Written by Natalie Gil For a growing number of women, the pandemic has provided the catalyst needed to follow through on their dreams of adoption. Stylist speaks to those who are creating a family of their own amid the chaos of coronavirus. “When Covid kicked in and I was furloughed, my initial thought was ‘what […]
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Lindsay Arnold: I'm 'Very Over' Negative Comments About My Parenting
Not a fan of negativity. Lindsay Arnold clapped back at Instagram trolls finding fault with her parenting. Take That! Candace Cameron Bure, More Celeb Moms Back at Parenting Police “This is my thumbs up to everyone out there who actually thinks it’s OK to comment or criticize anyone else’s parenting,” the Dancing With the Stars […]
What does your child learn in the formative years? Here are some answers
Children learn more quickly between 0 to 8 years age of age. Preschoolers need exposure to several different ways to play and learn and plenty of chances to practice what they are learning. By Rashmi Kapadia The formative years or the early stages of childhood are between 0-8 Years of a child’s life where they […]
Kids born to same-sex parents perform better at school, study finds
As per the findings, the socioeconomic status had a major role to play on how well the children performed at school. New research has indicated that children who are born and raised by same-sex parents may perform better at school, than those who are raised by different-sex parents. According to a study conducted by researchers […]
Chrissy Teigen reveals she was diagnosed with partial placental abruption before her pregnancy loss
Chrissy Teigen had a pregnancy loss on October 1 after she was hospitalized and received multiple blood transfusions. Teigen revealed in a Medium post that doctors diagnosed her with partial placental abruption before her pregnancy loss. Partial placental abruption is when the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is delivered, according to […]
My kids want to trick-or-treat, but coronavirus rates are rising. Do I have to change plans and disappoint them?
Rates of COVID-19 transmission in your community and your kids' eagerness to trick-or-treat are only two factors to consider when deciding what level of Halloween risk you can live with. Consider whether your community tends to follow public health measures, and whether your kids are good rule-followers. There are some creative alternatives, like scavenger hunts […]
Why investing in early childhood can benefit a nation
Disadvantaged early environments along with inadequate policies and programmes can sap a nation, leading to high social and economic costs for the country later on. The reverse is also true. By Rushda Majeed Policymakers around the world are increasingly acknowledging that early childhood development (ECD) is closely linked to closing the achievement gap, improving national […]
For moms, too, sitting is the new smoking: Bhavna Harchandrai
'Be a good role model. Engage and motivate your children to be the best version of themselves,' says the fitness instructor, writer and enthusiast By Shilpi Madan Bhavna Harchandrai is one of the most celebrated fitness trainers in the country. A certified ACE-Personal Trainer and NIKE-Group Ex, her Instagram handle describes her as “a fitness […]
Make your Raksha Bandhan sweet with this special ‘paan laddoo’ recipe
Paan laddoos have two main ingredients — coconut powder and betel leaves. By Rakhi Jain This year, Raksha Bandhan falls during the lockdown. Most sweet shops are either shut or are working with limited staff. Moreover, everyone is concerned about the risk of infection and food safety. That is why it calls for celebrating with […]
Ritu Weds Chandni: Children are not born homophobic, says author Ameya Narvankar
Narvankar understands parents may have some apprehensions picking up a book on such a sensitive topic. But he hopes there will be a conversation between them and their kids. Ritu and Chandni love each other and want to get married. Their families are in opposition. Little Ayesha (Ritu’s cousin) does not understand what the fuss […]