Mom & Dad

Nowadays, children are exposed to gadgets at a very early age. So, pretending that they won’t be exposed to social media until parents decide, isn’t realistic. It’s thus best for parents to introduce their children to social media, writes …
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Summer vacations are here and parents, especially working parents, are worried that their children will be bored at home and thus frantically searching for options to keep them engaged and occupied – summer camps, dance classes, hoop, yoga,…
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Mothers are freaking out because of the unplanned closure of schools and offices –  how to do household chores peacefully when children are at home 24x7; hobby classes, malls, cinema halls, entertainment parks are all closed; and venturing…
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Akshay Kumar’s latest movie, Mission Mangal, is another blockbuster from the superstar. Inspired by the real-life story of ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission, the movie not only talks about the women scientists of ISRO, but also about our daily…
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Home assignments and different projects given to learners at their schools have been a source of debate in the modern world. With both the parents working, either there’s an opposition to this system due to lack of time with parents or they…
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It’s now holiday time for students in several parts of the country. While it’s fun time for children, parents find it tough to carry on their daily chores with children around. That’s why hobby classes are a hit among parents at this time.…
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It isn’t easy to spend time with kids when both parents are working. This often leaves parents feeling guilty, which in turn results in them fulfilling every demand of their kids. But parenting isn’t about spending the whole day with kids,…
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1. Do not burden your children with your expectations Do not expect your children to fulfil your unfulfilled dreams. Every child has his or her own potential and strengths. It is important to listen to your child's calibre,…
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Homework is one necessary evil without which, it is impossible to imagine a school life. Students usually hate it as it involves studying beyond the school hours. Plus, constant reminders by parents to finish the work further add to their…
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Summers are around and school vacations have just begun. While children are eagerly looking forward to the vacation time, parents are scratching their heads and frantically searching for activities that can keep their kids engaged. If you…
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Now that Mother’s Day is over, you all must be wondering why we are doing a story on mothers. That’s because we didn’t wish to be critical about mothers on their day, but it is important to ask how justifiable and rational are mothers, and…
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Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but the most despised meal time for majority of children. Many children are good with lunches and dinners but when it comes to breakfast, mothers have a tough time. Since vacations…
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Parenting a child on the autism spectrum is certainly not easy. In order to help such parents, this World Autism Month, the National Autism Academy is making its video series, "The 7 Emotional Secrets of Parents with Autistic Children"…
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Everyone wants obedient kids but parents must also guide kids and give them some space too. The world can become much better place to live if both children and parents understand that “The key to happiness is to see each other happy”.…
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Nowadays, children are exposed to tech and online games from a very early age by parents because they don’t want their kids to lag behind other children. But instead of tech, the writer says, let’s give our kids the power of imagination by…
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The recent judgement of a court in the OPG World School case is likely to influence the way students are treated at schools. Also, it empowers parents who were, so far, scared to question the school authorities/teachers fearing the…
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As a parent of two growing children, I sometimes wonder “What kind of education do I want for my kids?” That very moment, I am forced to think about academics, as a priority. Yes, the Indian middle class value system in me says that. But…
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One of the biggest financial commitments of parents is paying for their child's education. While the world average spending on children from primary school to university undergraduate levels is about Rs 29 lakh (USD 44,221), Indians alone…
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