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ParentsWorld October 2026

October 2026

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Letter from the Managing Editor

Letter from Managing Editor

Special Essay

Has gentle parenting gone too far?

Careers Watch

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Fun With Words

When two words become one with hendiadys

Kidzone

THE MYSTERY OF THE CAVE

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Early Childhood

Preterm Infants: A Parent’s Guide to Growth & Development

Resources

Sleeping aids

Leisure and Travel

South Africa: A Journey Beyond Safari

Ask Your Counselor

Effective ways to reduce children’s screen time

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Mailbox

Parents Corner

Sundry Musings

The Tipping Point

Health and Nutrition

Spiritual Parenting

Pre-Requisites for a Sacred Household

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“Most schools never consciously chose their basic unit. They inherited one from the past: the class. With the class as the focus, the things that happen between people get squeezed out: the apprentice learning alongside someone skilled, the child taught where they are rather than where the class is, and the daily practice of getting along with people they did not choose. The most promising new schools are organising themselves around the individual child rather than the class. A better approach is to group children by readiness in each subject and change those groups as they progress. Communication, collaboration and handling disagreement need daily practice. In a school built around individual progress, teachers get time back to observe, diagnose, mentor and step in where they are most needed. Most teachers entered the profession to make a difference to children. Many spend their careers managing classes instead. The best new schools offer them a system that finally lets them do the work they signed up for.”

- Rahul Raghavan, Economic Times, (27/10)

“Prevention begins with understanding young people, their struggles and the environments in which they grow up. A sense of belonging, nurturing relationships and meaningful social interactions can play a crucial role in protecting adolescents from substance abuse. When young people feel connected to their families, schools and communities, they are more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms, make informed choices and seek help when needed. Parents, teachers and community leaders must work together to create supportive spaces where adolescents feel heard, valued and understood. Schools must go beyond academic achievement to foster inclusion, emotional wellbeing and genuine relationships. Ultimately, preventing substance abuse requires looking beyond individual behaviour and recognising the influence of the relationships and communities that shape young lives.”

- Navdeep Aggarwal, Economic Times, (22/10)