Pregnant women who binge-eat post 7 p.m and/or follow unhealthy diets are likely to put on weight after child birth, says a recent study published in the journal Nutrients (December). The study conducted by researchers at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), Singapore examined data from a large scale birth cohort study — Growing […]
A survey covering 2,000 parents in the UK has found that a majority of them juggle about 16 different ‘jobs’ for their children everyday including those of cleaner, teacher, chef, taxi driver, doctor and even negotiator. It’s estimated that parents perform seven different tasks for their children before 9 a.m and another nine between lunch […]
More than 80 percent of school-going adolescents worldwide don’t meet the recommended at least one hour of physical activity per day touchstone, says a recent study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The study, based on data reported by 1.6 million 11-17-year-old students, found that girls are less active than boys in 146 countries […]
Adolescent girl children suffer worse mental health and well-being problems than their male counterparts, says a study published in the journal Research Papers in Education (December). The study which surveyed 11,000 adolescents in the UK, reveals that of the 15 percent who reported self-harm, 73 percent were girls cf. 27 percent boys. Moreover 78 percent […]
The cover story ‘Safeguarding children against air pollution’ was timely and relevant (PW December). I have some friends who have moved out of Delhi, despite it being their hometown for generations, because of severe air pollution and associated health risks.
One of their children had developed asthma while the other was constantly getting colds and chest […]
Here’s how to make a special Puzzle Box for your family.
• Decorate a cardboard box.
• Cut out a Sudoku, Cross-word, Unscramble and other puzzles from a newspaper.
• Stick each one on a piece of card.
• At the back of each card, stick a sweet, a small bar of chocolate, or any other […]
Grandfather’s puzzle
Nisha Daniel
“You won’t believe what I found!” Tanya yelled. Raveena and Muskan looked up and snatched the wooden board she held from her hands.
“What’s this?” Raveena asked, running her fingers over the embossed pictures of fruits on the board.
“It’s an age-old puzzle my Grandfather made. I found it in my Grandmother’s room and she […]
Dear children
Happy New Year!
What’s it about mysteries and puzzles that’s so captivating? The suspense of not knowing the answer and the challenge of guessing tend to keep us engrossed for hours!
Whether you enjoy crossword puzzles, rubik cubes, jigsaws, mystery novels or teasers, we share your enthusiasm. T
hat’s why this issue of Kidzone is dedicated to […]
PW invited parents of Mayoor Chopasni School, Jodhpur to share New Year family resolutions.
“Our New Year resolution is to get unplugged and make time for family moments. These days people spend too much time on digital gadgets at work or in play. Given our packed schedules my doctor husband and I are left with little […]
Rainbow-coloured butterflies flying brilliant blue skies, flitting on the wall. Flower-shaped pillows resting on pastel bedsheets. Imaginative children’s room decor is available in upscale malls and boutiques. But at upscale prices. Instead with some imagination, together with your kids, you can create your own decor to match any mall display. And it will give you all […]
The CBSE-affiliated Gaurs International School (GIS, estb. 2015) is fast earning a good reputation in Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) for providing internationally benchmarked values-driven education. Promoted by Manoj and Manju Gaur, directors of Gaurs Group, a leading real estate development company, GIS, which has 3,061 students mentored by 160 teachers, is […]
Paromita Sengupta interviewed Kolkata-based banker-turned-model and single parent Chumki Sharma on balancing an action-packed career and raising her mildly autistic son Sahil.
Kolkata-based Chumki Sharma is a banker (HDFC Bank), fashion model, single mother and accomplished poet. In 2018 she was crowned Ms. India Queen of Substance and Ms. United Nations Globe in the ‘single woman […]
In the UK media, the British monarch is popularly referred to as The Crown. This is an example of metonymy — a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by something closely associated with it.
