Parenting

From making seed balls to kolam art, these six Indian tradition-inspired summer activities help children learn, create and reconnect — all without screens.

With the results season approaching soon, with comparison and quiet anxiety, two Delhi families share how changing their tone helped their children feel confident, supported, and less afraid of failure.

Why are some children waking up irritable despite a full night’s sleep? Child psychologist Dr Riddhi Doshi explains how the last 45 minutes before bedtime influence emotional processing, sleep quality, and next-day behaviour.

As board exams approach, a 15-year-old opens up about panic, pressure, parental support, and the small habits that help her stay calm — offering a relatable guide for students and parents navigating exam season.

As board exams near, pressure quietly enters many Indian homes. Nearly two decades after Taare Zameen Par, parents are choosing kinder conversations — focusing less on marks and more on effort, emotions, and support. This feature shares how real families are reframing failure, easing fear, and helping children feel safe, seen, and confident.

As screen addiction enters India’s public spotlight, child psychologist Lavina Nanda urges parents to look beyond screen-time hours and focus on a child’s daily functioning. From sleep and play to emotional regulation and meltdowns, she explains what real dependence looks like — and how families can rebuild healthier routines without blame.

Experts Dr Kaveri Subbiah and Asmita Purohit explain how gardening helps children slow down, build responsibility, and reconnect with nature — without pressure, perfection or large spaces.

Shorter days and long evenings open up a world of possibilities at home. Winter can become a season of exploration, imagination and learning, where children find joy in revealing new ways to engage with the world around them.

Travel isn’t just about destinations — it’s also about curiosity, empathy, and seeing the world differently. Learn how simple cultural experiences at home or on the road can help your child grow into a thoughtful traveller.

Gardening is a powerful way to connect children with nature, but small missteps can dampen the joy. This guide highlights five common mistakes Indian parents make while teaching kids to garden, and how to avoid them.