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Book by single mother explores confusing, awkward questions of parenthood

September 12, 2022 17:41 IST

According to publishers Penguin Random House India (PRHI), "Unparenting" is a compilation of "deeply personal, engaging and often humorous" essays.

Soha Ali Khan shares a special trick on how to make kids fold their own clothesSubscriber Only

August 29, 2022 11:00 IST

Soha turns the tedious job of folding clothes into a fun activity for her child Inaaya, with this easy-to-make shirt-folding board that requires only two things: cardboard and a duct tape.

Author Sudha Murty pays tribute to favourite fruit mango in new children’s book

August 15, 2022 18:08 IST

According to the publishers, Murty's latest book is an ode to our favourite summer fruit, and makes you wonder how the mango got its magical, delicious sweetness.

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How some children prospered in pandemic online learningSubscriber Only

August 2, 2022 18:50 IST

Classrooms can be intimidating social spaces, and when they suddenly became virtual, some students found the digital space better suited their needs.

Guinness alert: Girl from Saudi Arabia is youngest ever book series publisher at 12Subscriber Only

July 26, 2022 16:28 IST

Ritaj Hussain Alhazmi qualified for applying to Guinness after publishing her second book

How do we teach young people about climate change? We can start with this comicSubscriber Only

July 16, 2022 16:08 IST

Called Everyday Stories of Climate Change, it looks at the ways low-income families have had to adapt to climate change in five countries across three continents.

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A science teacher explains: The world through the eyes of an insectSubscriber Only

July 11, 2022 19:07 IST

The compound eyes in insects are located symmetrically on either side of the head. They encompass hundreds, if not thousands, of hexagonal visual units called ommatidia. Each of these units is like an eye in itself.

A science teacher explains: Why do leaves fall off trees?Subscriber Only

July 1, 2022 19:40 IST

To survive in the environment as it becomes hostile, trees initiate abscission, the process of separation of leaves, naturally.

Explore places of own liking in new personalised children’s book

June 28, 2022 17:20 IST

Merlinwand publishing house gives children the unique option of having the protagonist of a book named after themselves.

Babies don’t come with instruction manuals, so here are 5 tips for picking a parenting bookSubscriber Only

June 20, 2022 19:40 IST

Do parenting books help? How effective they are is a matter of debate, especially given the lack of scientific evidence regarding their usefulness.

Curious Kids: why do frilled sharks look more like sea snakes?Subscriber Only

June 16, 2022 13:01 IST

Frilled sharks are considered “living fossils”, because they haven't changed for about 80 million years! They get their name from the frilly gills on their throats, which look a bit like lace.

A science teacher explains: The Big Bang TheorySubscriber Only

June 9, 2022 11:00 IST

Scientists do have compelling empirical evidence of the Big Bang in the form of Cosmic Microwave Background radiations (CMB) which were discovered in 1965

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5 ways to use sports to spark kids’ interest in mathSubscriber Only

June 3, 2022 17:49 IST

Maths has multiple concepts applied around in sports, which present an excellent opportunity for relatable learning for children. Use them to improve their maths skills and raise math geniuses!

How to handle the stress of hybrid learning as exams approachSubscriber Only

May 14, 2022 12:00 IST

Covid-19 and remote learning has led to students falling back, and there’s enough research to prove that the learning gap is a real thing

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‘Biggest issues parents find in kids are screen addiction, lack of physical socialising’: Author RamG VallathSubscriber Only

May 12, 2022 14:22 IST

"There are several strategies and numerous techniques I have outlined in the book. Two of them are role-modelling and story-telling."

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Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu’s book ‘Inni and Bobo’ for daughter Inaaya is about empathy, diversity and inclusionSubscriber Only

April 30, 2022 11:00 IST

"Our daughter is very passionate about animals and often prefers stories where the animal wins in the end. I laughingly said to her that 'Red Riding Hood is actually a tragedy because the wolf goes hungry at the end' and she was so upset by that. The idea of adoption has been close to our hearts."

OUP launches campaign to encourage reading among kids

April 26, 2022 17:58 IST

Like any habit, reading also has to be slowly and consistently introduced into a child's routine, as an exciting hobby and not a chore.

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Curious Kids: How is fabric made?Subscriber Only

April 18, 2022 16:34 IST

Fibres can come from nature. Some common natural fibres are cotton, silk and wool.

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Children’s book on life and times of BR Ambedkar released

April 16, 2022 12:40 IST

The fact-based drama, based largely on Ambedkar's own recollection of his childhood, is written by noted playwright and author Rajesh Talwar. It is published by Ponytale Books.

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A science teacher explains: How important are the bacteria living in your bowels?Subscriber Only

April 10, 2022 20:23 IST

If we eat healthy, we breed bacteria that thrive on healthy food and if we gorge on fries and burgers, we breed fast food loving bacteria.

A science teacher explains: Why Pluto, now a dwarf planet, remains a complex mysterySubscriber Only

March 31, 2022 20:07 IST

The word “planet" has been redefined over the years since it was first coined centuries ago by ancient Greeks.

Ways to encourage reading habits and increase imagination power among kidsSubscriber Only

March 6, 2022 19:41 IST

"Set aside some time during the day or just before you hit the bed to sit together and read"

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