As deliberated extensively at the recently concluded COP 26 global climate summit held in Glassgow, planet Earth is experiencing global warming and climate change, which has prompted unnatural weather conditions, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Here are some simple ways in which children can learn about conserving Mother Earth and natural resources:
The Warli are an indigenous tribe living in the hilly and coastal terrains of the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. Their art tradition stretches back to 2,000-5,000 BCE. Modern day artistes and designers have begun discovering Warli art and using their art forms involving a set of geometric shapes — a circle, triangle, and square — to […]
With children and adults obliged to be seated for long hours to attend online classes and office duties, these exercises prevent back pain – Vishwajeet Raut
Adults and children need good muscle flexibility to maintain overall fitness especially spine health. Seated forward bend exercises stretch and relax the body, releasing hamstrings and hip muscles. They also […]
PW invited parents of Podar Jumbo Kids, Mumbai to share their insights on how they are helping their children prepare for in-person classes
“The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has compelled my 5.5 year-old twins — Kovidh and Krishangi — to move out of their safe classrooms to an alien home […]
There’s nothing like an interesting experiment to get your child hooked to science.
Try this experiment with your child, and witness the intriguing effect together. If she is old enough, add explanations about electrons and protons. If not, just enjoy the experiment.
Things you need
Plastic comb
Thread
Woollen sweater
A few pieces of puffed rice
Cellotape
As children resume in-person schooling, here are some easy-to-make healthy Indian breakfast recipes offering balanced blends of carbohydrates, protein and vitamins – Parvathy Menon
Vegetable poha (4 servings)
Ingredients
½ cup chopped carrots and beans
¼ cup peas
2 cups flattened rice
2 tsp oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 chopped onion
2 finely chopped sprigs of […]
One bright and early day, a barefoot bhikshu in his ochre robes and begging bowl was plodding along, murmuring “Buddham sharanam gachchami,” when his path crossed that of a chamak challo firecracker, returning from an all-night blast. As they passed by, they sized each other up — the monk, in his simple garb and […]
For the discerning Kolkata (aka Calcutta) remains a city with a glorious imperial past which retains its old-world flavour and Marxist coffee house culture
It’s rare to encounter an informed individual who is neutral about Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), described as the ‘city of dreadful night’ by Rudyard Kipling, even before an estimated 3 million refugees from […]
My seven-year-old son suffers severe constipation, often relieving himself once in three days. He has a normal diet. Please advise. — Vaishali Meenakshi, Chennai
By definition, constipation is not passing stools daily; straining and/ or passing hard or pellet-like stools. It’s one of the most common causes of recurrent abdominal pain […]
With IT’s increasing pervasiveness, software testing is a new and fresh option in this field, a promising career choice for today’s young and diverse workforce
Especially in India’s fast-track IT (information technology) industry (aggregate revenue: $99 billion) where change is constant, new jobs and vocations which were not on the radar screen of parents, youth and […]
My daughter doesn’t want to attend in-person classes. Her school day begins early. Pre-pandemic she would wake up at 6 a.m to catch the school bus. But with schools offering the option of online classes, she insists it is better. She is in class VIII, and I believe it’s important for her to attend offline […]
Indian parents no longer have to rely on foreign parenting books set in alien cultures for information and advice. A new genre of well-qualified indigenous psychologists and parenting professionals are authoring high-quality parenting guides suited to local Indian contexts and situations. Far more relatable in content, these books provide Indian parents useful and relevant parenting […]
Parental alienation – defined as when one parent’s relationship with her child is harmed by the other parent – can have devastating consequences.
Parental alienation — defined as when one parent’s relationship with his or her child is harmed by the other parent – can have devastating consequences.
Legal professionals and psychologists have known about parental alienation […]
A well-designed cheerful nursery provides a stimulating environment where infants rest, play and learn – Mini P.
The birth of a child is a special occasion, and many expectant parents begin preparing and designing the nursery room months ahead. Especially because once the infant is born, life becomes a whirlwind of never-ending baby-care chores.
There’s an emerging consensus that most packaged drinks are as harmful as junk food, with the potential to provoke a wide range of ailments including high blood pressure, cholesterol, juvenile diabetes, obesity, and heart disease – Nikhil Jayadevan, Mini P. & Cynthia John
India’s prolonged 60-weeks Covid-19 induced lockdown of schools and education institutions — the […]
Thanks for the Kidzone section — it’s interesting and enjoyable. My children love solving the puzzles and DIY creative activity. Also your selection of reference books was very useful. Moreover, I enjoy reading the Ask the Doctor column every month. The October column by Dr. Gita Mathai about urinary tract infection in […]
The high parental stress experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted children’s eating habits, says a study conducted by University of Houston College of Education and published in Current Psychology (October). When stay-at-home mandates were ordered and school went online during the pandemic, millions of parents had to suddenly discharge the roles of […]
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