Parenting

Rijesh and his 7-year-old daughter are racing through life together — from karate belts to Ironman tracks. Through every sprint, swim, and shared goal, he’s shaping her to be bold, curious, and ready for anything. Their story is a heartwarming, action-packed take on what modern fatherhood can truly look like.

Got kitchen scraps and want to do something with them? Turn them into a fun summer gardening project with your kids. Grow tomatoes, potatoes, and onions together, and watch your little ones discover the magic of nature.

In today’s world, children encounter diverse identities early on; what they need most is a safe, loving space to ask questions and be themselves. This guide, with insights from clinical psychologist Gajalakshmi and real parent experiences, helps caregivers talk openly about LGBTQIA+ topics across age groups. It’s not about perfect answers, but about showing up with curiosity, compassion, and unconditional love.

Srivatsan’s journey from Chennai to Toronto to find acceptance, find his partner Saravanan, and adopt their son Sendhan, highlights their struggles and triumphs as a gay couple.

Rainy days are the perfect excuse to pause, play, and truly connect. Whether it's cooking an old family recipe or racing paper boats through puddles, these six thoughtful activities help nurture joy, imagination, and bonding with your children—all from the comfort of your home.

From sleepless nights and postpartum guilt to finding strength in support systems, five Indian women share what it's really like to be a new mom — and why every mother deserves to be seen, heard, and held.

Told for generations under neem trees and starry skies, these folk tales are perfect for reconnecting — with your child, your culture, and the joy of a quiet story.

There are over 6,00,000 words in the Oxford Dictionary. Radhika, a journalist whose work hinges on articulating things perfectly, can’t find the right one to describe the feeling of holding her infant for the first time.

When a mother replaces TV time with a Ruskin Bond bedtime story, something shifts. Her daughter listens, slows down, and asks to plant a tree. In a fast-paced world, Bond’s gentle stories give children (and parents) room to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with nature, emotions, and each other.

Over the decades, moms have carried an invisible mental load that’s shaped their lives in powerful ways. From the 80s to now, the role of motherhood has evolved in some surprising ways—but at its core, the emotional complexity and chaos have stayed the same.