ParentsWorld May 2024

Nutritious vegetarian treats

Madhulika Vatsal, a Mumbai-based chef and founder of the popular Facebook page ‘Food Connection’, shares three nutritious vegetarian recipes which children will love Palak paneer puri (4 servings) Ingredients • 250 gm whole wheat flour • 1 tbsp rava / semolina • 150 gm grated paneer (cottage cheese) • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper powder • ½ cup fresh spinach puree (blanche spinach for 5 minutes, let it cool, blend into a fine paste using a mixer-grinder) Preparation guide • Blend grated paneer in a mixer jar. • Mix wheat flour, rava, salt, black pepper powder, add 1 tsp oil or ghee, and paneer paste. Knead into a tight dough using spinach paste. If required, add little water. Set aside for 10 minutes. • Prepare small balls from the dough. • Roll them into small puris. Fry in oil on medium to high flame. • Serve with vegetable raita or aloo sabji. Health benefits. Palak paneer puri offers several health benefits. Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins and boosts immunity and digestion. Paneer provides protein for muscle growth and repair. Whole wheat flour adds fibre, promoting digestive health. Healthy dry fruit chocolate bars (3 servings) Ingredients • ¼ cup almonds • ¼ cup cashews • ¼ cup walnuts • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds • ½ cup peanut butter • 200 gm dark cooking chocolate Preparation guide • Mix all seeds and dry fruits and roast them on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Set aside for five minutes. • Grind them into a coarse powder. • Mix peanut butter with powdered dry fruits and seeds. • Place a parchment paper in a rectangular tray or box. • Spread prepared mix evenly on the paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. • Melt chocolate using double boiler method or in a microwave. • Take tray out of the fridge, pour melted chocolate over it. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes. Now cut into square bars with a sharp knife. Health benefits Dry fruits including almonds, cashews, and walnuts are rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats, while dark chocolate contains antioxidants. Mango pudding (3 servings) Ingredients • 1 cup fresh mango puree (choose sweet mangoes) • 250 ml milk • ½ cup sugar • ¼ cup cornstarch • ¼ cup milk Preparation guide • Mix ¼ cup milk and cornstarch. Set aside. • Mix mango puree, salt, and sugar in a pan. Cook until sugar dissolves. Add 250 ml milk. After the mix comes to a boil, add cornstarch and milk mixture. Cook on low flame until it thickens. • Pour in pudding moulds/silicon moulds or bowl. • After it cools, refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Scoop out of the moulds and serve. Health benefits Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, mangoes aid eye health, immunity, and digestion. Combined with milk, this creamy dessert provides calcium essential for healthy bones and teeth.

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The spartan charms of communist Laos

This former French colony, separated from consumerist Thailand by the River Mekong, is an unspoiled oasis of forested misty peaks, placid lakes, and acres of emerald rice fields interrupted by golden spires of Buddhist monasteries – YOGINDER SIKAND A week in Bangkok and I was fed up. The madding rush of traffic-clogged streets, rampant consumerist frenzy in malls chock-a-block with products that malls the world over stock, hordes of tourists crowding every historic site, imploring pleas from painted dolls offering ‘massage’ and more, had worn me out completely. Even the magnificent Buddhist temples, each a work of art, were insufficient attraction. After visiting almost a dozen — which my guide insisted that no visitor to Bangkok dare miss — each one seemed to resemble the other. Little wonder a tourist billboard in an inconspicuous eatery grabbed my attention. It advertised forested peaks hidden behind clouds of mist, placid lakes skirted with quaint bamboo huts, verdant islets dotting an enormous river, acres of emerald rice fields stretching into the distant horizon interrupted by golden spires of Buddhist monasteries, and smiling people. Welcome to the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos, the poster announced. I was susceptible to temptation and yielded to it. Perfunctory research revealed that Laos is one of the world’s few remaining officially socialist countries, and therefore untouched by the ravages of mass tourism. With a population of less than 7.7 million, this former French colony is sandwiched between China in the north, Thailand to the west, Vietnam to the east and Cambodia in the south. It is one of the most verdant countries in the world, with forest covering 80 percent of its total land area. At Bangkok’s swank Hualampong railway station, I boarded a train to the border town of Nongkhai to the north, a comfortable overnight journey. From there it’s an hour by bus across the border to Vientiane, the admin capital of the Democratic Republic of Laos, a distance of just 45 km. The bus fare: the equivalent of a mere Rs.2,250. The border between Thailand and Laos at this point is the mighty River Mekong that flows from the highlands of south China into Laos, and merges with the sea in the Gulf of Siam. Crossing the mile-long Friendship Bridge that spans the Mekong, I entered Laos, and as we sped along the highway towards Vientiane, the sharp material contrast with Thailand came as a shock. Rundown metal and bamboo shacks and wooden houses on rickety stilts lined the road. Drab, depressing Soviet-style office blocks displayed faded signboards. Garbage lay in giant neglected heaps on street corners. Thirty minutes later we drove into Vientiane’s main bus station, set in the middle of a chaotic, but lively traditional market. Getting off, I changed some money and hailed a tuk-tuk — a roomier version of the Indian auto-rickshaw — to take me to the part of town that my guide-book recommended as suitable for foreign tourists. This part of town shores the River Mekong and boasts rows…

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Mind Games with Reverse Psychology

