There are several ways and means to develop young children’s language, conversation, and literacy skills
Dr. Mazhar Ali
The early years are critical for developing children’s language and communication skills and building a foundation for academic success and optimal cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Here are some ways and means to develop young children’s language, […]
Switching to electric school buses improves human, planetary health
Replacing diesel-run school buses with electric vehicles may yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per bus, says a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (May). Researchers at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that benefits, including […]
The start of much-awaited south-west monsoon showers — and establishment of a new BJP-led NDA government at the Centre — have coincided with the beginning of the new academic year countrywide. For India’s 150 million rural households after last year’s disappointing rains, for the new government in Delhi, which has to learn the art of […]
Great hit
Your comprehensive Careers Watch article ‘Sweet Smell of Success in Floriculture’ (PW May) was a great hit with my zesty graduate daughter.
The story’s sharp focus on the career’s economic potential, domestic demand, and export opportunities has inspired her so much that she has begun researching it intensively and plans to plant a […]
Research and expert opinion is veering to the conclusion that parental motivation and encouragement work better than pressurising children to succeed: Aruna Raghuram
The life cycle of a child to young adult is defined by intense competition in school, college, university and workplaces. What if my child doesn’t make it in this pressure-cooker environment? This fear […]
Almost seven decades ago, the late Harry Belafonte released a melodious, calypso-tinged song titled Brown Skin Girl (‘stay home and mind baby’).
Teenagers then, we had no clue this was a song that obliquely commented on American soldiers who landed in Jamaica and other islands in the Caribbean (ostensibly to protect the local yokels […]
Advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important
The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, most parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teens. They tend to be embarrassed, worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, […]
For professionally qualified horticulturists there are wide-ranging work options that offer handsome remuneration
With an annual growth rate of 30-37 percent, India’s high potential horticulture industry is blooming and is poised for a great leap forward after the opening up of foreign markets post new World Trade Organisation accords and revolutionary advances in greenhouse technology. […]
My six-year-old son becomes very anxious before attending his swimming lessons. Despite his love for swimming, this anxiety is affecting him adversely. How can I ease his pre-lessons anxiety?
— Joni Sharma, Mumbai
Some children tend to become anxious before starting a new activity. Here are some ways you can help […]
If you have been attending ‘What kind of parent are you?’ quizzes, you are like most parents who aren’t sure if they are doing right by their children. Parenting can sometimes be such a difficult balancing act that you don’t know whether you are getting it right.
Friends or parents?
All children want democracy and […]
Minu Sarin was a Mom who loved books. And both her kids — Ashutosh (10) and Veena (6) grew to love them too.
Minu always found it a challenge to accomodate all the books she bought. And she didn’t have the budget for purchasing a large number. So she started the ‘10-Book Club’.
Parenting 24×7 is a demanding full-time job. While we manage the myriad chores involved in getting through the day, there are several issues like our own health, sleep and marital harmony, which could be relegated to the back burner.
Therefore now is a good time to step back from the roles of SuperMom or SuperDad […]
Nithya Sunil, CEO of Smart Cookie Foods, a Bangalore-based baking company on a mission to reinvent healthy snacking using whole food, plant-based ingredients, shares three recipes that use unprocessed healthy ingredients to bake delectable cakes
Guilt-free brownie (4 servings)
Ingredients
30 gm ground flaxseed
50 ml water
130 gm plant-based sugar (truvia/ trucrose)
150 gm dark chocolate
80 gm […]
Yoginder Sikand reports from northern Laos where evidence of the deep-rooted Hindu influence on Laotian Buddhism is reflected in scenes from the Ramayana on temple walls. Moreover he stumbles across incriminating evidence of America’s secret war of the 1960s in Laos, when it became the world’s most heavily bombed country
In this new academic year cover story, PW presents a motivation and success guide devised by experts to enable parents to equip children with the mindset, skills and confidence to achieve academic and extra-curricular success -Kiran Balimane & Cynthia John
The new academic year starting June-July is the season when monsoon rains start, bringing joy […]
PW invited parents from Cygnus World School, Vadodara to share their thoughts on how they help their children remain rooted in Indian culture
“I encourage my children — Aarushi (class IX) and Aarush (class VII) — to participate in all cultural functions, celebrate festivals in true spirit, and read up on the history and traditions of our […]
PW invited parents from Jodhamal Public School, Jammu to share their plans to spend time with their children during the summer holiday
“Summer vacations are a delightful opportunity especially for my children — Aadya (class XII) and Aaditya (class VII) — to redeem our time apart as a family. Our family bonds will soon be strengthened […]
My son is tired by the time he reaches home from school although he eats a good lunch. He gets home at 4 p.m in the school bus. As a result, he is in a bad mood for one-two hours after coming home, and I am sure lack of nutrition is the main reason. How […]
We often come across sentences so strong in ethics that we are drawn to the character uttering them. This is a subtle literary device known as ‘ethos’ which introduces the ethical appeal and credibility established by the author or speaker to persuade audiences.
Rooted in ancient Greek philosophy, ethos is one of Aristotle’s three modes […]
A vital nutrient required for children’s optimal brain development is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega 3 polyunsaturated/ fatty acid
Children grow at rapid pace not just physically but also mentally. But while parents tend to provide adequate and nutritious diets for children’s physical development, they often ignore inclusion of nutrients for their […]
Businessmen Elon Musk has established a new Montessori preschool ‘Ad Astra’ in Bastrop, Texas, a one-of-its-kind, endorsing his and US President-elect Donald Trump’s views on .....Read More
PW invited parents from MD International School, Bijnor to share their thoughts on how they give their children early lessons in patriotism “From her .....Read More
