PW invited parents of Nirmal Bhartia School, Delhi to share insights on how they plan to make summer holidays productive and enjoyable for their children
“My son Gurnoor Singh (15) is at a crucial year in school and will be writing his class X board exams soon. He follows a set routine throughout the week […]
Millets are superfoods, rich in macro and micro nutrients. Their inclusion in children’s diet is highly recommended. Try these simple millet recipes: writes Ramiya Sakthivel
Health benefits. Millets are a good source of protein, fibre, minerals and vitamins. They boost cardiovascular health, prevent diabetes and obesity, reduce inflammation in the gut and aid digestion.
PW invited parents of Vista International School, Hyderabad to share insights on how they are helping their children transform into global citizens
“We make an effort to provide our son Anirudh T. (class X) maximum exposure to different cultures and communities through domestic and international travel, books and films. My son has lately taken to […]
Whether it is for leisure, adventure sports such as mountaineering, fishing, paragliding, skiing, rock climbing, trekking or just plain relaxation amidst soaring mountains and pristine nature, Himachal has it all
As India’s middle class keeps expanding exponentially in the post-1991 era of economic liberalisation and deregulation, and perpetual shortages of airline and train tickets in […]
Good body posture is a big confidence booster, say several research studies. It displays energy, confidence and high self-esteem. Every day, the human body undergoes a variety of postures. We hold our body in a particular position while standing, sitting, lying down, walking or exercising. This not only impacts our physical appearance and the energy […]
Why should children play? Simply because play is the work of childhood. Play helps children learn better, retain learning and enjoy the process. Play teaches children to reason, use logic, plan, work with others, sometimes lead, sometimes follow, to win or lose and to shake hands and make up after a contest.
Children’s saftey is a hot button subject in these perilous times. All parents need to talk about body awareness with their children. Here are some basic child safety precautions all parents must observe.
Speak frankly
Tell your child that some people can touch us in ways we don’t like. Some people also hurt us by […]
My son behaves perfectly well at school and in the presence of others, but at home, he throws tantrums, talks rudely, and behaves badly. He bullies his little brother and screams while he sleeps. I want this situation to improve.
D.K, New Delhi
The fact that he has a younger sibling may be influencing your […]
While sibling rivalry is common and natural, it’s not something to be ignored. Parents can’t assume that children will automatically grow out of it.
Deep-seated resentment and jealousy could well extend into adulthood, affecting relationships in the family. There are many case histories of adult brothers and sisters fighting over property, business, and other issues.
The recent rape of a 11-year-old girl child in a school in Delhi allegedly by senior students, has outraged and shaken the confidence of the community of parents countrywide.
But while sexual safety awareness, personal safety videos and guidelines can help, they need to be supplemented by parental vigilance and guidance.
Chandana Chavan is a Bangalore-based tarot card reader with over 15 years of experience and special interest in parenting. Instagram:@mystic.muse.tarot
Forecast for May 15 – June 15
Aries: The Hanged Man
If you aren’t sure what to do, it’s best to do nothing. Assess the situation from a different perspective. Have patience. Let go of the past […]
My 4.8-year-old daughter has excess body hair, especially on her back and upper portion of the hand. Please advise. — Shiny Thomas, Trivandrum
Hirsutism or excessive body hair in children could be due to several reasons. Consult your paediatrician, she will decide if the hair growth is appropriate for her age. If not, she will […]
According to Astute Analytics, the aggregate revenue of engineering services outsourced worldwide is likely to skyrocket from $1.5 trillion to $6.8 trillion by 2031
With the digital revolution now in full swing, new products are being constantly launched, developed and upgraded especially in the automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and telecom industries. These developments have opened […]
A shortlist of three apps that actively engage young children to learn math and reading as also showcase their talent and creativity writes Cynthia John
CRETA CLASS – Math class for kids aged 3-8
A paid math learning app, Creta Class is targeted at children aged 3-8 years. It offers a structured math curriculum designed by […]
Although in the iconic movie Sound of Music, Hollywood star Julie Andrews crooned this advice, ‘Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start…,’ many tend to enjoy films or read books whose plots don’t start at the beginning. They start bang in the middle with flashbacks to establish context. This […]
My eight-year-old son is a loner. He doesn’t have the confidence to make friends. How do I get him to become more social and outgoing?
— Vinu Thomas, Chennai
There are several ways you can support your child:
Gently encourage him to participate in social activities/events. Praise him for his attempts.
If he has an anxious reaction […]
…Say alienated parents who organised a two-week campaign to mark April 25, observed as ‘Parental Alienation Awareness Day’ worldwide, writes Aruna Raghuram
April 25 was observed as ‘Parental Alienation Awareness Day’ around the world. On this day, parents’ groups organise programmes to raise awareness about parental alienation — defined as when one parent’s relationship with his […]
Nutritional and especially micronutrient deficiencies in children result in poor physical growth, reduced cognitive development, and increased risk of illness Dr. Kumar T.V.
Millions of children worldwide suffer malnutrition in the first five years of their lives. According to a 2020 report of the UNICEF-WHO-WB Joint Child Malnutrition Inter-Agency Group, 149.2 million children under 5 years […]
Gandhiji’s advice that education must teach children to work with their heads, hearts and hands has been almost totally ignored by the omniscient framers of post-independence India’s education policies. However, it’s not too late to teach generation next to adopt a DIY (do-it-yourself) culture starting this summer vacation writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani, Mini P. & […]
India in Top 5 countries with highest number of preterm infants
India, Pakistan, Nigeria, China and Ethiopia together accounted for 45 percent of all infants born early —before 37 weeks of pregnancy — in 2020, according to a report released last month by the WHO, Unicef and PMNCH, the world`s largest alliance for women, children, […]
Gen Z prone to high stress
Your cover story ‘Natural therapies best option’ (PW April) is timely and relevant. I believe that Gen Z is more prone to stress and anxiety that any previous generation. Ubiquitous social media, peer pressure, digital gadgets, burden of parental expectations etc have led to children experiencing high stress, loneliness, […]
Since Lord Macaulay famously pronounced that the prime objective of his Minute on Indian Education (1835) was to produce note-taking clerks for the smooth function of the British raj, there’s been a persistent and consistent bias in Indian society against vocational education and skills training. Though through the freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi strongly advocated educating […]
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