Roopa Banerjee Reverse psychology is a strategy that involves encouraging someone to do the opposite of what is wanted; often resulting in them doing what was originally intended. Did you know that reverse psychology is an oft-used literary device in fiction writing? It enables authors to manipulate characters and advance plotlines. The term ‘reverse psychology’ emerged in the field of behavioural psychology in the mid-20th century. It is rooted in the idea of manipulating human behaviour by presenting a reverse motivation or suggestion. The prefix ‘reverse’ denotes a reversal or opposite action, while ‘psychology’ refers to the study of mind and behaviour. In literature, authors often use reverse psychology to add complexity to characters and drive storylines. A classic example is Othello by William Shakespeare. The villainous character Iago uses reverse psychology to manipulate Othello into believing that his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful. By pretending to downplay the significance of Desdemona’s alleged infidelity, Iago plants seeds of doubt in Othello’s mind, leading to tragic consequences. Another interesting example of reverse psychology in literature is George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. In the novel’s authoritarian society, the government employs reverse psychology to control its citizens. By presenting contradictory information and encouraging doublethink, the Party manipulates citizens into accepting its oppressive rule. The Party’s slogan, ‘War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength,’ shows the use of reverse psychology to distort reality and retain power by confusing the populace. In the novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Huck Finn uses reverse psychology to navigate several situations. For instance, when he wants to convince others to do something, he often pretends to discourage it, knowing that they will be more likely to comply if they think it is their idea. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, when Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth Bennet, he uses reverse psychology by highlighting all the reasons why their match would be improper. He mentions Elizabeth’s lower social status and her family’s lack of propriety as reasons why he should not propose. However, this makes Elizabeth more determined to reject his reasoning. In popular culture, reverse psychology is frequently employed in films and television shows. A notable example is the Hollywood film Inception directed by Christopher Nolan. The main protagonist Dom Cobb uses reverse psychology to plant an idea in the mind of his target by convincing him not to perform a specific action. By framing the suggestion as an act of defiance against authority, Cobb exploits the target’s subconscious resistance and successfully manipulates his behaviour. Another instance is provided in the television series Breaking Bad. In a memorable episode, Walter White employs reverse psychology to manipulate his brother-in-law, Hank Schrader, a DEA agent. Walter feigns ignorance and downplays his involvement in illegal activities to effectively deflect suspicion and casts doubt on Hank’s investigative process. In literature and popular culture, reverse psychology serves as a compelling narrative device that adds depth to characters, drives plot twists, and explores themes of manipulation and control. Whether used by…

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Is your child being bullied?

Older students in schools often pick on younger children especially during recess periods. How should a bullied child react? The best advice to give bullied children is to keep away from bullies to the extent possible. This isn’t cowardice, it’s a passive defence mechanism. The more exposed they are, the more vulnerable they become to bulllies. Advise children to stay back in the classroom during the peak bullying season and to hang out with groups of friends. Generally, bullies lose interest after a while. But if you feel that your child is being sought out and bullied in spite of her staying away, then the matter cannot be taken lightly. It has to be immediately reported to school authorities. Usually in such cases, the bully is not a harmless older child picking on a kid, but one with deeper problems who wants to take them out on a helpless younger child. What’s the stage when parents need to take children’s bullying reports seriously? A bullied child will drop hints (usually bullies extract a vow of silence from victims). Or often tell you directly that somebody is picking on them. Ask for all details the first time if they tell you or talk to your child’s friends. Trust your instinct. If your child suddenly seems reluctant about going to school, has unusual night awakenings, sudden mood changes, avoids certain people, loses appetite and is not her usual self, it’s time to take up the issue with school authorities. Never ignore your child in this matter. She needs your support. What should children do when bullied? Children can try different options. One is to ignore the bully’s provocations and become friendly with the bully and win over the enemy. Alternatively advise your child to drop hints that she will complain to teachers/parents. Or she could even give the bully an open confrontational telling off. Depending on the situation, children need to choose the best course of action. Guide your child, using your discretion and experience. Meanwhile find out if there are rules against bullying in school. If so, what are they? Most schools have basic rules — no teasing, passing rude or lewd remarks, etc. Schools can take precautions by appointing teachers/student volunteers to monitor crowded areas like the canteen, playground or toilets during recess hours. If space permits, they can also segregate primary, middle and senior students to avoid unnecessary clashes. Hi-Five Top 5 Ready-to-eat Health Foods 100% Juices: These contain real fruit juice. Just add sugar if needed. Muesli: Makes a great breakfast. Roasted nuts: A healthy and tasty oil-free snack. Fruits: Cut and serve during breakfast, lunch, dinner or in between. Dried fruits: Packed with nutrients, they can be added to snack boxes. Also read: How parents can prevent and deal with bullying

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Creative parenting: Help your child make friends easily

Your child may be a great chatterbox at home, but may well be hesitant and awkward in a new school, neighbourhood or city. Here are some ways to help your child make new friends with confidence and ease. – Nisha Daniel Throw a party. Hosting a tea party is worth the effort. Ask your child to invite new friends, or children she would like to be friends with, and watch them bond over snacks and games. Encourage her to join small groups. Most children find large groups intimidating. They open up more easily in small group settings like an activities club, sports team or dance class. Invite children home. Some children tend to be shy in group settings but will blossom in a one-on-one relationships. Encourage your child to invite friends over to make time for heart-to-heart chats. Help your child fit in. Observe your child’s classmates and friends. Is she being ignored because she is different in some way, wears outdated clothes or speaks differently? If you notice something amiss, you could help her make small changes in her lifestyle or manners for easier acceptance. Also read: Creative parenting: Get your child to feel like a winner

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Heart to Heart

Hello Parents! Recently I had the pleasure of observing tiny sparrows in our garden learning to fly. They were babies of a set of seven sisters that often visit. Around the time I also saw a woodpecker boring his way into a tree. I would have missed these simple pleasures but for the enthusiasm of my little son who delights in bird watching. Among the different things children do for you, are you aware they help you connect with Nature? In urban concrete jungles, it’s easy to forget about Nature until you vacation in a hill station. But if you have the companionship of a child, it’s hard to remain indifferent to Nature. “What’s that sound?” a child will ask when an unseen bird bursts into song. You will probably have to field dozens of such questions which force you to reflect upon the wonders of Mother Nature. Parents may be more experienced, older and wiser, but there’s a lot that children can help us learn and experience. Tune into your children, and you will enter their world filled with wonder and awe. Children can bring new perspectives, new discoveries and new joys into your life. All parents have to do is to be sensitive towards them.

