Parenting

Deciding to begin IVF is a significant step, both emotionally and financially. While it’s understandable to focus on the final figure, it’s equally important to know what that cost includes. Every IVF journey is different, and the overall expense depends on factors such as medical history, fertility diagnosis, treatment plan and the procedures required along the way. Why IVF costs …

New Delhi,17July,2026-Dharav Recess,the on-campus daycare initiative by Dharav High School, Gurugram, is a strong example of how schools are evolving into ecosystem partners for families, addressing childcare, well-being and work-life balance. For many working parents, the school day does not end with the last bell. It continues with the need for a space where their children stay cared for and …

There are many misconceptions about identifying a boy or girl in fetal stage, which is why awareness is necessary In the context of an expectant mother, the preferences for the baby’s gender vary widely. Some may prefer a boy, whereas others may be wishing for a daughter. There are also parents who may not have any specific preferences. In the …

Summer brings longer days and vibrant energy, but for many couples planning for a family, the rising temperatures and shifts in lifestyle can introduce unexpected challenges. While discussions around fertility often focus on medical milestones and ovulation cycles, environmental factors, specifically extreme heat, hydration, and changes in nutritional patterns play a significant role in reproductive health. As temperatures soar, particularly …

Motherhood is beautiful across all its stages but, it also comes with certain limitations for some mothers (if not all). There are unique emotional challenges across multiple stages of motherhood and the challenge in the rural settings, is even tougher. In each of these distinct phases, advances in neuroscience and technology have slowly and gradually been revealing the hidden anguish, …

OR From Protecting Kids to Prioritising Self: 5 Must-Have Apps for Modern Mothers Parenting today is vastly different from what it used to be. A generation ago, parents relied on instinct, grandparents’ advice, and trial-and-error. Today’s parents balance work pressure, digital distractions, emotional expectations, and the constant fear of “Am I doing enough for my child?” From managing tantrums to …

Motherhood is often defined by the little things that stay with us for life. From the way we speak to the values we carry forward, many of our everyday habits are shaped at home. This Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on a simple yet lasting legacy mothers can pass on to their children: the habit of good oral hygiene. Healthy …

Summer vacations are meant to be times when children can unwind and explore while having fun at the same time. This is the period they have been looking forward to because it will provide them with an escape from their daily routine. What starts as excitement quickly turns into endless screen time, restless energy, and a daily struggle to keep kids …

Some children do not show natural tendencies to express themselves through speech. Some children choose to observe their surroundings in classrooms and playgrounds and family gatherings before they start to interact with others. In social situations, people who have this condition tend to speak less and need more time to establish relationships with others. The world rewards people who speak …

One of the most common concerns parents bring to a pediatrician is this- My child is always tired, uninterested, or slow, are they just being lazy? In today’s fast paced world, where children are expected to balance academics, extracurriculars, and social lives, fatigue or low energy can easily be misunderstood. However, what may appear as laziness on the surface could …