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The comment in question was posted on the popular Facebook page, Sanctimommy, and while the author remains unknown, her criticism does not. Just read. “Ladies, even if you aren’t getting out of the car at [school] drop off can you please try a little?” the unidentified woman writes. “I look around as I’m walking my daughter to the front door and […]
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In 2016, it was Stanford University freshman Brock Turner. In 2017, it was movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. In 2018, it was Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Of course, these are only a few of the high-profile allegations of sexual assault to have made the headlines over the last few years — and they’re a mere drop in the ocean when you […]
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Just last week, I read an X-ray study of an infant who died while sleeping with a parent. I am a pediatric radiologist, and in cases where an infant has died unexpectedly, we often obtain X-ray images to make sure that the infant does not have skeletal fractures or other signs of injury that might suggest that he or she […]
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Many foods that kids love are not exactly rich in fibre, so loading them up with a bowl of oatmeal in the morning can help them to meet the daily requirement of fibre. By Dr Seema Khanna Oats are among the healthiest grains. Pure oats are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. […]
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While manual scavenging has been officially prohibited by law in India since 1993, instances of the dehumanising practice continue to be recorded, due to its deep-seated roots in society. Sensitively written, children’s picture book Puu is about a little girl who faces discrimination at her school because of her parents’ occupation. “Most people ignore me. It’s not like I care,” […]
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Cimone Stills, 15, has a medical condition that has caused her to have multiple seizures a day for most of her life. Specifically, she has treatment-resistant generalized epilepsy because of a genetic variation. Like many patients with such a serious illness, it affects her daily life and as a result, she was diagnosed with clinical depression. But Cimone’s outlook on […]
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Bringing up kids can be a rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of fun and madness. These movies offer a peek into the highs and lows of parenting, with a strong dose of humour. Snuggle up and enjoy! Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) This family comedy gets its name from an autobiographical book by Frank Bunker Gilbreth and Lillian Moller Gilbreth, […]
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Algebra = not fun. Nipping out to McDonald’s = fun. AP history = so not fun. Hiding in the woods with friends during third block = extra fun. Chemistry = torture. Sleeping through the snooze button in a soft, warm bed = absolute bliss. Your average high schooler might use these equations to explain why they ditch class. Don’t believe […]
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Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry may be royals, but they don’t plan to give their unborn child any royal treatment. According to royal contributor Omid Scobie, the parents-to-be won’t be spoiling their baby. Scobie explained to Us Weekly that while the strategy is unconventional for a royal family, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex are […]
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Here is a cheat sheet to ensure that kids continue to eat healthy through the festive season and you are able to partake the festive spirit without any guilt pangs. By Amita Bhardwaj In the festive season, the focus invariably shifts to food, what with the many Diwali and Christmas parties that you would be attending and hosting. The collateral damage […]
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