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Enabling children to manage cultural differences

My nine-year-old son is struggling academically, and I’m very concerned about his years in school. Please advise. — Ritika Soma, Mumbai Here are some suggestions to support your son’s learning and academic difficulties: Understand his academic challenges. Invest time and effort to understand your son’s specific academic challenges and learning style. Talk to his teachers, review his schoolwork, and observe his study habits to identify areas of difficulty. Create a supportive home environment. Establish a positive and supportive environment at home that encourages learning and growth. Provide a quiet and organised space for study, free from distractions. Encourage open communication and be available to help with homework and school projects. Set realistic expectations. Be realistic about your son’s academic capabilities and set achievable goals. Focus on progress rather than perfection, and celebrate effort and milestones along the way. Encourage effective study habits. Teach him effective study techniques, such as time management, organisation, and active learning strategies. For instance, teach him to break down lessons into smaller, manageable portions and establish a consistent study routine. Provide emotional support. Acknowledge that academic struggles are emotionally challenging for children. Offer your support, empathy, encouragement, and reassurance, and most important, teach him coping mechanisms to manage academic stress and frustration. Maintain a healthy balance. Ensure your son maintains a healthy balance between academics, co-curricular activities, physical exercise and downtime. Encourage regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and adequate sleep to support overall well-being, which will boost cognitive functioning. Seek additional support if needed. Consider private tutoring, doing a psychological assessment and/or other academic interventions. My child is experiencing a major life transition. We are moving cities and she dreads attending a new school. She is not good at making friends. How can I help her navigate this change and cope with the associated stress? — Joshini Mathew, Chennai Navigating such transitions is challenging for children. Here are some ways you can enable her to adjust to change and cope with the stress: Encourage age-appropriate conversations. Children are not always able to express their emotions verbally, and internalise their feelings of anxiety and stress. It’s important that you initiate age-appropriate conversations with your daughter about moving to a new city, explain the reasons and address her questions and fears. Acknowledge her emotions. Validating your daughter’s emotions is essential during this time of change. Let her know that it’s normal to be apprehensive, sad, and excited about the imminent migration. Acknowledge her emotions without judgement and reassure her that you’re there to support her every step of the way. Maintain routine and stability. Amidst the uncertainty of change, maintaining your daily routine provides children with a sense of security and stability. Try to maintain the daily family routine such as mealtimes, bedtime rituals, and family activities. Predictability will alleviate anxiety and create a sense of normalcy during the transition. Encourage social connections. Encourage your daughter to maintain connections with friends, family members, and other supportive individuals during the transition. After moving, encourage her to make new friends,…

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Helping with homework

Anitha Bennett Homework hour can be demanding with one child. And more demanding if you have children. When you have one child, you can focus on homework during homework time and once it gets done, you put away the books and relax, satisfied with a job well done. Enter child number two and homework hour isn’t picture perfect anymore. Your older child may be reciting her multiplication tables to you when the younger one interrupts asking what colour to use for Santa’s hair in her colouring book. Welcome to the world of parenting children! With all the complexities of sibling wars and equal portions, homework hour can become very demanding. Here are five ways of helping children with their homework.Plan ahead. If your children’s grades aren’t good, you can’t take homework lightly. The hour or two you get with your children must be planned well ahead. Write down what each child needs to learn and the approximate amount of time required. There may be subjects for which one sibling may need undivided attention. In such cases, assign a familiar lesson to the other child to work on alone. Prepare yourself by reading ahead to cut teaching time short. Be prepared. All stationery and supplies that go into each day’s homework should be on the children’s study table before lessons begin. Time is wasted and unnecessary arguments crop up between children over pencils, erasers and paint boxes. Also to make the most of study time, keep yourself completely free. You will see your children learn quickly! Alternate. While one child works on a maths problem, you could take up the other child’s alphabets and numbers. Train children to work on their own, without constantly interrupting you with doubts and questions. Set aside a time for clearing doubts. Finishing one child’s homework completely and then helping with the other one’s work will leave you exhausted at the end of the day. Alternating between children is a simpler option. Quiet play. Getting a baby-sitter for your younger child who is not yet in school, is a good idea. When that’s not possible, teach the infant to quietly play alone during the homework hour of the older one. Blocks, puzzles and books are ideal for the younger child. Keep rotating activities since boredom sets in fast in preschoolers. Exclusive hours. There may be times when one child needs a lot of extra help in a particular subject. Or the child may find it highly distracting to work with other children around. Budget exclusive hours for such cases. If this saps your energy during weekdays, set an hour aside during weekends to help the child. Or turn it over to your spouse! You could also consider engaging a professional tutor for subjects which you may not be very good at, especially if one child is older and you are unable to cope.

