Infants as young as six months have the ability to show empathy for a bullied victim, according to a study conducted by Ben Gurion University (BGU), Israel and published in the British Journal of Psychology (July). Through two experiments BGU researchers debunked the theory that infants develop capability to empathise only after they complete one […]
‘Sharenting’ i.e, where parents share personal information about their children on social media, is putting the latter at risk, reveals a study on online fraud and identity theft conducted by Barclays Bank, UK. According to the study, parents are compromising their children’s future financial security with too much online sharing. Barclays Bank forecasts that by […]
All students need to do to de-stress and unwind is ten minutes of interaction with cats or dogs, say scientists at Washington State University (WSU). The WSU study published in AERA Open (June) found that the act of petting a cat/dog produced a significant reduction in students’ cortisol, a hormone linked with stress and anxiety. […]
Mizoram, one of the seven sister states of north-east India, offers a rich mix of tribal traditions, folk tales preserved in song and dance culture, exotic flora and fauna, pleasant climate and hospitable people.
Strategically and precariously perched between the somewhat less-than-friendly nations of Myanmar and Bangladesh, the tiny hill state of Mizoram aka Hill People’s […]
The Humming Butterfly
Nisha Daniel
Class VI was full of transparent jars. Mrs. Rao, the science teacher, had urged the class to collect butterfly eggs and watch them turn into caterpillars, pupas and then butterflies.
Zeenat’s jar had produced a beautiful multihued butterfly while most of the others had ordinary yellow or blue garden butterflies.
Soon all the pupas […]
Hey, Guys!
Like me you may enjoy learning one subject more than others in school. For me, science was the best subject. I believe it was because of the good science teachers we had. This made me an active member of the Science Club.
I remember visiting a planetarium, constructing a kaleidoscope and a magnifying lens holder […]
Party Fountain
Anitha Bennett
Bored of the same old party decorations? How about making something magical and different for your next birthday table? All you need are a couple of ingredients from the kitchen.
Things needed
An opaque dish
A plastic glass
Tray or large plate
1/4 cup vinegar
4 tsp baking soda
Do you visit the malls or watch movies every weekend? Here are some other activities you can try instead. Read up some astronomy info and visit the planetarium (preferably with your astronomy book).
Is the next eclipse around the corner? If so note the address of your nearest science centre to witness the phenomenon live.
ParentsWorld presents an excerpt from the recently published 13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting authored by best-selling novelists Ashwin Sanghi (Private India) and Kiran Manral (Once upon a Crush)
Step one: Celebrate
There’s a fairy story I remember from my childhood. It was a story of a princess. Her father, the king, celebrated her sixteenth birthday with […]
PW invited parents of MPS International School, Jaipur to share insights on how they teach their children the importance of personal relationships
“I believe defining relationships and drawing boundaries are the first important lesson that we must teach children as they mature. My ten-year-old daughter Maanya (class V) and six-year-old son Prakhar understand the values of […]
The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which conferred special status upon the state of Jammu & Kashmir, by the BJP/NDA 2.0 government, is the latest in a series of events which have deeply divided the country’s citizenry. Since the BJP swept to power with a huge majority in General Election 2014, […]
I’m a teacher in a school which has recently enrolled a few children with special needs. We want ‘normal’ children to interact with them but time and again, their attitude towards children with special needs is callous and insensitive. Even my own daughter recently called one of them “weird” even though I have been counselling […]
This literary device of placing two contrasting concepts, characters, or ideas near or adjacent to each other is generously used by writers to create effect and highlight differences – Roopa Banerjee
If you are served hot pasta with chilled vanilla ice-cream, would it make you pause as these two foods are unlikely companions on a plate? […]
A good monsoon replenishes ground water supply and ensures a good harvest. But it also leaves behind pools of stagnant water which are ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Here’s some information on the most common mosquito-borne diseases and how to prevent and/or alleviate them.
In India, the onset of the monsoon season is the best and […]
The most enduring and proven pedagogy for engaging children and enhancing their knowledge, comprehension and recall capabilities is storytelling – Jayalakshmi Vaidhyanathan
In the Internet age, there are limitless resources and new-fangled techniques to help children ‘learn’ and improve their memorisation capabilities. Yet perhaps the most enduring and proven pedagogy for engaging children and enhancing their knowledge, […]
Over 16 percent of preadolescents have contemplated suicide, says a new study published in Archives of Suicide Studies (July). Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain) researchers studied a group of 720 boys and 794 girls in 13 schools during three developmental periods: 10, 11 and 13 years old. At the start of the study, the students […]
Teething aka tooth eruption in infants, is a natural physiological process for which most first-time parents aren’t prepared – Shivani Sharma
Teething aka tooth eruption in infants, is a natural physiological process for which most first-time parents aren’t prepared. Teething generally occurs between six to 24 months of age. As the first primary tooth breaks through the […]
My ten-year-old daughter adamantly refuses to drink milk. Elders in the house insist that she should. But I have read that it’s not essential for children to do so, and that they can instead consume dairy products of their choice. Should I force her to drink milk? She is a healthy and active child. — Kamini […]
With a multiplying number of people adopting pets, being a veterinarian could transform into a satisfying and increasingly rewarding career option
It’s unlikely to be recommended by high-profile career counsellors. But for the growing community of compassionate animal lovers, in urban and rural India, going the Dr. Dolittle way could transform into a satisfying and rewarding […]
Ingredients
115 gm wholemeal spaghetti
Juice of one lemon
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
2 chopped ripe tomatoes
½ pack fresh chopped coriander
1 finely chopped red onion
1 red chilli, finely chopped and deseeded (optional)
Preparation Guide
Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, pour the lime […]
Try these simple pasta recipes filled with healthy vegetables – Parvathy Menon
Pretty Peas Pasta
Ingredients
350 gm whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup water
1 ¾ cup fresh/frozen peas
1 small chopped cucumber
3 finely chopped green onions
Sauce
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp orange juice
3 tbsp white vinegar
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Ingredients
¼ kilo broccoli florets
¼ kilo penne pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 fresh lemon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Preparation Guide
Chop the broccoli into small pieces. Boil water […]
Ingredients
½ kg pasta
4 cups chopped palak (spinach)
1/3 cup olive oil
Juice of one large lemon
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly cracked pepper to taste
120 gm mozzarella cheese
Preparation Guide
Boil salted water, […]
In this special Independence Day cover story, we present useful suggestions to parents on best ways to educate children about India’s freedom movement and the uniquely liberal and secular ideals that Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders of the freedom struggle endowed upon free India – Mini P, Cynthia John & K.P. Malini
As the nation prepares […]
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