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Psychologist Jonathan Haidt on dangers of overprotective parenting: 'Children need a lot of varied experience. We have overprotected our children in the real world, but…’; life lessons on importance of real connections, limits of social media from NYU Stern School of Business professorIn an interview, psychologist Jonathan Haidt explained why children nowadays are more prone to struggling with mental health than ever. The...
R Madhavan parenting secret: Dhurandhar star reveals why he treated son Vedaant like an adult and always valued his opinionR Madhavan shared insights into his unique parenting approach, treating his son Vedaant as an equal from a young age. He fosters an environ...
Ankur Warikoo says he never tells his kids ‘we can’t afford it’: 3 parenting rules he swears byAnkur Warikoo shared three parenting rules for raising his 15- and 9-year-old children. He teaches them to distinguish needs from wants ins...
In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid themVancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. T...
Psychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always overprotective: What this parenting behavior meansPsychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always trying to control their children. In many cases, this p...
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...
Word of the Day: MollycoddleMollycoddle means to pamper, overprotect, or spoil someone excessively. Originating in 18th-century England, it combines “Molly” and “coddl...
Psychologists Say These Everyday Parenting Attitudes Can Quietly Affect a Child’s HappinessParenting attitudes significantly impact children's happiness. Psychologists highlight nine common approaches that can lead to unhappiness....
Teen daughter calls mom ‘crazy’ after being told ‘new’ boyfriend can’t hang out in her bedroom, and the reason is not what it seemsA 16-year-old went viral after calling her mom “crazy” for banning her new boyfriend from hanging out in her bedroom, but the real reason b...
'Go play outside': Gastro doctor, Dr. Pal warns excessive hygiene could backfire for kids, shares eye-opening adviceDr. Palaniappan Manickam, aka Dr. Pal, warns against overzealous hygiene in children, highlighting how excessive cleaning can limit essenti...
Parents, are you preparing your kids for a life without you? Thyrocare founder's message to overprotective parentsDr. A Velumani's recent social media post advocates for tough love in parenting, emphasizing resilience over pampering. He argues that pare...
No fancy schools needed. Self-made man worth Rs 5,000 crore shares how to raise 'confident', 'independent' kidsDr. A Velumani, founder of Thyrocare, discusses the impact of different parenting styles on children's confidence. He highlights the value ...
Five simple ways to avoid overparentingParenting is about providing a safe cocoon for them, inspiring them, and pointing them in the right direction. But over the years, there is...
Eight signs that you're an over protective or obsessively focused parentParents may claim that the close relationship they desire is a sign of effective parenting, but it is a sign of dysfunction because it caus...
Is your kid getting enough vitamin D? Doctors recommend an hour of 'sun time' for itDiet provides less than 10% of vitamin D; 90% is synthesised in the skin with sunlight exposure.
Nobel laureates reveal the key to successProf Richard J Roberts and Prof Christiane Nusslein-Volhard answered questions regarding scientific discoveries in Goa.
Here’s what really scares helicopter parentsNeither is a law degree, a medical degree, or any of the other educational credentials that form the barriers to entry into today’s upper m...
What's your style of parenting?How you are as a parent does play a very important role in forming the personality of your child as s/he goes into adulthood. We tell you m...
Young adults prefer staying on their ownMore and more young adults in cities who are following the western route — move out of their parents’ homes to live by themselves.
Movie Review: 'Margarita With A Straw' is a moving tale of a special lifeMargarita With A Straw, so named because its cerebral palsy-afflicted stubbornly spirited heroine would have the cocktail in a tumbler with...