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Embrace cyclic living

Yamini Naik The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda says that human lifestyles should be in tune with the climatic seasons to ensure physical and mental well-being. Its philosophy of ‘cyclic living’ ordains that human beings should align their lives with nature and its seasons to nurture holistic wellness. For instance in summer human bodies are designed to naturally reduce agni (digestive fire), prompting us to eat less and hydrate more. However in reality, modern lifestyles are disconnected from nature’s rhythms and cycles. With most states of the country in the grip of an unprecedented heat wave, in this special essay, I recommend three ways for you and your children to adopt a changed diet plan to cope with the summer season. Cooling foods shopping spree In summer it’s essential to switch to foods with high water content to provide cooling effect on the body. Take your child to a fresh vegetables market and ask her to select seasonal vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, bottle gourd (lauki), ridge gourd (toria), bitter gourd (karela), pumpkin (kaddu) and green beans. These vegetables are low in calories, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Summer cooking sessions Encourage your children to cook with you. Rustle up fresh and creative salads by mixing summer vegetables with light grains such as quinoa, millets, lentils and semolina (sooji). Avoid spicy and fried foods, and excess garlic and onion. Instead, use aromatic, cooling spices such as cumin, coriander, and fennel that aid digestion. Set up a juice station Adequate hydration is critical in summer because the body tends to lose fluids and electrolytes because of excessive perspiration. Set up a juice station at home and make different drinks such as lassi, fresh watermelon, jamun, litchi, amla-lemon-neem, raw mango (kairi panna) and pomegranate juices every day. These seasonal fruits provide much-needed hydration. I advise that in summer your family embraces the art of cyclic living, slows down, and is mindful of the rhythms of nature and our bodies. (Yamini Naik is a certified ayurveda and yoga coach and founder of La Vie Sattvic) Also read: Avoid health and dietary supplements

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Nutritious vegetarian treats

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Coping with breastfeeding blues

I’m a working mother. Breastfeeding my baby is practically difficult when I need to work long hours. How important is breast milk for an infant’s development? — Shireen Mandara, Bengaluru Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for infants for these reasons: It provides all the nutrients necessary for a new-born’s physical growth and development. It contains proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in right proportions. Rich in antibodies, breast milk protects infants from infections and diseases. This is especially important in the early stages of life when an infant’s immune system is still developing. Antibodies an infant acquires through breastfeeding remain within her body until age 18. Breast milk is easier for infants to digest. This is highly beneficial for a new-born’s immature digestive system. Breastfeeding promotes healthy weight gain and prevents childhood obesity. Studies suggest that breastfeeding lowers the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer in adulthood. I am a new mom. Though many of my peers talk about how ‘satisfying’ it is to breastfeed, I don’t share this sentiment. On the contrary, it often makes me depressed. Is it normal to feel this way? — Ramona Shetty, Hyderabad The mental health of a mother during breastfeeding is critically important, not only for her own well-being but also for the health and development of her new-born. Breastfeeding can be a profoundly rewarding experience, yet it can also cause emotional strain and stress. Recognising and accepting the cost-benefits of breastfeeding will help you remain positive. Emotional benefits. Breastfeeding enhances mother and child bonding. Hormones such as oxytocin released during breastfeeding reduce stress and promote positivity. Challenges and stress. For some mothers, breastfeeding can prompt frustration, inadequacy, and anxiety. Difficulties with latching, anxiety about milk supply, and physical discomfort often causes stress, even depression. If recurrent, consult a lactation expert. Sleep deprivation. An infant’s breastfeeding schedule is irregular and therefore mothers experience disrupted sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation significantly affects a mother’s mental health, increasing the risk of post-partum depression. Therefore, it’s important to get enough sleep, which, in the initial weeks, means sleeping when the baby sleeps. Social isolation. Breastfeeding mothers might feel socially isolated, intensifying feelings of loneliness and depression. During such times, it’s important to communicate with your partner about your emotions, making video calls to family and friends, joining a support group, and engaging in activities that can be enjoyed together with your baby. Healthy lifestyle choices. Ingesting balanced meals, engaging in moderate exercise and getting adequate sleep improve mental health outcomes. Quiet walks or gentle exercise boosts mood and energy levels. Set realistic expectations. It’s important for mothers to understand that every mother’s breastfeeding experience is unique. There will be ups and downs, therefore avoid setting unrealistic expectations. I suspect my five-year old son is not eating enough. He is underweight for his age. Please advise. — Jawed Ahmed, Mumbai First, ensure he is getting adequate physical activity. Young children need at least two hours of free play daily in an…

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Sweet smell of success in floriculture

