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Notes from a vegan mom: ‘My son is powered by plants’

May 8, 2021 3:24:38 pm

Cow's milk is meant for calves- not humans. How could we steal the nutrition that was meant for another baby and give it to our children?

playfulness

Done being serious, time to get silly

April 27, 2021 2:39:23 pm

Why radical playfulness alone can help us step out of the vicious echo chambers of our minds

children, mental and emotional health, Covid strain, pandemic lesson, coronavirus infection in children, parenting, indian express news

Parental Guidance: How I coped with my daughter’s Covid and other pandemic lessons

April 12, 2021 5:32:21 pm

Children are fast becoming the new source of worry as the number of Covid infections in kids surpasses all numbers.

motherhood

Motherhood is not a race

March 28, 2021 6:10:44 am

Shame is deeply encoded in an implicit rule of worthiness assigned to every woman — be a good mother, otherwise you are worthless

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Parental Guidance: The case for sending kids back to physical school

March 8, 2021 4:57:47 pm

If the fear of catching the virus is playing on your mind, knowing that younger kids are at the least risk end of the spectrum might allay your fears.

Juggling work and parental responsibilities, life of a doctor, women's day blog, work life balance, working women, parenting, indian express news

Women’s Day: The challenges of juggling work with family, from a doctor

March 7, 2021 6:58:36 pm

Things that really help me to unwind and rejuvenate are meditation, a good laugh with kids, short breaks from work and spending quality time with family.

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Taking Lanes of Resistance over Highways of Success

February 28, 2021 7:00:02 am

A culture of hustle is pushing young people to ‘succeed at all cost’, making them evaluate their worth against social norms

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Parental Guidance: Use this time to teach teens non-textbook learning, too

February 8, 2021 7:02:52 pm

Online learning has its uses but extended use may not be yielding the results we had hoped for. So what can you do to buttress your teen’s education?

chess, playing chess, chess guidelines for children, chess guidelines for parents, how to motivate kids who play chess, chess competitiveness, parenting, indian express news

Is your child playing chess? Allow the freedom to lose

February 2, 2021 6:48:08 pm

It's okay to push your kid up to a point, not after that. The bottomline should be your child's happiness.

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Why the young woman needs to reclaim her body and how to go about doing it

January 31, 2021 6:10:46 am

A letter to young women on body diversity, body positivity and social justice

education trends, children, studies, learning, parenting, indian express news

Parents must be aware of these evolving education trends

January 25, 2021 5:41:34 pm

Not only teachers, but even parents need to keep a close eye on the upcoming trends in the educational front to prepare their kids for any eventuality

novel coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus immunity, coronavirus antibodies, COVID-19 pandemic, kids immunity to coronavirus, parenting, indian express news

Parental Guidance: Research suggests kids may have COVID-19 immunity predating pandemic

January 11, 2021 6:32:28 pm

Children seem to suffer from coughs and colds more often, which probably explains their better immunity to it.

breastfeeding, breastfeeding benefits, breast milk, breastfeeding for infant health, importance of breastfeeding, parenting, indian express news

The power of celebrity advocacy to build a breastfeeding-friendly India

January 8, 2021 9:50:37 am

Breast milk’s immunity-building capabilities have become even more valuable in the times we live today

stress, what causes stress in children, dealing with stress in kids, mental health issues in children, what parents need to know about mental health, parenting, indian express news

It’s not just adults who are stressed; children are, too!

December 20, 2020 8:47:32 pm

Since kids fail to express their emotions well, parents sometimes remain ignorant. Hence, identifying anxiety in kids is the primary step towards eliminating it

social justice, human rights, children, understanding children, parenting blogs, eye 2020, sunday eye, indian express news

What is neurodiversity and where does it figure in the spectrum of social justice and human rights

December 20, 2020 6:50:51 am

Working towards a just world, one that honours all kinds of minds, requires us to be and do better

donated breast milk, breast milk donation, myths around breast milk donation, the dos and don'ts of breast milk donation, parenting, indian express news

Breast milk donation: Myths, fears and who can donate

December 13, 2020 7:08:39 pm

Several people exploring the possibility of breast milk donation or use of donor breast milk, have questions in their minds with regards to the process of procurement and subsequent handling

pandemic, child mental health, parenting tips in covid, parenting ideas in covid

How the pandemic is affecting children’s social skills

January 25, 2021 6:01:07 pm

Isolation due to pandemic is creating a deterioration in social skills of children and a lack of overall development of the child.

coronavirus, parenting

Parental Guidance: Kids talk about how the pandemic has impacted them

January 11, 2021 6:35:26 pm

Maybe it’s time for us to become a little more creative in figuring out ways to stimulate real learning, and the only way I can think of for myself is to get more involved in her learning process using non screen time.

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Are we putting pressure on kids to learn coding too early?

December 6, 2020 5:27:50 pm

Are we headed towards a ‘coding class before walking’ kind of a world?

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Choosing toys for your toddler: Keep it safe and gender neutral

December 2, 2020 12:52:56 pm

When we—as parents—are choosing toys for our child, we should overcome gender stereotypes attached to the toys

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What we want our parents to know

November 15, 2020 7:00:08 am

That they have got our back even when we mess up, that they’ll be there for us, no matter what

motherhood, parenthood, mental health, mental health issues, depression, parental guidance for new moms, parenting, indian express news

Parental Guidance: It’s okay to not be okay

January 11, 2021 6:36:46 pm

It’s not a competition. Every mom’s journey is different, and the more we’re supportive of this, the stronger our tribe shall be

gender neutral

Moving beyond pink and blue: A gender-neutral environment

October 31, 2020 4:18:31 pm

Gender stereotyping automatically encourages problem behaviors such as gender discrimination, negative gender stereotyping, limiting opportunities instead of harnessing gender-fair roles.

ivf

From taboo to mainstream: The journey of infertility treatments in India

October 29, 2020 6:48:26 pm

Infertility treatments with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in India have grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years.

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Tyranny of Obedience

October 25, 2020 7:00:57 am

Learning ought to be a disruptive and subversive process. Otherwise, it perpetuates proverbial bricks in the wall

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