It’s playtime: The importance of play for your child’s development
Counselling psychologist Gayatri Ayyer rues the fact that today’s children have stopped playing and explains how badly it’s going to affect them. We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old...
View Article5 cartoon shows that your kids should not be allowed to watch
Remember how excited we used to be to finish all our homework and watch television for a while? Most of us grew up on cartoons like Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes, Disney's Mickey Mouse, Dora The...
View ArticleYou need to STOP watching news with your kids! Here's why
Has your child started using words like terror attack, murder, corruption, aatankwaadi, etc. and you are confused about where she picked it from? Before you start blaming the school and her friends,...
View Article4 tips to stop your child from watching too much TV
As a young first time mother, I have to admit that I have made some questionable parenting decisions. Thanks to the immensely helpful online community of mother on WhatsApp and Facebook, I learn a lot...
View ArticleThe best cartoon shows your kids can watch on TV
As a new mother, I did a lot of 'studying' online about how to raise a good, healthy child. One of the key things that I learnt was to limit screen-time. And I agree. Looking around everywhere, I see...
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