With the domestic demand for flowers growing at 25 percent annually and offshore demand rising as fast, there’s a great need for qualified individuals in this high potential agri-industry I t could be roses all the way for youth who opt for careers in floriculture. Incrementally people — especially within India’s expanding middle class — are saying what they have to say with flowers on birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day etc. Little wonder, the floriculture industry, one of the most high-potential sectors in Indian agriculture, is in full bloom. Floriculture, the art and knowledge of growing flora or flowers, is no longer the preferred hobby of retirees; it’s a fast growing sunrise industry. With the domestic demand for flowers of all shapes and hues growing at 25 percent annually and offshore demand rising as fast, even the somnolent government of India has woken up and accorded the floriculture industry 100 percent export-oriented status to help develop the country into an international hub of flower production, auction, distribution, and retailing. However, despite being blessed with a facilitating agro-climatic profile, vast land resources, and availability of abundant labour and agricultural scientists, India’s share of global floriculture market is a negligible 0.6 percent. But with several brave entrepreneurs establishing export-oriented floriculture units under controlled climatic (i.e greenhouse) conditions, India is slowly but surely making an impact in the international floriculture market centred in the Netherlands. Currently the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana are in the vanguard, with Kerala producing cut flowers and ornamental plants for domestic consumption. Fortuitously, India hosts many exclusive varieties of ornamental flowers, usually exported in the form of seeds or capsules. Roses, marigolds, chrysanthemum, and jasmine are among the popular varieties and about 10,000 hectares of total cultivated area in the country is devoted to growing them. To prepare for a career in floriculture, the best option is to acquire a four-year B.Sc (horticulture) degree or to study horticulture as a subject in a B.Sc (agriculture) degree programme. Subsequently an M.Sc in horticulture followed by a Ph D and post-doctoral fellowship is ideal. Among the most reputed institutes offering the B.Sc (horticulture) degree programme are: College of Horticulture and Forestry, Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Shri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi College of Horticulture, Vallanikara, Kerala and Hyderabad Horticulture College and Research Institute, Periakulam Faculty of Horticulture, TNAU, Coimbatore College of Agriculture, Bangalore, Ratnagiri, Akola and Pune Aspee College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari (Gujarat) MARIGOLD BLOOMS. A typical example of a successful new genre floriculturist is Megha Borse, a pioneer woman entrepreneur who has transformed her five-acre farm on the Nasik-Indore road into an export- oriented floriculture unit. Known as the ‘flower power woman of Nasik’, Borse’s farm — Sheelman Flora — which blooms with marigolds the year around, attracts hundreds of visitors from around the country. “When I started out in 2004, there were only 10 flora farms in Nasik. Since then, 10-15 are being promoted every year. I am motivating farmers…

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Bird-watching apps

Ornithology aka bird-watching, birding, is an enjoyable Nature-related activity. During the summer vacation, encourage your children to try birding using these apps which help identify avian species and provide valuable information about their wildlife habits, habitats, dietary preferences, nesting periods, and other interesting trivia – Kiran Balimane Indian Birds Platform: iOS, Android Age group: 8+ This is a user-friendly app designed to assist bird enthusiasts identify common avian species in India. From its comprehensive database featuring over 1,500 feathered species, users can access detailed information about their natural habitats, nesting and migratory habits, photos, and bird calls for easy identification. The USP of this app is that it provides information in several Indian languages. eBird India Platform: iOS, Android Age group: 10+ eBird India, a constituent of the global eBird platform, enables bird-watchers to document bird sightings, access sightings from other birders, and contribute to scientific research on the avian population of India. With a user-friendly interface and extensive database, eBird India is an invaluable aid for birders of all ages interested in contributing to citizen science initiatives. Continuous inputs from birders worldwide adds up to a rich database that provides in-depth insights into the population, movement and habits of numerous avian species. Birds of IndiaPlatform: iOS, Android Age Group: 8+ This is an informative app offering details of over 1,400 species habiting nationwide. With features such as photos, descriptions, distribution maps, and bird calls, it aids bird identification and exploration. Users can also create and share sighting lists, and contribute to building a community database. Merlin Bird ID Platform: iOS and Android Age Group: All ages Designed and developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, USA, Merlin Bird ID uses artificial intelligence to identify bird species from uploaded photos. Suitable for all ages, this innovative app simplifies the identification process, making bird watching accessible and enjoyable for beginners and professionals. Uniquely it allows you to listen to bird calls around you and identify them. You can record bird calls and songs, and upload them on the app for identification. There’s also provision for users to feed details such as colour, type, size, activity, etc about the bird you want to identify, and the app will provide likely answers. Also read: Environment Education

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Get Kids to Play Space, where to play?

Vijay Krishnamurthy

Saumil Majmudar

Saumil Majmudar, an alum of IIT-Bombay and IIM-Bangalore and co-founder and CEO of Sportz Village, one of India’s pioneer sports education companies which runs its EduSports programme in 600 schools countrywide, and Vijay Krishnamurthy, an alumnus of Bangalore University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, sports research scholar […]

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Women live longer than men, but in poor health A new global study published in The Lancet Public Health (May) says that men are at a higher risk of premature death than women. But though women live longer, they tend to spend more of their lifetime in poor health. Researchers used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, focusing on 20 major causes of disease burden in over 200 countries. Non-fatal conditions that cause illness and disability, such as musculoskeletal problems, mental health issues and headache disorders, particularly affect women, researchers found. At the same time, men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause premature death, such as cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and liver afflictions, Covid-19 and road injuries. “Females have longer lives but live more years in poor health, with limited progress made in reducing the burden of conditions leading to illness and disability. There’s urgent need for greater attention to non-fatal consequences that limit women’s physical and mental function, especially at older ages. Similarly, males are experiencing a much higher and growing burden of disease with fatal consequences,” says Luisa Sorio Flor, researcher at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at University of Washington (USA). Moderate alcohol consumption affects prenatal outcomes Even low to moderate alcohol consumption by pregnant women contributes to subtle changes in their babies’ prenatal development, including lower birth length and shorter duration of gestation, says a study published in Alcohol Clinical & Experimental Research (April). University of New Mexico (UNM) researchers led by Ludmila Bakhirev, assistant dean for Clinical and Translational Research in the UNM College of Pharmacy, also reported some sex-related differences in the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on developing babies. “This study, as well as prior preclinical studies, show that even moderate alcohol use might have negative effects. In exploratory analyses, the adverse effect on gestational age was more pronounced in male infants, and for birth length it actually was stronger in females,” says Bakhireva. The study analyzed three studies conducted at UNM over the course of ten years that followed 281 participants, most of them in the second trimester of their pregnancies and then followed their children, for some time afterward. 78 percent employees in India experience job burnout Nearly 78 percent of employees in India experience some degree of job burnout, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion, according to a ten-nation study conducted by the UKG Workforce Institute based in Lowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida (USA). The study which surveyed over 4,000 employees in ten countries, including India, found that globally, managers have a major impact on employees’ productivity and engagement. They create great places to work by building trust, fostering open communication, and caring for employees as individuals. In India, 72 percent said their manager’s support directly motivates them to go above and beyond in the workplace. “There is an emerging culture of promoting trust, transparency, and accountability in workplaces across the world, and managers are the major driving force behind this shift. The study…

