Indian parenting tips

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 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.

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.

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.