Parenting
ParentsWorld India
Switching from carb-heavy to BALANCED DIETS
As awareness about lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity grows, the nutritional and health value of carb-heavy diets is being re-examined with medical experts calling for adoption of balanced, protein-rich diets, especially for children
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Preparing children FOR PUBERTY
Puberty is the biological process of physical maturation, with the typical onset age ranging between 8-13 years for girls and 9-14 years for boys.
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Ways to strengthen FAMILY BONDING
We lead such busy lives that there's hardly any time for emotional bonding. The children are caught up with school and homework, while we're tied to our office routines. How can we build and strengthen family bonding?
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Breastfeeding BASICS
Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families a pediatrician explains how to find support
5 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
The art of contrast WITH PARADOX
This well-known Shakespeare quotation justifies Hamlet's cruel actions because ultimately, they will serve a kinder purpose.
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Use colours wisely to enhance children's EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Colours are not merely about decoration and aesthetics; they are infused with emotional and psychological weight. Thoughtfully chosen colour schemes promote positive emotional, behavioral and cognitive outcomes in children
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Heart to HEART
Children need good role models to emulate and inspire them to achieve greatness.
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Fuelling Curiosity, Shaping Champions
Education isn't just about lessons and grades—it's about discovering who we are and what we can become.
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Soaring demand for COMMERCIAL PILOTS
According to aviation experts, there's a requirement of 35,000-40,000 new pilots over the next decade, with over 7,000 required in 2026 alone
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Helping children RESPECT INDIAN CULTURE
PW invited parents of Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior - India's #1 girls boarding school to share how they ensure their children respect Indian culture and traditions
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Enabling SIBLINGS BONDING
Nurturing strong bonding between our children—Alabhya (class VII) and Taakshvi (class II) — is a joy and a responsibility.
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Comfort FOOD
Rohit K.P, a popular food blogger ('Chef Macha'), shares three comfort food recipes
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Plastic exposure in childhood raises long-term health risks
Childhood exposure to chemicals used to manufacture plastic household goods prompts long-term health risks, say experts from NYU Langone Health, a premier US academic medical centre, in a report published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (September).
1 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
What is your HbA1C?
I had no cause to worry about diabetes all these years.
3 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
INDIA'S 5 MOST SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEYS
Beyond the practical daily commute are some selected train journeys celebrated for their scenic beauty, timeless charm and breathtaking vistas. These magical, scenic train rides chug through mountains, coastal and desert routes, offering a slow, sensory journey
6 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Balancing traditional & LIBERAL PARENTING
21st-century realities have rewritten parenting rules. With fewer trusted elders to turn to, parents now rely on digital advice and online communities. In this new age, children need the best of both worlds – parenting styles that integrate traditional wisdom with modern liberal parenting
10+ min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Mother's selfie obsession influences child's self-image
A mother's frequent engagement with taking, editing, and posting smartphone 'selfies' indirectly heightens her children's interest in cosmetic surgery, says a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology (October).
1 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Online gaming puts children's health at risk
Early exposure to online gaming has a negative developmental impact on young children, says a recent report of the Delhi-based CyberPeace Foundation, a non-profit civil society initiative and think tank.
1 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Apps to explore Indian CULTURE & HERITAGE
Kiran Balimane recommends four apps that introduce children to Indian culture, festivals, traditions, customs and folklore
2 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
Social media usage linked to poor scores in reading & memory tests
Pre-teens addicted to social media perform poorly in reading, vocabulary and memory tests compared with peers who use little or no social media, says a new study published in JAMA (October).
1 min |
November 2025
ParentsWorld India
The Dogs OF WAR
In case you are wondering if I woke up rather late and decided to pen my impressions on the late Frederick Forsyth’s novel The Dogs of War, his hugely successful effort after his blockbuster tome Day of the Jackal, you would be gravely mistaken.
3 min |
September 2025
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Inculcating healthy eating HABITS IN CHILDREN
PW invited parents of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Ghaziabad to share their insights on how they ensure their children consume healthy meals
2 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
Regular sleep speeds recovery of cardiac patients
Heart failure patients with a regular sleep schedule face fewer health risks and better recovery after hospital, says a study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
1 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
21st century FUN & LEARN OPTIONS
New age co-curriculars such as podcasting, vlogging, etc which require creative use of digital platforms and technologies, are engaging a rising number of children positively and creatively. If guided constructively to avoid over- exposure to digital media, these modern pursuits can empower children's artistic talent, entrepreneurial energy, and perhaps open up career pathways
9 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
Teens addicted to digital screens more susceptible to suicide
A new study published in JAMA (June) reveals that adolescents who become addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at higher risk of harbouring suicidal tendencies and suffering socio-emotional problems.
1 min |
September 2025
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Glitz & glam of the MODELING WORLD
With national ad spend expected to grow by 15.3 percent in 2030 to Rs.2.8 lakh crore, there's continuous demand for fashion, product and services models
2 min |
September 2025
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Jungle Book - 5 selected wildlife sanctuaries of India
India's 100 national parks and 560 wildlife sanctuaries cover 5 percent of the country's land area, and are home for a diverse range of animal species, including tigers, elephants, Asiatic lions, leopards, one-horned rhinoceroses, swamp deer, gibbons, crocodiles, and over 1,300 bird species
9 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
Guide to managing CHILDREN'S FEVER
Please advise how to manage children's fever, including safe medication dosage, home remedies, and when to seek medical advice.
3 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
Common cold EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES
A neonatologist at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, Dr. Snigdha Samanta shares effective home remedies to manage the common cold in children
2 min |
September 2025
ParentsWorld India
New neuroscience research prompting shift IN PARENTING STRATEGIES
As neuroscience becomes increasingly actionable, new evidence-based strategies are spilling into parenting and educational programs. Research offers some useful guideposts for parents and caregivers to change adult ways to foster healthy child development
4 min |