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How to safely introduce children to bad news & current affairs

While much attention is drawn to the detrimental impact of violent video games on children’s developing brains, there has been relatively little discussion regarding the negative effects of news and current affairs to which children are exposed. When people consume news and current affairs, it’s hard to escape tragic events, from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and events that include loss of human life. But do we stop to consider what distressing media is doing to our kids? How children are impacted Research undertaken by the Audience Research Department of the Netherlands Broadcasting Corporation found young children who are exposed to violent news and current affair programs can be impacted so much that they start viewing the world as a scary place. Research was undertaken through random telephone interviews with 537 Dutch children, with 48.2 percent of respondents stating they fear watching adult news. The study found children aged between 7-12 were most frightened by interpersonal violence and natural disasters such as fires, accidents and other disasters. Researchers from the study even found children’s symptoms are like trauma response — including intruding thoughts (memories that pop into a child’s head, nightmares, repeated discussion around events), avoidance (refusal to talk about news events, or to participate in school activities) and changes to arousal and reactivity (increased irritability and anger outbursts, difficulties in concentrating). Even subtle exposure needs to be monitored Even when children are playing in the background, if adults have the news on, they could be listening in. Children under the age of seven might not understand the content, which can cause confusion, worry and anxiety. This is because children under age seven don’t have brain maturity to mentally filter information, and can’t see things from another point of view. Older teens, meanwhile, generally acquire much of their news content from the internet and social media. Therefore most parents are not aware of how much, or what, they are exposed to. However, due to their age, they tend to have greater understanding of different perspectives. Getting the balance right According to psychological therapist Annie Gurton, different age groups require differing nurturing strategies when it comes to consuming news and current affairs: Children under age seven may perceive televised events as live occurrences, leading them to believe traumatic incidents are recurring when they see repeated broadcasts. They are likely to be greatly disturbed by images depicting suffering, crying, or violence Between age 7-12, children tend to grasp that news reports convey events that have already taken place. They are capable of empathising with victims, and may get anxious about their own safety and of their family when encountering distressing stories Teenagers aged 13 and older tend to exhibit heightened emotional responses to distressing events, often experiencing fear and deep concern for their and their family’s safety. They may project such events into the future and worry about potential risks. However, they are also capable of reasoning and understanding statistical explanations, which can provide reassurance and alleviate their anxieties. There is no…

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Valuable resource With the long summer holidays having begun amidst heat wave warnings, your cover story ‘Minding children during the long hot summer’ (PW April) is timely, informative and a valuable resource for parents navigating unusually hot weather. Thanks for the practical tips from medical professionals to safeguard children from summer ailments such as dehydration and heatstroke as well as dietary and hydration recommendations. As children tend to spend long hours outdoors during summer vacations, it’s important to ensure their physical well-being. Mohammed Tariq Bangalore Plan balanced veg diets Thank you for busting myths around protein-deficiency in vegetarian meals in your story ‘Nutritious vegetarian diet for children’ (PW April). All my learned non-vegetarian friends take the first opportunity to find fault with the veg diet of my six-year-old son who they believe is not getting enough protein and vitamins. As Dr. Himanshu Kashyap writes, protein, iron, calcium, and vitamin D abound in vegetarian foods such as green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products. The duty of parents practicing vegetarianism is to ensure they make the effort to plan and prepare balanced meals for children to ensure their healthy growth. Gita Vaidyanathan Pallakad Parents, be mindful! Your Kidzone story ‘Getting a shy child to talk’ (PW April) highlights the nuances of empowering children with low self-esteem to develop communication skills. Most young children tend to be unsocial and cranky. I agree with the author Cynthia John that parents should refrain from using admonishment and force to get children to socialize. We need to accept introvert children and gently encourage them to participate in social conversations. I have heard insensitive parents making uncharitable remarks in public about their child’s shyness. Parents need to be mindful and support their child’s social development process. Kanchan Naik Patil Pune Close to my heart Your Special Essay ‘Ways to build children’s resilience’ (PW April) is a subject close to my heart. I fully agree with author Mandie Sheen that in the effort to protect children from failure, we are taking valuable learning opportunities away from them. In my childhood, my parents believed protecting us from failure would benefit us. On the contrary, it has impacted my ability to cope with unpleasant situations. Now that my children are growing up, I am mindful of not repeating the mistake. We should teach our children to view failure as an opportunity rather than threat, and resolve to try harder or differently next time. Protecting children from failure will make them more vulnerable in later life. Shan Hegde Delhi Prevention better than cure With the online world becoming the go-to place for tech savvy adolescents to e-meet and romance, your Adolescence essay ‘Educating teens about online dating dangers & safety’ (PW April) is a must-read. It’s the duty of all parents to educate children about online dangers such as cyber bullying, online sexual abuse, impersonation, identity theft, and financial scams. Thanks to Dr. Priyanka Halwasiya for sharing some excellent and useful guidelines. However I would also like to add…

