Parenting

Turn a regular winter evening into a cosy family adventure right at home. With simple steps, warm food, soft lighting, and a bit of imagination, your garden becomes a space for stories, stargazing, and moments children will remember long after the night ends.

With a few leftover vegetable scraps, here’s how children can grow their own mini-garden at home. These easy, low-cost activities teach them about nature, science, and sustainability while keeping them engaged and curious.

From a mother humming in a dimly lit room to a grandmother rocking a cradle under the night sky, lullabies hold worlds inside them. These gentle Indian songs do far more than soothe children to sleep. They carry rhythm, language, culture, and the earliest lessons in connection.

Look closely at any garden this winter, and you will find plants storing strength, slowing growth or bursting into bloom. These tiny shifts offer children a simple way to understand how nature adapts its rhythm through the cooler months.

This guide highlights flowering plants that survive in cooler months and are easy for children to grow. It covers steps for growing specific flowers, helping winter gardens stay colourful and engaging with minimal effort.

In a tribal district battling low birth weight, the collector found a unique, culturally rooted solution — ladoos. Here’s how a community-driven initiative turned a snack into a tool for better maternal health.

Bring winter days to life with easy indoor gardening projects the whole family can enjoy. From seed starting to herb growing, help children learn plant care, stay engaged, and create a small green space at home.

Winter fruit gardening becomes a family adventure when children join in. Learn planting, caring, and harvesting guava, citrus, and other trees while teaching young ones the rhythms of nature and the joy of growth.

With festivals, late nights, and endless excitement, meltdowns are almost inevitable. Before labelling it a tantrum, try these four simple emotional check-ins shared by parenting coach Ankita B Chandak. Sometimes, what looks like misbehaviour is simply hunger, tiredness, or a little boredom creeping in.

Winter in India brings fresh air, sunlight, and the perfect chance for families to step outdoors together. These simple, fun, and eco-friendly activities help children explore nature, learn through movement, and enjoy meaningful time with parents in the cooler months.