Parenting

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.

A dry little seed can unlock big curiosity in a child. This simple growing activity helps them watch a plant come alive day by day, building patience, observation skills and a gentle connection with the natural world.

Turn a regular winter evening into a cosy family adventure right at home. With simple steps, warm food, soft lighting, and a bit of imagination, your garden becomes a space for stories, stargazing, and moments children will remember long after the night ends.

Look closely at any garden this winter, and you will find plants storing strength, slowing growth or bursting into bloom. These tiny shifts offer children a simple way to understand how nature adapts its rhythm through the cooler months.