With 134 million children countrywide having access to mobile phones and the Internet, there’s high probability that they are viewing inappropriate online content including porn. Decades of research has highlighted that viewing pornography is associated with anti-social outcomes, and that younger the age at which children are exposed to porn, the more deleterious the impact […]
Following the collapse of the cruel white supremacist regime in 1994, the Republic of South Africa has morphed into a liberal democratic republic offering a tourism experience unparalleled worldwide
On the world leisure tourism map, the Republic of South Africa (RSA, pop. 56 million), perhaps Africa’s largest (1.2 million sq km), most […]
Sited on a 1.21-acre campus in Thane, Mumbai, the CISCE-affiliated N.L. Dalmia High School (NLDHS, estb. 1991) has built an excellent reputation for providing holistic values-based education supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure to its 3,104 students mentored by 167 teachers. In the latest EducationWorld India School Rankings 2017-18, NLDHS is ranked among the Top 15 co-ed […]
Sruthy Susan Ullas interviewed well-known children’s books author Sowmya Rajendran on the importance of raising empathetic, gender-sensitive children in stress-free home environments
Pune-based Sowmya Rajendran is a popular children’s books writer with over 20 titles to her name. In 2015 Rajendran was awarded the Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar for Mayil Will Not Be Quiet (Tulika […]
ParentsWorld invited parents of Paul George Global School, Delhi, to share their insights on encouraging leadership qualities in children.
“As a working professional, I am aware that leaders are held in high esteem, and establish themselves in this fiercely competitive world. Therefore it is important for parents to instill life skills in children. I am […]
Tender coconuts are popular as a stand-alone drink and snack but they are also wonderful meal ingredients, writes Sheela P. Thammaiah
Tender coconut water is hydrating and nutritious, fat-free and high in antioxidants, ascorbic acid, B vitamins, and proteins. Moreover, the soft meat or flesh inside the coconut […]
Plastic has pervaded every aspect of our lives, from feeding bottles and food storage containers to plastic straws and water bottles children carry to school. Here are some ways you can restrict plastic use and keep your family safe and healthy
The species homo sapiens needs water and food to […]
Do your children drive you up the wall? Time to turn the tables by taking them indoor climbing, says K.P. Malini
On a balmy Monday evening in Kochi, sports enthusiasts as young as four and as old as 65 scale the four walls of an indoor climbing gym, The Rock. Requiring strength, […]
Pair words or binomials are part and parcel of the English language, says Roopa Banerjee
A binomial is a pair of words linked by a conjunction (usually ‘and’) or a preposition. For instance ‘loud and clear’ or ‘peace and quiet’. There is balance in a pair, and the English language is no exception. Phrases which have two […]
Old-style stockbroking firms have morphed into gleaming Wall Street-style powerhouses employing economists, accountants, analysts, and specialists
Very few monitors of the Indian economy could have imagined that Indian companies like Infosys Technologies, TCS, Wipro and others would emerge from the cloistered corporate world of India to become star scrips on Nasdaq (National Association of Securities Dealers […]
Less than two decades ago, access to and viewing of pornography was restricted to sleazy neighbourhood video parlours which surreptitiously loaned and/or displayed pornographic material. But in the new millennium with the Internet becoming ubiquitous and advent of cheap Internet data and smartphones, online pornography has become instantly accessible, affordable and anonymous for the masses. […]
My nine-year-old son sucks his thumb while sleeping, watching television and/or when he is trying to concentrate on tasks. I have received complaints from his school teachers but I am unable to motivate him to drop this habit. — Lakshmi Reddy, Vishakapatnam
Thumb sucking is one of the hardest habits to break in children because it is […]
My nine-year-old suffers from flatulence. He is often embarrassed in public gatherings. How can I help him? — Rita Chowdhury, Mumbai
Production of gas in the intestine is normal. However, in some cases there may be increased gas production because of a wide range of causes including lactose and fructose intolerance and/or constipation. I recommend that you […]
Unfortunately because of lack of awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder parents seek professional help only when their children’s academic performance dips. All other problems are swept under the ‘bad behaviour’ and ‘indiscipline’ carpet – Aarti C. Rajaratnam
Anwar Kumar is a class VIII student in a private school in Coimbatore. His teachers know him as […]
It is 9 p.m and Roopa Malhotra’s nerves are frazzled after a long day as she tries unsuccessfully to get her three-year-old daughter to sleep. The Bangalore-based homemaker’s daughter Anju refuses to sleep and is soon bawling from exhaustion. Baby’s bedtime tantrums has become a nightmare for the Malhotra household.
Everyday Love — A Mother’s Guide to Healthy Cooking for Kids by Sharmila Ribeiro (Sharmila Ribeiro, 2017)
This is a treasure trove of easy-to-prepare, healthy and nutritious recipes for children. It features 177 recipes covering a wide range of foods including breakfasts, pastas, soups, salads, dips, sauces, spreads, breads, chaats, cool drinks, cookies and cakes. Among the […]
The human brain values foods that are high in both fat and carbohydrates rather than those containing either fat or carbohydrates, says a study published in Cell Metabolism (June). This explains why humans are attracted to processed foods such as fries, sausages, bacon, ham and ready-to-eat meals. These foods tend to hijack the body’s inborn […]
The June cover story ‘Ready, set go for new school year’ was informative and timely. For most parents, beginning of the new academic year is a stressful time and expert advice to make the preparation process smooth is most welcome.
The health guide to seasonal illnesses put together by paediatricians Dr. B. Nandesh and Dr. Satish […]
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