Choose your parenting style wisely OTHERWISE…
Parenting styles refer to the techniques and methods parents employ to care for and discipline their children. These approaches are crucial as they may have a lasting impact on the child`s psyche and the kind of relationships that they form later in their lives.
Strict parenting can alter a child's DNA, lead to depression in kids: Study
Researchers from the University of Leuven in Belgium conducted a study that revealed that children whose mothers and fathers adopted harsh parenting methods can go on to suffer from depression
Oct 22, 2022, 14:27 PM IST
Know how peer pressure can influence your kids
Psychological research has demonstrated that individuals are more likely to follow the social standards of their group in order to fit in.
Aug 07, 2022, 16:21 PM IST
Viral: Father-son duo sign timetable agreement, 6-year-old to get Rs 100 for not crying and shouting
Twitter user @Batla_G, in a Twitter post, shared a picture of a handwritten ‘timetable agreement’ he signed with his six-year-old son Abir.
Apr 30, 2022, 07:29 AM IST
Ian Somerhalder shares key to a good romance and how being a parent has changed him
Actor Ian Somerhalder says communication is the key to a healthy marriage. The actor is married to Twilight movie series actress Nikki Reeds. The couple had a daughter Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder in 2017. Not long ago, the actor had hailed parents as "superheroes".
Feb 05, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
Parenting stress weakens mother-child communication
Excessive parenting stress can block maternal sensitivity, lead to reactions that punish the child
Aug 30, 2019, 16:53 PM IST
Kids raised by single mothers do just as well as others
As per the Dutch researchers, there were no significant differences in the children’s well-being, parent-child relationship or child development.
Jul 06, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Divorce and children: Things parents must consider before getting separated
For couples who have children, the effects of divorce are even harsher as it can detrimentally impact the child's physical as well as mental well-being.
May 26, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
Revealed - Why older women are better mothers than their younger counterparts
According to Danish researchers, older mothers are better at handling the early stages of motherhood.
Mar 22, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Parenthood may help you live longer, says research
Having a child can be tiring today, but take heart if you're a parent yourself. As per a new study, having kids can help increase your lifespan.
Mar 14, 2017, 11:40 AM IST
Know what Indian women feel about raising a child
The survey highlights how the involvement of both the mother and the father is extremely crucial for the cognitive, social as well as the emotional development of the baby.
Nov 15, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
Teething: Are homeopathic products safe for your baby?
There are a range of products available in the market nowdays, making the teething process a lot easier or comfortable both for the baby and parents.
Oct 13, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Parental absence may lead to early smoking, drinking
The researchers from University College London drew on data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, which has been tracking the health of almost 19,000 children born between 2000 and 2002, in regular surveys.
Oct 12, 2016, 08:44 AM IST
Parenting can be more straining for mothers: Study
A new study conducted at the Cornell University shows that while both the parents enjoy spending time with their children, managing them carries more strain for mothers.
Oct 09, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
Who finds parenting more tiring – mothers or fathers?
The researchers found that mothers reported more stress and greater fatigue than fathers due to parenting tasks.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
Children's brain development: Is your child engaged enough? Take the quiz here
While gadgets turn out to be a great bribery tool for busy parents for keeping their kids quiet and engaged at home, electonic devices can actually negatively impact your child's brain development.
Aug 19, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
Facebook obstructing children's moral development: Poll
Nearly half of the parents in Britain think heavy social media use is hampering their children's moral development, a British poll revealed on Saturday.
Jul 16, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
Helicopter parenting may up depression risk in your kids
Students who had mothers who allowed them more autonomy reported higher life satisfaction, physical health and self-efficacy.
Jun 29, 2016, 12:07 PM IST
Parents' lack of technical skills affects kids' achievements
If you want your kids to shine in life, better brush up your own technical skills and start using online learning tools.
May 20, 2016, 19:13 PM IST
Here’s a portal where mothers can share parenting tips
Since the website has more than 8000 stories, contributed by more than 1000 bloggers, the website has launched a #1000Mums8000Stories campaign.
May 03, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
