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
Quote of the day by Anna Freud: 'How one can live without being able to judge oneself, criticize what one has...' - founder of child psychoanalysis' thought-provoking life lessons on self-reflection, self-evaluation, mental well-being and why we overthink our actionsQuote of the day by Anna Freud: Anna Freud, a pioneer in child psychoanalysis, highlighted the human tendency for constant self-evaluation....
20 Jun, 2026, 03.05 AM IST
Proverb of the Day: 'When a divorced man marries a divorced woman, there are...' Life lessons on open communication, unresolved trauma, invisible presence, subconscious comparison, boundary challenges, co-parenting ties, unique bonds, and why is it essential to leave the past behind while going in for a new relationshipProverb of the Day highlights how past relationships can continue to influence a new marriage. The saying explains emotional baggage, unres...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.48 AM IST
Bengaluru-based IITian recalls his college days- ‘GPA fell from 8.4 to 5.5, was almost expelled..’, reveals how he bounced back: ‘What saved me was…’An IIT Madras alumnus shared his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts due to academic pressure, despite initial high grades. He d...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.26 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
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
Psychology says the parent who packs snacks for everyone isn’t controlling; they’re preventing distress before it starts, because care often becomes practical in people who learned to scan aheadMany families have a person who prepares for every eventuality. This proactive approach, often seen as cautious, is rooted in caregiving ps...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Psychology says people who adored their siblings as kids may start disliking them as adults, and the hidden reason isn’t what you thinkPsychology does not suggest that siblings care less about one another simply because conflicts become more frequent in adulthood. Human rel...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM 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
Quote of the day from Sigmund Freud: 'Many adults are still trying to earn love from parents who only rewarded performance...' How childhood experiences can make people chase constant validation from othersThe quote of the day from Sigmund Freud highlights how many adults continue to seek approval and love based on achievement, a pattern often...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 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
Psychology suggests reason so many older parents won’t ask for help is a fear they’d never say aloud; moment they need their children more than their children need them, they stop being parent and become the responsibilityIn various caregiving scenarios, many elderly parents show reluctance to accept assistance from their adult children. This hesitance often ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Psychology says hyper-independence isn't a personality type or a strength; it's a childhood survival response that starts the moment a child realizes their feelings are inconvenientMany adults appear strong and self-sufficient, but this is often a survival tactic learned in childhood. Early experiences taught them that...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Princess Diana’s timeless parenting tip resonates even today: The emotional intelligence lesson hidden in her letter to sons Prince William and HarryA recently revealed letter from Princess Diana, written after her 1995 Panorama interview, highlights her desire to teach her sons, William...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Psychology suggests siblings who slowly stop speaking as adults aren’t drifting apart over recent conflicts: They’re often acting out childhood dynamics no one in the family ever namedThe roots of distance among adult siblings often trace back to their childhood experiences. Instances of perceived favoritism or uneven tre...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST