Parenting

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.

They rarely say “I love you,” but they’ve shown it in countless quiet ways — from peeling fruit to braiding hair. Across India, five dads open up about the emotions they were taught to hide, and the love that always found its way through.

Make Diwali more meaningful for your child with traditions that inspire gratitude, creativity, and care for the world around them. From handmade decorations to acts of kindness, celebrate the festival in a way they will cherish and remember.

Vaishnavi Anantha just couldn’t bear the endless classes and rote learning in traditional schooling. So she asked her parents to give her three months to test a new strategy. And, the results surprised them.

Friendship knows no boundaries, as proven by neurodivergent teens Vir and Mihaan, whose contrasting personalities forge a beautiful bond. Inspired by their connection, their mothers created ‘Buddy Up Network’, a friendship app for people with disabilities, offering a safe space to build meaningful relationships.