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Parenthesis: Do you catch yourself saying ‘No’ to your child all the time?

The danger with saying “No” frequently is that over a period of time, the word itself loses all meaning. Your child may start to ignore your instructions.

Is your child obese? It might be because of lack of good sleep

Turns out, more and more children in India are becoming obese, thanks to lack of sleep. In fact, inadequate sleep has resulted in obesity even in preteens and younger age groups and not just the adolescent age group.

Listen: How to explain caste issues to your child

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sparked controversy for holding a poster reading "Smash Brahminical Patriarchy". In the podcast Difficult Conversations With Your Child, find out how you can help your child understand caste issues.

Now, kids can not only read but also watch stories unfold through GIF books

Children's publisher Pratham Books has launched story books in the GIF format. Express Parenting got in touch with the publishing house to know more about the initiative and what it means for kids to be introduced to a digital platform.

Kareena Kapoor Khan talks about spending quality time with Taimur, doing nothing

In a recent interview, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared her take on parenting while talking about how she likes to spend time with her son Taimur.

Should you choose smoothies over milkshakes?

Kids tend not to eat fruits, so making them drink smoothies is the best way to give them nutrition and vitamins. They also work as a healthy meal replacement option for kids.

Back to the future: Nose jobs from ancient India

Soldiers' noses, symbols of pride, were common targets in battle. They were also frequently amputated as legal punishment for many crimes, including adultery.

Watch: How to talk and listen to your children

We are losing the art of communicating with our children, says child psychologist Shelja Sen, introduced by Shah Rukh Khan in this TED Talk.

Would you buy the Taimur doll for your child?

Before the Taimur doll, toy manufacturers had also made dolls based on other celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Narendra Modi and even a Trumpy bear. Express Parenting got a sociologist and some parents to comment on the trend.

Can you beat your kids at these 30 classic tongue twisters?

How fast can you say these tongue twisters? They may seem easy, but can be quite tricky...and extremely addictive too!

Bad food habits increase risk of Type 2 diabetes in kids

Look for foods which contain unprocessed and unrefined grains, offer a greater variety of homemade foods. Encourage the habit of drinking water instead of packaged and aerated beverages.

Social and emotional learning is crucial for young learners

Parents must encourage instructors to create a well-structured classroom environment with a positive climate, an organised routine and develop necessary study skills.

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