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Shimla: Declining a DNA test in a prolonged matrimonial and paternity dispute, the Himachal Pradesh high court has held that a child’s dignity and identity cannot be jeopardised merely to satisfy allegations of infidelity, as it is always open to the husband to prove the wife’s adulterous conduct through other evidence.Justice Romesh Verma emphasised that…
A child’s tantrums are the most intense part of parenting. Screaming, crying, and anger can leave parents feeling emotionally exhausted. While the first reaction to such behaviors is to immediately stop it, however, parents must understand the child’s emotions behind it. Sometimes what looks like a child’s ‘bad behavior’ is actually a sign of overwhelm…
Emerging research suggests that a father’s age, smoking habits, stress levels, and overall lifestyle before conception may influence a child’s long-term health. For years, conversations around pregnancy have revolved almost entirely around mothers. Doctors discussed maternal nutrition, prenatal vitamins, scans, hormones, and antenatal care. Fathers were seen as emotional supporters rather than biological contributors to…
Creativity isn’t just about learning different forms of art. It’s also the ability to think freely and imagine new ideas. In childhood, creativity plays a major role in shaping confidence, emotional growth, and independent thinking.While schools and activities can help learn drawing, painting, or music, the small things a child observes at home influences how…
Paradoxically, some children push limits because they are looking for them. Children test rules not because they want chaos, but because they need to know where the edges are. Firm, calm boundaries can feel comforting to a child. They learn, through repetition, that the world is stable, and that the adults around them can hold…
When to Give Your Child Their First Smartphone: A Parent’s Guide Phones today are an indispensable part of our lives. So the question of when to hand over that first smartphone is more relevant (and challenging!) than ever. Kids are now growing up with screens practically glued to their fingertips and parents are left wondering:…
Starting school is a big milestone; Not just for children, but parents as well. While parents observe their child’s new beginnings, for kids, stepping for the first time into a classroom is as exciting as it is unfamiliar. For parents, it is important to understand that the way a child experiences his or her early…
Parenting is a role filled with love, protection and constant care. For children, such everyday interactions make up their memories for life. However, even small everyday interactions can make children feel unseen and unheard. While no parent wants to harm their child’s emotions, subtle mistakes can sometimes leave a lasting impact. Here are 5 things…
This may be the quietest phrase on the list, but it may also be the most powerful. Research on unconditional regard suggests that children who feel valued despite setbacks are buffered against negative self-feelings. What they absorb is not just affection, but stability: their worth does not disappear when they struggle. These phrases work because…
When a child scribbles on paper, many parents instinctively focus on the hand he or she is using. “Why is my child using his left hand?”; such thoughts come to their mind, not because of scientific explanations, but because “right-handedness” is considered the conventional norm. Some parents think about changing the child’s preferred way, while…