The use of metonymy dates back to ancient Greece. It originates from the Greek word […]
The science of writing computer codes to create apps, websites and software, coding helps children develop logical thinking, problem-solving, and application skills – Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan
Coding is the new buzzword of Indian K-12 education. Across the country, private schools and even preschools are introducing age-appropriate computer coding programmes to acquaint 21st-century children with the science and technology […]
(4 servings)
Ingredients
4-6 slices bread
1 tbsp olive oil
4 bacon slices
2 tsp butter
350 gm mushrooms
1 crushed garlic clove
4 tbsp fresh cream
Preparation guide
Toast the bread lightly, set aside. Add olive oil in a large frying pan, and fry the bacon for 2 minutes on […]
(4 servings)
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil
1 chopped onion
1 large potato, chopped into small chunks
1 large brinjal, trimmed and chopped into chunks
250 gm mushrooms
2-4 tbsp curry paste
150 ml vegetable stock
400 ml coconut milk
Chopped coriander
Preparation guide
Heat oil in a large saucepan, […]
According to legend, the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt loved iron-rich mushrooms. This fats-free, protein-rich food offers numerous health and nutrition benefits. Here are three simple mushroom recipes children will love – Parvathy Menon
Mushrooms boost vitamin D levels, metabolism and immunity, lower cholesterol, protect against cell and tissue damage and are rich in iron, calcium, and protein. […]
The inability to speak clearly and fluently severely affects the confidence and self-esteem of children diagnosed with stuttering – Rekha D.
October 22 was observed as the International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) to raise public awareness about this speech disorder which afflicts 77 million people — approximately 1 percent of the world’s population. The American Speech and […]
With the paint industry growing twice as fast as India’s GDP and the automobile and construction industries expanding, job opportunities for qualified paint technologists are multiplying.
With the infrastructure and construction industries belatedly gathering unprecedented momentum, India’s booming paints manufacturing and service industry (annual revenue: Rs.50,000 crore) offers great career opportunities, particularly for paint technologists. Set […]
My five-year-old son wets his bed almost daily. When he was 2.5 years old he had stopped bedwetting but since last year, he has started again. Please advise.
— Anonymous, Chennai
This is secondary bedwetting i.e, reversion to bedwetting after six dry months. Try out some simple curatives to control bedwetting — limit fluids intake after […]
My husband was recently diagnosed with fourth stage cancer. The doctors say he is likely to live only for another six-eight months. We have two boys aged 15 and 13. I am in a dilemma whether I should reveal the news about their father’s imminent death to them. I feel they are too young to […]
Do you want your child to experience another world filled with exotic delights, wishing chairs, and naughty pixies to develop their imagination? Introduce them to the fantasy world of evil witches, committed friends and talking animals.
The beauty of most fantasy stories is that they use ordinary situations to enter an evocative world of magic. Who […]
Is your child a jack of all trades and master of none? Do you worry that she’ll never hold down a job, given her short attention span?
If you’re concerned that your child won’t fit in with society’s and your expectations, your fears may be overblown.
Instead, celebrate your child’s uniqueness and find ways and means to […]
In the first issue of 2020, ParentsWorld presents A-Z model resolutions 21st century parents should make — it’s still not too late — to nurture cheerful, healthy and confident children and improve quality of family life – Mini P. & Cynthia John
The start of a new year is a time of hope and new beginnings. It’s […]
It’s imperative that parents exercise great care and caution in choosing preschool which provide safe and nurturing environments and age-appropriate learning experiences to enable young children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development – Kausar Sayeed
Choosing an appropriate preschool is often an emotional and difficult decision for parents because it’s the first experience of youngest […]
With campus unrest and police malingering and excesses countrywide and a general labour strike, the first year of the second decade of the new millennium has got off to an inauspicious start. Against the backdrop of a sombre and darkening external environment, the obligation of parents to create cheerful and purposive home environments has become […]
GICLM student named Youngest Entrepreneur in the Logistics Sector 13 year old Tilak Mehta, grade 8 student of Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai recently made headlines by winning ... 
UGC warns against fake degrees with misleading abbreviations and nomenclatures The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned aspirants against selecting courses with false promises like an MBA crash course in ... 
Set your child on a self-learning path Parents must make conscious efforts to help children break out of the teacher-led learning system by encouraging them to self-learn ... 
15 Ancient jobs that still exist today Ancient jobs came into being primarily because of the earliest human needs. Occupations such as farming, tool making, and carpentry ... 
