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"It is vital to maintain a routine for your child. It makes him feel more secure and helps you to create a better work-life balance," said Rachel Goenka. By Shilpi Madan A chef par excellence and a loving mom, she has her raison d’ etre in little Kabir, whom she raises with her husband Karan.

Quiz questions: This weekend, try asking your child these questions and see if they can guess the answers. Planning to spend quality time with kids this weekend? Why not play a quiz with them? Try asking your child these questions and see if they can guess the answers. Q.1. In 1928, Palle Huld 15-year-old, red-haired

Kajol also shared that as a dad, Ajay Devgn was quite an "overwhelming presence". "There is no chill and no cool where his kids are concerned. He wants to know everything," she said.  Helicopter Eela actress Kajol, who played a controlling mom in the film, recently opened up on why she does not believe in

Winter clothes for toddlers: Your child may feel uncomfortable if the clothes are too tight around the neck or are difficult to button. Dress them in sweaters with loose collars that can be easily pulled on. Getting your child to wear winter clothes can be a challenge if they start crying or throwing tantrums. They

"Control access to WiFi – school work, chores must be completed first. Turn off WiFi access at night and have handheld devices placed in our bedroom. No handheld devices at the table when eating," said a parent. Exposing a child to the internet can be tricky. Besides the impact of screen time, some of the

From a tale about a confused cat to amazing inventions in the field of medicine, here's what children's books released in November 2019 have in store for kids. From picture books to poems, you could pick from a range of children’s books published in November 2019 for your kids. Choose a book appropriate for your

Once your baby is at least a few months old, you can begin to tell stories as part of the bedtime routine. Make your baby sit on your lap and keep a children's picture book in front. Point out the illustrations to your baby and allow him to touch the book or flip a page.

Dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs – take your pick and transform your child’s life. Bring home a pet today, baby sit a dog, or spend some time with a dog at a pet café or a shelter. By Sapna Khajuria “Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger

I enjoyed watching my son meet a lot of people and he really seemed to have a great time seeing the colourful and bright sights. We even went to one of the big 'sarvajanik' Ganeshotsavs in Mumbai. It was astounding! By Mihir Joshi Technically it was his second but last year he was too tiny

Impulsivity is also a core component of disorders like ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse and other behavioural disorders. If the child struggles with depression, impulsivity can increase pose greater risk to his or her safety. Is your child’s behaviour erratic? It could be controlled by reduced screen time and a good night’s sleep, as per

It's not even about which moral camp you belong to. It's purely about the psychology of the child and how inappropriate content confuses or harms them. They soak in prevalent prejudices portrayed in the movie, without really knowing the complete picture. By Ritika Jain Recently, on a social media group, Kavita Bagga, a resident of

Spare time to have a conversation with your child to explore his/her understanding of things. Disregarding their feelings makes them feel unwanted and causes negative effects. By Samira Gupta The most challenging task for parents of today’s modern world is to acquire a good parenting style. Parents usually follow their own upbringing for bringing up

I believe the one thing that positively impacts your children's life is their level of confidence. They look up to you and expect your appreciation in whatever they do. By Geeta Ramakrishnan As mothers, we want to offer the best to our children in any given situation. This puts stress on us, wanting to be

There are quite a few parents who decide the playgroup their baby will join based on the likelihood of them getting into the right pre-school, which will train them for the right school and to the right college, which they hope will lead them to the right career. By Akhil Shahani When I was born

May the Lord open… the URL to Yvonne Strahovski’s Instagram feed so you may behold her baby bump bounty. The Handmaid’s Tale actor announced the good news on Friday that she is pregnant with a very sweet belly pic. I am very excited to finally be able to share my special news – I’m going

A study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, found that parents and their children are spending more time 'alone-together'. There have been a number of studies analysing the impact of smartphones and other gadgets on how families spend time together. One of these studies recently found that family members tend to spend more

Stripping the space of anything gendered is a poor solution, says Suzanne Tick, who has written about gender identity in design. It would be better to fill the room with materials and toys that encourage engagement and play. By Michael Tortorello Elliot Claire: What kind of baby name is that? A girl’s name? A boy’s

The idea of Positive Parenting is gaining momentum worldwide, with the focus on training and learning rather than punishing. By Shaira Mohan There’s a couple I know who I admire greatly for their unique parenting style. For two people who are constantly on the opposite sides of the net when it comes to parenting decisions

Scolding or spanking children can impact their cognitive and emotional development.  Parents yelling at and punishing their children in order to discipline them isn’t exactly a rare sight in our country. Parents, more often than not, tend to get impatient and exhausted with their children’s unruly behaviour. In such cases, their best resort to teach

It’s noon. So far today, I’ve fetched approximately four packs of fruit snacks, two bowls of pretzels, one strawberry bar, a bowl of blueberries and two cups of juice. My laptop is booted up and ready for me to sit down and start writing — but as soon as I get comfortable, my son needs