PW invited parents from Amarjyoti Saraswati International School, Bhavnagar to share their thoughts on how they introduce children to diverse career options
“As parents, we carefully observed our children Anisha (class 8) and Ronit (former student of ASIS) from youngest age to identify their interests, strengths and weaknesses in scholastic and non-scholastic activities making mental […]
Children don’t always express their disappointment and pain. They often get insulted, compared, humiliated and hurt when they fail to meet their own and others expectations of them.
Here are two tested ways to build your child’s self-esteem. When you praise, tell your child exactly what she has done well instead of being […]
Do you often have mealtime and bedtime battles with your children?
Here are a few things to think about:
You aren’t alone. Most families have regular dining table and bedroom battles. This awareness may not improve your situation, but it might help in making you feel less helpless and more confident that such battles […]
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor gush about the pleasures of parenting. The media, now and always, loves highlighting happy parent-child photos and stories. Yet down-to-earth parents know that parenting is not quite the joyride it’s made out to be.
Sure, there are moments of joy, tenderness and pride, but children’s tantrums, bedtime battles and […]
PW invited parents from Silver Bells Public School, Bhavnagar to share insights on how they encourage their children to develop love for reading
“We have invested liberally in a library of best books for our children Shafaq (20), Liza (18) & Liya (18) since their childhood as we have always believed that the right choice […]
My son is eight months old. What are the most common signs of developmental delays in infants, and when should parents seek medical advice?
— Lara Singh, Chandigarh
Child development milestone charts provide good benchmarks. But remember, each child is unique. One might be faster in […]
There’s no dearth of employment opportunities for qualified astronomers in government organisations, research institutes, 40 planetaria across the country, observatories, museums, colleges and universities
For those interested in unravelling the mysteries of the universe, career options in the science of astronomy are aplenty, with demand for astronomers far outstripping supply. In liberalised and deregulated India, […]
– Nivedha M is a Pondicherry-based child psychologist
My daughter is uninterested in her schoolwork and often procrastinates before completing it. Please share some strategies to motivate her academically.
— Miraya Khan, Mumbai
Talk with your child and understand the root cause of her disinterest in […]
Understanding how to manage money prudently enables adolescents not only to navigate the present but also equips them for long-term success
Adolescence is a time of significant change and growth, when children transition from childhood to young adults and prepare for the future. Among the many skills they need to develop to […]
Four apps which through engaging and age-appropriate lessons and activities bring alive scientific concepts for children
– Kiran Balimane
Khan Academy Kids Platform: iOS, Android, Web Age Group: 2-8 years
Khan Academy Kids is a free, awards-winning app for children aged two-eight years from Khan Academy, the globally acclaimed math-science online learning academy founded by […]
In 294 million households countrywide, this is a time to gear up for the onset of infections and diseases that flourish in the damp, wet environments. Children are especially vulnerable – Kiran Balimane & Cynthia John
The bountiful monsoon which has spread across most parts of the country, has cheered farmers worried about incomes, and […]
Creative hobbies entail creative use of the mind, body and emotions. They enable flowering of a creative personality and growth of an individual who can offer something new and beautiful to themselves and the world: Yoginder Sikand
When I was growing up (I’m talking here of around half a century or so ago!), it was […]
Most children don’t have access to physical education
Two-thirds of secondary school children and over half of primary school pupils worldwide don’t receive the required minimum weekly physical education, reveals the unprecedented Global Status of Play Report on Quality Physical Education published by Unesco. The report highlights that only 58 percent countries provide physical education […]
Your July cover story ‘Avoiding affluenza parenting pitfalls’ was timely and relevant. It beams a harsh spotlight on the dangers of over-indulgent parents raising spoiled brats with scant respect for laws, rules and regulations.
I know several parents in my neighbourhood who to be different from their own authoritarian parents are giving in […]
Traditionally celebrated as harbinger of prosperity, replenisher of rivers, canals and water sources, bringing relief from scorching summers and transforming arid lands into green acres, the Great Indian Monsoon is greeted with great joy countrywide. A good monsoon boosts agricultural production, reduces food inflation and energises the economy.
Food 4 Thought Foundation collaborated with Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Ltd. (a global Intelligent Engineering services company), Monocept Consulting and Emesco Books .....Read More
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