Tag: parenting

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

If your child is a fan of strawberry, treat him or her to these dishes. You can also get them to help make the desserts. If your child is craving something sweet, try making these strawberry desserts, courtesy Chef Rajesh Yadav, Sous Chef, Holiday Inn Mumbai, and enjoy eating with your little one. Strawberry Mille

If your child loves adventure, here are some places you can take them to celebrate their birthday. By Ritika Jain If you’re scratching your head wondering where to host your kid’s next birthday party, here are a few options that will go down well with excitement-loving kiddos as well as giving a bang for your

As if raising small humans wasn’t challenging enough, sometimes, we also have to do it while we’re feeling our absolute worst. But how are you supposed to keep your kids alive — and entertained! — when you feel like you can barely keep your head above (the toilet bowl) water? Parenting while sick seems like

We’ve reached the end of a decade. The end of an era! The past ten years have been a whirlwind of exciting — and regrettable — trends, from “Instagram makeup” and unicorn everything to virtual fitness classes (hello, Peloton wife) and #selfcare. And like fashion, food, and beauty, parenting has undergone some serious transformations since

"This stigma will always be there, stemming from the mindset of 80 per cent of our population. That is a truth of life, whether you like to admit it or not," said Chahatt Khanna. By Shilpi Madan As a model, she created ripples with hundreds of ad films. As an actress, she has essayed memorable

The annual U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now in their 13th year, offer guidance to parents seeking the best place for their very sick child. The top 50 medical centers are ranked in 10 specialties, including pediatric cardiology & heart surgery, pediatric cancer and pediatric orthopedics. In the 2019-20 rankings, 84 hospitals ranked among

A foetus is able to hear by the 18th week of pregnancy, and is able to recognise voices by the 22-24th week of pregnancy. The mother should start talking with her unborn baby, who will then acknowledge it by increasing the foetal movements. There are several ways in which an expectant mother can bond with

The book ignited a revolution, breaking free from conventional wisdom that said children required schedules, discipline and little affection. Instead, “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Childcare,” written by Dr. Benjamin Spock and published in 1946, encouraged parents to think for themselves and to trust their instincts. Spock’s book was a huge best-seller, second

Myth #1: “Having it all” is possible. Myth #2: You must be perfect to raise good kids. Myth #3: True love is sacrifice. Myth #4: Love begins and ends with mom. Source: Read Full Article

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