Parenting

Bring winter to life with a little garden magic as children turn tiny plants into bright, juicy strawberries. From soil to sunlight to the first sweet taste, every step promotes curiosity, teaches care, and turns chilly days into colourful adventures.

Children learn the value of water through observing how plants manage every drop in winter. By watching leaves, roots, and stems adapt, they gain lessons in patience and careful resource use that stay with them long after gardening ends.

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.

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.

A reflection on winter memories from the 1990s, this story brings together parents from across India who are recreating pre-digital traditions for their children. From Christmas trees and beach picnics to farms, fairs, and decluttering rituals, it explores how winter once shaped time, care, and togetherness.

This festive season, let your kids help you make décor that feels warm, personal and gentle on the planet. These simple craft ideas turn everyday materials into cherished creations filled with meaning.

Maths does not have to be intimidating for children. On National Mathematics Day, here are five simple, everyday ways parents can make maths learning fun, stress-free, and engaging for kids under 10.