"The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text," believes Rev Dan Reehil from the school. Most kids love reading Harry Potter but a Catholic school in the US is worried […]
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Bathroom safety for kids: 7 things parents need to keep in mind
Bathroom safety: To make sure you are able to keep an eye on your child while in the bathroom, make limited trips away from the room. Keep all your supplies ready beforehand so that you don't have to leave the bathroom. Now that your child has started going to the bathroom, to keep him or […]
Parenthesis: A vacation is a chance to teach your kids to ‘observe and daydream’
The next time you plan a vacation, think about the hidden message for your child. Is it in sync with how you intend to raise him, the attributes and values that you would like him to imbue? Whatever you choose, keep in mind that your choices have a larger impact than you might have imagined. […]
How children can spin fiction from a photograph
Sometimes, the image needn't provide a beginning, end, or story-premise; only serving as inspiration for the main characters. So this might be a story about two friends or two neighbours, or even a familiar uncle-aunt (of the child) who loves outdoor activities and staying fit and healthy. By Kartik Bajoria A picture tells a thousand […]
When can you start your baby on juices? A doctor explains
The baby can start consuming fresh juices of fruits and vegetables only after six months. But, it is essential that the baby drink a very small amount of these juices as they have a high amount of sugar and salt. By Dr Rita Bakshi Juices are considered to be very healthy and nutritious. The juices extracted […]
Father of three girls, Rajpal Yadav loves spending time with his daughters
"When I was 20, I got married, in keeping with the village tradition. Jyoti was born, but unfortunately, her mother developed medical complications and we lost her. I got married again in 2003 to Radha, and had Harshita and Rehanshi." By Shilpi Madan Actor Rajpal Yadav deserves a medal. For his rare ability to be […]
Parents post videos of beating stuffed toys to get kids to eat, a dad shows why that’s wrong
Videos of parents hitting their child's stuffed toy to manipulate them into eating have been going viral on social media, compelling a dad to show parents an alternate method without having to cause damage to the child's emotional development. A couple of videos of parents feeding their child have been doing the rounds on social […]
How parenting has evolved: Every parent is unique, just like every child
Parenting is not merely a biological connection and definitely not just an act of bringing up a child. It is an unseen bond and an unsaid promise to be there regardless. Anyone can be a parent; a father figure or a godmother, one could even be parenting a friend. By Priyanka Jaitly Judge “You’ll love […]
Imagine: Let’s stand up for our children, build emotionally safe spaces
We need a hashtag campaign on the lines of #speakupforourchildren. And all of us need to be part of it. As the clichéd but powerful phrase goes, “If not now, then when? If not you, then who?” When we moved back to India from England, our children were very little. One day, my son, all […]
Emotional intelligence: The heart of parenting
When the child falls down or is emotionally hurt, don't panic . Your emotional imbalance will have a negative effect on the child. Take control of the situation and conduct yourself as an emotionally strong person. By Vaibhav Datar Parents have a huge impact on their child in profound ways. It is believed that early […]