Adults complain that it is difficult for them to make new friends, but initially it can be hard for children too. Here are a few ways to help them make friends.
The government has released a report on which skilled jobs that will be most in demand between now and 2022. Click to find out!
These are India’s job growth sectors
A bored child is more likely to get cranky and demand your attention. Read about that and other reasons why your child may throw a tantrum.
A parent’s guide to keeping tantrums at bay
A study finds that time-based synchronized activities, such as playing video games together, music or dance, can help bring children closer and helping them get along better. Click to read more.
Kids fighting? Playing video games together may help!
Parents need to set a good example when it comes to money and relationships. Click to read more!
Teach the right lessons about money and relationships
People mistakenly believe that the fur shed by dogs causes allergies. That is not the case. Click to read more.
What to do if you are allergic to dogs
Prerna Puri spoke to Kumar Prudipto, who works with Krishan Mohan Maharaj, the head of the National Institute of Kathak Dance, about Indian classical dance.
Interview: “Yes, you can make a living in India from ...
Bullying has a strong negative effect on children's self-esteem and mental well-being that can take years to overcome
Peer bullying perhaps more harmful than abuse by adults
So far no research has shown any link between the measles vaccine and autism. Yet some people refuse to vaccinate their children. Click to read more.
No link between measles vaccine and autism
If you have a pet and someone in the household whose immunity levels may be lower than average, there are a few things you need to know.
Pets increase risk of infection for some
With poor knowledge of nutrition, villagers don't know what their bodies need in order to be healthy and deficiency diseases.
Learning about nutrition helps prevent anemia
For a nation that likes to squeeze the baingan before buying, we are becoming increasingly comfortable with online vegetables shopping. Click to read more!
Online vegetables shopping is catching on
It's not just adults, even children can be depressed. Learn more about the signs of childhood depression.
Signs of childhood depression
Emergency contraception can help prevent many unwanted pregnancies. However, poorly researched articles like one published by The Hindu spread misinformation and can end up harming women.
On Emergency Contraception, The Hindu publishes rubbish
In a sign of things to come, a Bandra family court wants a divorced parent to be able to communicate with his child via video calling.
Video helps divorced parent stay in touch with child
Parents have been encouraged to read to their children. New brain imaging shows that it really does help. Click to learn more.
Brain scans show reading to children helps
Bad habits are hard to break. Being honest with your children about yours while still enforcing good habits may be beneficial in the long run.
Teach kids about bad habits the good way
Young women use social media to look at themselves as objects and compare their appearance to their friends and peers. This is not healthy for their self esteem. Click to read more.
Facebook can be unhealty for young womens’ self esteem
With the scorching sun beating down on India, it is imperative that parents take the right precautions to keep their children safe from heat-related ailments.
Tips for avoiding heatstroke, heat exhaustion
Just two hours of strenuous exercise, or 4 hours of moderate exercise, often improves sexual function in men.
Exercise for better sexual function
You may think that your dog or cat is made of stronger stuff, but even animals need extra care as temperatures soar. Here are some tips to help your pets beat the heat.