Blessed with undulating topography, sub-tropical forests, exotic flora and fauna, gushing springs, waterfalls and misty mountains, this sparsely populated north-eastern state is attracting eco-tourists from around the world
One of the beneficial outcomes of post-liberalisation India’s communications revolution, particularly in television, is that it has brought the hitherto remote and isolated states of the north-east into […]
PW invited teacher-parents of Nehru World School, Ghaziabad to share their insights on how they ensure online safety for their children
“With digital devices becoming ubiquitous, we have installed child safeguard options on our mobile phones and laptops so our 12-year-old son Priyansh can access only age-appropriate online content. I also believe it’s important […]
An allegory is a type of literary work in which the characters and events represent qualities or ideas that relate to morals, religion, and/or politics – Roopa Banerjee
Most of us have heard Aesop’s fable of The Tortoise and the Hare during childhood. The objective of parents/teachers/caregivers recounting this fable to children is to drive home the […]
Most fruits are high in dietary fibre, low in fat, sodium and calories and zero in cholesterol. Dietary fibre aids healthy bowel movement, lowers blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease. For pregnant women, fruits are a good source of folate (folic acid) which helps the body build red blood cells.
Sardines are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids which prevent cardiac ailments, reduce the risk of blood clots and control blood pressure. They are also rich in vitamins B12 and D, calcium and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, niacin and phosphorous.
This is an easy-to-prepare gluten-free classic salad. Since it contains chicken, eggs and potatoes, it can be a full meal. Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B6 and don’t contain fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Broccoli is an all-star vegetable which is low in calories and high in essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. It contains vitamins K, C, B1, B2, B3, and B6, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Red peppers are a good source of vitamin C, B6, folate and antioxidants and improves eye health – K. P. Malini
If your child is constantly complaining of stomach ache, loss of appetite and fatigue, it’s time for a round of deworming
Though people of all ages can be infected with stomach or intestinal worms, children are more susceptible to this particular infection which negatively affects their mental and physical development. Children with worms are often underweight […]
Does the thought of a spicy plate of biryani or a yummy chocolate cake excite you?
Most of us are gourmands or gourmets, although the latter is the preferable option. Whether it is a simple pulao you enjoy at home or exotic global cuisines in restaurants, food continues to tease people’s tastebuds and delight them […]
India’s ancient and once highly respected textiles and garment industries are experiencing a renaissance
The nationwide buzz generated by the Lakme Fashion Week staged in Mumbai annually, is an indicator that India’s ancient and once highly respected textiles and garment industries are experiencing a renaissance.
Unlike in an earlier era when textile designing in India was a […]
Cycling is a great workout for the heart and lungs, builds stamina, and prevents obesity and arthritis. Moreover it alleviates stress and promotes family bonding – K.P. Malini
“Cycling is excellent physical exercise, great way to relive childhood days, explore local neighbourhoods, meet like-minded people and promote family bonding,” says Abhishek Tarfe, cycling enthusiast and founder of […]
My son is 4.3 years old and uses his potty seat to urinate whereas he demands a diaper to poop. I have tried rewarding him with goodies to use the potty for both purposes but he refuses. How can I toilet-train him? — Divya Manvik, Pune
There’s no need to worry. Toddlers gradually get toilet […]
My teenage daughters keep their wardrobes untidy and messy. Their main excuse is that they don’t have time to clean-up, as one is preparing for the class X board exams and the second for professional entrance exams. Should I insist on their tidying up or wait until their exams are over? — Prameela Rao, […]
The Gurukul Chronicles by Smara (Radhika Meganathan) Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications, Price: Rs.295
This book, targeted at adolescents, explores the lives and times of three low-profile but interesting characters of the Mahabharata — Ekalavya, Aswathama and Karna (or Radheya). These three young men are bound by a common thread: they are all archers in search of their destiny.
While coping with the demands of two or more children can be overwhelming for parents especially mothers, for first-borns and older children the arrival of a new sibling is stressful and difficult as they now have to share parental attention and affection – Shreya Iyer
The arrival of a second child in a family can be exciting, […]
Pooja Goyal recommends the ACT — Awareness, Communication and Take action — mantra to keep children safe
It’s no longer a rarity to read bone-chilling reports of child sexual abuse in newspapers every day. India leads the world in child sexual abuse with 36,022 cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act […]
In the YouTube and new confrontational television news era, the ancient Socratic art of debate is making a big comeback, particularly in India. For millennial parents who value the skills of communication and leadership, encouraging children to polish their debating skills has become one of the 21st century skillset tick boxes – Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan
Red meat may not be so bad for health, after all, indicates a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (October). Researchers at McMaster and Dalhousie universities, Canada, have found that cutting back on red meat consumption has little impact on overall health and physical well-being. The researchers conducted systematic reviews following random controlled […]
Women are less likely than men to be offered a workplace promotion after having children, says a report recently published by the universities of Bristol and Essex for the Government of Equalities Office, UK. The study highlights that only 28 percent of women were in full-time or self-employed work three years after childbirth, compared to […]
Adults who were lied to as children are more likely to lie to their parents in adulthood, reveals a recent study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU). The study, conducted by NTU in collaboration with Toronto (Canada), California, San Diego (USA), and Zhejiang Normal (China) universities, found that lied-to children also […]
The best strategy to get your child to eat her vegetables is as simple as just serving them up on the dinner table regularly, says a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (October). The study published by Elsevier, the well-known Dutch analytics company, found that repeatedly offering a variety of vegetables […]
My eight-year-old daughter experiences difficulty with some hand and leg movements. But she is very smart and intelligent. Therefore I was delighted to read your cover story about the growing popularity and relevance of mind sports (PW October). Learning and excelling in mind games such as Scrabble and/or memory sport is a great morale and […]
Some of the world’s most famous, charismatic and powerful orators and leaders such as former British prime minister Winston Churchill, former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton cut their teeth in school and university debating societies, learning and perfecting the art of presenting persuasive arguments. In Western countries, the ancient Socratic art of debate […]
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