence in children

Emotional intelligence in children: Importance, development, and long-term impactSubscriber Only

April 7, 2025 16:51 IST

Teaching emotional intelligence at an early age can provide lifelong benefits, equipping children with skills to navigate challenges effectively and maintain healthy relationships.

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What is the only child syndrome?Subscriber Only

March 26, 2025 17:48 IST

Growing up without siblings means fewer opportunities for casual interactions, negotiations, and playful arguments, which help develop social skills

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Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahabadia ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy: How parents can help teenagers deal with online contentSubscriber Only

February 22, 2025 16:30 IST

Your own online behaviour serves as an example for your teenager

There are a few ways in which teens with social issues can build healthier relationships with their peers

How teens with social issues can build healthier relationshipsSubscriber Only

February 22, 2025 10:00 IST

Start to see the good in yourself, the genuine heart and caring nature, and let that be the story you carry forward

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