Parenting
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“Teach the next generation to eat BETTER AND LIVE HEALTHIER”
Luke Coutinho, the well-known Mumbai-based integrative lifestyle expert and Fit India Ambassador appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently (May 1) launched the Bharat School Menu and Lifestyle Plan for children in the three-14 age group. Excerpts from an interview with Reshma Ravishanker
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June 2025
ParentsWorld India
Help children overcome FEAR OF FAILURE
My daughter is not a high academic achiever. She will be writing her class X board exams next year. How can I help her overcome fear of failure?
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June 2025
ParentsWorld India
Tips to control FOOD PORTIONS
The Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Indian Academy of Pediatrics guidelines stress the importance of educating adolescents about appropriate food portion sizes to maintain healthy weight and ensure overall well-being
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June 2025
ParentsWorld India
Handsome is as HANDSOME DOES
Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor is very much in the news these days for sundry reasons. Mostly positive, unless you are a Congress Party member deeply suspicious about this star parliamentarian from Kerala stealing the party’s thunder.
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June 2025
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Rising worldwide demand for DIGITAL ARTISTS
This 21st century career, which involves creating computerised commercial artwork and designs, is a hot and happening career option
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June 2025
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More Than Marks: Stories of Courage and Commitment
At Delhi Public School, MIHAN, academic success is not just measured in marks—it is defined by the stories of resilience behind those achievements.
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June 2025
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Intelligent parenting for SUGAR-FREE LIVING
In middle class India, sugar accounts for approximately 13 percent of the daily calorie intake of children aged 4-10, and 15 percent for children aged 11-18. This far exceeds the World Health Organisation's recommended cap of 5 percent
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June 2025
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Dairy-free food OPTIONS
What calcium-rich, dairy-free foods can I give my five-year-old son? I've read that lactose intolerance is rising in urban children.
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June 2025
ParentsWorld India
Healthy alternatives to JUNK FOOD
Hemlata Rai Pandey, founder of youtube channel 'Hema Rasoi', shares recipes of healthy, nutritious alternatives to junk food
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June 2025
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Heavy school bags & CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Health experts have consistently raised red flags about the physical strain of heavy school bags on children, leading to back, neck, and posture-related problems
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June 2025
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Learning life lessons THROUGH TRAVEL
PW invited parents from Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior to share some life lessons their children learned on a recent family vacation
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May 2025
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Sri Lanka ENCHANTING TROPICAL ADVENTURE
Sri Lanka aka Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is an island republic shaped by centuries of human migration, trade, conquest, and resilience.
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May 2025
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Should you be checking YOUR KID'S PHONE?
How to know when your child is ready for 'phone privacy'
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May 2025
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You First, Parenting Second: IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE
Over the past quinquennium, parental burnout has become a major concern with an increasing number of parents struggling to cope with family and societal pressures, umpteen challenges of modern life and parental duties
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May 2025
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No taareef for Trump's TARIFFS
This tariff business has got the whole world in a twist.
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May 2025
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Summer coolers and SNACKS
Lisha Arvind, a Bengaluru-based food blogger (Nandoo's Kitchen), shares three healthy and nutritious summer coolers and snacks recipes
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May 2025
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Gen Beta: Raising second-generation DIGITAL NATIVES
Understanding this era's unique challenges and opportunities is critical for shaping a balanced, adaptive, and emotionally resilient generation
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May 2025
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Character traits that shape CHILDREN'S PERSONALITY
PW invited parents from Dharav High School, Jaipur to share their thoughts on character traits they believe are most important for children
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May 2025
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Great future for SFX ARTISTS
Special effects aka prosthetics professionals can transform the visual appearance of actors to make them look older or younger, alien or supernatural
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May 2025
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Preventing children's sleep debt ACCUMULATION
Late-night digital screen viewing, academic pressure, and irregular routines are robbing children of the rest they need, adversely affecting their health, well-being and learning outcomes
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May 2025
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Energy drinks DANGERS
My 13-year-old daughter likes energy drinks because she and her friends believe they provide an energy boost on hot summer days. I want her to switch to healthy drinks. Please advise.
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May 2025
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Holding up a mirror to SOCIETY WITH SATIRE
Imagine this: a comedian on a TV show pokes fun at a politician, mimicking his speechifying and exaggerating his contradictions. The audience bursts into laughter.
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May 2025
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Ensuring boys don't transform INTO BRUTES
Even as crimes against girls and women are rising, galloping internet connectivity and adolescents becoming addicted to social media have unleashed a new wave of patriarchy and misogyny against women worldwide. Against this backdrop, it's become very important for parents to inculcate gender egalitarian attitudes in male children from earliest age
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May 2025
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Helping children cope WITH RELOCATION
My husband gets frequently transferred for work.
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May 2025
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Why do children bully? And what can parents DO ABOUT IT?
Bullying is unfortunately a common problem in Australian schools, with surveys suggesting one in five teenagers are bullied.
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April 2025
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Helping children develop positive outlook TOWARDS SCHOOLING
I often get asked this question during workshops: “How can parents create a supportive environment that enables children to better cope with exam stress and develop a positive outlook towards schooling?”
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April 2025
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Pediatric Allergies: Symptoms, treatment, & PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
Pediatric allergies adversely impact children’s quality of life, resulting in poor sleep, school performance, and overall well-being
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April 2025
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Helping children COPE WITH GRIEF
My son (8) recently lost his grandmother to cancer. How can we help him process this grief?
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April 2025
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Nurturing a scientific MINDSET IN CHILDREN
PW invited parents from JBCN International School, Mumbai (Mulund, Oshiwara, Chembur and Borivali) to share how they help nurture the scientific temperament of their children
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April 2025
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Protecting children from the insidious INFLUENCE OF ADVERTISING
Though their circle of influence and persuasion encompasses all, advertisements have an outsized impact on vulnerable children and teenagers. They significantly influence children's preferences, behaviour, health and well-being
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