Parenting

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.

When a child withdraws or struggles silently, parents often feel unsure of what to do next. From listening without judgment to showing up in small ways, here’s how care, patience, and presence can make all the difference.

From being present to planning family travel and mindful meals, these small, intentional choices are shaping my parenting in the New Year.

Seed starting becomes an everyday activity when simple materials are reused. Children take part in small tasks while learning how attention, time, and care shape healthy growth.

In Udaipur, Cheenee Mehta turns a chikki stall into a unique classroom, teaching her young son independence, responsibility, and real-world skills. Her unconventional approach has captured attention online, showing how life itself can be the greatest teacher.

Winter brings a flurry of feathered visitors, from migrating flocks to familiar neighbours. Children can observe their habits, learn about survival, and experience the marvels of nature unfolding right outside their windows.