Parenthood is a time of great joy. Yet, this can also be a time of great stress. Every parent wants the best for their child, yet solicitated and unsolicited advice from well-wishers can lead to a confusing situation. The right parenting style can boost the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting styles vary across ethnicity, race and historical time periods.
To raise a child properly, a parent also has to know all about the various health issues and developmental problems that a child may encounter. They also need to know how to deal with various issues that are woven intricately into providing the ideal care for children from infancy onwards. Providing proper nutrition to a child is also an important part of parenting.
This section includes in detail the different styles of parenting, children’s healthcare, caring for a child at different stages from infancy to toddlers to adolescents, child nutrition and much more.
Discover five science-backed benefits of breastfeeding for babies from stronger immunity and healthy growth to better brain development, helping parents make informed early nutrition choices.
Young children are more likely to suffer burns at home due to curiosity. Know practical safety tips, first aid basics, and simple ways to prevent accidents.
Rapid breathing in children can signal anything from fever to a serious medical emergency. Learn the warning signs, possible causes and when immediate medical care is needed.
Dear parents, Are you becoming an overprotective parent while trying to keep your little one safe? Think again! Your habits could harm your child rather than doing any good.
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Motherhood burnout is more than tiredness. Here's why constant exhaustion in mothers happens, its warning signs, and simple ways to recover emotionally and physically.
Postpartum period may seem joyful but many mothers face hidden physical and emotional challenges. Expert emphasis on making timely care, awareness and monitoring essential for recovery and wellbeing.
Exclusive breastfeeding for four months may lower asthma risk by 25 per cent and reduce allergies into adulthood. Study highlights long-term immune benefits of early nutrition.
Here are the simple ways to keep kids hydrated in summer and recognise early dehydration signs. A practical guide every parent needs to protect children's health in hot weather.
World Autism Awareness Day 2026: The conversation is not about getting rid of screens but it is about finding a balance becuase technology can be fun and educational. Expert says that childrens' brain grow best when they are around people.
#HumFitTohIndiaHit: Seasonal changes in March and April can impact children's immunity. Expert explains why timely preventive health checkups are essential for early detection, growth, and overall well-being.
Board Exam Results 2026 can trigger emotional distress in teens. Know the key warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts every parent should never ignore.
World Health Day 2026: Childhood obesity is rising due to lifestyle and diet changes. Know key causes, health risks, and practical steps parents can take to protect their children.
Seasonal changes in India can impact children's immunity. Know essential health tests that help detect deficiencies early and keep your child healthy year-round.
Know how imagination and play in early childhood strengthen brain development, enhance learning abilities, and support long-term academic success in children.
World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Tuberculosis can be prevented and treated in children with the help of timely treatment and appropriate guidance in the recovery.
At the 2026 WION Pulse Summit held in New Delhi on Wednesday, March 18, badminton legend Saina Nehwal was presented with the prestigious WION Icon award.
Board Exams 2026: here's what parents should never say to their children during exam season and learn how to reduce stress, boost confidence, and support better academic performance.
Young athletes are training harder than ever. Know how excessive sports training can cause growth plate injuries in children and what parents should watch for.
Healthy eating starts at home. Here are some expert-backed parenting strategies that help children build lifelong healthy food habits without pressure, guilt, or food shaming.
Published by Tania Tarafdar | February 13, 2017 4:30 PM IST
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