Parenting

Love, Hearts, and Hugs: Explaining Valentine’s Day to My Curious 7-Year-Old

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As parents, we often find ourselves caught off guard by our children’s seemingly simple questions. Last week, as my 7-year-old spotted heart-shaped decorations in shop windows, he tugged at my sleeve and asked, “Mom , what’s Valentine’s Day?” For a moment, I stood there, realizing that explaining this love-filled holiday to a child requires a …

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New Tax Benefits for Parents Under 2025 Union Budget Explained

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The landscape of educational expenses in India is transforming, with the Union Budget 2025 introducing significant relief for parents struggling with rising school costs. In a landmark move that acknowledges the financial burden of quality education, the government has unveiled a suite of tax benefits, with the NPS Vatsalya scheme emerging as a centerpiece of …

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Building Confidence in Our Kids: Real-World Lessons in Self-Assurance

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Let’s be honest – raising confident kids feels like solving a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. We all want our children to face the world with courage and resilience, but getting there isn’t always straightforward. While studying successful individuals can offer valuable insights, it’s crucial to adapt these lessons thoughtfully to our own …

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Grade 11th Commerce Student Asks His Father, “What is a Brand?”—Father Shares a CMO’s LinkedIn Post That Perfectly Explains It

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In today’s world, where branding plays a huge role in shaping business success, a Grade 11 commerce student asked his father a question that many of us have probably wondered at some point: “What is a brand?” What started as a simple question turned into a thought-provoking conversation about why branding matters so much in …

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10 frequently asked questions on One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

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The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, set to launch on January 1, 2025, aims to enhance access to scholarly resources for students and researchers across India. With a budget of ₹6,000 crore allocated for 2025-2027, ONOS will provide access to over 13,400 international e-journals from approximately 30 publishers. ONOS ONOS Launch Date January 1, …

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Kota’s Point of No Return

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In the heart of Rajasthan, a seismic shift is reshaping India’s most famous academic coaching hub. Kota, once synonymous with competitive exam preparation, now stands at a critical crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten its long-standing educational ecosystem. The coaching industry’s traditional model is crumbling, driven by a complex interplay of regulatory changes, technological disruption, …

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Breaking Free from Academic Pressure: A New Chapter in Your Child’s Education

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Imagine this: your teenage daughter comes home with frustration-filled eyes, murmuring that she feels chained by the one-size-fits-all education system. Sound familiar? What if I told you that change is coming, and it’s about to make your child’s academic journey more personal, less stressful, and truly exciting? The Central Board of Secondary Education is all set to revolutionize the way our children learn and are assessed, and this is not just another educational tweak …

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My 8-year-old asked, ‘What is stand-up comedy?’ I struggled to explain

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One of our readers recently sent in this question: “My 8-year-old asked, ‘What is stand-up comedy?’ I struggled to explain—are there any kid-friendly comedians?” Below, we’ve shared our take on the question, along with some great suggestions to make stand-up comedy fun and relatable for kids Stand-up comedy represents a unique form of performative art …

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