One in ten parents of kids under three years old admit their house “isn’t baby proof”. Research, into 1,000 mums and dads with young children, revealed that despite over half deeming themselves worriers, nearly a quarter have never baby-proofed their home. A quarter believed there would never be an issue to worry about, and only
Parenting is a beautiful thing, but you know what’s not? Shaming others for how they parent. It’s not a new concept, for sure, but one of the latest celebrity parents to talk about being trolled by the parenting police is Tarek El Moussa, who opened up recently about how he handles dad-shamers. Simply put, El
Kids with Down syndrome need extra attention. Set your priorities for them. Do not let them feel that you are ignoring the child. By Dr Anil R Latha and Kumar were expecting their first baby and had made plans to welcome the baby. As Latha was in her mid-thirties, both families had taken extra care
While the full survey will bring responses on how kids would want issues of clean air, water, garbage waste, animals and their city’s environment to be dealt with, initial data reveals kids in Delhi are most concerned about the air they breathe. Children need to believe that their opinions matter and their voices are being
While parents are reluctant to step out and get their children vaccinated, timely vaccination of newborns and children is critical to protect them from serious diseases. The immune system in newborns, babies and children is not fully developed, and thus, they are at a higher risk of infection from diseases like measles, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping
Getting enough high quality sleep isn’t just good for your general health; it’s also great for your fertility. By Dr Anubha Singh According to the findings done by Philips annual global survey, lack of sleep is something over 30 percent of Indians struggle with and it only gets worse for patients dealing with the stress
In the 15th edition of this series on Indian monuments by Sahapedia, we explore the unique complex of Maharaniyon ki Chhatriyan near Jaipur, which is dedicated solely to the queens of Rajasthan. The chhatris, especially the precinct in Gaitore, are well-known tourist attractions. But not many know that the origin of this integral Rajput tradition
Although the weather varies from city to city, for pregnant women, there are some common precautions that ought to be taken By Dr Aruna Muralidhar The winter chill, coupled with the current COVID-19 situation, may cause a lot of anxiety and concern for the care of pregnant women. There is anyway a general anxiety about
It’s almost Christmas – are you as excited as we are? On Thursday, we’ll be opening Christmas Eve pyjamas, tucking little ones into bed and hoping they sleep so that Father Christmas can put the presents under the tree. And, maybe wrap a few he forgot about… Unfortunately, the excitement of the most magical day
Due to a large part of its population, India bears a greater burden of under-five pneumonia and diarrhea deaths than any other country, based on global child mortality data. Although India has made significant progress in ensuring that children under five years of age are protected against pneumonia and diarrhea through immunisation, the COVID-19 pandemic
One of the effects of ozone depletion, which is not as discussed, is the weather change witnessed in the southern hemisphere due to shifting jet stream patterns By Rachna Arora Had it not been for the protective shield of the atmosphere against ultraviolet rays, just a few minutes in the sun would give severe sunburn,
If you are a parent-to-be, or a new parent, Pankaj Poddar, the co-founder of Hipcouch — an interior design company — shares some trendy ideas to help you set up the perfect nursery room for your little one. Having a child is a life-changing experience for which parents have to be prepared on many fronts
Words of wisdom! Kelly Clarkson has four kids at home on top of her hugely successful career, and the singer has opened up about the highs and lows of parenting many times over the years. The American Idol winner started dating talent manager Brandon Blackstock in 2012, and the pair tied the knot in Tennessee one
A lot to think about! Nikki Bella worried about how well she knew her fiancé, Artem Chigvinstev, after her negative pregnancy test results. “I don’t even know what Artem’s beliefs are with kids,” the Total Bellas star, 36, said during a Thursday, May 14, confessional on the E! show. “That would freak me out. All
Assigning age appropriate chores to your kids is a great way to enlist their help in getting things done. The lockdown has been difficult for everyone, and it has also been a new kind of challenge for both kids and their parents. So while parents are looking for resources to keep their children busy at
There are a lot of changes children are experiencing right now. There is disruption of normal activities like the sudden split from friends, including not being able to go to school, the park. By Dr Nishal Pinto Coronavirus has put us all into doubt and the constant news about the pandemic is making us feel
I recently learned firsthand the importance of donating blood when I had to have an emergency transfusion after the birth of my daughter. The United States is suddenly facing a severe blood shortage amid the cancellation of tens of thousands of blood drives due to the coronavirus. Healthy, eligible Americans can still give blood at
"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.
Earlier, the colours of holi were created from blooming spring flowers. To yield different shades, experts used to dry the petals of vibrant flowers in shade and crush them to obtain the fine powder. By Kuhoo Gupta Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other top leaders suggested cancelling all Holi Milan events as India saw
Orlando Bloom recently unveiled a new tattoo on his right arm, written in Morse code, which was supposed to be a tribute to his son, Flynn. But since the tattoo was missing a character, it translated to "Frynn," instead of "Flynn." The "Lord of the Rings" star corrected the tattoo on Friday and has now
