ParentsWorld February 2025

Clouded leopard

Clouded leopard

Name of the animal: Takin

Female: Leopardess

Male: Leopard

Young ones: Cubs

Group: Leap

Food: Pigs, monkeys and smaller fare such as squirrels and birds.

Life span: 11 years

Sound/s: The clouded leopard can purr like the small cats, but they also have a low, moaning roar, a soft chuffle, a growl, a hiss, and meows as part of their calls.

Habitat: […]

Children need good role models to emulate and inspire them to achieve greatness. And what better role model than Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation who master-minded and won India’s freedom struggle from the imperial Great Britain’s exploitative rule?

In the past few issues of the Kidzone section, we have been featuring excerpts from […]

When I grow up I want to be a banker/accountant just like the Mahatma…

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”

Did you know that…

Today we see Bapu’s face on many of our coins and all of our bank notes. Yet Mahatma Gandhi had very little money as a child

And that is why he realized the importance of money and taught people to use […]

Larsen’s Toubrohmanyan

Suresh Subrahmanyan

Chairman of one of India’s largest corporate entities, S.N. Subrahmanyan of Larsen & Toubro, has riled a lot of people for making a couple of ill-advised statements recently. At the outset, I wish to make it clear that, notwithstanding that he spells his surname the same way as I do, we are in […]

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Scenic hills and dales of Himachal

Richly endowed with snowy peaks, green valleys, misty woods, azure lakes and flower-filled meadows, the tiny state of Himachal Pradesh is a traveler’s paradise

Riding high in the mighty Himalayas, comprising the world’s tallest mountains, the tiny state of Himachal Pradesh (pop. 6.8 million) is richly endowed with spectacular, scenic landscapes. This is a traveller’s paradise […]

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New video game acurrately identifies children with autism

A new one-minute video game christened Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI), developed by researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore (USA) and Nottingham Trent University (UK), can diagnose children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical. This gaming app leverages motion-tracking technology to detect differences […]

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Social Media Addiction New Epidemic Sweeping Young India

Monitors of India’s laggard K-12 education system are almost unanimous that India, which hosts the world’s largest child population of 350 million under 15 years of age, has a snowballing problem of rising social media addiction among children, especially urban adolescents – Baishali Mukherjee

Traditionally the start of the globally dominant Gregorian calender New […]

Dance and movement apps

Dance and movement are critical to children developing motor skills and keeping fit. Here are four apps that provide enjoyable dance and movement programmes. – Kiran Balimane

GoNoodle

Platform: Android, iOS

Age group: 6-12 years

GoNoodle offers a collection of dance and movement videos, interactive activities, and educational games. The dance routines, fitness, and mindfulness exercises promote physical […]

Practical child dental care tips

Dr. Snigdha Samanta

Dr. Snigdha Samanta is consultant neonatologist and pediatrician at Rani Hospital and Research Centre for Children, Ranchi. She also heads the first and only Human Milk Bank in Jharkhand

My three-year-old daughter insists on sugary treats. Please suggest ways to maintain dental hygiene and prevent cavities.

— Meeta Agrawal, Bengaluru

Encouraging […]

Nurturing children’s social skills & confidence

Sridhar Pallia

Sridhar Pallia is a Bangalore-based clinical psychologist, founder of Brain Behaviour Academy and co-founder, DigiNxtHlt Solutions and Services Pvt Ltd, a mental wellness health-tech company

My 12-year-old son often indulges in attention-seeking behaviour. How can I discourage this without hurting his social confidence?

— Mira Das, Mumbai

Children, especially […]

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Encourage kids to talk back 5 tips to teach them critical thinking skills

Heidi Matisonn

Heidi Matisonn is senior lecturer in bioethics, The EthicsLab, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town

Whenever school holidays loom, many parents find themselves caught in an emotional tug-of-war. On the one hand, relief at bidding farewell to homework battles, bedtime struggles, […]

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Stimulate children’s creativity with art and crafts

– Kiran Balimane

Art and craft activities provide a wealth of benefits to children. They stimulate creative thinking and self-expression, improve motor and coordination skills, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Jyothi Dhananjay, a Mysuru-based artist and art teacher, recommends two creative art and crafts activities.

Friendship bracelets

Materials

Embroidery thread or wool in various colours
Scissors
Tape or […]

Two sides of the same coin with Parallelism

Roopa Banerjee

“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Alexander Pope’s timeless words in ‘An Essay on Criticism’ echo the balanced beauty of repeating similar elements to create striking rhetorical effect – a fine example of parallelism.

Parallelism is the repetition of words to create rhythm and pattern in writing. It juxtaposes contrasting ideas to highlight their […]

Healthy desi snacks

Priya Gupta

Faridabad-based Priya Gupta, founder of popular YouTube channel ‘Recipes tried and true’, shares three ‘desi’ snack recipes with healthy, nutritious ingredients.

Banana daliya cookies
(3 servings)

Ingredients

1 ripe and mashed banana
¾ cup roasted and ground daliya (you could also use oats)
1 tsp chocolate flavoured health drink and chocolate mix
1 tsp vanilla […]

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Joyful learning experiences

PW invited parents from Delhi Public School Sector 45, Gurgaon to share the best learning their children have experienced.

“This year, we experienced the joy of watching our child Avyay Upmanyu (Infant A) discover the love for books. We introduced him to the world of storytelling by reading out to him, igniting his imagination […]

Setting online safety rules

PW invited parents from Saraswati Global School, Greater Faridabad to share their thoughts on how they ensure online safety for their children.

“We ensure our daughter Shreya (class X) is safe online by setting clear rules on her screen time and the websites/ apps she accesses. Parental controls and kid-friendly platforms help us block […]

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Guide to managing common toddler behaviour problems

– Dr. Tarun Singh is a paediatrician and newborn specialist at Max Hospital, Gurugram and Kalpavriksh Healthcare, Delhi

Here’s a guide to common toddler behaviour problems and practical tips to manage them successfully

Dr. Tarun Singh

Toddlers are often a handful to handle. Their high energy […]

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Must-read story

Your cover story ‘Resolve to Break 5 Common Bad Habits This Year’ (PW January) is a must-read for those looking to start the new year with a positive mindset and commitment towards self-improvement. The story provides a clear and concise overview of five habits that negatively impact personal growth and practical ways to […]

Summiya Yasmeen, talks about fitness, sleep, health

Letter from Managing Editor

In 2004, when Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook with Harvard University roommates as a college social networking site and two years later as a public social media platform, everyone welcomed it as a great technology innovation to keep in touch with friends and family. Two decades later, this innocuous social engagement platform has transformed into a […]