What is the most toxic parenting behaviour of all? The question, posed by Mel Robbins, drew a striking response from Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a clinical psychologist known for her work on conscious parenting and followed by over 1.3 million people online, in a podcast shared on Instagram. Her answer challenges a comforting belief: that harm…
World Book Day is a great time to show your kids how magical stories can be. For little kids, books are more than just words. They are also about the bright colors, the feel of the pages, and the gentle lessons that stay with them as they grow.Here are five books parents can pick up…
There are times when being the “soft” parent feels anything but easy. But, does hitting a child ever lead to a solution? In this highly debated discussion, author Durjoy Datta recently added an introspective take on everyday choices parents make.The ‘Wish I Could Tell You’ author reflected on such choices, as he traced his own…
What really shapes success in a family? Talent, discipline, luck, or something as ordinary and as powerful as the books that fill a home? That is the question many viewers have been asking after a widely shared Instagram clip featuring Anupma Chandra, who says the “secret” behind her family’s academic achievements was never some mysterious…
The first phase, from age 0 to 7, is often described as the play stage. In this period, the focus is on warmth, bonding, attention and emotional safety. The child is learning almost constantly, but not through lectures or rules. They are learning by watching, copying and absorbing the emotional atmosphere around them. At this…
As children grow older, they often begin to notice the things they once missed: the tired eyes, the skipped meals, the worn-out clothes, the quiet financial strain, the dreams postponed so a child could have a better chance. These sacrifices often become clearer only in hindsight. What children remember is not always the sacrifice itself,…
It has become quite normal for people in Britain to utilise microwaves when reheating their food or quickly preparing their meals within minutes. However, there has always been the nagging worry about whether it is possible to use aluminium foil when using the microwave. Some people say that it is extremely dangerous, while others argue…
Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran transformed a devastating breakup into her greatest success. Betrayed by her boyfriend and business partner who left her for her secretary, Barbara was told she wouldn’t succeed alone. Instead, she used the pain as fuel, starting The Corcoran Group, which she later sold for $66 million. Breakups are messy. But…
What looks, at first glance, like an ordinary childhood errand quickly turns into something far stranger. A widely shared video from Colombia shows a young boy named Himer walking toward the water with a toothbrush in hand, appearing ready to clean his friend’s teeth. The scene feels almost tender for a moment until the camera…
The DIY enthusiasts have a new ally against rust, and it is an ordinary blackboard chalk. In an era when DIY has taken over most of our homes, a toolbox is the best friend we cannot afford to neglect, and rust does not need much of an invitation to cause damage. It is sneaky, relentless,…