My son has dust allergy. HELP!

ASK THE DOCTOR: NURTURING 21st CENTURY CHILDREN

DARKNESS DEMYSTIFIED

There was once a gori chokri who despised everything dark to such an extent that she refused to step out at night and slept with the lights on.

Is your child's vision perfect?

Several studies show that during the past 20 years, the number of children wearing spectacles has doubled.

For the moon with OPTATIO

“I wish I had more time to spend with my family.”

New horizons for GENETICS ENGINEER

Intensive research in this new frontier science has created advanced awareness of cures for inherited and durable diseases. Unsurprisingly there's growing demand for genetics professionals

"GENTLE BIRTH METHOD celebrates pregnancy and makes women birth fit"

Aruna Raghuram interviewed Dr Gowri Motha, a London-based obstetrician, wellknown childbirth pioneer, and founder of the Gentle Birth Method. Excerpts:

Over-parenting DANGERS

Over-parenting teaches children to be entitled - let them fail and learn to be resilient instead

Enriching summer ACTIVITIES

With the Covid-19 pandemic having ruined two consecutive summer holidays, parents and children are set to celebrate the first postpandemic summer holiday with vengeance. We present some enjoyable, enriching and immersive summer activity options

Why Children Need A Good Night's Rest Every Night

With World Sleep Day coming up on March 17, we highlight the importance of children getting sufficient, good quality sleep; common sleep disorders and ways and means to improve children's nocturnal rest and rejuvenation

Summer's Here! Dehydration & Sunstroke Prevention

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Kids And Money: 5 Ways To Start The Conversation

Children feel empowered to learn about money and financial independence when they understand basic concepts

Replace Digital Screen Focus With Other Activities

Parents need to make efforts to wean children off digital devices by engaging them in non-tech activities

Natural Immunity Boosting Foods For Children

With the Covid-19 virus still lurking and respiratory infections on the rise this winter, parents should make it a priority to include immunity-boosting foods into family diets.

Fighting Parental Burnout

A growing number of new millennium parents are suffering burnout with disastrous consequences for children

What A Pet Can Do For Your Child

For children, urban life is synonymous with sedentary habits, working parents and minimal outdoor play.

Ensuring Children Eat Healthy Meals

PW invited parents of Delhi Public School Agra to share insights on how they ensure their children consume nutritious meals

Developing children's COMMUNICATION SKILLS

PW invited parents of Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), Gwalior to share how the school is helping develop their children's communication skills

LEISURE & TRAVEL

Holidays don't have to be only about fun and frolic.

An apple a DAY...

This nutrients-rich fruit offers numerous health benefits and is a popular ingredient in desserts and puddings. Try rustling up these apple-rich recipes

My five-year-old son has a speech defect. HELP!

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YOU DECIDE!

I once found myself in a strange town, on a strange street, in front of a strange cinema hall, showing a strange film.

LEARNING STYLES

A healthy learning process is akin to building a brick wall each brick counts.

Parenting a tween

\"My daughter does not want to spend time with us anymore. She's withdrawn and prefers the company of her friends. She behaves like a teenager when she's barely eleven. But there are other times when she wants me to sit and play with her Barbie dolls. It's quite confusing!\" complains Chitra Desai, mother of Aditi (11).

Promising future in COSTUMES DESIGN

For youth attracted by the glitz, glamour and lights of the film and television industry, new career opportunities are available. To a lengthening list add costumes and accessories design.

Disciplining children CHALLENGES

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Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know ABOUT SHARENTING

Over 40 percent of UK parents put photos or videos of their children online.

Positive discipline for YOUNG CHILDREN

Positive discipline teaches children to control emotions and take responsibility for their actions. It uses positive reinforcement to teach children to respect rules and boundaries

Protecting children against DARK NET DANGERS

With children incrementally accessing the internet and venturing into the Dark Net, educating, enabling and guiding children - especially tweens and teens to use the internet beneficially and safely has become an important parental obligation.

The Power of Hands-On Experience

Holistic Learning at DPS Kamptee Road/Mihan, Nagpur

Mindfulness Is The New Mantra For Parents

Practising mindfulness is highly recommended to 21st century parents weighed down by the multifarious challenges of raising children in the age of ubiquitous social media.