Parenting

Grow fresh beetroot at home this November with your children. A complete, family-friendly guide to planting, caring, and harvesting beetroot — perfect for teaching kids responsibility, patience, and love for gardening.

This Children’s Day, why not give kids a safe, respectful environment to live in instead of toys and gifts? Here is how gentle parenting, when done right, ensures parents have conversations with children and not control.

This Google Doodle is more than a math lesson — it’s a fun way for parents and kids to rediscover curiosity, play, and the joy of learning together. A 4,000-year-old mathematical marvel that connects ancient civilisations, modern engineering, and even your everyday Google searches!

Here are 10 fun and engaging wildlife conservation activities to do with kids in India. From butterfly gardens to night safaris, raise eco-conscious children while protecting nature at home and beyond.

Create a winter garden that supports bees, birds, and butterflies with native plants, shelters, and water sources. Involve children in planting, observing wildlife, and building habitats to sustain pollinators through the colder months.

From busy streets to bedrooms, air pollution affects children the most. But small, consistent family habits can change that. Here’s how parents and kids can build ‘clean-air zones’ at home, school, and in the neighbourhood — one simple step at a time.

Teach children the magic of gardening with this complete 10-step guide to growing chickpeas at home. From planting seeds to harvesting golden pods, kids learn patience, observation, and care while experiencing nature’s wonders firsthand.

Autumn turns outdoor spaces into a playground of learning where children become leaf detectives. By observing leaves, seeds, and nuts, engaging in creative projects, and experimenting, young explorers cultivate curiosity.

Turn festivals into moments of connection, care, and wonder with gentle family traditions that inspire sustainability and help children grow closer to the Earth.

Nehal Shah, an avid traveller, began taking her son on her adventures and saw the value of outdoor experiences for families. Recognising the importance of nature-based experiences for children, she founded Heart & Soil in Mumbai.