Galloping demand for ETHICAL HACKERS

The growth and intensification of e-commerce traffic over the worldwide web (aka the internet) has multiplied opportunities for cyber terrorists. Enter the cyber security professional

My son is afraid of the dark. HELP!

Fear and anxiety are ubiquitous; some have it more than others. Many a time, specific types of fears run in families.

Why staying connected with your teenager IS TRICKY BUT IMPORTANT

Do not let your idea of adolescent independence stop you from engaging with the young people in your life. They value staying connected with family, even if they do not always show it

Five benefits of GIVING CHILDREN CHOICES

Child development and parenting experts are increasingly becoming aware that providing children choices from young age enables them to develop independence, decision-making skills, and confidence

Parenting primer for CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY

With officialdom and society stacked against children with disabilities, parenting children with special needs requires and demands steely resolve, determination, patience, time, and often physical effort

Nurturing Dads Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Kids are better regulated emotionally, more resilient and more open-minded when their fathers are involved in their education and socialisation. Nurturing dads raise emotionally intelligent children - making society more respectful and equitable

Why Malaysia is TRULY ASIA

Last year 10 million tourists from around the world heeded this fast-track nation's siren call to savour its multiple charms. An explanation

Black Urad Dal RECIPES

Black urad dal (black gram) is rich in protein, iron, folic acid and fibre, which aids digestion. More important, it's a good source of calcium, which helps children develop healthy teeth and bones. Try out these easy-to-cook black gram recipes:

Keeping fit with TRAMPOLINES

A highly recommended physical activity which provides both enjoyment and fitness is rebounding i.e, bouncing on a trampoline

Breastfeeding QUERIES

I was blessed with a baby girl yesterday. I notice that I am secreting only a few drops of breast milk. I'm worried this may not be sufficient to feed my infant whose birth weight is below normal

Market research PROFESSIONALS

For professionally qualified business management graduates, there's high demand for careers in market research which is becoming increasingly sophisticated

3 USEFUL APPS

Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani recommends three useful apps covering child safety, reading and maths skills

My son is aggressive & short-tempered.HELP!

My ten-year-old son is aggressive and short-tempered. On some occasions he has also hit himself. In school too, he gets into fights with classmates. I am very worried. Please advise.

Understanding AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

It's the duty of all parents to lead by example and also teach their children to communicate with autistic children with sensitivity and empathy

Cutting kids some slack Free-range Parenting PHENOMENON

In India, where there is a tradition of patriarchal, interfering parenting, free-range parenting has come like a fresh breath of air with a rising number of new millennial parents rebelling against anxiety-driven, risk-averse child rearing

Red Alert! Rising Tide Of Child & Youth Suicides

According to the National Crime Records Bureau, over 13,000 children & youth committed suicide in 2021 - a five-year high and a rise of 4.5 percent from the 12,526 deaths recorded in 2020 when a minor died by suicide every 42 minutes

Natural smorgasbord of New Zealand

With a population density of merely 19 people per sq. km, this outpost of western civilization in the antipodes presents a topography of natural wonders including alpine glaciers, rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, steaming volcanoes and tropical rainforests. It is increasingly drawing Indian tourists

School Lunchbox RECIPES

With the new academic year set to begin in June-July, we present four healthy and nutritious school lunch box meals you can rustle up quickly

8 exercises to release MUSCLE TENSION

During the course of a day, the body experiences stress and strain performing routine activities

Urgent need for URBAN PLANNERS

A heavy and onerous responsibility of drawing up detailed blueprints for the construction of new towns and cities has devolved upon professionally qualified urban planners

"Parents of children with special needs SHOULD BE POSITIVE"

May 14 was celebrated as Mother's Day worldwide including in India. In this Mother's Day special feature, ARUNA RAGHURAM interviewed Dr. Sumithra Prasad, founder of the DORAI Foundation, Chennai and mother of social entrepreneur Srinivasa Prasad (31), a person with special needs

5 ways to prepare your first-born FOR A SIBLING

Parents should begin preparing the first-born early for the birth of a sibling. Here are some guidelines

Summer Hands-On Learning Opportunity

Gandhiji's advice that education must teach children to work with their heads, hearts and hands has been almost totally ignored by the omniscient framers of post-independence India's education policies. However, it's not too late to teach generation next to adopt a DIY (do-it-yourself) culture starting this summer vacation

Is Your Toddler Nutritionally Deficient?

Nutritional and especially micronutrient deficiencies in children result in poor physical growth, reduced cognitive development, and increased risk of illness

Heart to HEART

The recent rape of a 11-year-old girl child in a school in Delhi allegedly by senior students, has outraged and shaken the confidence of the community of parents countrywide.

SINKING INTO THE PRESENT

Hers was a typical upper crust family living in a -plush neighbourhood, with typical upper middleclass biases

Talking to your child about personal safety

Children's saftey is a hot button subject in these perilous times

Bright future in PRODUCT ENGINEERING SERVICES

According to Astute Analytics, the aggregate revenue of engineering services outsourced worldwide is likely to skyrocket from $1.5 trillion to $6.8 trillion by 2031

Parental alienation should give way to SHARED PARENTING

...Say alienated parents who organised a two-week campaign to mark April 25, observed as 'Parental Alienation Awareness Day' worldwide

Parenting An Angry Child

With mental health professionals reporting a steady increase in the number of adults facing anger management issues, it’s unsurprising that a growing number of children are also struggling to keep this emotion in check