PW invited parents of M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur to share the names of role models they recommend to their children
“I personally draw immense inspiration from the dedicated life and achievements of India’s ‘rocket woman’ Dr. Ritu Karidhal from small town Lucknow who played a significant role in the country’s critical Mars orbital mission […]
Minu Sarin was a Mom who loved books. And both her children — Veena (6) and Ashutosh (10) — loved them too.
Minu always found it a challenge to afford all the books she bought. She did not want to spend too much. So she started the ’10-book Club’.
“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
— William Shakespeare, Hamlet
In the world of literature, authors use a diverse array of literary devices to engage readers, stir up emotions, and explore complex themes. One such intriguing literary device is aporia, a rhetorical and narrative technique that creates uncertainty or puzzlement in […]
Makhana, aka fox nuts, phool makhana or lotus seeds, is a traditional Indian food used in preparing curries and kheer. Lately, it has become hugely popular as a snack, in roasted form. And Bihar is currently the largest producer of makhana worldwide. Its cultivation requires a laborious process with training transferred through several generations of […]
My five-year-old son suffers from constipation and indigestion. Please advise.
— Kyra Agarwal, Bengaluru
You can address digestive problems in young children through dietary modifications. My suggestions:
Fibre-rich foods. Include fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in your child’s diet. Fibre prevents constipation.
If you have been attending ʻWhat kind of parent are you?ʼ quizzes, you are like most parents who are not sure if they are exercising good parenting. Parenting can sometimes be a difficult balancing act. Most parents don’t seem to know whether they are doing it right.
Friends or parents?
Children too want democracy and […]
Bananas
Bananas contain a lot of fibre, and help fight constipation. They are also high in potassium, and good for kidneys, bones, heart and nerves.
Milk
Milk gives kids the calcium they need for growing bones, and also contains protein and vitamins, aiding growth and strength. Children need two-three glasses of milk every day. If they […]
By the time he comes home from school, my son is tired though 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. I am sure lack of food is the main reason. How can […]
Store some chopped dates (preferably Arabian) in a box. Any time you want, spread peanut butter on brown bread, add chopped dates to make a sandwich. You can have a nutritious meal ready in two minutes! Serve with a slice of watermelon or apple.
Baby potatoes
Pressure cook baby potatoes and get a family member […]
Parenting 24×7 is a full-time demanding job. While we manage the myriad chores while getting through the day, there are several casualties like our health, sleep and marriage, which could easily take the back seat.
Therefore it’s time to step back from the roles of SuperMom or SuperDad and work towards a better life-parenting balance.
Here’s my shortlist of three apps that enable pregnant women and new moms to understand the nine months of foetal development, and nurture their children through infancy and early childhood – Cynthia John
Sprout baby
iOS
For most new mothers, parenthood is an overwhelming experience. This app offers a plethora of trackers to monitor your child’s health, medical […]
Useful advice
My four-year-old daughter is very shy and avoids all male children in the apartment and plays only with the girls. I was pleasantly surprised when I read Dr. Sachin Baliga’s reassuring response to a parent with a similar problem in your ‘Ask your Counselor’ section (PW September). His suggestions to help her overcome […]
Almost every second day these days daily newspapers flash headlines of young American students perpetrating a mass shooting in malls, and often schools. The right to bear (own) guns is a fundamental right under the US Constitution and angry young teens often access their parents’ guns and go berserk. Nor is youth and child anger […]
Autism and ADHD in children linked to plastic additive
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have a reduced ability to clear bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic additive, from their bodies, says a study published in the public access journal PLOS ONE (September). BPA is used in […]
My son is seven years old. When the lights are off, he is scared of ghosts. We have tried reassuring him but he is still petrified. We use a nightlight to reassure him. How can we help him overcome his fear of the dark?
— Deepa Jeetu, Delhi
* It’s essential to acknowledge your son’s fear […]
Abha Adams is one of India’s most well-known and respected educationists. An alumna of Lady Shri Ram College, Adams has served as Director of the Shri Ram Schools, establishing the Shri Ram School, Moulsari in 1995 and The Shri Ram School, Aravali in 2001 followed by the Shri Ram Educare consulting company. In 2006, she […]
As the school term stretches on, many parents might be tempted to take their children out of school. Perhaps they want to beat the crowds at the snow or enjoy off-season prices at the coast. Maybe they just need a break.
As parents, we have certainly experienced this dilemma.
Following enactment of the Public Records Act making it mandatory for every government office to maintain records, demand for archivists is rising
If you want to understand the present, you have to know your past! “India, with its long and diverse history has a cultural wealth of hundreds and thousands of manuscripts, records, inscriptions, documents etc. […]
Making and maintaining eye contact is critical to effective inter-personal communication. In early childhood, eye contact is especially important because in the absence of language skills, infants and toddlers communicate visually. A majority of information infants/toddlers receive is processed visually and optimal visual development is imperative for development of language and fine motor skills.
PW invited parents of Vasal Education (Punjab) to share insights on how they ensure their children strike a balance between academics and co-curriculars
“From her teenage years I have allowed my daughter Sehar (class IX) to take control of her own life and decide for herself what according to her is priority at that particular moment. […]
In the new digital age of ubiquitous social media, there is an upsurge in violent behaviour among children of all age groups. Reports of teens committing outrageous crimes of rape and murder have become de riguer in the media. Younger children are also visiting violence on their peers writes Aruna Raghuram & Summiya Yasmeen
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