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Inside an estimated 280 million households countrywide waiting for the beneficial South-West Monsoon despite all its associated problems — floods, traffic jams, collapsing houses and water-borne diseases — the month of June is a time of hectic activity. Parents have to get the world’s largest cohort of school-going children (260 million) ready for the new academic year 2024-25. After the six-eight weeks summer vacation when school and school routines were forgotten, it’s quite a task for parents and children to get back on track without stress and anxiety. This is the time for last-minute purchase of school uniforms, bags, arranging for school transport, signing up children for co-curricular activities and planning weekly lunch and snacks menus. It’s self-evident that smooth and efficiently planned school routines have a positive effect on children’s learning outcomes. Nor is there a shortage of research indicating that children who follow structured home study routines to supplement school learning, experience less academic stress and anxiety. Therefore even as the country awaits a bountiful monsoon and a new government at the Centre, on the eve of the start of the new academic year 2024-25, we present a detailed guide to parents to enable them to create conducive and supportive home learning environments for youngest citizens. This requires parents to prepare home study timetables and routines, and inculcate good and effective study habits to reinforce children’s classroom learning. Our cover story also includes a valuable guide by well-known Vellore-based pediatrician Dr. Gita Mathai on ways and means by which parents can ensure a healthy and fulfilling new school year for their children. Parents are unlikely to find a more useful advisory to plan a low-stress, productive and enjoyable home study environment for the new academic year. As usual, our timely cover feature apart, there’s other expert advice from child development professionals in this monsoon issue of ParentsWorld. Check out our Adolescence essay in which Kolkata-based career strategist Poulami Sarker provides a practical ten-point guide to enable secondary school-leavers to smoothly navigate the process of making informed career decisions. Also a Special Essay by Prof. Elise Waghorn of RMIT University, Australia which provides valuable advice on how to safely introduce children to bad news and current affairs in the media. Moreover, I highly recommend our exclusive hot-off-the-press Book Excerpt from Get Kids to Play (Notion Press, 2024) authored by learned sports education professionals Saumil Majmudar, founder of the Bengaluru-based Sportz Village, and Vijay Krishnamurthy, sports scholar and executive coach with 25 years global experience in tech design and management research. For parents of a video-reels obsessed generation on the fast-track to transform into couch potatoes, they provide useful advice to motivate children to play, starting this year. mer issue of ParentsWorld. Check out the Early Childhood essay in which Gurgaon-based pediatrician Dr. Himanshi Kashyap shares valuable advice on managing temper tantrums in youngest children. An Adolescence essay by Delhi-based child psychologist Dr. Priyanka G. Halwasiya warns against online dating dangers. And the protein-deficiency myth of vegetarian meals is…

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Inculcating healthy eating habits

PW invited parents from Chennai to share their thoughts on how they inculcate healthy eating habits in their children “My children — Abhay (class IX) and Ajay (class IV) — are fortunate to have developed healthy eating habits in early childhood. When my children were at an impressionable age, I engaged in the power of storytelling to explain the benefits of eating healthy. Convincing them about the adverse effects of junk food and their harmful effects was far from difficult. Hot and healthy homemade meals are routine in our household so much so that our children look forward to them. Adding a touch of colour and presenting food differently always helps” — Bhuvaneshwari Prabhahar, software engineer at Viasat India “One way of encouraging my daughter Sai (class I) to eat healthy is by serving her meals creatively. She eats chapati without any fuss when it is served in different geometric forms such as triangles, circles, oval, and square. Additionally, I teach her about the natural ingredients of every meal and how they positively impact her bones, muscles and hair. This approach not only fosters a positive relationship with nutritious food but also educates a child about its contribution to overall well-being” — Latha Sudheer Kumar, homemaker “Regular conversations with my daughter Reya (class IV) about different food groups and their importance in maintaining a balanced diet has helped develop healthy eating habits. Being a positive role model has also been crucial. Incorporating critical nutrients in our meals has become a family habit. I also keep a variety of healthy options available at home and limit the presence of junk food. By creating a healthy eating environment and leading by example, I have set the foundation for lifelong healthy habits in my child” — Hema Dhanraj, yoga trainer “Over the years, I have tried to blend flavour and nourishment into home cooking while providing my children — Shubhansh (class IV) and Tanshika (class I) with the essential nutrients they need for healthy physical growth and development. My patience and persistence have paid off. By exposing my children to a variety of nutritious options early on and by empowering them to make their own nutrition choices, I not only encourage independent behaviour but also instill a positive relationship with wholesome food” — Bhawini Chaturvedi, senior executive, HCL Technologies, Chennai. Also read: Ensuring children eat healthy meals

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Activities enabling family bonding

PW invited parents from Kolkata to share their family bonding activities “Except during exam season, most evenings are dedicated to spending quality time with our children — Om (class IX) and Odrika (class VI) — and sharing our daily life experiences over a delightful dinner. Time permitting, we also watch a movie together on television. Dinner table conversations foster creativity and strengthen our connections, But the rule is to keep our mobile phones on silent mode. Sundays are reserved for casual conversations and for plotting travel escapades” — Arundhati Sen, chief strategy & partnership officer, Garbage Free India “ As the anchor of the Chatterjee family, I am all for bonding over travel and food. With my son Eeshan’s (class XI) knack for art and Tiana’s (class VII) animal obsession, our family vacations are a mix of exploring and devouring. Cooking up a storm together keeps us a tight-knit family, making memories we will cherish forever” — Sharmistha Goswami Chatterjee, freelance journalist “Most Saturday evenings are dedicated to family time. My children — Madhuboni (class VI) and Avinibesh (class III) — look forward to Saturday evening family dinners with their grandparents, the attraction being good food and adda . Moreover, their grandfather loves to keep them entertained with unending stories from his childhood which are both intriguing and inspiring. Storytelling unlimited and umpteen life lessons learnt! Watching a film together also brings our family together” — Debolina Chatterjee, teacher, The Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata “Our family is as close-knit as it can get with three similar sounding names — Anandamoy, Nandini and Anandini, our 15-year-old daughter. Family holidays are all about exploring remote lesser-known places where we enjoy bird watching, photography, observing rural life and immersing ourselves in nature. Watching old and new films of all languages and genres together, mostly at home has also strengthened the bond between us. A simple joy that brings colour to our evenings is lounging on the bed and playing word games together” — Nandini Dasgupta, teacher, Modern High School for Girls Also read: Activities enabling strong family bonding

