In her first column for Express Parenting, Dr Shyama Chona writes about the joys and challenges of being a grandparent in modern families, which come with their own individual dynamics.
A male's age can impact fertility in many ways. The risk of birth defects is also higher in children born to elderly men.
Your child wants an expensive musical instrument? Get them to try out these apps first!
Worried about your child’s eating habits? Here are some healthy food swaps that can add a healthy yet interesting twist to their diet.
Teach your child early on how to make the right food choices and try out the recipe of No Carb Spaghetti given here together!
Reeta Gupta writes an open letter to parents on how to encourage children to love themselves and inspire confidence.
Here’s our list of six amazing restaurant chains, with outlets in most major cities of India, which you should definitely check out with your child.
Check out this list of simply unputdownable children’s books for all ages (yes, even adults!) by children’s author Natasha Sharma.
It’s rainy season in most parts of India and it would be great fun to create this rain theme mobile. So let’s get started!
Then one day, he heard that learned men could earn good money in the holy city of Kashi. Immediately, he made up his mind to go there, thinking that he would gain another benefit, that of going on a pilgrimage.
Immunity of children, especially of those below five years, is not yet fully developed, making it easy for them to fall prey to a variety of infections caused by germs, bacteria and viruses.
From breastfeeding to shakes and solid foods, here's what your baby should be consuming from birth to 12 months to stay healthy.
Trees ‘talk’ over vast distances with other trees and plants through underground fungal networks that connect to their root systems called mycorrhizae. They trade like us in nutrients and information.
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.
"It’s easy to be mango-obsessed! I am, for one! The idea originated when a friend expressed surprise on varieties of mangoes other than Alphonso."
Multigrain whole wheat contains fibres for digestion, lowers cholesterol, cancer risk and blood pressure, regulates blood sugar, redistributes fat and reduces asthma risk.
The 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave for two weeks kept their calm through meditation, taught to them by their coach, a former Buddhist monk. Here’s how meditation can help your child keep it together during and after a crisis.
"The awareness level is definitely a lot more than when I was growing up. Today, kids very well know that people can have different sexual orientation and don’t frown upon that, and that is amazing."
If you’re trying to bond with your kid, who’s busy on the Xbox, why not plan a family outing to the amusement park?
Summer is a challenging season for newborn babies. With soaring temperatures, little ones need proper care to adapt to the harsh climate.
Since mangoes come loaded with calories, one a day would be ideal. Occasionally if your child wants to indulge and eat more, let them enjoy themselves. After all, this is the age to eat what you like and not worry about it.
The monsoon season is a gift from the gods to people living in hot climates. It’s a season to be enjoyed not only by you, but your kids as well. Since children are more delicate, one has to be extra careful where their health is concerned, but with the right wardrobe, your kids can safely enjoy this beautiful season.
Perhaps most importantly, exercise plays an important role in neuroplasticity by boosting growth factors and stimulating new neuronal connections.
We’ve selected a variety of shows that might take your child to straight A’s territory without much effort.
It’s the season for mangoes, a favourite for kids and adults! Try out these three yummy recipes.


