Situated in the heart of India, the country’s second largest state offers visitors the temples of Khajuraho, the serenity of Marble Rocks, stupas of Sanchi, and tigers of the Kanha National Park
As its name implies the state of Madhya Pradesh (central province) is situated in the heart of India. The second largest of the 29 […]
Driven by pushy parents, millions of children and teenagers across the country are sacrificing sleep at the altar of academics, co-curricular and sports education, and technology obsession. The consequences are disastrous — poor academic performance, lethargy, irritation, incremental stress and infection-prone children – K.P. Malini, Cynthia John & Mini P.
Sleep deprivation is a new millennium lifestyle […]
There’s something special about a family that learns together. Learning a new sport together is great for family bonding and is certain to prove an enjoyable learning experience for all.
Try swimming for a start. Learn how to stay afloat and different strokes. When you go on your next vacation, you will have a blast as […]
The Khanna household was busy as a beehive. Everyone was getting ready to go watch an India-Australia cricket match at the city stadium. Papa Khanna had called in sick at work, Mama was furiously making sandwiches and snacks to take along, Nikhil was getting his face painted with […]
We all have our moments to cherish, and I am sure you will have sporty moments to cherish.
The thrill of winning a game particularly, at the end of fast-paced, breathless play, is something else altogether! You may be tired, breathing hard, and on the verge of collapse at the end of a long game. […]
PW invited parents of Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) to share their insights on how to teach their children empathetic behaviour
“We believe youngest children are capable of exhibiting empathy which can be fostered, encouraged and cultivated by adults. As parents we have made an effort to be good role models for our 11-year-old […]
The repeating of a phrase in reverse order is known as an antimetabole – Roopa Banerjee
The sentence ‘Fair is foul and foul is fair’ hits a lyrical and rhetorical note because of the placement of words in reverse order. This repeating of a phrase in reverse order is known as an antimetabole.
High in vitamins (B1, B6 and potassium), minerals (copper, magnesium and manganese) and dietary fibre, the versatile brinjal is a great choice for salads, pies and even desserts. Brinjal (solanum melongena) is of the nightshade plant family and is rich in antioxidants, specifically nasunin, which is found in its skin and gives […]
In this essay I detail some of the chronic illnesses afflicting 21st century children and advise how parents can help to alleviate their pain and suffering
In 1990, the under-five infant mortality rate in India was 126 per 1,000 live births. Almost three decades later in 2018, it has reduced to 39 deaths per 1,000, according […]
The phenomenon of global health tourists who expect world-class management systems to supplement healthcare and medical services has created a market for backroom healthcare professionals
With India emerging as a major destination for the multiplying tribe of ‘health tourists’ travelling the world for medical attention and treatment, […]
Actress Isha Koppikar on how she likes to lead her child by example, and how she finds digital gadgets a far bigger cause for worry than social media – BHUMIKA K.
Model and actress Isha Koppikar and restaurateur Timmy Narang are parents of little Rianna, who will be five this month. Isha started modeling while still in […]
Mini P. recommends reading apps to aid children with dyslexia and a new mystery series for teenagers
Reading apps for dyslexia and learning disabilities
An estimated 35 million school-going children in India suffer from mild to severe dyslexia — a learning disorder that involves difficulty in reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they […]
Our neighbour recently adopted a cat. Though I am an animal lover, I think my daughter is allergic to the cat. Subsequent to playing with the feline, she developed itching and a runny nose. Is there some way of finding out if she is allergic to cat hair/fur? —Preetha Kumar, Chennai
Our family is facing a temporary financial crisis and my husband has asked us to reduce household expenses for two months. My 11-year-old son has misunderstood the situation as dire and has become non-communicative. Should I consult a professional counsellor? — Preethi Chaddha, Chandigarh
For children, money-related and concepts such as “reducing expenses” are abstract and […]
While parents going through divorce spend most of their time sorting out their own feelings of hurt, rejection and bitterness, children who bear witness to arguments and recriminations have to suffer their own challenges. Here’s how to help children cope with divorce – K.P. Malini & Indu Surendar
Divorce can be heart-breaking for a couple, but […]
Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, an individual’s strengths rather than weaknesses, and building the good in life instead of repairing the bad
Positive psychology is the new mantra for leading happy and fulfilling lives. Coined and propounded by Dr. Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University […]
Six in 10 parents admitted to experiencing failure as a parent during their child’s first year, according to a worldwide poll of 13,064 adults commissioned by WaterWipes, a US-based baby products company. The survey highlighted that adapting to sleepless nights, battling tiredness and struggling with infant feeding schedules makes many new parents believe they are […]
Exposure to traumatic events such as physical and emotional neglect, violence, and sexual abuse in childhood could result in adolescent depression and violence, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health (May). The first-of-its-type Global Early Adolescent Study, a collaborative project of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School […]
More than 50 percent of male parents believe they are judged harshly as parents, reveals a study published by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The study which surveyed 713 male parents of children aged 0-13 years, asking them to answer questions about how criticism impacts their parenting choices, found that 52 percent […]
Personal care products such as shampoo, lotion and nail polish can be hazardous for young children, says a study published in Clinical Pediatrics (June), noting that over 64,600 children below five years of age were treated for injuries related to cosmetic products between 2002 and 2016 in US hospitals. The study conducted over a period […]
Thanks for your timely cover story ‘Evolved males redefining fatherhood’ (PW June). It was nice to read how millennium male parents are increasingly sharing parenting duties and household chores.
However, this is only true in some progressive households in metro cities. In rural India, it’s the norm for women to do all household work, raise children […]
There are two widely divergent opinions on the quantum of sleep required by productive and successful individuals of the 21st century. The consensus opinion of the rich and famous is ‘don’t sleep your life away’. Most of the world’s richest and most successful people sleep for less than five hours. They include US President Donald […]
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