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TEACHING KIDS INDEPENDENCE
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'A mother takes 20 years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in 20 minutes' ; American literary icon once reflected how love makes a fool of us all- Father’s Day 2026: How fathers can build financial independence and generational wealth through mutual funds
- 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 parenting
- 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
- 3-year-old had never eaten Maggi, chips or sugar; His reaction on his birthday is a parenting lesson worth notingA mother's experiment on her son's third birthday revealed the power of consistent home-cooked meals. When offered Maggi and chips for the ...11 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'The master leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on...' - life lessons on self-discipline, effort, self-driven learning and why mentors can guide but not guarantee successChinese proverb of the day: Guidance opens doors, but true mastery hinges on personal effort and self-discipline. A Chinese proverb emphasi...26 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Why losing some friendships may not be a loss at all? Lebanese-Canadian psychologist Gad Saad says, ‘Anyone who is willing to end a relationship because of a reasoned difference of opinion is…’Gad Saad's quote on relationships argues that true friendships can withstand reasoned differences of opinion, suggesting relationships endi...25 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Why do some of the world’s greatest ideas begin with almost nothing? Hungarian mathematician George Pólya once said, 'Mathematics is the cheapest science, unlike physics or chemistry, it does not require…’George Pólya's quote highlights that powerful thinking, particularly in mathematics, requires only a pencil and paper, not expensive tools....24 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- From freelancing at 16 to ₹70 LPA at 20: How a 20-year-old college dropout allegedly landed a job at a US startupA 20-year-old college dropout has gained attention for securing a remote role with a ₹70 lakh annual package at a San Francisco startup. Th...19 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'Don’t force children into your own ways, as they were created for a time different from your own...' - Student of Socrates teaches the philosophy of how to turn kids into independent thinkersThe quote of the day from Plato highlights the importance of accepting generational differences in parenting, suggesting that children shou...08 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- Born blind, now a school teacher. Kolkata man's inspiring journey proves ‘You can always overcome obstacles.’Sayantan Banerjee, a visually impaired teacher from Kolkata, inspires many. He teaches sighted students at Bikramgarh High School. Banerjee...07 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- New-age B-school report highlights strong startup placements and early offersMesa School of Business, a startup-focused, AI-first institution backed by Elevation Capital, has released independently audited placement ...30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
- Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...27 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Parents lie too: Psychologist reveals how common parenting fibs can affect children’s mental well-beingDr. Juli Fraga, a psychologist, challenges common parenting lies that may harm children's emotional well-being. She argues that telling kid...29 Jul, 2025, 08.08 PM IST
- 10 Best Teaching Clocks to Help Children Inculcate Cognitive SkillsIt's time to make your child take part in fun and interactive learning sessions with the help of a teaching clock. These clocks are designe...08 Jun, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
- 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...27 Dec, 2022, 01.02 PM IST
- Should you give your teenager a social media timeout?Having an open dialogue with your children and befriending them online may prevent incidents like the ‘Bois Locker Room’.21 May, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
- Venkaiah Naidu stresses promotion of mother tongueWe should always practice, speak and teach kids to speak in mother tongue, said the minister.08 Nov, 2016, 06.16 PM IST
- Q&A: RealtyOur expert guides you in matters relating to realty. Email to etquery@indiatimes.com23 Sep, 2011, 04.58 AM IST
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