Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya on 3 steps of parenting: 'Pamper a child for first five years; discipline tightly for next ten years; but once they reach sixteen...' Ancient wisdom about child development for all parentsAncient Indian thinker and strategist Chanakya offered a parenting principle that continues to be discussed centuries later: "Pamper a chil...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘The more a child is valued, the better his values will be’ - a minimalist lesson on raising good humans, not just successful onesAmish proverb of the day explains the profound impact of making children feel appreciated. It highlights how respect, encouragement, and ki...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Emotional intelligence, curiosity, positive values: Celebrity parents Nakuul Mehta-Jankee recommend 5 cartoons every child should watchParents Nakuul Mehta and Jankee, known for their parenting insights on The Indian Parent Pod, have unveiled a list of five cartoons designe...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Psychology says kids who copy their parents aren't being mischievous, they're building their identity one habit at a timePsychology teaches us that ordinary daily habits can have a profound impact on a child’s development. Children are not simply copying behav...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kevin Bacon: 'You dream that one day your kids will sit with you and ask for advice on how they should live their life. But...' Hollywood actor explains the reality of parentingHollywood actor Kevin Bacon believes children absorb who their parents are rather than seeking direct life advice. This idea resonates toda...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
'Look outside the window': This father-daughter chat inside a train reveals a lesson many parents want their children to learn about money anf life. WatchA father's poignant lesson on education and hard work, shared during a train journey, has captivated thousands online. He used the contrast...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Quote of the Day by psychologist Carol Dweck: 'If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is...'- A powerful lesson for parents by one of the world's leading researchersRenowned psychologist Carol S. Dweck emphasizes that true confidence in children stems not from avoiding failure, but from embracing challe...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by American priest-educator Theodore Hesburgh: 'The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother', a lesson on the foundation of a strong familyChildren remember lessons and home environments more than gifts. American priest-educator Theodore Hesburgh stated a father's most crucial ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Isalakutshelwa Sibona Ngomopho' - 'The one who refuses to be told sees through...'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A timeless Zulu proverb, 'The one who refuses to be told sees through blood,' powerfully illustrates the painful l...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Parenting expert who studied more than 200 children says this is the No. 1 skill parents just forget to teach kids nowParenting expert Reem Raouda says emotional safety is one of the most important yet often overlooked factors in a child's development. Acco...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Sadhguru on why children share their feelings more with friends, not parents: 'Your child does not need a boss'Sadhguru once suggested that parents should become friends, not bosses, for children. Modern children face many influences beyond family. P...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
'He doesn't work, just plays video games and hangs out with his girlfriend': Frustrated father seeks advice on unemployed sonA father's frustration over his 21-year-old son's lack of work and financial independence has ignited an online discussion. The son spends ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says parents are doing kids a ‘disservice’ with this common parenting habitUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has warned that excessive parental protection, or 'helicopter parenting,' can hinder children's long-term develo...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Parents who can't stop helping their grown children aren't simply devoted; they've built an identity around being needed, and it's the last wall standing between them and the question of who they are when nobody calls anymoreMillennials often joke about parental overreach, but psychologists reveal it stems from parents' own anxieties and fear of losing purpose. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST