Disturbingly, a large and growing number of children and adolescents in India are suffering mental health disorders. A World Health Organisation (WHO) report released last year says that one in four early teens in India suffers depression – Geetha Rao
Kavya Rao (14), a class IX student in Mumbai, was a class topper and an excellent […]
Creating mind maps i.e, diagrams to visually organise information, helps students develop successful self-learning and study skills – Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan
Mind mapping is an innovative learning technique that helps students visualise and externalise concepts by creating mind maps i.e, diagrams to visually organise information. It is commonly used as an effective learning aid, to boost critical thinking […]
For adults the island nation of Singapore is one of the busiest global business hubs worldwide. But, for children, it’s a fantasy wonderland with an endless list of enthralling sights and sounds which simultaneously educate and entertain – BHUMIKA K.
A giant black slope lights up and bursts into flowers as you slide down a fruit […]
Mental health is a taboo subject in most Indian households, particularly if related with young children and adolescents. The social stigma associated with mental illness diagnosis inhibits most parents from acknowledging, let alone taking children to counseling clinics and psychiatrists. Discomfort and shame of admitting that a child may be suffering a mental disorder prompts […]
The cover story on gaming addiction in the September issue of ParentsWorld was spot-on.
I teach in a secondary school in Chennai and almost every week, I need to summon parents because their teenage children are distracted in class or sleepy-eyed and slip-shod with homework. Most of them admit that their children play computer games for […]
A research study released by San Francisco-based non-profit Common Sense Media has found that teenagers are distracted from real-life interactions by social media apps such as Instagram and Snapchat. For the study titled Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal their Experiences, Common Sense Media interviewed more than 1,100 teens aged 13-17 years across the […]
I grew up believing that drinking milk twice or three times per day is crucial for healthy growth and development. But now, some people say it could be bad for children. Please advise.— Usha Madhavan, Chennai
Drinking milk is commonly regarded as a healthy food habit. Milk is a good source of nutrition and calcium and […]
My husband has a transferable job and we keep moving cities every two-three years. It is difficult for my 12-year old son to adjust in school as he takes time to make friends. I feel his life is becoming unstable because of these frequent transfers. How can I help him adjust and make friends faster […]
The general perception is that physiotherapists are concerned only with massage and exercise. But that’s not all there is to this profession
Did you always want to be a doctor but haven’t been able to clear the medical college entrance examination? Don’t despair, you can become a doctor of physiotherapy which is increasingly becoming an attractive […]
Sited in the national capital’s bustling Punjabi Bagh suburb, The Knowledge Bus Global Preschool (TKBG, estb. 2017) is the latest venture of the TKBG chain of schools promoted by well-known educationist Dr. A. Sukhija, and comprising the TKB Global Preschool, Ashok Vihar (2015) — ranked among the Top 10 preschools in Delhi in the EducationWorld […]
Though halitosis is not a fatal ailment, the instant recoil of friends, classmates, co-workers and even strangers can erode the confidence of people suffering bad breath and negatively impact their personal relationships and career advancement – Dr. Gita Mathai
Halitosis or bad breath is a common problem affecting individuals of all ages and both sexes. Yet […]
The festive season is round the corner and many dread the after-effects of indulging in rich, ghee and sugar-laden Indian desserts. To help your family enjoy a guilt-free and healthy festive season, we present Indian dessert recipes with a healthy, nutritious twist, writes K.P. Malini
Palada Pradhaman
Kheer is a speciality of the southern state of Kerala. […]
Introducing children to the logic and magic of science through hands-on experiments is an effective way of helping them understand scientific concepts. Here’s a simple experiment/activity you can do at home to help children understand the chemistry behind reactions to different types of acids.
Lemon suds eruption
Materials
Two small containers (for eruptions)
Food colours (to make eruptions look […]
The study of phonoaesthetics helps understand what makes ‘brillig’ grate the nerves, ‘lump’ appear thick, and ‘glowing’ feel light Roopa Banerjee
When we hear the phrase ‘teeny-weeny,’ the smallness of the sound reflects its meaning. Words starting with ‘sl’ mostly feel unpleasant: slug, slush and slime. These are not coincidences and yet they haven’t been coined […]
PW invited parents of Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur to share best ways to educate children about 21st century careers
“Our 17-year old daughter Eesha (class XII) is academically brilliant and routinely tops her class. We have observed her strengths and weaknesses over the years and are of the opinion that her aptitude lies in STEM […]
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