Tag: Child

‘Marte Meo’ can boost bond between mother, child

Researchers have found that when the health visitor uses video feedback in accordance with the Marte Meo — a method of educational counselling — as part of his/her work with the new mother, it strengthens the relationship between the infant child and the mother. The study, published in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, underlines...

January 29, 2018

And the child it was that died

Some crimes are so horrific, so brutal, so barbaric in nature that it is impossible for these acts to not make any human being feel outraged and disgusted at the world we live in. Sexual violence against children is one such unforgiveable crime. Race, religion, geography, and politics have no bearing on recognising the evil...

January 19, 2018

The neglected child

We are guilty of many mistakes, but our worst crime is to ab­an­don children. We thus neglect the fountain of life. Many of the things that we need can wait; the child cannot not least because his bones, his blood, and his senses are in the formative stage of development. The recent signal on the...

December 30, 2017

Woman, daughter die in Delhi fire

A woman and her 15-year-old daughter died due to suffocation after a fire broke out in a building here on Tuesday, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said. Two others, including a two-and-half-month-old baby, have been hospitalised. The DFS official told IANS that they received a phone call at around 7 a.m. about the fire...

December 12, 2017

Not child’s play: The craft of designing a book cover

Writing a full-length book, simply put, is not everybody's cup of tea. It demands one creative person to sit down for hours and allow his/her thoughts to play with words.

November 28, 2017

For complete protection of your child

Here are a few tips that can ensure well-rounded safety for children.

November 16, 2017

Colour up your child’s room ahead of Children’s Day

Do up your child's room. Make sure there are pleasant colours, enough light and creativity.

November 13, 2017

Math activities can improve your kid’s vocabulary

Children who engage in math activities with their parents not only improve their math skills but also enhance their general vocabulary.

November 11, 2017

How to improve brain function of your child

Indulging in regular physical activities may help children perform better in studies and in life.

October 21, 2017

Sushma Swaraj comes to the rescue of ailing Pakistani child

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday granted visa to a seven year old Pakistani girl from Karachi for undergoing an open heart surgery in India. The mother of the child, Nida Shoaib had tweeted to Swaraj on Tuesday to inform her that the visa application of her daughter, submitted in August, was still under...

September 27, 2017

Gadget addiction: Help your child

Strengthening your ties with your kids is the best way to win their attention away from gadgets.

September 25, 2017

25 parenting tips on bringing up your teenage child

Simple ways of doing things together can help to deal with your troubled teenage child.

September 12, 2017

Now avail pram services at Delhi zoo

The National Zoological Park on Wednesday introduced pram services for those visiting the zoo with infants and toddlers. Around 10 prams will now be available at the main gate of the zoo and the visitors can use them free of cost, a zoo official said. Zoo director Renu Singh said the park management had noticed...

August 16, 2017

Woman forced to carry child on lap to sue airlines

A Hawaii woman who was forced to hold her child on lap during her flight has decided to sue United Airlines, the media reported on Wednesday. Shirley Yamauchi, who is working in Kapolei Middle School of Hawaii, on Tuesday hoped her lawsuit would help protect other passengers from this type of treatment, Xinhua news agency...

July 26, 2017

Bringing up kids

Teach your children well and show them the way... But, it's always easier said than done.

July 8, 2017

Julia Stiles expecting first child

Actress Julia Stiles is expecting her first child with fiance Preston J Cook. Stiles debuted her baby bump when she was spotted leaving a production house after an interview here on Monday, reports aceshowbiz.com. Stiles was in London to promote her new series Riviera, set to premiere on June 15.  The mother-to-be donned a black fitted...

June 13, 2017

Kim Kardashian ‘depressed’ about having third child

Popular Hollywood couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly fighting non-stop over her desire to get pregnant with their third child. The reality TV star is said to be depressed about not having another child. "Kim is really depressed about not having another baby. Kim is not pregnant. Not at all. And she is...

June 13, 2017