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 […]
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 […]
The Internet Is Losing It Over The Contents Of Jessica Simpson's Freezer
Got milk? Jessica Simpson does and it’s taken over her freezer. The designer posted a photo of her freezer jam-packed with bags of her breast milk all dated and ready to serve to the newest addition to her family, three-month-old Birdie Mae. Her caption? “I’m starting to think we should add breast milk to the […]
Aussie Mum's Warning To Parents After Spotting Rare Cancer In Baby's Eye
A Queensland mother spotted a rare and aggressive cancer in her baby’s eye and now is urging other parents to look out for symptoms of the disease. Kellie Perren noticed a strange white glow in her five-year-old daughter’s eye. She was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma and had to have the eye removed. The disease is a […]
Why suburban parks offer an antidote to helicopter parenting
Well-designed suburban parks could be an antidote to helicopter parenting. As well as giving kids much-needed time outdoors being active, suburban parks offer kids opportunities to decide what activities they do, new research shows. It’s an ideal opportunity for parents to let go of their task-focused daily agendas, even if just for a little while. […]
Watch: How a mother dealt with the grief of losing her son 6 days after birth
The mother was three months pregnant with twins when the doctor informed her that one of them, Thomas, had a fatal birth defect called anencephaly, that is, his brain was not formed correctly as a part of his skull was missing. Words cannot describe the pain of losing a baby that leaves parents in a […]
Climate change: Kids can influence parents to make a difference
That this brave young girl, Greta Thunberg, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for climate activism, is simply a testimony to the fact that you can make your voice heard, and make a difference, no matter how young you are. By Sonia Mehta My grandmother, a feisty 90-year-old, carefully washed and cleaned the […]