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Protecting children from air POLLUTION

Come winter, pollution levels in India's major cities break the nephelometers. On November 8, Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 999 against the ideal of 50. Mumbai also recorded high air pollution last month with the commercial capital classified in the 'poor' category.

Rising demand for ART CURATORS

With the coming of age of Indian art, a new vocation of art curator has emerged as a career option for artistically inclined youth

3 family organiser APPS

For parents, organising and scheduling children's school, tuition, extra-curricular activities, household chores and family events is a big stressor. PW recommends 3 apps for parents to better organise schedules, events, and activities

Christmas Treats

Christmas is a time for celebrations and sweet indulgences. Get your children to help you rustle up these Christmas treats!

Why are my kids good around other people but BADLY BEHAVED WITH ME?

Parents may be familiar with this scenario: a child is well behaved at school and polite to their teachers but has a meltdown at home in the afternoon.

DIGITAL ADDICTION: Parents practice WHAT YOU PREACH!

A growing body of research indicates that it’s parents’ online addiction that's fuelling children's digital dependence and adversely impacting the mental and emotional well-being of teens

Helping children DEVELOP PATIENCE

PW invited parents of C P Goenka Group Schools, Maharashtra to share their insights on how they help their children develop the virtue of patience

Cambodia BEYOND ANGKOR WAT

Although some corners of Cambodia are untouched by the excesses of mass tourism, it’s quite clear that this country is being influenced by neighbouring Thailand. Massage parlours, western-style bars and discos have mushroomed in every little town. Our solo traveller continues his exploration of Cambodia

How to wean children off JUNK FOOD

Dr. Mamata Panda is Senior Consultant - Paediatrics, CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar view on Junk Foods

The Wonders of ANGKOR WAT

Set within the Angkor Archaeological Park that covers several thousand acres of flat plain in Cambodia is the temple complex of Angkor Wat the world's largest religious shrine. A solo traveller describes a memorable excursion

Secure attachment to both parents - not just mothers BOOSTS CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT

Imagine a sudden rustle in tall grass. A ripple of alarm would pass through the group of early humans living together amid ancient, rugged terrain. In the center of the encampment, a three-year-old child — let’s call her Raina — stumbles and falls, her eyes wide with fear.

Parents' Guide To Kids' Sleep Routine

We as parents understand the importance of washing hands, a clean body and brushing teeth for good personal hygiene.

My child is autistic. It's becoming CHALLENGING...

My three-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are consulting a child psychologist. It’s becoming very challenging to cope with the situation. Please help.

Spiralling demand for CRIMINOLOGISTS

According to latest data of the National Crime Records Bureau — a statistical unit of the Union home ministry — a crime wave is sweeping India.

Cervical cancer vaccine GUIDE

I have a 12-year-old daughter who is healthy and has taken all her scheduled vaccines since birth. My doctor’s clinic has a poster about a cervical cancer vaccine. I’m not sure whether this vaccine is necessary for my daughter. Please advise.

Seriously Addictive Maths The Key to Your Child's Academic Success

Looking for an effective way to improve your child's math skills and set them up for success in their academic journey? Our comprehensive and engaging program, designed for children between the age group of 4 to 12, offers a unique approach to math education that can help your child become a confident and proficient math student.

Home remedies for minor CHILDHOOD AILMENTS

ParentsWorld interviewed respected medical experts and dieticians to recommend science-backed home remedies for common, minor childhood ailments

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Jon Kabat-zinn Said "When You Pay Attention To Boredom It Gets Unbelievably Interesting." Alas, Today's Children Almost Never Get The Chance To Feel Bored, Because Parents Are Enrolling Them In A Laundry List Of Activities. Could All That Enrichment Be Depriving Them Of The Chance To Learn Some Of Life's Most Important Lessons?

When Your Child Fails To Meet Expectations

I was always a topper in my school.

Supporting children during DIVORCE

Children love family life and invariably suffer anxiety and insecurity when parents break up. Here are some ways parents can help children adjust to divorce

Guidelines to encourage children to DRINK MORE WATER.!

My seven-year-old daughter drinks very little water, although she plays outdoors for two-three hours every day. how can i inculcate the practice of drinking water through the day in her?

Soaring demand for AEROSPACE ENGINEERS

With several deep space missions in the pipeline, opportunities for aerospace engineers have multiplied

Top takeaways from TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

PW invited parents of Indus Valley World School, Kolkata to share their biggest learning from recent travel experiences

Steam inhalation treatment for CHILDREN

Though steam inhalation can be safely used by adults, this treatment should be administered cautiously for children

Helping children overcome SHYNESS

My five-year-old daughter loves playing with her girlfriends but is shy about playing with boys. My daughter has no siblings and I wonder if that's the reason. Sometimes I feel guilty about not having another child. How can I help her overcome her shyness?

Nurturing committed CHILDREN

PW invited parents of Lodha World School, LSG Palava to share their insights on how they teach their children the value of commitment

Enabling children to PROFIT FROM FAILURE

There's a mountain of truth in the old cliche that failure is the stepping stone to success. Therefore, parents should avoid the temptation to scold or reprimand children for failure to meet expectations. Instead, they should use it as an opportunity to build their resilience and character

Smart ways to ORGANISE CHILDREN'S SPACES

Experts share suggestions on how to organise messy children's rooms into clutter-free spaces

Middle Child Syndrome

As Gen Z finds the millennials 'cheugy' and the millennials try to understand how to use 'no cap', a microgeneration between the two is realising it falls on neither sides. Meet the zillennial

Parenting primer for CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY

With officialdom and society stacked against children with disabilities, parenting children with special needs requires and demands steely resolve, determination, patience, time, and often physical effort