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Teen steps: Navigating career options

A practical ten-point guide to enable secondary school leavers to navigate the process of making informed career choices With an abundance of career options available in the post-liberalisation Indian economy, it’s unsurprising that many school-leavers are overwhelmed, confused and uncertain about where to begin. Social pressure to make the ‘right’ career choice is intense, leading to anxiety and indecision. Therefore, it’s important to empower adolescents to identify their interests and aspirations, and guide, support and encourage them to choose aptitudinally suitable and rewarding career paths. With right guidance, teens can navigate this important decision with confidence and clarity. Here’s a practical ten-point guide to enable secondary school leavers to navigate the process of making informed career choices: 1. Self-assessment. Encourage teens to introspect, explore and identify their interests and strengths. They could start by reflecting on the academic subjects they enjoy in school, co-curricular activities they find engaging, and what values are important to them. Self-assessment tools such as personality/ aptitude and psychometric tests provide valuable insights into potential career paths that align with aptitudes. 2. Research. Urge school-leavers to research careers, industries and professions using the internet, books and informational interviews. Several websites, blogs, and career e-platforms provide comprehensive information about different careers, including job roles, educational requirements, and average remuneration. Encourage them to make notes and compile a list of careers that interest them. 3. Volunteering and internship opportunities. Emphasize the importance of acquiring hands-on experience through volunteering and internships in careers that interest them. Whether it’s volunteering at a local animal shelter or interning with a marketing agency, practical experiences provide invaluable insights into different career paths and opportunities to develop relevant skills and build professional networks. 4. Talk to professionals. Encourage teens to connect with professionals working in careers they’ve shortlisted. Informative interviews and job shadowing experiences allow them to ask questions, observe professionals in action, and acquire firsthand insights into the every day realities of different careers. Suggest they prepare a list of questions beforehand and follow up with a thank-you note afterward to express gratitude for the opportunity. 5. Consider personality type. Educate them that their personality type can significantly influence their career choices. For instance, introvert individuals may thrive in careers that allow for independent work, such as writing or computer programming, while extroverts may prefer jobs that involve interaction with others, e.g. sales or teaching. Encourage them to assess their personality type and preferences when exploring career options. 6. Explore non-traditional career paths. Advise teens to think outside the box and explore non-traditional career paths. With the dawn of the AI age and the gig economy, there are a plethora of opportunities in fields such as freelance writing, digital marketing, and apps development. Encourage them to explore their interests and chart ways and means to transform them into viable career options. 7. Take advantage of school resources. Remind teens to utilise resources provided in school, such as career counselling services, workshops, and career fairs. Participation provides valuable opportunities to learn about different…

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New Academic Year 2024-25 Creating conducive home study environment

With the new academic year all set to begin this month, PW presents a comprehensive child development guide devised by experts to enable parents to better prepare children to achieve their academic and extra-curricular goals of the next year -Kiran Balimane & Cynthia John The end of the summer vacation and start of the new academic year evokes mixed sentiments in parents and children — melancholy, relief, anticipation and excitement. It’s also a hectic time of planning and preparing to-do lists from buying school text and note books, arranging for children’s daily commute, signing them up for co-curricular and sports activities, to drawing up school lunch-box menus. To this routine list, latter-day parents are adding home study timetables, daily routines and deliberating good home study habits in children. With a plethora of research studies indicating that children who follow structured study programmes experience less stress and anxiety, a rising number of educators and parenting coaches are advising parents and children to collaborate and co-plan school and home study schedules to make learning an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for children. “Apart from shopping for school books and stationery, planning meal menus, the beginning of the new academic year is the best time for parents and children to draw up mindful home study routines and habits to supplement in-school learning. A structured academic plan for the whole year reduces children’s stress and anxiety, and contributes to improved learning efficiency,” says Lavanya Parashar, a Delhi-based special educator. With the new academic year set to begin next month, PW presents a comprehensive child development guide devised by experts to enable parents to better prepare children to achieve their academic and extra-curricular goals of the next year. Build positivity How you mentally prepare your child for the new academic year will set the tone for the next 12 months. Will school be an opportunity to learn enjoyably or a year of drudgery? Ghaziabad-based media anchor and IELTS exam trainer Bhavna Singh recommends strategies to build children’s positivity right from the start of the new academic year. Speak positively about the new school year. During the last few days of the summer vacation, start speaking positively about the forthcoming school year. Get your child excited about going back to classes by recalling all the things she loves about school such as meeting friends again after the vacation, acquiring new knowledge, sharing hobbies and playing sports and games together. Familiarise your child with her new school. If your child is starting school for the first time, it’s a good idea to familiarise her with the campus in advance. Visit the school and walk her around the premises, main building, classrooms, playgrounds and library. This will reduce her fear of the unknown and get her excited about her new school. Introduce her to the class teacher and peers. To make your child feel more at ease in a new school or class, introduce her to her class teacher and classmates, beforehand. Many schools organise orientation tours. Ensure you…

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